Absolutely. Every DAP will have it unique sound signature and features. N8ii has Nutube whereas N7 is a 1-bit DAP , completely different architectures. While tonality can be measured, technicality is unfortunately subjective though people have mentioned it is present in frequency response tweaks. It is completely up to you as to buying new or used.
I have tried the N8ii, N7 (standalone), and N7 + C9. IMO, the N7 + C9 combo has better staging (in terms of width) than N8ii alone. Also, the treble is more ethereal in a sense. If you want a standalone DAP, definitely the N8ii is the best all-rounder. However, I think the N7 + C9 is on par with, if not better than N8ii alone, overall. The N7's limiting factor is the amp section, the DAC is as competitive as anything on the market.
Who? Honestly, you can read all and the contrary in reviews. I read it was bright, I find it warm (you find also poeple saying it is warm).
There you go my friend. 1599 with best offer. There is another one sold for less than that. You got do some searching. OG n8 sells for less than $800 now lol.
I see from your signature, you do have some of most expensive DAPs, headphones, IEMs... There are reviews written by veterans like twister6 and bunch of experienced headfiers in the review section for this DAP. Please read and decide if this is something your cup of tea. I dont see a point arguing used prices of DAP that originally cost 3500 against this DAP.
Thank you.
Warm in audio is a tilt toward the bass and low mids, while it should also have treble. If it lack upper mids/treble it would be called dark instead.
No debate. I own all daps from most expensive to cheapest. Like everything else its all preference. I did not say n7 is inferior. That's why i said i will try it soon. I think n7 will definitely have a different sound signature and maybe my cup of tea. Price definitely don't dictate SQ.
(Edit : I am probably wrong about battery)
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Actually I guess you haven't used high gain, Pre balanced, have you?
