[crabdog]

  I really should order that one Crab...  it's awfully tempting for a take anywhere dap.  If I lose/break it, it's not a big loss.

Yeah, it's a great little unit. I'm pleased with it.

 

[kubin2984]

My Auglamour R8 after 4 month 

 
 

 

[base08]

For those talking about the DAP and DAC first check what makes a good quality (hint: transparency) over at http://www.kenrockwell.com/apple/iphone-5/audio-quality.htm where this guy explains carefully how you should scientifically measure its performance. In this case he uses an iPhone 5 DAC, as an example, to prove its efficiency and signal's transparency, on the contrary to general people's belief.

Not all smartphones will have the same quality as Apple ones because they really put effort on the music side of their business, but if you get a hold on some data of your own phone's output capabilities might be helpful to know its real quality.

To sum it up, If your headphone is low impedance with superior performance, you can/should use your convenient friendly phone...

 

[ozkan]

The only DAP worth buying for under $50 is the [COLOR=333333]BENJIE S5.  Damn good sound quality for the money.[/COLOR]

Newsmy A33 is also pretty good and only sells for $25 on aliexpress.

 

[kalo86]

Hello guys, I tried the following DAPs in the last days: Sansa Clip+, AGPTek B03, AGPTek M20, AGPTek G05, AGPTek H1, Xduoo X3.
In terms of sound quality and firmware I prefer AGPTek H1. Then follows the Xduoo X3.
The rest of DAPs are the same level since they mount the same audio chip (M20, B03, A12, G05). The Sansa Clip+ has a different audio chip, has a little bit of sound quality in more if compared to the M20, B03, A02, G05, A12, but there is a negative factor on the hiss level which I think is boring sometimes.
If you want a good budget DAP, then choose one of the AGPTek's: they differ only in dimension, weight, display (oled/color,TFT), materials, battery life.
The H1 is the best DAP for me, I cannot think that there is a better one at the price of 76€.
Regards!

 

[audio123]

Guys JIANGHAI DT86. 5BA iem.
Any takers? May take one for the team.

 

[ozkan]

This Oriver looks darn good. I wish I could get my hands on it. Does anyone know the other rebranded model of the Oriver H1?

http://www.oriver.net/e_productshow/?47-H1-HiFi-Music-Player-47.html

 

[31usive]

[@]1clearhead how did you order the 4in1 in taobao?

 

[31usive]

1clearhead how did you order the 4in1 in taobao?

 

[Skullophile]

Please can you tell us how the difference is amped and unamped sound,  are they really need a good amp or they deliver a decent sound directly from a good smart phone like galaxy note 5,  thanks. 

The 8 + 1 are powered fine by my Cowon J3 I'll test them with my iPhone 4s and amped soon. I do most listening with my Fiio X5.

 

[To.M]

I can recommend Benjie S5, high build quality, ease of use (separate volume buttons) and good quality of sound,truly a great product for about 25usd.

 

[audio123]

I can recommend Benjie S5, high build quality, ease of use (separate volume buttons) and good quality of sound,truly a great product for about 25usd.

i agree s5 is good

 

[audio123]

@mochill made an outstanding recommendation when he told me about the dawnwood gt36.
currently using my qp1r with dsd tracks, its a gem iem

 

[MuZo2]

Guys JIANGHAI DT86. 5BA iem.
Any takers? May take one for the team.

 
mochill has it and he seems to praise it too

  @mochill made an outstanding recommendation when he told me about the dawnwood gt36.
currently using my qp1r with dsd tracks, its a gem iem

 

[audio123]

   
mochill has it and he seems to praise it too

he always makes good recommendation
in @mochill we trust