[BID]

Thanks for responding. I just ordered an AK100 though, since I could get that cheap, none of the other players were available in my country, and the (previous)uncertainty surrounding playback during charging.
 
Also, because my J3 was acting up and I wanted to receive a new player before going on vacation in a few weeks.

 

[HungryPanda]

Yes I have had my Cowon Plenue P1 for 4 days and have to say first my iBasso DX50 is now obsolete.
 
Now to the review, tested with ciem's Unique Melody Miracles and Minerva Pro silicones. Over ear I tested with AKG 545's and my old trusty Sony MDR-V7's. Firstly if you are used to Cowon products then the menus are very easy to follow (I loved my Cowon J3 when it came out and still plays 16 Bit flac and bluetooths to my amp). If you are new to cowon then there is a bit of a learning curve. Settings only appear when actually playing a album.
 
Sound: I would say warm (I have left on normal setting) Typical cowon sound but clear, spacious and almost vinyl sounding. There are a plethora of sound settings a la cowon but I do not need them. There are no gain settings but you can switch between iem and headphone (kind of like a gain switch but software driven and works very well) I have listened to Folk, Progressive Rock, Jazz, Metal and I cannot fault this dap in the least
 
 
Design: A beautiful metal block with a power button on top and volume, pause/play and skip forward-back all which can be done on the touch screen (which is a joy to behold) The free case that comes with it is a brown leather that fits very well. The 3.5 mm headphone jack also doubles up as an optical out ( which I have tried via a Cambridge Audio Dac100 to a Roksan Kandy K2 to Roth Audio OLi  RA4 Floorstanders, absolutely outstanding! )

 

[HungryPanda]

I could not plug in my best interconnect due to the case but I suppose I could cut it a bit to suit. I certainly do not need to remove cover to charge or plug in to PC

 

[HungryPanda]

AMp3 in the UK have this dap for sale @ £529 with a 20% off code COW20% in their Black Friday Sale, expires 29/11/14

 

[Mimouille]

AMp3 in the UK have this dap for sale @ £529 with a 20% off code [COLOR=666666][COLOR=003366]COW20%[/COLOR][/COLOR] in their Black Friday Sale, expires 29/11/14

Yeah that was the final nudge I bought it...

 

[warrior1975]

Interested in your impressions... I think I'd enjoy this DAP with all of its eq/dsp settings.

 

[Mimouille]

Interested in your impressions... I think I'd enjoy this DAP with all of its eq/dsp settings.

I listened to it briefly and liked it. I never EQ, hate it. Main reasons for buying are player sexiness and BF urge to buy.

 

[high-fidelity]

Interested in your impressions... I think I'd enjoy this DAP with all of its eq/dsp settings.

 
Do you think to buy it? 240 will be jealous of it. 

 

[warrior1975]

I'm adding 2, definitely Fiio X7, and either 1 of plenue, calyx m, or cayin N6.

 

[high-fidelity]

I'm adding 2, definitely Fiio X7, and either 1 of plenue, calyx m, or cayin N6.

 
Hmm.When will X7 release ? 

 

[warrior1975]

I believe spring of 2015.

 

[high-fidelity]

I believe spring of 2015.

 
Hmm.We will see,how much good it will be.

 

[warrior1975]

I have faith in Fiio. I'm very confident it will sound great.

 

[high-fidelity]

I have faith in Fiio. I'm very confident it will sound great.

 
When you buy it,do not forget to do unboxing. 

 

[warrior1975]

Lol... No worries bro, I got you!!