eargasam
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I'm curious have you guys heard the n6 and what do you think about its overall sound quality???
It is the size of a Cowon P1 but slightly thicker, so pretty ok IMO. The X7 is an awesome DAP, cant wait to try other amps, the iem amp is nice but it can better.That looks physically quite large.
FiiO are sending me an X7, so it will be another DAP to add to the party in 2016.
I have high hopes to see head-to-head comparisons of these DAPs: QP1R vs Esther M1 vs Cowon P1
Can drive full size cans, simple in function, portable, sounds incredible, long battery life? Only the Lotoo Paw Gold answers this IMO.Hi everyone,
I need something to properly drive (preferably without an amp) my HD600, as well as other headphones I am considering purchasing in the near future, such as DT1770 or DT880/600 and maybe some Audeze later on. I just have an iPod 6G and a Macbook Pro as sources, which makes any further investment pointless.
As a Spaniard in constant search of employment I have a nomadic way of life within the EU, hence I need something portable. If I had somewhere I could call a "home" I would pull the trigger for Burson Conductor Virtuoso.
I have been considering NWZ-ZX2 (yet it seems the EU version has limited power), A&K Jr./ 100 II/ 120 II (not sure if Jr. would be enough or I would need to go higher), Fiio X5 and iBasso DX80. I see, though, many new options at this thread, such as Cowon P1, PAW Gold, etc. and I am lost.
I don't care about WiFi, bluetooth, apps and so on. I don't care about native DSD either. I just need it to sound great with acceptable battery life. Well, it would be nice if it could be also used as an external DAC with a Mac/PC. I would only go for something as expensive as A&K if it really worths it (I have seen some even dare to compare X5 sec gen to A&K 240, which I am not sure if makes any sense or is just a joke). Also I would prefer to go for a somehow final and not intermediate solution, since I know I will eventually need more.
Would anyone kindly guide me towards a suitable DAP? Would it be feasible to drive those headphones without a portable amp? If not, would you suggest me any DAP/Amp combination?
Thank you all for your help!
Based on demos, I would say:
- SQ = Paw Gold >> 380 > 240 = X7 >= QP1R > Pioneer (The QP1R is better for full sized can with specific signature that you like or not)
- UI/Usability = 380 = 240 > X7 = Pioneer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Paw Gold >= QP1R
Obviously this is my opinion only, YMMV.