DX90 X3 NWZ-ZX1 Which one? or something different

[caableguy]

Hello All,

I've been on here for some years and I've read and learned much. Recently I've been able to look at some of the nicer gear. I have the X3, Clip Zip RB'd a couple Nano's the little square one and the tiny watch one, and old second gen touch 3gb, 60gb 4th gen classic. Cans, 15 year old HD580's w/600 cables, 20 year old MDR V6, TF10's W4R, and now my new Roxy Sirens Uni. These new cans are driving my new source purchase. I Have a Couple Amps, E18 and E6. The E18 has so much interference from the radios on the phone that it almost becomes almost unusable. I'm looking for a source that has built amp or enough juice to efficiently power my Roxy's.__

 

[warrior1975]

I have X3 and ZX1. If using without an amp, X3 all day. ZX1 is too tame, just a bit too low in volume for me. SQ is better on the zx1, in just about every way. X3 hits harder and lower, with more volume. Using an amp, ZX1 all the way. The UI is much better and SQ is really sweet. Price, X3 obviously wins. Not sure about the DX90...Maybe X5 is an option if you like the Fiio house sound.