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When is this available to purchase
When is this available to purchase
Aside from getting another hour or 2 play time, what would be the significant upgrades or changes I would experience if I get the x7ii instead of just getting an am3 module for my x7i which has currently the am1 module.
I currently have the upgrade itch but I need to justify the purchase nonetheless by knowing if it's going to be a leaps and bound upgrade or small step.
Aside from getting another hour or 2 play time, what would be the significant upgrades or changes I would experience if I get the x7ii instead of just getting an am3 module for my x7i which has currently the am1 module.
I currently have the upgrade itch but I need to justify the purchase nonetheless by knowing if it's going to be a leaps and bound upgrade or small step.
The Calyx-M.
Changed my perception of DAC traits and totally flipped it upside down. A DAC really is a slave to the surrounding parts. The DAC selection does not mean as much as we would like or the companies would like us to think.
http://www.headfonia.com/calyx-m-perfect-zoot-suit/2/
I don't often link to these folks but only a few have held and reviewed it.
If the X7ii sounds anything like the Calyx I will be stoked. Warm yet...detail rich and extends to the ends of the sonic spectrum both ways. Black as night BG.
I'm interested in this comparison as well. I had my eyes set on the Onkyo DP-X1A but if the Fiio can do what it does and sound better I will go for it instead. I like the interchangeable amp modules on the Fiio. The new amp module that comes with Fiio seems to offer good power over a wider range of headphones according to the specs. Reading reviews in the DP-X1 forum there still seems to be some quality issues with it. That is the main reason I haven't pulled the trigger on getting the DP-X1A. But feature set of the Onkyo and the Fiio for that matter seems to have everything I want in a DAP. If the reviews of the Fiio aren't to my liking I might just skip both and go for the Cowon Plenue S.Looks interesting, will be interested to see how this compared to Onkyo DP-X1A as it is selling the same price here in Singapore.
I'm interested in this comparison as well. I had my eyes set on the Onkyo DP-X1A ...Reading reviews in the DP-X1 forum there still seems to be some quality issues with it. ... I might just skip both and go for the Cowon Plenue S.
Quality issues with DP-X! were problems with loose jacks, and they appear to be limited to the first run of DP-X1, not X1A. (I had an X1 briefly.)
Cowon Plenue S is a completely different device -- no Android features, no connectivity or streaming.
Okay, that's good to know. Now it will come down to the better sounding device. I really like the feature set of the DP-X1A. But this new X7 MKII looks very good as well.Quality issues with DP-X! were problems with loose jacks, and they appear to be limited to the first run of DP-X1, not X1A. (I had an X1 briefly.)
Cowon Plenue S is a completely different device -- no Android features, no connectivity or streaming.
X5 III has volume wheel too, and it works fineX7ii comes with a volume wheel and after using Opus #3 for a while now, I really fell in love with having a volume wheel on a DAP!
X5 III has volume wheel too, and it works fine
I online heard X5 III balanced, a bit distant from X7 with AM3 balanced, IMHO.
Honestly, I don't think X7 II will make a BIG difference in SQ to X7 1st but I am curious to hear what you folks have to say.
But, the volume wheel, 2 cards, faster charge and improved wifi, on top of an already very capable device such as it is X7 and the continuity of the Sabre DAC, make X7 2nd a very interesting option. If I hadn't X7 1st alread, that would be a no brain decision...
My 2 cents