[sjb57]

But then it should not be listed as one of the disadvantages. Although the price discussion is subjective and relative, if it is worth the price, I don't count it towards disadvantages.

I would love to buy the x7ii for my home and use my X5iii whilst travelling so that I have the best use of both, but for me, the fact that the x7ii does cost a lot of money (it is expensive) is probably its only real disadvantage and is presently stopping my purchase.

 

[TheoS53]

I would love to buy the x7ii for my home and use my X5iii whilst travelling so that I have the best use of both, but for me, the fact that the x7ii does cost a lot of money (it is expensive) is probably its only real disadvantage and is presently stopping my purchase.

For what it's worth...wait it out and save up for the X7ii. IMO the X5iii isn't worth its asking price...but the X7ii is.

 

[peter1480]

Of course I tried to download via wi-fi network. The result is the same ... Just a photo ...

intresting I'm in Moscow at a conference but can n't get mine to do that.

 

[Giraku]

But then it should not be listed as one of the disadvantages. Although the price discussion is subjective and relative, if it is worth the price, I don't count it towards disadvantages.

Actually, I think the price fo X7mk2 is inexpensive considering its performance. I own AK SP1000Cu, which is a great DAP. But I prefer X7mk2 (with AM5) to SP1000Cu.
In this sense, X7mk2 is a steal to me considering the price of SP1000...

 

[Dobrescu George]

I would love to buy the x7ii for my home and use my X5iii whilst travelling so that I have the best use of both, but for me, the fact that the x7ii does cost a lot of money (it is expensive) is probably its only real disadvantage and is presently stopping my purchase.

You probably need to understand that X7mkii is enough for both portable and at-home usage, you don't need two DAPs. Like, it is far better to just get X7mkii and use it everywhere, especially since it is a portable DAP and it thought to be one. You are seeing it expensive because it adds to the cost instead of you seeing it as a 1-device-solution, which would in contrast make it an excellent deal...

For what it's worth...wait it out and save up for the X7ii. IMO the X5iii isn't worth its asking price...but the X7ii is.

Agreed with @TheoS53 , X7mkii is a better deal at this moment, if you want the best sound. When X5-3 was around, but X7mkii was not around yet, X5-3 was a better deal than the original X7, but now the scale is totally in favor of X7mkii.

Actually, I think the price fo X7mk2 is inexpensive considering its performance. I own AK SP1000Cu, which is a great DAP. But I prefer X7mk2 (with AM5) to SP1000Cu.
In this sense, X7mk2 is a steal to me considering the price of SP1000...

Agreed as well, X7mkii makes an excellent value for performance, very few things come close to this price / performance ratio...

 

[sjb57]

For what it's worth...wait it out and save up for the X7ii. IMO the X5iii isn't worth its asking price...but the X7ii is.

I have the x5iii already & do like it, but am looking for a 2nd DAP. Either upgrade to x7ii & use X5iii for travel or keep x5iii at home & get something less expensive for travel (avoiding x3iii). But, I do like your advice!

 

[TheoS53]

I have the x5iii already & do like it, but am looking for a 2nd DAP. Either upgrade to x7ii & use X5iii for travel or keep x5iii at home & get something less expensive for travel (avoiding x3iii). But, I do like your advice!

In that case, I honestly cannot recommend the Shanling M2s enough. It's such a nice, feature packed device for only $200. My personal travel setup is the M2s stacked with the Fiio A3 and I absolutely LOVE it.

 

[sjb57]

When X5-3 was around, but X7mkii was not around yet, X5-3 was a better deal than the original X7, but now the scale is totally in favor of X7mkii.

Alas, my bad timing. Having said that, I nearly bought X5ii the day before the x5iii was announced. C'est la vie!

 

[sjb57]

In that case, I honestly cannot recommend the Shanling M2s enough. It's such a nice, feature packed device for only $200. My personal travel setup is the M2s stacked with the Fiio A3 and I absolutely LOVE it.

Yes, a very strong contender for my £'s. Been watching m3s thread too.

 

[Paulo Abreu]

Hey guys, can someone confirm this to me? can I leave X7mk2 charging on K5 Dock and play thru the digital coax out to an external DAC at same time, correct?
I was to sell K5 since use it basically for analogue RCA out to home system, replacing that function with Questyle CMA400i which I'll use for home listening balanced headphones, but now I think that would be a mistake, it serves well as a stand/charging device...

Ps: Now I'm remembering that other simpler dock from FiiO, will it do the job also? Will give it a look.
Update: no way, the DK1 only charges via usb.

TIA

 

[harpo1]

Hey guys, can someone confirm this to me? can I leave X7mk2 charging on K5 Dock and play thru the digital coax out to an external DAC at same time, correct?
I was to sell K5 since use it basically for analogue RCA out to home system, replacing that function with Questyle CMA400i which I'll use for home listening balanced headphones, but now I think that would be a mistake, it serves well as a stand/charging device...

Ps: Now I'm remembering that other simpler dock from FiiO, will it do the job also? Will give it a look.
Update: no way, the DK1 only charges via usb.

TIA

It has a line out as well.

 

[BetterLate]

In that case, I honestly cannot recommend the Shanling M2s enough. It's such a nice, feature packed device for only $200. My personal travel setup is the M2s stacked with the Fiio A3 and I absolutely LOVE it.

I would strongly recommend you look at a Cayin N3 as your travel unit also

 

[sdaff]

I would strongly recommend you look at a Cayin N3 as your travel unit also

If I have the x7ii, I will bring it instead of m2s, the sound is a lot better, and I think both are portable enough,x7ii is not large,it's not dx200

Btw,cayin has give out their new model, n5ii, you can have a look on it

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

https://audio991.wordpress.com/2017...d-bt-4-1-aptx-dual-msd-dual-band-wifi-opt-out

Review.
Love it

**shocked Hush spreads across the room**

Will add to Head-Fi
Also have a final vid for it coming.

FiiO
Another job well done.

A panel on the front player that drops (auto hides) after a few seconds would be great. The 50% of the screen being taken by controls....Hmmmm.

 

[sandy1010]

Hey everyone,

Can anyone comment on the sound quality differences of the Fiio X7 M2 compared to the AK380 with amp?

Significant step down or not?

Can the Fiio drive big cans like the LCD3?

Thanks.