PL4Y3R 0N3
Headphoneus Supremus
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So I purchased a Fiio x5ii from amazon and received it 7 days ago, and already it has broken on me. I don't blame Fiio, as these things happen sometimes, but I now have the chance to really take another look at all of the DAPs in the price range. I have a few requirements:
1) Speedy and intuitive UI (something I felt Fiio could have done better)
2) Great sound quality
3) future proofing
4) solid build quality
The Fiio is still an option as the only thing I didn't really like about it is how slow the UI could be at times. The layout was good, but it just felt like it could use a bit of refinement (granted I didn't update the hardware when I got it as I wanted to use it for a while first).
I am also looking at the Astell&Kern AK Jr. I like the sleek looking form factor, but I want to know how it stacks up against the Fiio.
Space isn't a problem as I actually have a pretty small music library. My biggest concern is that I want this to be my last DAP for a long while. I have a Fiio x1 that I will be using as a backup until I get my new player, so it isn't urgent that I get one right away, but I would like to get one soon.
As always, I am open to more suggestions of course.
1) Speedy and intuitive UI (something I felt Fiio could have done better)
2) Great sound quality
3) future proofing
4) solid build quality
The Fiio is still an option as the only thing I didn't really like about it is how slow the UI could be at times. The layout was good, but it just felt like it could use a bit of refinement (granted I didn't update the hardware when I got it as I wanted to use it for a while first).
I am also looking at the Astell&Kern AK Jr. I like the sleek looking form factor, but I want to know how it stacks up against the Fiio.
Space isn't a problem as I actually have a pretty small music library. My biggest concern is that I want this to be my last DAP for a long while. I have a Fiio x1 that I will be using as a backup until I get my new player, so it isn't urgent that I get one right away, but I would like to get one soon.
As always, I am open to more suggestions of course.