[alignJP]

The new 2022 version is now available!

Hi-Res Portable DAPs comparison chart 2022
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hi-res-portable-daps-comparison-chart-2022.961903/

Hi there,

This is the latest version of DAPs comparison charts which I created and updates continuously.
If you are looking for a new High-Res DAP, or wan't to compare specifications of latest models, this chart maybe help you.

• The models listed on this chart is based on Japanese (I'm Japanese and Global market, sorted by order of USD price.
• 4 pics are separated by price range and restrictions of layout by model numbers.
• If you noticed incorrect description, value or missing informations you know, please comment me.

1. Entry (ver.2021-06-18)​

   
   
   
   

2. Mid-range (ver.2021-07-14)​

   
   
   
   

3. Premium (ver.2021-06-18)​

   
   
   
   

4. High-end (ver.2021-07-03)​

   

I wrote blog article below (Sorry for only in Japanese) about the current trend of DAPs and why such DAPs were released.
More precision 10K version pics are available in this blog.

"ハイレゾDAP比較一覧 2021年6月版 〜AKM工場火災の影響が色濃い2021年上半期のDAP新機種動向"
"High-Resolution DAP Comparison List June 2021 Edition - New DAP model trends in the first half of 2021, deeply affected by the AKM factory fire"
https://align-centre.hatenablog.com/entry/2021/06/dap-comparison-2021-06

I hope you enjoy it.

Twitter: @align_centre

 

[Peti]

Wow, this is wild! Domo arigato!!!

 

[Redcarmoose]

Wow.

 

[Pro-Jules]

 

[stersa]

Fantastic work..
best

 

[Nostoi]

Super clean, good job

 

[marklivia]

I don't see the Dethonray.... but really cool!

 

[WyattEarp]

Nice work

 

[Signal2Noise]

Points for being a keener!

 

[OlosAftia]

ありがとうございました!

Incredible work.

 

[monsieurfromag3]

I’ve been using your charts for a while, in fact I just switched to Head-fi from the browser window where I keep them open!
The way they show scale is incredibly useful. You’re a hero of the community

The one addition I’d find useful is the measurement for channel separation, single-ended vs balanced.

 

[alignJP]

I’ve been using your charts for a while, in fact I just switched to Head-fi from the browser window where I keep them open!
The way they show scale is incredibly useful. You’re a hero of the community

The one addition I’d find useful is the measurement for channel separation, single-ended vs balanced.

I'm very happy to heared your comments and feedback!

This chart set has been continuously updeted by many contribution such as you, and I'll refrect them as possible as at the further updates.

 

[Joshyy73]

Well done! The charts are very detailed and of high quality. Thank you.

 

[MariusAB]

Thanks for amazing work. . Really good comprarison chart and will be usefull for many of us.
Only wanted to ask some small question is it correct to put ibasso dx160 dap in entry chart and m11 fiio on mid range. Perhaps there is some reason like price ?

 

[cesar7peru]

Astonishing