[mrmoto050]

The main things are the ability to play DSD ISO and have USB out. I'll look for those two you mentioned, thanks. I didn't see those brands here but I'll search online.

Fiio X7ii supports optical out as well as USB out.
Onyko DP- X1 and Pioneer support USB but not optical.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Fiio X7ii supports optical out as well as USB out.
Onyko DP- X1 and Pioneer support USB but not optical.

I'm done with FiiO. I think the Onkyo is available here, I'll check. Which Pioneers? Thanks

edit: the DP-X1 is about 800 euros here. Hmmmmm

I guess I am probably done with DAPs. Thanks guys.

 

[mrmoto050]

I'm done with FiiO. I think the Onkyo is available here, I'll check. Which Pioneers? Thanks

edit: the DP-X1 is about 800 euros here. Hmmmmm

I guess I am probably done with DAPs. Thanks guys.

XDP-300R

The XDP-300R supports all your current audio from MP3’s to streaming music from your favorite internet apps. With playback support for up to 11.2MHz DSD, 384kHz/24 bit PCM, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, and MQA it is possible to enjoy many existing Hi-Res audio formats. Equipped with both 2.5 mm balanced output and 3.5 mm headphone output; audio can also be output via Micro USB-B/OTG digital output, and wireless output to connect the XDP-300R offers a wide selection of headphones and peripherals. Compatible Formats: DSD(DSF/DSDIFF)/FLAC/ALAC/WAV/AIFF/MQA/OggVorbis/MP3/AAC.

Incorporating twin unit ESS Technology DAC “ES9018K2M” and AMP “SABRE 9601K” each allows for extreme high resolution audio and component audio design philosophy while still maintaining a realistic power envelop for a portable device.

Complete separation between the audio circuit board (DAC & AMP) and CPU board to allow for internally separated construction. Within the DAC & AMP board, the audio circuitry and switching power are distanced as far as physically possible to limit the effects of noise. The DAC & AMP have their own capacitors to provide a clean audio signal with its closed loop design. Attention was made to circuit design to keep digital noise from getting in between you and your music.

Balanced output via the 2.5mm 4 pole supports the standard "BTL" drive as well as "ACG (Active Control GND)" drive. ACG drive is a different form of balanced drive where the amp's COLD side actively drives to create an ideally stable GND. Power gains and increased sound separation associated with balanced output are repurposed to create increased stability for a clean signal and a greater sound clarity, especially compared to unbalanced drive.

 

[jeffhawke]

I guess I am probably done with DAPs. Thanks guys.

I kinda feel the same in a way. Heading towards LG V30+ with iFi xCAN, when it will be available. Although I have to say that the N5ii is really a neat device, now that most if not all of the firmware bugs have been ironed out.

 

[xLuffyzx]

Try using Neutron Player, it has a normalization process as well as replay gain setting that kees all the levels constant.

Okay but the output will be going thru the delegated dac and amp right??

 

[Layman1]

I kinda feel the same in a way. Heading towards LG V30+ with iFi xCAN, when it will be available. Although I have to say that the N5ii is really a neat device, now that most if not all of the firmware bugs have been ironed out.

Heh, I have to say, having done some provisional listening with the DX150 vs DX200, and the DX200 vs the excellent Shozy Alien+, I can clearly hear a difference in quality.
As such, I can't imagine going back to anything less than a superb sounding DAP
I think I've been spoiled

 

[seanwee]

Heh, I have to say, having done some provisional listening with the DX150 vs DX200, and the DX200 vs the excellent Shozy Alien+, I can clearly hear a difference in quality.
As such, I can't imagine going back to anything less than a superb sounding DAP
I think I've been spoiled

It WAS hard going back to the N5ii after I heard the A&Ultima SP1000

 

[Layman1]

It WAS hard going back to the N5ii after I heard the A&Ultima SP1000

I haven't heard it yet; the queues were too long at CanJam London last year
Would like to do so. It looks like a beast though! How big is that DAP?

 

[seanwee]

I haven't heard it yet; the queues were too long at CanJam London last year
Would like to do so. It looks like a beast though! How big is that DAP?

It was very big and very heavy though not as heavy as the WM1Z

It definitely wasn't comfortable to hold.

Specs

 

[Layman1]

It was very big and very heavy though not as heavy as the WM1Z

I definitely wasn't comfortable to hold.

In fairness, I think there are actual bricks that are not as heavy as the WM1Z
Lovely looking DAP though. I'm just jealous basically

 

[seanwee]

In fairness, I think there are actual bricks that are not as heavy as the WM1Z
Lovely looking DAP though. I'm just jealous basically

Though the WM1Z is heavier, it is actually nicer to hold than the Sp1000. It's not as wide and has rounded sides so it fits in your hand better

 

[Dobrescu George]

DX150 is here now

Time to take some photos and develop them for the pleasure of your eyes

 

[jeffhawke]

Heh, I have to say, having done some provisional listening with the DX150 vs DX200, and the DX200 vs the excellent Shozy Alien+, I can clearly hear a difference in quality.
As such, I can't imagine going back to anything less than a superb sounding DAP
I think I've been spoiled

So, how would you rank, in terms of SQ alone, DX150, DX200, Shozy Alien+ and xDSD, you spoiled brat?

 

[mrmoto050]

Okay but the output will be going thru the delegated dac and amp right??

It's the only dac Circuit (x2) and amp(x2) on the player, yes except when Bluetooth.

 

[Youghin]

Though the WM1Z is heavier, it is actually nicer to hold than the Sp1000. It's not as wide and has rounded sides so it fits in your hand better

what brand of 4.4mm adapter?