Ok i had a chance to audition dx160 without a necessity of buying it. It sounds really good, have to admire. But for me, having the pioneer xdp300r its not an upgrade at all unfortunately. And im not happy about it because really wanted something new and had the money prepared for this purchase
i definitely agree that this is an amazing value for 400, even 500 dollars. Great dynamics, very nice, smooth sound signature and good soundstage. But after first notes i already knew i will be missing this treble extension and a great airyness of the pioneer. And i think while dx160 has better dynamics and more "fun" sound, for me it hasnt this specific hi end signature- brighter, very revealing and spacious. It is spacious but not the way i like. For me it reminds me the dx80 but with better everything overall. But i will probably buy one next year anyways because i love 4,4 mm balanced out, great form factor and beautiful screen (and the sound of course, even tho its not a step up for me in this regard).