Very brief impressions:
For the price, this has exceeded my expectations (albeit is my first true DAP). I prefer it to the A&K SR25 MKII I tried at the London CanJam, and it feels more responsive. I have no qualms with the quickness of its operation, if anything, it's snappier than I was expecting.
The SR25 shows its extra cost with its volume wheel. It felt sturdier, with more precision and defined clicks on rotation. The one on the DX170 isn't bad but it's nothing amazing and has a tiny bit of play each way before it turns. Probably the only area of build that is in line with what you'd expect for the cost, whereas the rest of the device is truly great; better than the price would suggest.
Extremely happy with the purchase and it's clear even from my limited time with it that it's a step up in sound quality from the LG V30 it replaces.
For the price, this has exceeded my expectations (albeit is my first true DAP). I prefer it to the A&K SR25 MKII I tried at the London CanJam, and it feels more responsive. I have no qualms with the quickness of its operation, if anything, it's snappier than I was expecting.
The SR25 shows its extra cost with its volume wheel. It felt sturdier, with more precision and defined clicks on rotation. The one on the DX170 isn't bad but it's nothing amazing and has a tiny bit of play each way before it turns. Probably the only area of build that is in line with what you'd expect for the cost, whereas the rest of the device is truly great; better than the price would suggest.
Extremely happy with the purchase and it's clear even from my limited time with it that it's a step up in sound quality from the LG V30 it replaces.