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100+ Head-Fier
This is a fair point. There is the flip-side of course. Perhaps equally valid. I don't own a smart phone (have a very old Nokia). I am not into phoning or texting (unless I absolutely have to) and can stand to be away from social media, e.g. when doing other enjoyable things, like listening to music, reading or watching a movie, same as you. However, I was looking for something with the functionalities of a tablet for travel/transport, where I can get emails, Messenger service, surf the web (e.g. for booking things), etc., but with faster UI and, at the same time, hires audio (which no smart phone or tablet has). Yes, DX300 does not offer telephony services, but offers the rest, so for users like me it's the best of both worlds, at the moment.Well, 1200 bucks you should at least have an OLED display like many mid Teri smartphones do.
My point was less is more. I don't want to have an attention span of 30 secs anymore and all that stuff I've cut down on. If I watch a movie I leave my phone in another room so I'm undisturbed for 2 hrs. I don't have any notifications on and leave my smartphone across the bedroom charging when in bed but I do have some DAPs by my bedside for late night listening. I'm less anxious and not as easily bored this way. Also with my head fi mantra now less active, more listening. That's all, I'm sure dx300 is everything it's cracked up to be for those who love it. It's just not my cup of tea. I don't see any benefits of having a DAC that can do everything a smartphone can and the social proof that goes with that.