looking for a DAP
Aug 14, 2016 at 3:53 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 3

RugbyPlayer

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Why are there so many transport devices? In every price range there's so many choices!
 
So what im looking for. I have a Dx90 currently, i dislike the screen size and the UI just doesn't work to well. The touchscreen is undersized to really operate as a touch, i wish it had physical keys.
 
My headphones are FLC8s, and some Maddogs. Most of my music is currently in .flac format, however i would like to start fooling around with DSD and see what thats all about. An expansion slot is really a necessity, would prefer up to 256 GB support, but 128 will do. 
 
I would like bluetooth support as occasionally i will listen with my beats sports but this isnt really a priority i suppose.
 
As far as OS is concerned, i would like android, mostly so i can in theory stream tidal etc. Streaming from a wireless Hard drive would also be nice.
 
At this point i dont really have an external DAC/AMP but something that works well with them for future preferences would be preferred.
 
Looking at the BH site alone from the Sony X2 price down to the Fiio x7 theres 9(!) players in that price range so im really at a loss as far as what to get so any advice would be greatly appreciated
 
Aug 15, 2016 at 1:10 PM Post #2 of 3
anybody have some feedback?
 
Im starting to lean in the direction of either the fiio x7 or the onkyo dp-x1. With the fiio i would like the dock as well to use it as a USB DAC to possibly prevent needing to purchase something like the chord mojo in the future, however reading the x7 thread in the source forum has me concerned because a lot of people are experiencing bugs
 
Aug 15, 2016 at 2:56 PM Post #3 of 3
Your best bet is to head to the respective threads and ask there as you'd have more members/owners visiting those threads. Some prefer the X7 for certain reasons like the interchangeable amps, smaller size etc, and some prefer the Onkyo for its battery life, dual mSD slots, reliable OS etc.
 
DP-X1 thread:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/780642/onkyo-dp-x1-dual-sabre-dacs-balanced-sabre-btl-amp-mqa-dsd-256-android-5
 
X7 thread:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/713735/fiio-x7-dxd-dsd-384k-64b-ess9018-android-wifi-bluetooth-4-amp-modules-balanced-out
 

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