@FooFighter
Hello,
How about Phone+W2 vs DX300 ?
DX300 is still burning in but is a different beast altogether.
It's supposed to be the Ibasso TOTL DAP whereas I would say that in terms of pure SQ (dynamics, resolution) DX 220 Max still has the edge in comparison.
W2 has similar sound signature Imho as Ibasso DX2xx, I.e. more energetic, revealing, clarity, brighter signature.
DX300 signature is more relaxed, warmer with slight mid bass emphasis but still keeping layering and details. Mid bass punches e.g in RnB is sounding more warm and rounded in contrast to dry and edged on W2.
It's more "musical" and has better "timbre" imho than DX Max or W2 and is therefore a better addition rather than a replacement depending on your mood and music taste.
I find it interesting btw how DAPs with same DAC type can sound so different. It's all also a matter of overall implementation and also synergy with your headphones...
Using IEMS only I can imagine to use W2 for specific mixes rather than DX300 where I prefer it's dryer and straight forward signature, for headphones like my Denons it's a different story, they are lacking body and bass on W2 for whatever reason.
DX300 is the better Allrounder there.
That's only for the pure sound impressions.
Technically I find DX300 super in terms of battery live, speed, display and being future proof with replaceable amp modules
