[magicalmouse]

Hi i have a cayin n3pro and love the sound of valves but want a solid state dap with as analogue sound as possible ie like valves.

Any ideas (cheaper the better)

thanks

d

 

[Barolo]

Easy,Calyx m dap used.I have two the early version sounds very analogue where as the other is more dynamic.tighter bass and on the warm side.Hope this helps P

 

[Mhog55]

My Shanling M8 sounds pretty analog to my ears. More so than any other dap I've used. I would the M9 even more so.

 

[monsieurfromag3]

Hi i have a cayin n3pro and love the sound of valves but want a solid state dap with as analogue sound as possible ie like valves.

Any ideas (cheaper the better)

thanks

d

@Mhog55 is right, the M8 is superb. The Hiby RS2 is supposed to be good but it’s not solid-state. Shanling’s line-up in general should be right up your alley.

 

[Tomm11]

Hiby RS2 would still be considered "solid state" I would think. I don't think the fact that it employs an R2R DAC would negate it's classification of being "solid state". It certianly doesn't use vacuum tubes.

 

[loic49]

Colorfly U8

 

[decur]

Absolutely hiby rs8

 

[Zantazanta]

hifiman r2r2000
daythonray dtr1

 

[magicalmouse]

THank you everyone who replied but are there any cheaper alternatives as i am unhappy to spend that much on a dap with a finite (battery) life expectancy

d

 

[Mhog55]

THank you everyone who replied but are there any cheaper alternatives as i am unhappy to spend that much on a dap with a finite (battery) life expectancy

d

Not any that I can think of that truly sound analog. If you have any music files that are ripped or downloaded from an actual album/record, that will definitely help - 24/96 or higher.

 

[bigcat39]

Search out a used Cowon Plenue P1. Burr Brown DAC and Jet Effect for $300

 

[RONJA MESCO]

I will say any Sony WM1A with all its analog/record player digi-converters... the add Mr. Walkman's mods and a portable tube amp (like Oriolus, or similar) , youre going to thank me later for half the price of some of the newer daps and amp unites.

 

[dsrk]

If you are looking for analogue sound, Hiby RS6 is a front runner with good processing powess. I prefer it to M8 and even RS8.

Calyx M is an excellent sounding DAP but it is pretty old.

 

[DenverW]

The Calyx M was on my list to try, until I found it making playlists is a nightmare and there is no shuffle function for songs. Pretty inexcusable.