[striker495]

hello guys, im fairly new in this world of hi-fi music, i'm looking for a new walkman or a decent portable player,im having troubles looking for something good (beacuse there are so many options out there lol) and a decent price (not more than 350 usd dollars), should i get the a55 and modded it with the mrwalkman custom firmware?, or the stock a 105 sound a lot better?, or maybe there is a good entry music player in aliexpress from fiio that are better thans this 2 options?

Im currently using a tinfi t2+, and sony 100aap, and planning to buy a mee pinnacle p1

Thanks in advance.

 

[pjones5]

Personally, I like the simplicity of the A55 over the A105. A105 runs Android, which is fine, but it saps the battery. I have the ZX507 and I wish it was Sony's OS without Android for the sake of simplicity and battery life.

I don't think anything in FiiO's lower tier is going to sound as good.
Personally, I did the DAP thing for a bit (I'm an iPhone user), but I really prefer using my iPhone with portable DAC/amp (like the Hip DAC).

 

[earmonger]

Can you still find the NW-A55? It's been discontinued.

I haven't heard it, but the Shanling Q1 has a good reputation.

 

[pjones5]

I would look at the Shanling M5s (or M3x if you want to swing it) or the HiBy R3

Outside of Sony, I'd check out those two in the sub-$400 category.

 

[wmischke]

Don't sleep on the Shanling M2X. Also Hidizs AP80 Pro is great starter DAP.

 

[striker495]

Thanks guys for the answers, in the end someone offerd me a second hand sony a45 for 90 bucks and i couldnt say no :'D , now that i have some money to spare, any good recommendation of a open or closed headphone that has good vocals( female vocals) and good soundstage for 300 us dollars?

 

[pjones5]

If you like bass - Sivga 021
Very comfortable, feel premium and are easy enough to drive with the A45

Otherwise, I’d look into something from Philips like the 9500s or X2s or X3s

 

[striker495]

there is any differences between the x2s and the x3s? right now the are almost at the same price

 

[pjones5]

there is any differences between the x2s and the x3s? right now the are almost at the same price

Im sure there is - if the X3s are the same price, I’d go for them.