[audionewbi]

One initial problem is for the DPS1 Disk Number is not used to sort by, thereby scrambling multi disk albums. And resynching of the 128GB MicroSD card each time I restart the device, and as this is taking over an hour to achieve, it's all rather tedious.

Yes I noticed this too. Only solution is used folder view. Also you can turn of auto sync so that should help you with that. 

 

[zumaro]

Turning off the Autosync is a very good idea thanks! And not changing the music on the MicroSD cards too often it appears...

 

[WCDchee]

Here are my early less than 40 hour impressions (aging time of the player). I've listened to this DAP collectively for 6 hours:

• DSD playback: I'm very impressed by DSD performance of this player. I compared it directly with Lotoo Paw Gold which I use exclusively for DSD playback. Too early to tell, I need way more time, need to use my analytical IEM. But I've to say dp-s1 on DSD album is performing way above its price point
• ACG vs Balance: Can't tell any significant difference between the two balance out feature. On my DP-X1 the difference is more noticeable,
• Digital filter: This has to be the first DAP that I can actually hear the performance of the difference filters. Whether that is a good thing or not I can only speak of it in the near future.
• Batter life: After the 6 hour mark, however with minimal screen usage the battery indicator is near halfway mark. I play a mixture of various files, volume set at 34 using LOW gain. So far so good!
• Heat: Cool to the touch which is a change! All my other daps do get warm which means I cannot place it in my shirt pocket. I haven't yet taken it outdoors in the Sydney sun. The black color might be a nice heat magnet!

For 500 AUD delivered express in two days from Amazon Japan this player seems to slowly wining me over in a big way. Now going back on whether it truly can beat players like LPG or WM1A please remember we are talking about players 3-6 times its price range. Currently out of balance out of 1A I can tell 1A has a more 3D soundstage and a large spatial present compared to DP-S1 but honestly for what I will use the DP-S1 I dont think I will ever care. I just want a player to be truly portable, light weight, fit in my shirt pocket and last a day with plenty of storage space and DP-S1 offers all that.

For those who wonder how AK70 compares against DP-S1, as a stand alone DAC/DAP DP-S1 wins with no contest. However UI and features on Ak70 such us OTG to other DAPS, AK connect, wireless music download perhaps might make Ak70 a better option. But for me AK70 overheated too much for me to successively use outdoor and I find the sound to too digital and balance out simply wasn't impressive at all. 

Any updates on sound impressions my Friend? I like the x1A, but only balanced of ACG. I actually find balanced and ACG to be nicely resolving and spacious, with balanced wider but a little to panned out, and ACG deeper, a tad less Wide but much better layered.

Can I ask how the s1 compares after running in On the different outputs of SE bal and ACG?

 

[audionewbi]

Any updates on sound impressions my Friend? I like the x1A, but only balanced of ACG. I actually find balanced and ACG to be nicely resolving and spacious, with balanced wider but a little to panned out, and ACG deeper, a tad less Wide but much better layered.

Can I ask how the s1 compares after running in On the different outputs of SE bal and ACG?

Lately I haven't had a chance to test it. It has been setting on my table playing random tracks.
I am told the major FW will be released by June so prior to that all impression should be read with that in mind.

I will check those things you have asked me this weekend and report back. I like to also compare it directly against the X1.

 

[WCDchee]

Lately I haven't had a chance to test it. It has been setting on my table playing random tracks.
I am told the major FW will be released by June so prior to that all impression should be read with that in mind.

I will check those things you have asked me this weekend and report back. I like to also compare it directly against the X1.

Thank you btw is yours the x1 or x1A? I heard he X1A is a noticeable improvement.

 

[audionewbi]

Thank you btw is yours the x1 or x1A? I heard he X1A is a noticeable improvement.

Just the X1.

 

[zumaro]

Next problem with the device is that it is really erratic as to whether or not it can see its 2 microSD cards and internal storage at the same time. It seems random as to what actually shows up - maybe 2 cards and no internal storage, maybe 1 card and internal storage, maybe just 1 card, so far never all 3 at once... Performing syncs tends to lose what it can see rather than adding - a second ago I could see two cards and no internal storage, I resynced, and now can only see one card. Is anyone seeing this problem?

 

[WCDchee]

I had a quick go with the player at e earphone and I think it sounds excellent at the price point, it's a rich and organic sound, and unlike its older sibling where I liked ACG best, the balanced seemed to be best for it. However SE was no slouch either, unlike its older Brother. I forgot to test it out as a transport but I will hopefully when I make my next trip. If it works as well as my soundaware Esther m1pro studio edition as a transport sonically, it is the perfect stack for the mojo.

 

[qsk78]

If it works as well as my soundaware Esther m1pro studio edition as a transport sonically, it is the perfect stack for the mojo.

I thought it can not work as a transport - no otg feature released.

 

[WCDchee]

I thought it can not work as a transport - no otg feature released.

Let me Try it out and report back.

Otg is not for transport, otg is to read flash drives

 

[qsk78]

Let me Try it out and report back.

Otg is not for transport, otg is to read flash drives

Yes, please.
On the DP-X1 / 300R microsub port is used for data transfer to an external DAC as well.  
I use 300R as a transport for my Vantam with OTG cable.

 

[WCDchee]

Yes, please.
On the DP-X1 / 300R microsub port is used for data transfer to an external DAC as well.  
I use 300R as a transport for my Vantam with OTG cable.

The dp-x1 actually made a good transport. If the rubato is even better it wouldn't be so awesome.

 

[jwbrent]

Interesting player. Since MQA is coming with the June firmware update, it would seem TIDAL compatibility might also be added. If so, I've found my hiking DAP.

 

[jwbrent]

Oh, I forgot to ask, is the DP-S1 made in Japan or China?

 

[kel77]

Oh, I forgot to ask, is the DP-S1 made in Japan or China?

Made in China.