[AustinGrayson]

It sounds like the ones that you heard were either faulty or possibly even not genuine? I find the sound very well balanced, and certainly not thick in any sense. But what convinced me above all else was the amazing sound-stage. With the supplied cable it is pretty good. With the balanced cable from the balanced output on the Onkyo the sound-stage is stunning. They don't go especially high in frequency according to the specs, but I am 60, so my ears have rolled off a bit over the years. Isolation is pretty good with the standard silicone tips supplied, but I have put a set of Comply tips on and it's even better. I had not had much experience with IEMs before getting these, so I auditioned a few when I was looking (can't remember them all), and I was a little worried about mechanical sound from the cable, but it's really a non-issue for me. They are also, for my ears at least, very comfortable. They come with a nice firm case which protects them well and has space for both cables so that I can use them on other devices if I need. Oh, and I like the colour too.

Wow, 60? Respect sir As i said, i might have been wrong on them, it was just a 5-min-impression, and it has been 5 years since i tried them, the memory about them is blurry now

 

[AustinGrayson]

The filters suggestion was just a suggestion. They are very subtle indeed. I find it more noticeable on AK4xxx DACs than the Sabre series. The impressions you gave kind of remind me more of what I'd hear in a AKM DAC than a Sabre ESS DAC from the ones I've heard. AK "velvet" sound seems to be warmer to me than ES9018 which, to me, is very analytical. Granted, that is also dependent on amp implementation too.

I really like the DP-S1 and I have had a hard time justifying getting anything else. I've tried many of the ones up to it's price and I found it to be the one I stuck with for sound and usability. I am still keen on getting an android DAP at some point but I haven't impulsively bought one yet (surprisingly).

Huh, interesting. I prefer an analytical sound like i've heard on DP-X1, but my budget limited me from purchasing it. So i chose this one. Also DP-S1 is small and extremely portable with decent battery life and non-faulty 2.5/3.5 connectors like DP-X1. May i ask ithis? I see that you have the Fiio Q1 MKII, does this thing sound good and how does it sounds (warm, laid back or analytical)? People keep suggesting me getting this one for my PC DAC.

 

[antdroid]

Huh, interesting. I prefer an analytical sound like i've heard on DP-X1, but my budget limited me from purchasing it. So i chose this one. Also DP-S1 is small and extremely portable with decent battery life and non-faulty 2.5/3.5 connectors like DP-X1. May i ask ithis? I see that you have the Fiio Q1 MKII, does this thing sound good and how does it sounds (warm, laid back or analytical)? People keep suggesting me getting this one for my PC DAC.

I think the Q1 Mk2 is quite good if you use balance connection. I was actually using it as a PC DAC/AMP when I sold off my previous amp/dac set and was waiting to get a new desktop setup and didn't miss a beat. I find it very slightly warm. It's been a long time since I actually have used it because Amir from AudioScienceReview has my unit still. I'm not sure when he's done with it -- he posted a review of it on his site a month or so ago with full measurements.

 

[BadBanana]

Wow, 60? Respect sir As i said, i might have been wrong on them, it was just a 5-min-impression, and it has been 5 years since i tried them, the memory about them is blurry now

Thanks. Amused by your reaction to my age. The way I look at it - I started being an electronics geek in the mid 1970s - still am. It helps keep me young. .

 

[AustinGrayson]

I wonder if anyone here has ever used or tried the CMX1 Granbeat before. From what i see, DP-S1 and CMX1 share the same specs with Dual DAC 9018C2M and Dual AMP 9601K. But specs dont mean they sound the same. I really need someone to clarify this for me :3

 

[thryzz]

hello

after an update of my pioneer xdp-30 Japanese version ( 1.30/18627AEP) by wifi my sd1 card is no longer recognized (no music available) !
the library sync is running continuously and still no sd1 card in sight.

I've tried a lot of things:
I tested my sd card on another player it works.
I tried to reset X10 it didn't solve the library synchronization problem.
download an older and last firmware on my sd card but as the sd card is not visible on the XDP-30 impossible to install it .
I couldn't get into the internal (root) files of the pioneer like on an android or something else.
XDP-30 connected in usb I only see the internal memory a file (xdaplink and if I click on it there is playlist-backup) they are empty ! I don't see any other file .

There must be a procedure for a system restore as for android systems but I don't know it to pioneer ( linux?) !

if anyone knows of any other way to reinstall firmware?
thank you

 

[Fysty]

Has anyone had issue connecting to their vehicle via Bluetooth? My new car only has USB auxially ports to connect to the infotainment system so was going to connect via Bluetooth. The car kept saying it couldn’t find it. Curious if anyone else has had issues?

 

[shane55]

Has anyone had issue connecting to their vehicle via Bluetooth? My new car only has USB auxially ports to connect to the infotainment system so was going to connect via Bluetooth. The car kept saying it couldn’t find it. Curious if anyone else has had issues?

Yes. My Audi couldn't find it either. I just gave up...

 

[WilcoRoger]

hello

after an update of my pioneer xdp-30 Japanese version ( 1.30/18627AEP) by wifi my sd1 card is no longer recognized (no music available) !
the library sync is running continuously and still no sd1 card in sight.
...

I faced a similar problem. Having tried out several possible solutions, the solution that finally worked was to reformat the card in ANOTHER player (a SONY in my case)and insert back to the Pioneer. No issues after that.

 

[thryzz]

Okay, thank you.
I didn't try to format my micro SD card since it works on another MP3 player.
my problem disappeared after deleting 3 MP3 files ! coincidence or luck ?
my XDP-30 is working perfectly now.

 

[davidmm]

I could not connect to a 2018 Jeep and a 2016 Mazda. It connects to headphones and Tivoli Audio Model Three. So the Bluetooth works, just not with some cars.

 

[udesign48]

DP-S1 vs AK120 mk II ?

What do you guys think?

I like DP-S1.. but I'm curious how it compares with old AK120 Mk II

 

[Shroomalistic]

i havent read the entire thread yet but is it not possible to play dsd audio threw bluetooth to a speaker. I just got a UE Megaboom and paired it but as soon as I try to play any of my dsd audio files it says cannot play. I unpair the speaker and they play fine.

 

[battosai]

Sorry if it has been asked already but can't seem to find an answer, did the firmware update on these devices bring Tidal offline? On the fence about buying the Pioneer...

 

[kukkurovaca]

Sorry if it has been asked already but can't seem to find an answer, did the firmware update on these devices bring Tidal offline? On the fence about buying the Pioneer...

It’s not Android based so that’s probably not happening