ONKYO DP-X1 | Dual Sabre Dacs | Balanced | Sabre BTL Amp | MQA | DSD 256 | Android 5 |

[CACAPHONIC1]

 
you can ask them to mark lower value customs, they said they would when I asked.  ordered 24th October still heard nothing yet

Hi clarkydaz, i ordered mine from Pricejapan on 24th October and it's due to be delivered on 5th here in the UK....not rubbing it in, just giving you a reference.

 

 

[3ggerhappy]

 
you can ask them to mark lower value customs, they said they would when I asked.  ordered 24th October still heard nothing yet

 
 

  Hi clarkydaz, i ordered mine from Pricejapan on 24th October and it's due to be delivered on 5th here in the UK....not rubbing it in, just giving you a reference.

 

 
Mine was ordered Oct. 25th fingers crossed they would deliver within the week. Oh the wait lol, thanks to the Mojo for keeping me busy while I wait for the unit.

 

[CACAPHONIC1]

   
 
 
Mine was ordered Oct. 25th fingers crossed they would deliver within the week. Oh the wait lol, thanks to the Mojo for keeping me busy while I wait for the unit.

Yeah...the Mojo has been a life saver during the wait for the DP-X1 and future Geek Wave Carbon Fibre Signature and meanwhile my DX90 has been gathering dust! 

 

[McCol]

Well, I just did a crazy thing...

Bought the Onkyo DP-X1 with screen protector (Onkyo DPA-GL033) and leather case (Onkyo DPA-PUX1) from PriceJapan.com with FedEx shipping at $760 (or £531.98 according to PayPal).
I dread the UK customs but oh well...

At that price I could have got the FiiO X7, Echobox Explorer X1, Astell & Kern Jr, etc. However nothing beats the Onkyo DP-X1 spec wise at that price, but of course I do have concerns on actually how long do I wait, warranty, returns if necessary, etc.

If anybody else has bought from PriceJapan.com please comment on your progress, and if you have received the item was everything ok?
Also how easy is it to switch the language to English in the settings?

I'm also thinking of getting this case at a later date:
Van Nuys VD-280-00 DP-X1/XDP-100R Carrying Case.

Now I do only own single ended headphones but the Onkyo DP-X1 will be a great incentive to go balanced and opens me up to high end portable gear.
Yes I love my current iPod Classic 160GB to CEntrance HiFi-M8, or Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus to the HiFi-M8, but as my desktop gear has had a big change due to financial circumstances back in May '15 onwards I hope the Onkyo DP-X1 will serve me well till I get a proper desktop amp (the DP-X1 can remain a DAC for me for a long while I think). (I no longer have an amazing desktop DAC/amp; using my CEntrance HiFi-M8 for most things, and an old NuForce Icon 1st Gen amp with TurtleBeach EarForce DSP Dolby Digital Processor for both my Xbox One and PS4 media/gaming content. I no longer have a laptop either but Tidal has been my friend and i borrow my sister's Lenovo when necessary).

I'll be contacting Peter of DHC to re-terminate my Elite Molecule cable with Zync connectors (to my Audeze EL8 closed back headphones) into balanced and SE via an adapter.

This is still a lot of money so I really hope it's worth it...

I've just ordered yesterday from pricejapan and they sent me an email saying 10-12 days before shopping which is fine and that they mark as 100 dollars for customs. This was choosing ems as a delivery.

 

[TheOneInYellow]

you can ask them to mark lower value customs, they said they would when I asked.  ordered 24th October still heard nothing yet

I did, and they replied back; read below ^^

Hi clarkydaz, i ordered mine from Pricejapan on 24th October and it's due to be delivered on 5th here in the UK....not rubbing it in, just giving you a reference.:bigsmile_face:  

Let us know when you get it! Pics and everything!!!

Mine was ordered Oct. 25th fingers crossed they would deliver within the week. Oh the wait lol, thanks to the Mojo for keeping me busy while I wait for the unit.

That's awesome dude!

I've just ordered yesterday from pricejapan and they sent me an email saying 10-12 days before shopping which is fine and that they mark as 100 dollars for customs. This was choosing ems as a delivery.

Just as @clarkydaz said, I replied to them and got exactly what you got; great customer service! I chose FedEx to be on the safe side for myself.

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Well Kaneda from PriceJapan.com just replied to me saying I have a wait if about a fortnight. I'll be in insane waiting mode for a while methinks...

He also quoted me the price for the special Van Nuys VD-280-00 DP-X1/XDP-100R Carrying Case, but if I do amend my order and purchase I'll have to wait a month...If I bought it separately it'll be more expensive!
Do you guy's think the case is worth it? I'm getting the official leather case anyway so...hmm...?

I get no warranty which has bummed me out but PriceJapan.com can assist me in issues as long as I pay postage. Well that's fair enough as I really want this DAP and don't want to pay anymore than I have if it was released in the UK (it'll be much more expensive I'm sure).

 

[summertime79]

Anyone else having problems after the firmware update?  Can't see any of my 5GHz networks, and 2.4 GHz network strength is pitiful, despite being just 5' from the router.  It's made steaming nearly unusable.  Did not have any issues before the update.  Also, the sound will intermittently stop playing when switching between streaming services and the stock player...have to close the apps and restart.

 

[mysony1]

Where did you bought the liquid carbon amp in Hk?


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[summertime79]

Interesting,  have the same Asus router, RT-AC68U, and the same problem not seeing the 5GHz network after the firmware update.  It does connect to the 2.4GHz network, but has terrible signal strength. 

 

[TheOneInYellow]

The WiFi thing is worrying, but not as bad as FiiO X7's download-first-but-no-WiFi streaming issue...

I was going to get the FiiO X7 and then get the balanced amp module, but at what I paid for the Onkyo DP-X1 with both screen protector and leather case, it being balanced by default, and add any custom charges, the DP-X1 won. The exception is local warranty of course

I will say that the Echbox Explorer X1 is still the most gorgeous looking DAP I've ever seen...if only it came with dual DAC's and amp...

Decided not to get the Van Nuys case in the end; an extra that I doubt I will use.

 

[vrapan]

The WiFi thing is worrying, but not as bad as FiiO X7's download-first-but-no-WiFi streaming issue...

I was going to get the FiiO X7 and then get the balanced amp module, but at what I paid for the Onkyo DP-X1 with both screen protector and leather case, it being balanced by default, and add any custom charges, the DP-X1 won. The exception is local warranty of course

I will say that the Echbox Explorer X1 is still the most gorgeous looking DAP I've ever seen...if only it came with dual DAC's and amp...

Decided not to get the Van Nuys case in the end; an extra that I doubt I will use.

Did you back the Echobox? 

 

[Peridot]

I will say that the Echbox Explorer X1 is still the most gorgeous looking DAP I've ever seen...if only it came with dual DAC's and amp...

 

 I think it's grotesque 

 
although most DAPs are pretty ugly ... the X7 gets my vote for the "best of a bad lot"
 
Do you think the Onkyo SQ will be as good at the X7 with balanced module? I have a feeling that the X7 will be a killer device in this regard, but it's just far too buggy at the moment.
 
I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions of the Onkyo, hopefully you won't have to wait too long for it.

 

[TheOneInYellow]

Did you back the Echobox? 

No, but you can still buy one if you like from IndegIndegogo.

 

[vrapan]

No, but you can still buy one if you like from IndegIndegogo.

I have backed it together with the finders, I was wondering if you had since you liked the design that's all. I was hoping the X7 would tie me over until the Echobox arrives but for me in the end it was too problematic.

 

[TheOneInYellow]

:blink:  I think it's grotesque 

although most DAPs are pretty ugly ... the X7 gets my vote for the "best of a bad lot"

Do you think the Onkyo SQ will be as good at the X7 with balanced module? I have a feeling that the X7 will be a killer device in this regard, but it's just far too buggy at the moment.

I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions of the Onkyo, hopefully you won't have to wait too long for it.

Each to their own. I think it looks badass in wood he he he

I have no idea if the SQ will be inferior or superior, but I doubt either will suck, and tge specs of the DP-X1 are what I want and more!

I'll keep everyone updated and posted on here, don't worry.

Pic's will be posted too via my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus ^^

 

[TheOneInYellow]

I have backed it together with the finders, I was wondering if you had since you liked the design that's all. I was hoping the X7 would tie me over until the Echobox arrives but for me in the end it was too problematic.

I nearly did some months back but I have been busy changing jobs, amongst other things, and back then I was highly interested in the Pioneer/Onkyo models.

Michael Mercer likes the X1 btw