[SubSTI]

  that's the information for the Pioneer XDP-300R not the DP-X1A, the later still features 2 microsd slots, I have just been looking at the product specification page before you posted this

Looking at the page I do see that the Pioneer XDP-300R still has 2 MicroSD slots, 2x ES9018K2M and a 2.5" balanced out. Bumper and speaker are gone, looks like a rebadged DP-X1.....
http://pioneer-headphones.com/japanese/dap/xdp-300r/
 
The DP-X1A has 64GB memory instead of 32GB and a new plate for the headphone out (should address the issues with the loose headphone jack of the DP-X1 I assume). 2x MicroSD slots as well. So the changes compared to the DP-X1 appear to be minimal.
http://www.jp.onkyo.com/audiovisual/headphone/dpx1a/

 

[kaikai1805]

hi, anyone pairing the dp-x1 with fitear c435 here?

 

[kaikai1805]

I still have problems with streaming app, like tidal.
I have experienced noticeable distortion or sound quality issues

Do someone solve this problem ?

yea im facing the same issue too, esp when im using it with c435. the only solution i have for now is to set the gain to low and use an attenuator.

 

[etoilebiscuit]

  Looking at the page I do see that the Pioneer XDP-300R still has 2 MicroSD slots, 2x ES9018K2M and a 2.5" balanced out. Bumper and speaker are gone, looks like a rebadged DP-X1.....
http://pioneer-headphones.com/japanese/dap/xdp-300r/
 
The DP-X1A has 64GB memory instead of 32GB and a new plate for the headphone out (should address the issues with the loose headphone jack of the DP-X1 I assume). 2x MicroSD slots as well. So the changes compared to the DP-X1 appear to be minimal.
http://www.jp.onkyo.com/audiovisual/headphone/dpx1a/

how much is the pioneer 300r, if its cheaper, seems like the better buy in terms of pricing.

 

[SubSTI]

  how much is the pioneer 300r, if its cheaper, seems like the better buy in terms of pricing.

In Japan:
XDP-300R ~ $ 750
DP-X1A ~ $ 850 

 

[T.R.A.N.C.E.]

  how much is the pioneer 300r, if its cheaper, seems like the better buy in terms of pricing.

 
The pioneer is $100 cheaper because the onkyo has double the memory and some chemi-con component upgrade for better sound, other than that identical. But screw that I'm getting a Sony NW-WM1A.

 

[etoilebiscuit]

The pioneer is $100 cheaper because the onkyo has double the memory and some chemi-con component upgrade for better sound, other than that identical. But screw that I'm getting a Sony NW-WM1A.

Thought sound wise is more of a stronger amp section. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[SomeWiseGuy]

The following are the official differences between DP-X1 and DP-X1A:
 
(Taken from http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/shopping/e-earphone_4573243090801/category/)
 
【前モデルからの変更点】

・DP-X1マイナーチェンジモデル
・高音質パーツの採用(電源ケミコン、抵抗)
　電源ケミコンの容量アップによる更なる高音質化
・内蔵メモリー32GBから64GBへアップ
・デザイン一部変更
　(イヤホンジャック周りのプレートをダイヤカット仕上げからポリッシュ仕上げに変更。色もブラックになっています。)
・価格変更
・音質チューニングはDP-X1A専用
 
From Google Translate (fairly readable):
 
[Before the change point from the model]

=> DP-X1 facelift adoption of, high-quality parts (power Chemicon, resistance) further higher sound quality due to the capacitive-up of power Chemi-Con
=> up from the internal memory 32GB to 64GB
=> change design part (diamond plates around the earphone jack change from the cut finish to polish finish. color also has become black.)
=> price change
=> sound quality tuning DP-X1A dedicated
 
<start shameless advertising >
You can read up on my translated DP-X1A press release here:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/780642/onkyo-dp-x1-dual-sabre-dacs-balanced-sabre-btl-amp-mqa-dsd-256-android-5/11475#post_12890952
<end shameless advertising>

 

[etoilebiscuit]

The following are the official differences between DP-X1 and DP-X1A:

(Taken from http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/shopping/e-earphone_4573243090801/category/)


【前モデルからの変更点】

・DP-X1マイナーチェンジモデル

・高音質パーツの採用(電源ケミコン、抵抗)

　電源ケミコンの容量アップによる更なる高音質化

・内蔵メモリー32GBから64GBへアップ

・デザイン一部変更

　(イヤホンジャック周りのプレートをダイヤカット仕上げからポリッシュ仕上げに変更。色もブラックになっています。)

・価格変更

・音質チューニングはDP-X1A専用

From Google Translate (fairly readable):


[Before the change point from the model]

=> DP-X1 facelift adoption of, high-quality parts (power Chemicon, resistance) further higher sound quality due to the capacitive-up of power Chemi-Con
=> up from the internal memory 32GB to 64GB
=> change design part (diamond plates around the earphone jack change from the cut finish to polish finish. color also has become black.)
=> price change
=> sound quality tuning DP-X1A dedicated


You can read up on my translated DP-X1A press release here:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/780642/onkyo-dp-x1-dual-sabre-dacs-balanced-sabre-btl-amp-mqa-dsd-256-android-5/11475#post_12890952

Thanks man. Its funny how they included the price change.

 

[SomeWiseGuy]

Thanks man. Its funny how they included the price change.

Just in case people don't know...

 

[goldendarko]

List of changes:
 
1.) Added an A 
2.) Increased the Price
 

 

[etoilebiscuit]

Just in case people don't know...

Now sure if I shld post it here. Isn't the 300r more similar to dp-x1 now?

 

[T.R.A.N.C.E.]

Now sure if I shld post it here. Isn't the 300r more similar to dp-x1 now?

 
Yeah, xdp-300r is the same as dp-x1, and dp-x1a is a bit better than those.

 

[PhilW]

I need to hear them all back to back. We lowered the 100r price and 300r is due next week.glad in a way as prefer Pioneer ui.

 

[corius]

I need to hear them all back to back. We lowered the 100r price and 300r is due next week.glad in a way as prefer Pioneer ui.

I bought the 100r 5 days ago from Amazon UK at £499, and discovered last night that it was now £410.
 
I pinged Amazon and they suggested that I return the 100r and buy it again at the new, lower, price.
 
I did that, but unfortunately, I then decided to reorder the DP-X1 instead, so instead of saving £90 it has cost me £200 !!
 
It's a funny game hi-fi, but I can't resist trying balanced mode with my se846s