[bluesaint]

This is too long of a thread to search, but as someone new to the thread, can someone let me know if this supports USB-DAC mode and utilize the full DSD 256 in USB dac mode?

 

[pato128]

The DP X1 cannot be use as a DAC at this point. Some have stated that it will be a functionality in the future.

 

[Layman1]

  This is too long of a thread to search, but as someone new to the thread, can someone let me know if this supports USB-DAC mode and utilize the full DSD 256 in USB dac mode?

Just to check, are you aware that under the title of this thread on every page, there is a link you can click on saying "search this thread".
It will then bring up a search box specifically for this thread alone and show you links and previews for all posts which match your search terms?
 
Apologies if you already know this, but it took me a while before I became aware of this function myself!
Given how many people enquire about things in this way on many long threads, it maybe seems like a function that Head-Fi (or thread starters) should highlight?

 

[vineyardgray]

Is it stuck on with adhesive?   Let's assume that you manage to severely scratch or break the glass protector - how easy would you say it will be to get it off your DP-X1 without doing damage to the actual screen?

 

[Duy Le]

Yep, I considered that as well since the price is very attractive. However at the time I was looking, X5 2nd Gen was not clear on what OTG support worked or not. If OTG DAC mode is fully operational then it would be a strong contender for just transport given it's half the price of Onkyo.

Because X5ii supports 2 micro SD, I don't need OTG. X5ii supports OTG on firmware 1.2 but I haven't tried it yet.

 

[PoochZag]

I just received my 200GB micro SD card today (184GB usable according to Windows, fyi)
 
I don't have my DP-x1 yet, but is there any reason why I shouldn't put my music library on this card now?  Does the DP-x1 need to format the card itself or anything like that first?  Thanks

 

[pato128]

Nope. I did put my music inside a new 200 GB card and even used it with a Fiio X5 first generation before using it with my DP X1. i didn't have any issues

 

[sq3rjick]

Is it stuck on with adhesive?   Let's assume that you manage to severely scratch or break the glass protector - how easy would you say it will be to get it off your DP-X1 without doing damage to the actual screen?

It is a tempered glass screen protector, just like you might have on your phone. There is an adhesive, but it isn't a strong one. It is fairly easy to pry the protector off if you need to (it breaks, scratches, etc, and you want to put a new one on).

 

[krismusic]

Does anyone know when the DP-X1 will be available direct from dealers in Europe?

 

[sabloke]

What's better, ACG or Balanced? I noticed that balanced is louder as it has more power, but other than that can't see much difference on my PM3s.

 

[Sonic Defender]

What's better, ACG or Balanced? I noticed that balanced is louder as it has more power, but other than that can't see much difference on my PM3s.

I also found it hard to tell, but in theory the noise should be lower in ACG due to really good grounding. That said, in order for their to be an appreciable difference, that would have to imply that there was audible noise in normal balanced. At least that is my thoughts on it.

 

[ReizeiMako]

  I just received my 200GB micro SD card today (184GB usable according to Windows, fyi)
 
I don't have my DP-x1 yet, but is there any reason why I shouldn't put my music library on this card now?  Does the DP-x1 need to format the card itself or anything like that first?  Thanks

From my experience, no. I never format my SD card since DX50 > DX90 > Fiio X1 > DP-X1

 

[Sonic Defender]

 
From my experience, no. I never format my SD card since DX50 > DX90 > Fiio X1 > DP-X1

Ditto, I just put my new SD cards in the Onkyo, dragged music to them through Windows and had no issues at all.

 

[volvoflip]

What's better, ACG or Balanced? I noticed that balanced is louder as it has more power, but other than that can't see much difference on my PM3s.

In theory, ACG should provide you the better sounding, but I believe it depends on one's preference anyway. For myself, I prefer the ACG.

 

[signoftimes]

In theory, ACG should provide you the better sounding, but I believe it depends on one's preference anyway. For myself, I prefer the ACG.

 
I just re-terminated my cable for TRRS balanced (originally SE).

Can you advise how the difference would be like setting the DP-X1 for ACG and Balanced?  Are both settings going to affect only the 2.5mm balance output?