[Limexx]

wow nice. thanks !!! 

 

[SubSTI]

Nice catch, was checking the tech blogs on IFA 2016 but couldn't find any DAP related news yet.

 

[SubSTI]

Appears that only the smaller version has 2 microsd slots. Let's see what Pioneer and Sony bring to the party...

 

[singleended58]

Is this a new Sony DAP?

 

[NPWS]

Is this a new Sony DAP?

yes it is.

 

[theosteopath]

It's funny you mention the es60 here. I have been on an extensive search for the best portable setup I could come up with.

I've had been using the Onkyo player with the ES60s for a couple of months- and was very happy. After a lot of back and forth, I finally splurged on the Silver Dragon balanced cable for the ES60- and all I can say is that if you are using the Westones- get a good balanced cable. As good as it is in SE mode, the improvement was not subtle.

Give it s try- you will not be disappointed.

-O

 

[XSAMURAI]

and here is Onkyo DP-X2
 
 

 
 
 
1) Next-generation high-resolution corresponding digital audio player
Hi-Res compatible digital audio player that was born from the commitment to Onkyo audio design concept and high-quality sound of
Over. The circuit design and amplifier technology cultivated in the development of digital audio players, which was launched last year to brush up
Improve the sound quality, also a new fun by mounting the camera was also expanded, stylish next-generation model.
[Main Features]
■ industry-leading DAC & amplifier and the circuit design of attention not only high-resolution sound source, CD ripping sound source,
Also high-quality sound even audio compression and streaming sound source
■ balance by Twin DAC equipped with drive
■ music, videos, games apps this in one. Infinitely wide entertainment anytime, anywhere without choosing the time and place
Gel Google PlayTM support of Android engine.
■ FLAC, WAV, DSD, MQA playback function
■ 5inch touch panel LCD with
■ 16-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel front camera
■ including the microSD card slot, a large capacity of up to 328GB corresponding
■ Bluetooth® featured, Wi-Fi support
■ built-in speaker and microphone mounted
 
 
http://belltoneaudio.info/entry/2016/09/01/180529

 

[Imissroro]

From the specs above, it almost looks like Onkyo is building a smartphone.

 

[XSAMURAI]

From the specs above, it almost looks like Onkyo is building a smartphone.

i hope

 

[goldendarko]

No kidding. I'm more interested to know what they've done to improve sound quality. Can't imagine people were clamoring for a camera in a dap. I've already got a phone for that.

 

[NPWS]

onkyo dpx2? or onkyo smartphone dpx2 

what's the point of the camera in daps? 

 

[goldendarko]

Yeah just add a SIM card and I'll be able to get rid of my iPhone for this.

 

[krismusic]

I think these DAP manufacturers being obsessed with Hi Res is a real folly. Streaming must surely be of more interest to more people?
A DAP specifically aimed at sounding as good as possible with Tidal would get my money.

 

[chef8489]

I think these DAP manufacturers being obsessed with Hi Res is a real folly. Streaming must surely be of more interest to more people?
A DAP specifically aimed at sounding as good as possible with Tidal would get my money.

No because many of us dont really stream. I have crappy internet right now where I am live and eventhough I have unlimited high speed data, I can only hotspot 22 gigs a month. That would kill my data if I streamed. I purchase cd's and but flac and alac music.

 

[goldendarko]

I think these DAP manufacturers being obsessed with Hi Res is a real folly. Streaming must surely be of more interest to more people?
A DAP specifically aimed at sounding as good as possible with Tidal would get my money.

Ditto. That's why the new Sony DAPs are a fail for me.