[JeremyLaurenson]

Is dxp1 beating ak70 or maybe even ak300? Anyone any experience made? Thanks.

That depends on your headphones, how they pair and how you like your sound....

On a non subjective note:
DP1X runs android apps.
It has 2 MicroSD slots for monster memory.
It has a karger screen.
The audio jacks may be an issue long term in terms of reliability.

I played with an AK70, and stuck with the DP1X based on what I like and largely because of 2 MicroSD slots, the screen and android apps.

 

[JeremyLaurenson]

Any of you paired with a set of Laylas balanced too? I'm interested in volume levels youre running.
I'm at 75-85 in general, and wondering what we consider "safe"

 

[tonyc2468]

  Is dxp1 beating ak70 or maybe even ak300? Anyone any experience made? Thanks.

I have DP-X1A and AK300 and I find the AK300 to be the more detailed player and to my preference (balanced mode) - straight out of the box it was not quite so evident but after >100hrs playing time on each player the AK300 seemed to open up with more sound stage and better synergy across a number of headphones
Build and size - I find the dpx1 a bit to large for holding in the hand or in pocket but both are built well, battery life on both for me are about the same 8hrs on a full charge playing flac with screen off - the DPX1 will drain faster if using screen. I like the large screen on the DPX1 and the streaming seemed a bit more consistent than AK300 on tidal. I find the user interface on AK300 to be simpler and easier to use. Balanced mode on AK300 vs Direct - minimal difference to my ears -while with the DPX1A there is a noticable difference 
While I enjoy the DPX1A I prefer number of  other players I have in terms of sound -  AK JR , Aune M2, pono player (balanced), AK100ii for example I think have the edge in terms of detail and enjoyment factor - However as you know everyone has a different opinion and many people love this player more than the players I list so it comes to personal preference and what you pair it with - When I compare a player In collection I use a small range of headphones across the size from ie800, Kef m200, Balanced re cabled momentum on ear/over ear, HD600,700, Denon mm400/D600 - to get a good comparison - What i have found consistently is that a headphone pairing that sounds the best on one player is not always the best pairing or synergy on another which is another reason you may get such a varied opinion on forums such as this. I think both players are good - at this price range there is as much difference or even more difference to be gained by changing the headphone than the player

 

[monkeyboylee]

hiya, can someone quickly confirm the pole configuration for the 2.5mm balanced socket, cheers, Lee

 

[George M]

 

Is dxp1 beating ak70 or maybe even ak300? Anyone any experience made? Thanks.

That depends on your headphones, how they pair and how you like your sound....

On a non subjective note:
DP1X runs android apps.
It has 2 MicroSD slots for monster memory.
It has a karger screen.
The audio jacks may be an issue long term in terms of reliability.

I played with an AK70, and stuck with the DP1X based on what I like and largely because of 2 MicroSD slots, the screen and android apps.

My DPX1 balanced socket is not working the last 3 weeks. Unbalanced socket is almost finished as well. Disappointed, I went to listen Ibasso dx200 and ak300 balanced with my shure se846. dX200 sounded extremely distorted. Construction quality junk. UI extremely terrible. AK 300 did not sound any close to DPX1. UI not up to DPX1. Construction quality adorable. I ordered a DPX1A. By the way what happened to pricejapan? Are they about of business?

 

[BLaZeru1]

One of the owner x1 writes on one of the forums that it sound worse than a cheap fiio x3-ii. Has anyone compared these two players?

 

[howdy]

One of the owner x1 writes on one of the forums that it sound worse than a cheap fiio x3-ii. Has anyone compared these two players?

I have both and they are not even in the same league,the Onkyo is by far superior in every way! The Onkyo excels with BA IEMs.

 

[howdy]

hiya, can someone quickly confirm the pole configuration for the 2.5mm balanced socket, cheers, Lee

Its the same as Astell and Kern. You can search this thread I posted a Pic not to long ago showing it.

 

[monkeyboylee]

Cheers, can you help with this? I've got a balanced 2.5mm Forza cable specifically for this player (Pioneer version tbh) but am wondering about whether I can still use the same cable with adapter for other 3.5mm sources, would any 2.5mm female to 3.5mm male adapter do the job or would it need specific wiring?

 

[qsk78]

  Cheers, can you help with this? I've got a balanced 2.5mm Forza cable specifically for this player (Pioneer version tbh) but am wondering about whether I can still use the same cable with adapter for other 3.5mm sources, would any 2.5mm female to 3.5mm male adapter do the job or would it need specific wiring?

yes, there are adapters from balanced 2.5 mm to single 3.5m.
I use this one.

 

[JeremyLaurenson]

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[JeremyLaurenson]

  Cheers, can you help with this? I've got a balanced 2.5mm Forza cable specifically for this player (Pioneer version tbh) but am wondering about whether I can still use the same cable with adapter for other 3.5mm sources, would any 2.5mm female to 3.5mm male adapter do the job or would it need specific wiring?

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N10RBPW/
 
Norne:
http://www.norneaudio.com/litzheim/Norne-Hyper-Short-Adapter-AK240-Astell-and-Kern-2-5-mm-4-pole-trrs-3-5-mm-1-8-rhodium

 

[zmcqdv]

 
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N10RBPW/
 
Norne:
http://www.norneaudio.com/litzheim/Norne-Hyper-Short-Adapter-AK240-Astell-and-Kern-2-5-mm-4-pole-trrs-3-5-mm-1-8-rhodium

Or this one.... 
https://www.null-audio.com/products/null-audio-2-5mm-balanced-to-3-5mm-se-converter-for-astell-kern-players

 

[BLaZeru1]

Long story short: DP-X1A & beyerdynamic T1.2 works very well! 

I tried the beyerdynamic T1.2 with the Onkyo DP-X1A today (unbalanced). The DP-X1A has enough power to drive the T1.2... keeping in mind that the beyer has detachable cables and that there will be a balanced 2,5 mm cable for the T1.2 in Q2/2017 I added these to my headphone collection today.

Edit: Onkyo DP-X1A --> japanese device ordered at amazon.co.jp --> important as there is a EU volume limitation which castrates our beloved devices

Can you answer? What volume level do you use? Is it anought? Is is loud?

 

[Dennis79]

Can you answer? What volume level do you use? Is it anought? Is is loud?

​The DP-X1A has 4 different gain levels (Low 1, Low 2, Normal and High) - for the T1.2 (600 Ω) I set it to "high" (when listening with a balanced 2,5 mm cable with my UE TF10 I have to set it to "Low 1" or "Low 2").
 
As volume is a subjective thing and soundfiles differ from their - let's call it "native" volume of the files - I try to illustrate with Tidal (HiFi) as I believe everyone should have quick access to the referred tracks. I set the volume throughout listening and will post the volume I found "nice" for that kind of music.
 
1. Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter - Sunday Skin (from: Gentleness of Nothing) - Volume set to 120/160 - relaxed folk rock
2. Popa Chubby - Hey Joe (from: The Essential Popa Chubby) - Volume set to 127/160
3. Wolfgang Haffner feat. Max Mutzke (from: King of Cool) -  Volume set to 127/160 - smooth Jazz
4. Jonas Alaska - Becky (from: Younger) - Volume set to 140/160 - love the sound of the fingers sliding over the strings of the guitar - great recording, superior quality (thank you Tidal)
5. Izzy Bizu - White Tiger (from: A Moment of Madness) - 140/160
 
Going over 150/160 it becomes to loud - at least for my ears. With the T1.2 I'm basically listening in the range 100 - 140.
 
From my perspective the DP-X1A plays very well with the T1.2 - no need to amplify. Loud enough. Absolute beautiful highs, mids and bass. I honestly never enjoyed music this way on a portable device.