The knob and switches are great, it feels solid and heavy (though not overly so) in the hand. The leather wrapping adds to the "premium" feel.
In my opinion I feel that the X2 is superior to the HD650, it gives a similar sound but with a tighter, faster and harder hitting bass that reaches very low for an open back but at the same time mids & highs are nicely balanced with a soundstage thag is simply amazing. For the price. It's seriously a hard one to beat.
And I shall try the HA-2 and D14, i'll give impressions once I get a listen
That's what I was thinking but the Shozy Magic in Dac mode only is 16Bit but what I find strange is that it sounds better than a Fiio E17,Opus 11 Dac, Cozoy Aegis and a few others i've tried. But I also think a big reason for it's price is the size if it, straight up the size of a match box and for the original price of $500 it isn't cheap. But the sound it packs is beautiful. But now i'm wondering even though I like how it sounds could I get something cheaper and maybe with a better sound. I've heard good reviews of the Aune B1 and that it pairs very very nicely with the X2. I'm just basically experimenting and seeing what amps can go a long way for the price. I have gotten a chance to listen to the Oppo Ha-2SE and I truly enjoyed the sound it gave to the X2, smooth, nicely detailed with very good instrument seperation but I still preferred the sound stage and bass tightness of the Magic more. Yes the Ha-2SE did give more sub bass and mid bass but I felt that maybe it was a bit too much for certain tracks. That's why I am looking at the Aune B1, people say it's very strong competition to the Ha-2SE and some people prefer the sound of the B1 over the Ha-2SE. If it can bring the bass of the Ha-2SE but just a little less and the nice big soundstage of the Magic I may have found what I am looking for. The Magic is a brighter but more musical and fun sounding amp and when in Dac mode it is bright, fun but smooth and very analytical. I want something more neutral, smooth and easy to listen to but still having that awesome detail.
And in my case with the Shozy Magic that has been proven
. Now has anyone ever heard of the Audio Opus #11 Amp/DAC? I was trying it again today and maybe the unit I tested the other day was faulty but actually this one sexy sounding amp and DAC, i'm really liking it hehe. But still wanting to have a look at the B1. I think i'm looking more for an amp as i'm going to order some Audeze Sine and I feel that B1 has more than enough power for them but I also want something for the X2 that will give more more bass rumble and kick without making the mids into mud.
And in my case with the Shozy Magic that has been proven
