[Elbonja]

Not so much.

I think of my other options.

Cowon Plenue d2
Ibasso dx120

 

[yorosello]

I think of my other options.

Cowon Plenue d2
Ibasso dx120

Never tried those 2..

 

[Elbonja]

Never tried those 2..

Me neither, but I read a think or two about them.

Since they're both quite similar, with the exception of battery capabilities. It all comes down to reliability/durability.

I dont wanna have software or hardware issues 4-5 months after getting one of these. For some reason I get this feeling like DAPs don't last as long as regular mp3 players.

I had an ipod nano that lasted 7 years without any issue at all. An ipod touch for 4 years. A sony walkman a17 for 7 years as well. No battery drainage, no broken buttons, just a screen burn up on the ipod touch. But it worked flawlessly.

I would like to know if I can expect at least half of that time with any of the DAPs I mentioned.

 

[noplsestar]

 

[yorosello]

Me neither, but I read a think or two about them.

Since they're both quite similar, with the exception of battery capabilities. It all comes down to reliability/durability.

I dont wanna have software or hardware issues 4-5 months after getting one of these. For some reason I get this feeling like DAPs don't last as long as regular mp3 players.

I had an ipod nano that lasted 7 years without any issue at all. An ipod touch for 4 years. A sony walkman a17 for 7 years as well. No battery drainage, no broken buttons, just a screen burn up on the ipod touch. But it worked flawlessly.

I would like to know if I can expect at least half of that time with any of the DAPs I mentioned.

If you are skeptical on chinese made DAPs then i suggest to just stick to branded one like the sony. So far i only ever tried Shanling DAPs after coming from my A55 & they are fine until now. You can also try to check if they open a thread on those daps & see what's other member here experience with their DAPs.

So if you are asking which should you take & see if they are going to be reliable in the long run, with my lack of experience with other chinese brand DAP, I can't tell you because it will be unfair.

 

[fokta]

 

[Elbonja]

If you are skeptical on chinese made DAPs then i suggest to just stick to branded one like the sony. So far i only ever tried Shanling DAPs after coming from my A55 & they are fine until now. You can also try to check if they open a thread on those daps & see what's other member here experience with their DAPs.

So if you are asking which should you take & see if they are going to be reliable in the long run, with my lack of experience with other chinese brand DAP, I can't tell you because it will be unfair.

I'm fairly new to the audiophile world. It's normal to be skeptical to any product I haven't heard about. That's why I'm reading as much as I can to inform myself and make the right decision according to my needs.
As I said, it'll be unfortunate to buying a DAP(or anything in life, perhaps) and send it to repair 9 months or a year after the purchase.

Thanks for your time bro. Have a good day!

 

[Amadeo Nospherathu]

 

[Redcarmoose]

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/dunu-studio-sa6.24665/

 

[thesheik137]

 

[Paul Graham]

 

[Amadeo Nospherathu]

 

[fokta]

Pretty cable u got there... it will be a waste if you don't give the sauce...

cable porn...

so Lust....

 

[Mellowship]

Shanling UP4, KZ ZSN, TRN balanced cable.

 

[ThomasHK]