[spitfire777]

Well i think i might try that. The result should be good. Thanks

 

[buke9]

I have noticed that only 16bit wav is only being recognised and not 24bit

For 24 bit I would for sure go with flac.

 

[spitfire777]

Thanks. I will convert

 

[tuxbass]

This happened today, completely unplanned.
I was at a local store and I noticed the Fiio X7 was in stock and I picked it up.
 
Very early impressions, it sounds pretty darn good. (again too early to be even saying anything).
The reason I post in this thread is because my QP1R is expected this weekend (hopefully) and I plan on doing a mini DAP-off between QP1R and X7. The winner will stay with me
 
If the QP1R does win I am going to be thrilled. Because as I said the X7 sounds very good (IMHO).
 
 
Edit: I meant DAP-off not DAC-off

 

[jrazmar]

nobody here has ever compared the QP1R to Plenue 1? I'm curious how these would compare: QP1R vs X7 vs Plenue 1. Which one sounds the best?

 

[spitfire777]

Each time i pick up the QP1R i swear it sounds beter every time, the ak240ss never had this effect on me. I have never had a dap where the volume is so good with no need to keep turning it up the scale. Sixties music is amazing on this thing you can hear every breath, crackle and pop - its brilliant. Feel like i am at abbey road studios. Using with my k10u What a fantastic christmas present i have before me.

 

[pekingduck]

  This happened today, completely unplanned.
I was at a local store and I noticed the Fiio X7 was in stock and I picked it up.
 
Very early impressions, it sounds pretty darn good. (again too early to be even saying anything).
The reason I post in this thread is because my QP1R is expected this weekend (hopefully) and I plan on doing a mini DAC-off between QP1R and X7. The winner will stay with me
 
If the QP1R does win I am going to be thrilled. Because as I said the X7 sounds very good (IMHO).

I'd like to hear your thoughts. I once compared X7, QP1R, Mojo and AK320 and liked the QP1R best. 
Last week I bought a used QP1R off of a local forum and incidentally, I also have a X7 loaner coming in a couple of days. Exciting times!

 

[mack303]

Glad someone is doing this I haven't decided on which to get yet qp1 or qp1r,x7 ,zx2 the Sony should go on sale by maybe March ?

 

[PhilW]

It's confirmed that the Questyle QP1R is my favourite DAP of 2015

 

[zman123]

I just received my QP1R and I will say this: 
QP1R is a very nice DAP from a build and looks perspective. It is solid and the UI (I have v 1.0.4) is really quite good and responsive. The track wheel is a little stiff, more so due to the fine finish on it. I lick my index finger slightly and get good response. I may put a light dual sided tape on it temporarily until it loosens up a bit, but definitely not a deal breaker. You have 2 custom EQ settings you can set up or just run w/o EQ. I prefer playing with the settings as they do add some nice SQ depending on the track. 
As for the main point....SQ. I must say this is one truly nice unit with superb imaging and this is with only about 5 hrs listening on my Fostex TH-xxx and Dharma 1000 headphones (both easy to drive and sound fabulous on this DAP. I can't wait to try my HD800/700/650, AKG K812, Audeze LCD-X/XC and a few others. The sound is so rich that it is really hard to believe you can get SQ and resolution this good from a portable device. It definitely has enough power for headphones up to 300 ohms and be able to drive them beyond what is bearable to the ears in high gain mode. You also have medium and low for low impedance phones and IEMs. 
 
How does it compare to the competition???
Cowon Plenue P1 (I have it). The Cowon was my favorite DAP until I bought the Luxury & Precision L5 pro and now the QP1R.
The Cowon is very nice and has a very nice UI and the sound is truly excellent, especially with Jet Effect 7 (built in with the EQ functionality). Definitely not a DAP to pass by. I have had it for 6 months and I have not had a problem yet and it has quite a bit of power.
Not quite as much as the QP1R or the L&P L5pro much less the Acoustic Research AR-M2 which is a beast when it comes to power and also has terrific sound quality and resolution. It will power anything you throw at it. 
Now:
QP1R vs Cowon Plenue P1:  Tough choice but since they essentially in the same price range in the US, the QP1R is the better sounding and better looking DAP IMHO. The Cowon UI is a little nicer but it only has 1 SD card slot up to 128gb and 64gb internal which is technically enough. The QP1R just has such a clean and neutral presentation with a better and faster overall sonic attack in the MID and Treble region. The Cowon presents more low end bass, but the QP1R using the EQ gets quite nice without being too bass heavy and "Boomy sounding". I personally look for SQ and resolution along with a nice all around sound stage which it does very nicely, but a lot depends on the headphones as well. So, if I had to choose just one, it would be the QP1R w/o any hesitation.
 
QP1R vs L&P L5pro: This is a tougher one to choose. Both are really fabulous. Both have exceptioanl SQ and overall resolution and imaging. The L5pro a little more on the warm side but not by much so it is nice to have both units. UI is more developed on the QP1R. L5pro has a few more bugs to iron out and needs an adjustable EQ. Right now it only has preset options (rock, jazz, classical, etc). I use rock as I find it suits a wider array of genre. also a nicely built and solid DAP but it is NOT the QP1R. The Questyle takes this category against all comers in my opinion, even goes straight head to head with the Astel & Kern players. So, in my opinion the winner overall is the QP1R. 
 
QP1R vs AK120II: Well both have great build and looks but in the overall SQ and imaging department, the QP1R is the clear winner at just a little over half the price of the AK. So the only category that the AK wins is having balanced 2.5mm (kind of goofy since all other players use 3.5mm). But apart from that, it really is no competition. Throw in the money factor and value, The QP1R blows it out of the water in my opinion.
 
QP1R vs AR-M2: another tough one. Here it really depends on what you want to use it for. They both sound really great but overall imaging and clarity goes to the QP1R. If you plan to drive harder to drive full size headphones and primary usage will be full size cans, I would "ever-so-slightly" lean to the AR-M2. The AR-M2 does not have high/low gain settings. It is a power house DAP that sounds great. If you plan to use IEMs primarily, the QP1R is the clear winner here. If you plan to use both full size up to 300 ohms and IEMs, the QP1R is still the SQ and resolution winner IMHO. It is the better sounding unit overall. Both are built like a tank and the fit and finish are truly wonderful on both units. The AR-M2 is larger in all dimensions and "heavier". It is a really serious DAP for full size cans. Again, glad to own both as my preference is full size cans. But as an overall winner, I would slightly lean towards the QP1R again.....not by much but it is a cleaner sounding DAP. The UI on the AR-M2 is Android based (a toned down and simpler Android) but it is quick responding and you can swipe the screen like a typical smart phone for usage. AR-M2 does do better here if that is your thing. To me sonic performance is the main driver by far for any DAP I look at purchasing. So these 2 units are the 2 best overall with the edge going to the QP1R and at $300 USD less than the AR-M2.
 
 
More to follow once I get to break in the Questyle and use it with more headphones as well as IEMs. Thanks and all the best!
 
P.S.    You will not go wrong with the QP1R by any means and it is better than the Cowon Plenue P1 to give a final answer to that question!

 

[zman123]

Fully agree!

 

[zman123]

Between the QP1/QP1R/X7 and Sony ZX2, the QP1R is the clear winner in overall SQ, looks, and value. If you are considering the ZX2, for about $100 more you can get the AR-M2  from Acoustic Research. It can be bought from the UK or you can go to VOXX International website and order from there as I did. 
 
From an earlier post I did today, I talked about the QP1R and the AR-M2. I have heard the X7 and the ZX2. They are not in the same league is SQ is what you are after and the QP1R and AR-M2 are better built, really gorgeous looking and are what I would consider "True Audiophile Land" among the players we are discussing here. 
 
X7 is nice but sonically inferior. It is also close in price to the QP1R and is more than the QP1. So, really not much to think about.
 
ZX2 is more expensive than the QP1R but can't touch it as a true DAP player if "MUSIC" is what you are really after.
AR-M2 is in the same price range and is better built, nicer overall and really does outclass the Sony in most if not all SQ categories and has more juice to power the big cans. Again, not much to think about.
 
Please keep in mind, this is my opinion based on have tried all of these and I own the ones I thought were the better units. I think most who have heard all of these will agree with me but if you can, have a listen to all of them as every person has different sonic preferences. In true test environments, the QP1R and AR-M2 are the clear winners. Again depends on budget, usage, and sonic preference.

 

[Gurashieruro]

  SHORTENED

Thanks for the review man. Glad to hear that the QP1R is really amazing compared to the competition. Glad I bought this as a birthday present to myself instead of waiting for all the other DAPs. I can hear the rifts in CROW'SCLAW. Finally!
Especially with the "laid-back" Westone W60, everything sounds incredible. I cannot get enough when I find time to listen. I can only imagine how engaging the sound is with something like the K10/U or Angie. If only I could demo either one, or both, down where I live (Dallas, Texas) but nobody lives down here. We need more audiophiles down here guys!

 

[BrutalLegend]

Awesome review! Have you heard the Ponoplayer? Would be great if you could compare the SQ between the unbalanced Pono and the QP1R.

 

[Crazypaladin]

  It's confirmed that the Questyle QP1R is my favourite DAP of 2015

My sentiment as well. I bought it because it looks nice but the sonic quality surprised me and it replaced my AK240 in 2015.