[immortalsoul]

I think Nayparm has left HF. Haven't seen him around in ages.

He has his own website now

 

[Souldriver]

I think Nayparm has left HF. Haven't seen him around in ages.

Interesting and good to know

 

[nekromantik]

hi all
So I currently got AK SR15 and CA Dorado 2020 and these IEMs sound much better with more power it seems.
In terms of output power being higher then SR15 but better battery which player would you recommend under $700?
Currently looking at R6 2020 or M6 21. Any others?

 

[Feischmaker]

This is a nice thread! Just read it all from the start lol.

These are my list, criteria is sound only, pairing with following IEM: 64audio Tia Trio, qdc Anole VX, JVC FDX-1, and the Sony family (IER-Z1R, IER-M9, EX1000). Mostly listen to pop, rock, edm and classics

I like DAP with neutral tonality with good microdetails and imaging. As for resolution and macrodetails as long as they are "good enough", i dont usually complain.


1. AK SP1000Cu, my favorite AK DAP, I like the tonality of this DAP better than SP2000

2. DTR1, imaging is amazing on this one.

3. AK Kann Cube: specific usage case only, connect your IEM to its MiniXLR ports. You will hear this DAP true capabilities. Otherwise this DAP will not be in this rank.

4. WM1A with MrWalkman FW. The FW bring its technical capabilities closer to WM1Z. And the tonal of Wm1a suits me better than wm1z

5. Wm1z, technically better than wm1a, but too colored for my taste

6. Lp6k, this sounds very neutral to me, my go to reference when comparing to other DAP

7. Shanling M5s, IMO this is better than M6 non pro

8. Dx160, SQ wise is on par with M5s. Wifi and battery is a mess, so ranked below.

9. Shanling M6 non pro (the AKM one, not 2021), it's picky with the pairing, sounds good with "fun/musical" IEM, not so good with everything else

10. ZX507, I bought this because i want sony that can stream, bit disappointed because it's closer to Zx300 rather than WM1A

Stuff i want to try: Calyx M, DX300

 

[Escudos999]

My list based on DAPs I own, have owned or got on loan:

Top tier, my favorite by quite a margin:
Calyx M
Dethonray DTR1

Very good DAPs:
Cowon Plenue M2
WM1A
AK SP1KM

Ok DAPs:
ZX300
FiiO X5 III
Zishan DSD (AK4490)

Dull sounding DAPs:
AK SR15
FiiO X7 II

Have you heard the Aune M2 Pro?

 

[F700]

Have you heard the Aune M2 Pro?

No

 

[noplsestar]

No

You back?

 

[F700]

You back?

Not really

 

[mwhals]

I have only heard four and I rank them as follows:

1. Hiby R8
2. Questyle QP1R
3. Questyle QP2R
4. Apple iPod

 

[Queen6]

Owning:
Hifiman R2R2k
Sony WM1A on custom firmware
A&K SR25
Sony Wm1A on stock firmware
ACMEE MF01
Sony ZX300
FiiO M11 Pro

Pretty much most DAP's on the market as I'm based in SE Asia, but not enough time to really evaluate or $ to own LOL.

Q-6

 

[EvgeniyPav]

I'm mostly hearing with Meze Empyrean and Campfire audio Solstice
My own rank:
1. Lotoo Paw Gold Touch. Strong, a bit worm sound to my ears.
2. AK Ultima SP1000 Cooper. A bit neutral compared to LPGT, less slam in low.
3. AK 320. Wormer and a bit less resolution than SP1000.
4. AK SR15. Bass slightly raised.

 

[stylus75]

I own these and rated in order based on sound quality.

1. IBasso DX160
2. Shanling M3X
3. Cayin N3PRO
4. Hidizs AP80 PRO

 

[mungster]

1.L&P P6Pro
2.LPGT TI
3.Wm1z Midnight

 

[Emerald Core]

Wondering why am not seeing Lp6 or Lp6 Ti

 

[immortalsoul]

Maybe people that have those daps don't read this thread. It would be nice to see some updates from some of the users