[coolcat]

After reading this thread I went to try Questyle QP1r 2 times,  and then I just Sold the HM901 balance and buy the Questyle, They sound similar to my ear (natural with a tiny warm hint), but the Questyle is obviously more spacious and gives a better detail. The treble is smoother.
The dynamic is the only thing that HM901 balance is superior, but   Questyle is not far behind , it isnt slow at all (try the Cowon P1 you will see what I said slow, btw cowon P1 sounds good though)
 
Compared to  the AKs I would say , only the 380 that  I like more, some may say they like one of the AK's line up, but it is a personal preference. 
 
p.s. Considering the price, the top Daps( for my taste),  I've tried so far are the LPG and Opus2 (Opus2 is very revealing , some may like it more than the 380 copper), that's my two cents

 

[moedawg140]

I've been listening to the new beta firmware - very good so far.  Should be a welcome addition with the new features!
 
Listening to the Massdrop x Noble X as I type this.  Review to come soon. 

 

[fzman]

  I've been listening to the new beta firmware - very good so far.  Should be a welcome addition with the new features!
 
Listening to the Massdrop x Noble X as I type this.  Review to come soon. 

what features?  can it do proper tag browsing, and play an 'album' in proper track-order now?

 

[moedawg140]

  what features?  can it do proper tag browsing, and play an 'album' in proper track-order now?

 
Similar to the previous beta firmware process, I can not comment about features right now unfortunately, but when I get the green light, I will, if the powers that be do not post first/post.

 

[CraftyClown]

   
Similar to the previous beta firmware process, I can not comment about features right now unfortunately, but when I get the green light, I will, if the powers that be do not post first/post.

 
You tease 

 

[moedawg140]

   
You tease 

 
It's gonna be good...but as you know, some people love to complain no matter what. 

 

 

[buke9]

Other than the wheel I loved this thing right out of the box.

 

[CraftyClown]

It's gonna be good...but as you know, some people love to complain no matter what.   

So true!

 

[moedawg140]

So true!

 
In my opinion it'll be worth the wait!
 
And now...the wait.

 

[flipper203]

How long will be the wait?

 

[moedawg140]

How long will be the wait?

 
Not 100 percent sure, wouldn't want to speculate without hard facts.

 

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[buke9]

Questyle is on the ball with another firmware release so soon. If moedawg140 says it good then I'm in for the wait.

 

[AndrewH13]

I've been listening to the new beta firmware - very good so far.  Should be a welcome addition with the new features!

Nice to know a new fw coming. Hoping for Artist/Album but seeing as QS thought it a 'good suggestion' rather than essential item, I won't hold breath! Might then be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Rin1990]

Coming from the Fiio X1, I am looking for an all-in-one solution DAP without any stack and the QP1R seemed to be the answer to that next to the less expensive Cayin N6.
 
I couldn't find anywhere for an audition since no one is selling them near where I live.
 
Is it possible to find any used QP1 if not the QP1R that could be of cheaper alternatives? This might be a risky jump since I have no one to audition with.
 
I really want to listen how this one sounds as it seems to be very close to everything I want for a DAP without any amp stacks.