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Aug 6, 2013 at 6:50 AM Post #2,851 of 5,999
So, the DX100 (and its sister) will be able to connect digitally through USB?  Never thought of a DAP hooking up that way....
 
After further thought, I guess it makes since, being it has an Android UI.  Does this mean the more budget friendly Sony Walkman would connect the same way?  I believe Sony has gone Android on their DAPs too....
 
Aug 6, 2013 at 8:02 AM Post #2,853 of 5,999
I don't care if its digital out from optical or USB, just that it can connect to the HiFi-M8...
 
I'd like to develop a list of DAPs that can work with the HiFi-M8 LX, that's all...
 
Aug 6, 2013 at 1:12 PM Post #2,854 of 5,999
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buttuglyjeff said:
So, the DX100 (and its sister) will be able to connect digitally through USB?  Never thought of a DAP hooking up that way....
 
After further thought, I guess it makes since, being it has an Android UI.  Does this mean the more budget friendly Sony Walkman would connect the same way?  I believe Sony has gone Android on their DAPs too....
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On the Hifi-M8 LX version, there is optical in so technically, you should be able to use the DX100, AK100 and AK120 with it.
 
Aug 6, 2013 at 1:18 PM Post #2,855 of 5,999
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alanywm said:
 
On the Hifi-M8 LX version, there is optical in so technically, you should be able to use the DX100, AK100 and AK120 with it.
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Honest question: Why spend so much money on these audiophile players if you are just going to offload all the DAC processing and amping to the M8?  
 
Aug 6, 2013 at 1:31 PM Post #2,857 of 5,999
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Honest question: Why spend so much money on these audiophile players if you are just going to offload all the DAC processing and amping to the M8?  
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Good honest question. As you know, I was just trying to be helpful here 
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 but since you asked, I will try to give a few possible answers. I am sure there are other reasons but off the back of my head, I can think of these two reasons :
 
1) Some people have very deep pockets 
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2) Some folks are obsessed with better SQ
 
I would consider the Hifi-M8 as a transportable device more suitable for the home or office.
 
Aug 6, 2013 at 2:15 PM Post #2,858 of 5,999
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fraggler said:
Honest question: Why spend so much money on these audiophile players if you are just going to offload all the DAC processing and amping to the M8?  
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If you know of a less expensive player that connects to the LX model, please share...
 
Aug 6, 2013 at 2:20 PM Post #2,860 of 5,999
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alanywm said:
Good honest question. As you know, I was just trying to be helpful here 
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 but since you asked, I will try to give a few possible answers. I am sure there are other reasons but off the back of my head, I can think of these two reasons :
 
1) Some people have very deep pockets 
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2) Some folks are obsessed with better SQ
 
I would consider the Hifi-M8 as a transportable device more suitable for the home or office.
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Wasn't questioning anyone buying those players or you suggesting them.  I have zero problem with people spending money on whatever makes them happy, especially audio gear :)  But, I am not a fan of wasting my own money and to me buying players with fancy DACs and amps that cost $600-1200 just to reduce them to a simple transport for file storage seems silly, even if money is no object.  I suppose for ultraportable use, it makes sense to have them and then hook them up to the M8 for when more power is needed.  
 
Aug 6, 2013 at 5:44 PM Post #2,863 of 5,999
So far for an LX friendly DAP
 
 
AK100 to 24/192
AK120 to 24/192
DX100 to 24/192
IHIFI960 to 16/48
 
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