[mosshorn]

How do these compare in sq compared to the dx90 and x5?

I've been hearing mixed things. Some say equal, some say better. The firmware isn't 100% amazing yet (kinda slow for its price point), but I mainly jumped on it for the size/SQ. The X5ii I can tell you first hand is an amazing player. If ultimate portability/streamline isn't a concern, go with that.
 
The DX90 is OOP now, so I would personally wait for Ibasso to play their next card if you want to use them.

 

[mosshorn]

How does this compare to the magni/magni 2 ?

 
The Jr won't have nearly the driving power. It may sound better, it may not. But the biggest thing is that one ties you to a wall and a computer, and one does not.
 
 
Similarities: They are both silver
Differences: ?

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

Edit: I ask because Spotify is a big part of my music system, mainly to listen to albums I wouldn't buy (but still enjoy) and to listen to albums that I'll eventually get once I know it's worth having in higher quality. For now my Sony Walkman and Cayin C5 have been for this duty but a single unit would be nice as opposed to a stack in the pocket.

And by chance is the o/s Android on that a&k jr or their own proprietary software?

*edit:

 

[mosshorn]

Right on, and by chance is the o/s Android on that a&k jr or their own proprietary software?

From what I've read, it's a super stripped down Android, similar to the AK100 and 120ii. 

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

Right on. I've edited my previous post to keep scrolling to a min.

And also a reminder that the Macaw GT100S are $56 on Massdrop.

 

[Riisalat]

The Jr won't have nearly the driving power. It may sound better, it may not. But the biggest thing is that one ties you to a wall and a computer, and one does not.


Similarities: They are both silver
Differences: ?

only sound quality being a concern, which is better ?

 

[mosshorn]

I ask because Spotify is a big part of my music system, mainly to listen to albums I wouldn't buy (but still enjoy) and to listen to albums that I'll eventually get once I know it's worth having in higher quality. For now my Sony Walkman and Cayin C5 have been for this duty but a single unit would be nice as opposed to a stack in the pocket.

 
Ok, I see what you're saying! Sadly it doesn't have Wifi capabilities :/ It can be used as a USB DAC/Amp, though I don't know if anyone has tested its capabilities being used OTG with another Android device. I have a similar issue, I just figured I can use my phone if I need streaming. 
 
It does have Bluetooth though, so I wonder if bluetooth streaming TO the device is possible? I'll answer these questions when i get it

 

[Hansotek]

 

The Jr won't have nearly the driving power. It may sound better, it may not. But the biggest thing is that one ties you to a wall and a computer, and one does not.


Similarities: They are both silver
Differences: ?

only sound quality being a concern, which is better ?

 
Wait, are you asking about the AK JR deal or the O2 deal?

 

[Riisalat]

Wait, are you asking about the AK JR deal or the O2 deal?

the o2 vs magni 2 !

 

[Riisalat]

JDSlabs just dropped the price of the o2 to 99 dollars. To compete with massdrop ?! I am wondering if i want to spend an additional 30 dollars for something that is going to be made in the usa and additional customization options( 1x gain )

 

[mosshorn]

JDSlabs just dropped the price of the o2 to 99 dollars. To compete with massdrop ?! I am wondering if i want to spend an additional 30 dollars for something that is going to be made in the usa and additional customization options( 1x gain )

And be here before September*

 

[alpha421]

From many personal experiences dealing with JDS Labs, if you value pre and post customer service with zero hassles - ever, go with them.  For any warranty related issues, you'll fare well with JDS Labs. Jon and his team has first rate customer service.  I'm in the middle of a warranty issue with MD, and it's great that I'm getting a replacement, but total time of delivery to/from/back and waiting will be 3 weeks.

 

[cel4145]

From many personal experiences dealing with JDS Labs, if you value pre and post customer service with zero hassles - ever, go with them.  For any warranty related issues, you'll fare well with JDS Labs. Jon and his team has first rate customer service.  I'm in the middle of a warranty issue with MD, and it's great that I'm getting a replacement, but total time of delivery to/from/back and waiting will be 3 weeks.

+1

Note that the Drop does not indicate either who is assembling the O2 amps they are selling. I once had to deal with a defective product issue with JDS Labs. They were courteous and FAST at solving my problem--sold me on them as a vendor.

 

[imackler]

+1

Note that the Drop does not indicate either who is assembling the O2 amps they are selling. I once had to deal with a defective product issue with JDS Labs. They were courteous and FAST at solving my problem--sold me on them as a vendor.

Yeah, the lack of vender is ODD. 

 

[rudyae86]

Well from what I have read so far is that it will be made in China and it will have a 2 year warranty through MD.

The good thing about this is that they are receiving feedback from the community to add stuff to the O2 amp. But now that JDS has dropped their amp to 100 bucks....it makes you wonder if those 30 dollars will be worth it? I could say yes but at 70 bucks.....it does seem like a good deal and I think this is the amp I have been looking for after all.

By purchasing this amp, this might be end game for me for a while lol

That is until I enter to the realm of planars....oh boy...