[ToneDeafMonk]

lot more DAPs launching under the 1k mark... Fiio M23 / Cayin N3Ultra Tube DAP / Shanling just announced the M5 Ultra

Anyone picking one of these up?

Bought the N3 Ultra and probably the New Hiby R4

 

[theintention]

Bought the N3 Ultra and probably the New Hiby R4

whoa have not seen the R4... more details? i need that Silver / Green one... even better if it was black and green

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[ToneDeafMonk]

whoa have not seen the R4... more details? i need that Silver / Green one... even better if it was black and green


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It's Android based that's all I have seen so far.

 

[InvisibleInk]

It's Android based that's all I have seen so far.

I wonder if it is from "HiBy Digital," the same division that produced the M300?

 

[Jaytiss]

It graphs pretty similar to one-of-your-favs Chopin. I suspect Chopin's bass would have more tactile bite energy. Though i do wholeheartedly agree with @FreeWheelinAudioLuv2 on the spacing, staging, imaging and transparency (such big words!) on the Trio.

Currently enjoying this fluid beaut on Trio

https://songwhip.com/intronaut/valley-of-smoke

You caught me! I love simple v shaped iems that fit. Eff me right?

 

[Jaytiss]

It's Android based that's all I have seen so far.

IT'S DAP SEASON! Shandling M5 looks hawt as well. What's your dap recommendation under 600? Or anyone in this thread. Thinking of getting one, but not sure.

 

[pk4425]

The Ali store I ordered the Trio from have just cancelled my shipment, suspect they never had the stock, so now need to wait for refund.

But, my Legato arrived. Really impressed with them after the first couple of hours and looking forward to burn improvements. Sure they have big bass, but doesn't cramp the vocals. Soundstage is very good.

It is my 50th today and listening on my new set up of wiim pro to Hifiman EF600. 5.1w per channel balanced is perhaps overkill for iems!

Happy birthday!

 

[pk4425]

Lol no one wants to hear my tuning I'm sure. It would probably be too warm and lame for most people.

That sounds dreamy to me, man.

 

[szore]

If you enjoy The Planets, I can recommend three other excellent versions. Adrian Boult with the LPO (1979), Herbert von Karajan on Decca with the VPO and Andre Previn's superb recording with the LSO on EMI.

Andre Previn with LSO also kills it on The Nutcracker.

 

[PHLHarmonic]

whoa have not seen the R4... more details? i need that Silver / Green one... even better if it was black and green


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My first thought at seeing this was Evangelion before seeing the mention of mecha.

 

[JrOcinthepark]

Question: Would you purchase the Himalaya or Hype 4?

 

[o0genesis0o]

It's Android based that's all I have seen so far.

It would have been cooler if they strip the android from R6 P2 and squeeze the audio gut into this small shell with their linux OS and sell at $500.

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@Jaytiss FiiO M11plus would be a good one. I was not as picky as now when I tried that DAP, and but I found it alright. Sounds as nice as a BTR7, from memory.

If you can stretch your budget, Astell and Kern SR35 is very nice. It’s easy to meme about A&K expensive DAP until holding one in real life, IMHO. This one is small, beautiful, and sounds pretty good. It has very restrictive Android, so bonus if you want to keep your music player a music player.

Or just grab R3II and throw a good dongle in the bag to back it up like I do It’s perfectly fine on its own, btw.

 

[lgcubana]

Question: Would you purchase the Himalaya or Hype 4?

For all that we know about the Himalaya, at this point in time. I would just as much, chose the
Kilimanjaro
3-way switch: 0 = dormant, 1 = magma, 2 = lava
4 pin, .78
12 nozzle filters, that can be inverted
2 EST drivers
4 Sonion drivers
2 lazy, 15.4 DD
Swappable Open back & passive radiator face plates

Intro price $315
MSRP $979

Initial release date, first of next month

 

[o0genesis0o]

For all that we know about the Himalaya, at this point in time. I would just as much, chose the
Kilimanjaro
3-way switch: 0 = dormant, 1 = magma, 2 = lava
4 pin, .78
12 nozzle filters, that can be inverted
2 EST drivers
4 Sonion drivers
2 lazy, 15.4 DD
Swappable Open back & passive radiator face plates

Intro price $315
MSRP $979

You cheeky. Got me Googled for a whole minute

 

[baskingshark]

Here's a review of the Kiwi Ears Allegro dongle: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kiwi-ears-allegro.27061/reviews#review-33397

Pros:
Lightweight, portable and small
Solidly build, nostalgic gaming console aesthetics
Independent volume controls that are finely-tuned
Transparent, uncoloured and clean soundscape
Above average technicalities for a $50ish dongle
Gets warm during usage, but not hot
No hiss with sensitive IEMs
No "pop" sound on disconnecting transducers

Cons:
Meh accessories
Decorative D-pad and A/B buttons are not usable
No DAC filters, no LED screen, no app compatibility, no gain options
Output power is middling against the competition - can't drive very demanding transducers
Folks who want something lusher or thicker in note weight have to look elsewhere