[prez]

Hey there X1 users, I have a question for you.  I was talking with a friend today about the X3/X5 models I am looking at.  He asked me which of these scenarios I thought was better, assuming Apple Lossless audio (sourced straight from CDs).
 
1: An old iPod Photo (I think he has 30GB model), using the 30pin dock to USB into a Fiio e17K
 
or
 
2: The new Fiio X1
 
So, I couldn't give him any real response, since I haven't tried out the X1.
 
 
Thoughts?

 

[clee290]

do we also have a forum for DIY themes for X1?

Yep, right here: 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/749000/x1-custom-firmwares

 

[Brooko]

  Hey there X1 users, I have a question for you.  I was talking with a friend today about the X3/X5 models I am looking at.  He asked me which of these scenarios I thought was better, assuming Apple Lossless audio (sourced straight from CDs).
 
1: An old iPod Photo (I think he has 30GB model), using the 30pin dock to USB into a Fiio e17K
 
or
 
2: The new Fiio X1
 
So, I couldn't give him any real response, since I haven't tried out the X1.
 
 
Thoughts?

 
What headphones is he using?

 

[prez]

 currently a set of Shure IEMs (not sure specific model), and a Sony MDR7510

 

[Brooko]

OK - neither need a lot of amplification.  The Shures could be relatively sensitive so a low output impedance could help.
 
If it was me, I'd go X1 if on a budget, but if he can stretch to the X3 2nd gen (think it will be around the USD 200 mark), then wait for it's release (March or April).
 
I have an X1 and X3 2g with me at the moment, and have heard a 5th Gen Classic (albeit with different amp - my listen was with an Arrow). 

 

[prez]

there's a 2nd gen x3?  how is that supposed to compare to the x5?

 

[koan1011]

  Can I ask, where did you get the 128GB card from for that price? How much of the 128GB is actually usable in the X1?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter-SDSDQUAN-128G-G4A/dp/B00M562LF4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424140717&sr=8-2&keywords=128gb+micro+sd+card
 
£75
 
All of it can be seen by the X1.
 
To be honest 2 x 64gb cards at £25 each is probably bettr value for money, but I've always wanted to have loads of music on one card.

 

[Bytor123]

  http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter-SDSDQUAN-128G-G4A/dp/B00M562LF4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424140717&sr=8-2&keywords=128gb+micro+sd+card
 
£75
 
All of it can be seen by the X1.
 
To be honest 2 x 64gb cards at £25 each is probably bettr value for money, but I've always wanted to have loads of music on one card.

Thanks! Yes, good point about the 64GB cards. But I like having as much as I can available too

 

[Brooko]

  there's a 2nd gen x3?  how is that supposed to compare to the x5?

 
There are only a few review units out at the moment.  Comparisons should start coming out in the next couple of weeks - first reviews in March.  I have one of the review units, and so far I really like it.  Planning on critically comparing it to my other DAPs this weekend - as soon as I get time

 

[prez]

   
There are only a few review units out at the moment.  Comparisons should start coming out in the next couple of weeks - first reviews in March.  I have one of the review units, and so far I really like it.  Planning on critically comparing it to my other DAPs this weekend - as soon as I get time

Very interesting.  I personally have been considering X3 or X5, now I will wait and see what all the reviewers have to say about them.  

 

[smy1]

What's the difference between the x1 and the x3 and x5 is it worth switching over from x1 to x3 or x5?

 

[koan1011]

How come the X1 doesn't play Wavpacks? .wv files? And what is the best way to convert or extract them?

 

[TriTone333]

How come the X1 doesn't play Wavpacks? .wv files? And what is the best way to convert or extract them?

I used foobar2000 to convert to Flac

 

[koan1011]

I used foobar2000 to convert to Flac

Thanks very much for the advice, foobar worked perfectly and quickly.

 

[TriTone333]

Thanks very much for the advice, foobar worked perfectly and quickly.

Happy to help!