Saintkeat
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I had the same idea with the Silver. So much for leaving the world of Head-Fi lol.
Should I get a gold one and send it to Vinnie? =D
Hmmm...I've been reading this thread thinking the AK100 (regular or RWA mod) might be the way to go, but now I'm not so sure. I have the HiSound Anniv 3, do like the sound, find the UI and mechanical performance fairly glitchy. Been reading about the "high end" DAP's, the ibasso and the AK100, but I don't get the sense that, sonically, I'd really be upgrading. For that matter, the quirky UI that I'd love to stop using seems to be common to all these players, negating even that reason to purchase. Hi-rez files do sound appealing (in theory), and I have listened to some 24/192 on my living room high rez rig, felt they sounded really nice (if the music was well recorded to begin with), but didn't compare them to regular CD resolution files or discs. Some people seem to love these files on these high end daps, others don't hear a difference. Wish I could audition some of these.
Will that Indonesian fellow please update us with the Coaxial upgrade? Preferably with pictures to accompany the impeccable write up.
A Coaxial lineout would be something I'd be interested in if it succeeds in bypassing the DAC completely without manipulating the volume knob. I'm a little dubious of using the headphone out to link back to my PB1. (Yes I'm a big fan of this pseudo balanced sound). I no longer carry an amp for travel so this isn't such a big deal. It still seems to be an interesting proposition if it all works out.
Hmmm...I've been reading this thread thinking the AK100 (regular or RWA mod) might be the way to go, but now I'm not so sure. I have the HiSound Anniv 3, do like the sound, find the UI and mechanical performance fairly glitchy. Been reading about the "high end" DAP's, the ibasso and the AK100, but I don't get the sense that, sonically, I'd really be upgrading. For that matter, the quirky UI that I'd love to stop using seems to be common to all these players, negating even that reason to purchase. Hi-rez files do sound appealing (in theory), and I have listened to some 24/192 on my living room high rez rig, felt they sounded really nice (if the music was well recorded to begin with), but didn't compare them to regular CD resolution files or discs. Some people seem to love these files on these high end daps, others don't hear a difference. Wish I could audition some of these.
My take on the issue of different Daps at this level of portable audio. It is all about synergy and whether your IEMs with take advantage of the individual characteristics of the said DAP..........
The AK100 has a very wide soundstaging capabilities but can sound flat if your IEM cannot portray depth. I have good results with the W4 and simply sensational with the FitEar MH335DW.
good luck
Hmmm...I've been reading this thread thinking the AK100 (regular or RWA mod) might be the way to go, but now I'm not so sure. I have the HiSound Anniv 3, do like the sound, find the UI and mechanical performance fairly glitchy. Been reading about the "high end" DAP's, the ibasso and the AK100, but I don't get the sense that, sonically, I'd really be upgrading. For that matter, the quirky UI that I'd love to stop using seems to be common to all these players, negating even that reason to purchase. Hi-rez files do sound appealing (in theory), and I have listened to some 24/192 on my living room high rez rig, felt they sounded really nice (if the music was well recorded to begin with), but didn't compare them to regular CD resolution files or discs. Some people seem to love these files on these high end daps, others don't hear a difference. Wish I could audition some of these.