[AudiophileMiggy]

Maybe the opus#1s is the same with the opus#1 metal version. Same op amp, but with better screen

 

[Dark Helmet]

Does the Opus #1 metal version sound better than the standard version?

 

[JaeYoon]

I honestly don't think so. I have metal version. I didn't do a direct comparison tbh.

Could be my memory is just bad. I do remember the build quality feels good when you touch the top of the player. That's most impressive part of metal to me. And it has like a dusk paint finish.

 

[JaeYoon]

Oh, also! I'm using thebit Opus #1 metal, in USB DAC mode to try to reliably tell difference to Lame VBR 256 to 16 bit FLAC file from 7digital. Bought 3 of Selena Quintanilla's albums.

I'm still failing some tests, it's also really tiring doing this LOL.

The best I've gotten tbh from her Amor Prohibido album. These tests blown my mind a lot. If I cannot reliably tell difference between 256 Lame VBR to FLAC. I'm very certain I will not be able to gain much by getting Opus #1S.
This DAP might be an endgame for me until it breaks and stops working.

foo_abx 2.0.4 report
foobar2000 v1.3.16
2017-11-07 15:16:47

File A: 06 Bidi Bidi Bom Bom 1994 Version.mp3
SHA1: 8b2b00c9c68029afca9b0a4fc68bd02bd77a267b
File B: 06. Bidi Bidi Bom Bom (1994 Version).flac
SHA1: f00b227d1de81eb7539605c4e9479a32a2574352

Output:
DS : Primary Sound Driver
Crossfading: NO

15:16:47 : Test started.
15:18:11 : 01/01
15:18:40 : 02/02
15:19:08 : 03/03
15:19:35 : 03/04
15:19:57 : 04/05
15:20:19 : 04/06
15:20:40 : 05/07
15:21:13 : 06/08
15:21:38 : 07/09
15:21:47 : 08/10
15:21:54 : 08/11
15:22:02 : 08/12
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15:22:37 : 09/16
15:22:47 : 09/17
15:22:57 : 10/18
15:23:04 : 11/19
15:23:15 : 12/20
15:23:15 : Test finished.

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Total: 12/20
Probability that you were guessing: 25.2%

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[BramblexD]

Does anyone else's USB DAC mode bug out?
Whenever I exit the mode, I have to restart the player before the mode works again with my laptop

 

[JaeYoon]

Does anyone else's USB DAC mode bug out?
Whenever I exit the mode, I have to restart the player before the mode works again with my laptop

yeah I tend not to use USB DAC on Opus #1 anymore once it bugs out.

 

[BramblexD]

yeah I tend not to use USB DAC on Opus #1 anymore once it bugs out.

Annoying, but it'll have to do.
My laptop has a faulty headphone jack and I don't have my FiiO E10K with me, so the Opus will have to do.
As a sidenote, how well can it drive the HD650s?

 

[Lurk650]

Well, since I have Spotify Premium now I've decided I may want a DAP with that function so I bought a Pioneer XDP-300R, gonna compare them and see if it's worth the price. If so, then my #1 will be up for sale.

 

[PinkyPowers]

Does anyone else's USB DAC mode bug out?
Whenever I exit the mode, I have to restart the player before the mode works again with my laptop

Opus is for portable use. My DAC/Amp is the Audio-GD NFB-28. If you're looking for a very simple, affordable DAC for your PC, try something like the AudioQuest Dragonfly Red.

Some DAPs handle USB DAC function without issue, but I find they just aren't suited to that use. It's far better to get a standalone device, preferably one without a battery or screen, so it will last longer.

 

[JaeYoon]

Annoying, but it'll have to do.
My laptop has a faulty headphone jack and I don't have my FiiO E10K with me, so the Opus will have to do.
As a sidenote, how well can it drive the HD650s?

I don't have those, maybe someone else can help.

 

[AudiophileMiggy]

Well, since I have Spotify Premium now I've decided I may want a DAP with that function so I bought a Pioneer XDP-300R, gonna compare them and see if it's worth the price. If so, then my #1 will be up for sale.

Will wait for your impression. Please post it here.

 

[Lurk650]

Will wait for your impression. Please post it here.

Definitely. Will be here tonight.

 

[Lurk650]

And of course my Pioneer XDP-300R Used from B&H arrived DOA and won't charge. Found a Silver version new on Amazon for $100 less. Will be here tomorrow.

Will be interesting to see how the Sabra DAC varies from the Cirrus Logic

 

[goldtuba]

And of course my Pioneer XDP-300R Used from B&H arrived DOA and won't charge. Found a Silver version new on Amazon for $100 less. Will be here tomorrow.

Will be interesting to see how the Sabra DAC varies from the Cirrus Logic

The Pioneer/Onkyo were on my list of DAPs when I was looking to buy. The specs on them were very similar to my LG V10, so I decided to try something a little different and went with the Opus #1. Comparing the 2, I would say that the Opus is more neutral, a little drier sounding, and wider sounding. The LG is a bit fuller sounding with a very slight V shape.

 

[pr0b3r]

The Pioneer/Onkyo were on my list of DAPs when I was looking to buy. The specs on them were very similar to my LG V10, so I decided to try something a little different and went with the Opus #1. Comparing the 2, I would say that the Opus is more neutral, a little drier sounding, and wider sounding. The LG is a bit fuller sounding with a very slight V shape.

I use the LG V20 and in comparison with my Opus#1, the v20 sounds a bit brighter and has more body on the lower end. The v20's amp is also powerful enough to drive and make my AKG K7xx sound good even though it needs a better amp. I agree also that the Opus#1 sounds wider than the v10/20 (I tried both phones and they sound close). Opus#1 sounds balanced overall though some may find it lacking in lower end body but it sounds fine to me. I just compensate by hooking it with my amp like the iBasso PB3 or if not, I choose an IEM with plenty of lower end body.