Rather in a hurry I went and ordered a xDuoo X10 on eBay. Totally missed the offer, and paid $167.
I had settled on buying a FiiO X5ii after choosing between that and the iBasso DX80. But after seeing the xDuoo X10 I thought I could save a bit on money and not lose out so much on the music quality.
I previously had a FiiO X1 (first generation) which I liked quite a lot but wanted to step up a notch without braking the bank.
My budget was at most $300.
Now, I don't know if I have made a mistake.
I can't go and get a FiiO X5ii to test them side by side, so I will have to test it when it comes and follow my gut. If I don't like it I will probably sell it with a loss on eBay.
After reading many reviews I chose the FiiO X5ii for a more fun and less analytical signature. I will have to wait and see. When it arrives I will post a review.
I will be primarily using a pair of Kef M200, Senheisser Momentums in ear, Audio Technica IM50, Sennheiser CX 985 and the Senheisser Momentums Over Ear (first edition).
Nice thread, keep up the posts.