Upcoming DAP from xDuoo - the X10!
Dec 23, 2016 at 3:43 AM Post #773 of 1,751
I may down to 2 or 3 DAPs & leaning towards the X10 or the Fiio x3ii (2nd Gen).
 
Surely many here have had the x3ii.  Is comparing these 2 DAPs at a similar price point fair?
X10 is using the AK4490 DAC and X3ii using the CS4398 DAC. What else should I be looking for from a DAP and the level of support I might expect from either company?
 
Dec 23, 2016 at 5:19 AM Post #776 of 1,751
I may down to 2 or 3 DAPs & leaning towards the X10 or the Fiio x3ii (2nd Gen).

Surely many here have had the x3ii.  Is comparing these 2 DAPs at a similar price point fair?
X10 is using the AK4490 DAC and X3ii using the CS4398 DAC. What else should I be looking for from a DAP and the level of support I might expect from either company?


While the CS4398 is a very good DAC chip, I was disappointed with the X3ii because of its weak response in the bass department.
I know the AK4490 from the Shanling M5 and it does sound beautiful. Cannot directly compare against the X10 (thinking of getting one though) but there is definitely lots of potential in the X10.
It also depends on which filters, amps, etc being used. The X3ii may have a better UI and does gapless playback but I think audio-wise you get more from the X10.
 
Dec 23, 2016 at 7:50 AM Post #780 of 1,751
Checked mine just now, still processing. If it is not listed as dispatched by the January 1st, I am going to cancel it.
 

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