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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #100 on: March 04, 2015, 11:52:55 PM »
Heard zerodeefex's Plenue 1 and it is really nice with UERM.  My iPhone 4S > Leck is a bit more punchy and separated (first Gen AK120 sounded very similar to me), but the Plenue is a sweet/cohesive stage without any fatigue-inducing qualities...while still retaining great tonality and a character that is easy to listen to.  I need more time to see if the "blended whole" had enough resolving power to image physicality of individual voices (instruments, etc.) but it seemed like an "equal but different" type of rig that felt solid and well-built.  A great all-in-one that will be something I look at if the Geek Wave doesn't fit the bill SQ-wise (and I should have two versions coming).  Expandable memory and drag/drop onto the Plenue will be totally appreciated as the iDevices drive my CRAZY in that regard.  Great to have options popping up.  headbang
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #101 on: March 05, 2015, 05:17:35 AM »
Oh, it's pretty interesting that you'd think the AK120 sounds similar to GO450 + Leck.

I've been thinking about grabbing it to replace my iPod Nano (you know. :P), and also because it can be used as a USB/optical DAC that's also quite capable. Would make for a nice portable/transportable setup IMO.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #102 on: March 05, 2015, 05:26:32 AM »
Quote from: Bill-p on March 05, 2015, 05:17:35 AM
Oh, it's pretty interesting that you'd think the AK120 sounds similar to GO450 + Leck.

I've been thinking about grabbing it to replace my iPod Nano (you know. :P), and also because it can be used as a USB/optical DAC that's also quite capable. Would make for a nice portable/transportable setup IMO.

Don't think that's what he said. He said Iphone 4S > Leck

GO450>Leck rapes the AK120.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #103 on: March 05, 2015, 05:35:08 AM »
Oh yeah... read that again and realized I was just being a potato.

Thanks, Anax.

Tempted to pick up a Geek Out 450 and use it as a portable-ish DAC solution for now. I searched up and down the market, and essentially, nothing gets remotely in the same ballpark in terms of sound quality within the same constraints (enclosure, price bracket, etc...). In fact, not a lot of portable DACs can get close either. Even considering DAC/amp combos.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #104 on: March 05, 2015, 05:51:01 AM »
GO 450 > leck stomps the P1 which stomps the AK120 Mk1 which stomps the AK120 mk2. Need to hear ak120 vs fulla to decide where it falls. The plenue is reasonably detailed, but I'm hesitant to recommend it at $1000.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #105 on: March 05, 2015, 06:05:40 AM »
Would the rwak 120-s + leckerton change the ranking?
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #106 on: March 05, 2015, 06:14:03 AM »
Quote from: audiofrk on March 05, 2015, 06:05:40 AM
Would the rwak 120-s + leckerton change the ranking?

Nope. Btw, we are talking the first version 120 mk1, the current revamped 120 is quite inferior to the older one. Get's closer to Sansa Clip+ sound.

120mk1 > Fulla. 120mk2 better at some things than Fulla but it really starts to sound like a sidegrade options (unrefined/lean versus smooth/ballsy). Fulla is warmth and cheap done right. Fulla has some space and decent dynamics, just short of absolute resolution and clarity. I think Fulla will drive some headphones better than the GO450 and definitely the Pono SE though. It's got power.

This is all without consideration of features, convenience and compatability which are all dependent on the end user in question.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #107 on: March 05, 2015, 07:05:13 AM »
I order the zx2; I know I am taking a chance on the sound since I hadn't heard it yet.  But there is a lot of thing it look right compare to the current totl dap like the ui, battery life, form factor. 
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #108 on: March 05, 2015, 06:54:44 PM »
ZX2 doesn't sound bad. It's $$ though. Sony is the way to go if you want refined build quality and UI.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #109 on: March 07, 2015, 07:26:36 PM »
I was interested in the ZX2 but got a great deal on the AK100ii and a pair of AKR01 iem's. I was currently using the Fiio X1 and I have to say the AK100ii is more detailed, but I didn't feel that it is $850 better then the Fiio X1 in terms of sound. Does any one else feel the same way about higher end DAP's. The build and UI is way better then the Fiio but I really was disappointed with the sound, I was expected to be blown away. I also had the chance to listen to the AK240 and AK120ii and felt the same way.
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