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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #260 on: July 16, 2015, 01:55:42 PM »

My Korean isn't up to scratch either, but it's supposed to be at the bottom of the page in English. The load is a real headphone, the Sennheiser MX400. With a multimeter on hand you should be able to figure out current if you can test loads.

I see it now. Hmmm. I don't have a multimeter on hand. It got lost in my move. I used to measure output impedance with it and a dummy load, but both are gone.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #261 on: July 16, 2015, 04:55:57 PM »

They're in production now, it will probably take about four weeks to get them to market (packaging, shipping and customs).

Any word on improvements on ui lag?
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #262 on: July 16, 2015, 11:07:03 PM »

Pretty interesting numbers on 24bit versus Redbook on that X3.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #263 on: July 16, 2015, 11:48:51 PM »

Pretty interesting numbers on 24bit versus Redbook on that X3.

Obviously, I'm not using a proper audio analyser, just a Lynx Studio LILO through an iMac. What is interesting in that RMAA result for 24-bit VS 16-bit for the X3? I was expecting it to put out higher numbers, but who knows. It could be that using an SD card introduces more noise. I'll retry it from the internal HD.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #264 on: August 03, 2015, 08:20:45 AM »

Apparently the QP1R's power is now the same as the QP1.  But has anyone heard the updated versions of the QP1/R?  If so, does the 1R still sound warm vs the 1 having more space and air?
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #265 on: August 04, 2015, 04:45:06 AM »

1-I hate the 240, 100, and anything mk2 so let's not go there. Total step backward IMHO. The Jr. (with and without ProEQ enabled is closer to sounding like the AK120mk1, which I thought was pretty good, if not expensive. However, the Jr. is a little less refined/smooth in the treble and bass presentation than the 120mk1, but close with a similar signature. I'd say the Jr. is almost like an AK120mk1 micro.

2-See above, I hate the 240 and it's not just because of price. Thin, dead, lifeless and unrefined. Total jip. Sounds no better than a $150 Fiio to me. Jr. is definitely above the ZX1 a bit. A whole class above? Some of that lack of refinement keeps me from going that far. However, the ZX2 is almost a class above the ZX1 which makes it above average to my sensibilities. That's a warmer yet acceptable technical performer.

So for me....100/120mk2<240=ZX1<Jr.<ZX2<120mk1<QP1<380<GO450+Leck+source<QP1+Leck<=GOv2+Leck+source.


I had same impression of the AK240.  Thin, dead, and lacking refinement.

For now I am using Sony ZX2 as that is the best I have come across so far, out of ZX2, Calyx M, AK240 and P1.  For me it has the best compromise of resolution, tonal density and refinement (it still bites from time to time.)

I'm not even going to try the Ak380 because the prices are just getting retarded.  Especially local Australian price.  It's over a months wages for me and about $500 more than Yggy...

QP1 might be interesting.  Price is still sort of acceptable. 

I'm not into using a separate amplifier.  For me portable needs to fit in my pocket and last all day without charging.  I already have too many devices that need charging...
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #266 on: August 04, 2015, 05:25:05 AM »

I had same impression of the AK240.  Thin, dead, and lacking refinement.

For now I am using Sony ZX2 as that is the best I have come across so far, out of ZX2, Calyx M, AK240 and P1.  For me it has the best compromise of resolution, tonal density and refinement (it still bites from time to time.)

I'm not even going to try the Ak380 because the prices are just getting retarded.  Especially local Australian price.  It's over a months wages for me and about $500 more than Yggy...

QP1 might be interesting.  Price is still sort of acceptable. 

I'm not into using a separate amplifier.  For me portable needs to fit in my pocket and last all day without charging.  I already have too many devices that need charging...

Calyx M's new firmware is supposed to make it sound much nicer according to many people. Ever tried it out?
As much as I like M'm big screen, its 4 hour battery life is just... sad.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #267 on: August 04, 2015, 05:54:08 AM »

Calyx M's new firmware is supposed to make it sound much nicer according to many people. Ever tried it out?
As much as I like M'm big screen, its 4 hour battery life is just... sad.

Yeah, a portable with battery life of only 4 hours... poor. If I can't listen for at least 12 hours I won't bother.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #268 on: August 04, 2015, 06:14:58 AM »

Calyx M's new firmware is supposed to make it sound much nicer according to many people. Ever tried it out?
As much as I like M'm big screen, its 4 hour battery life is just... sad.

I didn't try the new firmware - is it meant to be more resolving? 

Yep 4 hours battery life is a PITA.  I think though this is due to class A amplification.  Also the Calyx M is huge.  Still if it sounded overall better than the ZX2 I would give it a second shot.  I'm still trying to sell it.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #269 on: August 04, 2015, 08:21:26 AM »

Have been reading "positive" reviews on the other site about how the Calyx sounds better with the firmware update.
I think it could be worth a try before selling your gear!

But it is true that 4 hours of battery life sucks!
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