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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #40 on: August 08, 2014, 07:16:36 PM »
heh I think for the price clip+ is the best. Unfortunately not powerful enough for some headphones
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #41 on: August 08, 2014, 07:23:42 PM »
Quote from: lumos on August 08, 2014, 07:16:36 PM
heh I think for the price clip+ is the best. Unfortunately not powerful enough for some headphones

Or transparent enough.  Power is just one factor.  But yes for money it's a good deal.  I have two laying around here, one still in its box.  If you are willing to spend $$$ on IEMs, you are doing a disservice choking them on a Clip+ unless you A)love the Clip packaging/form factor, B)bought crappy expensive IEMs that aren't any better than a good $200 IEM.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #42 on: August 10, 2014, 01:09:30 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on August 08, 2014, 07:12:55 PM

Actually I haven't.  I might give it a go if I remember this weekend.  At this point though, I think the DAC on the Leck might just be overshadowed by other alternatives no matter how it is fed.  Bypassing the crap usb input is the best option to get the DAC sounding better however.


Yeah report back if you try it! I have tried the leckerton with alot of devices through USB OTG, but I feel like most of the time the line in is better. However with a custom short RCA to minijack coax cable from the Fiio X5 to the leckerton might be a really good portable solution.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #43 on: August 10, 2014, 05:04:45 PM »
If you bypass the internal audio circuitry by taking a bitstream out the Lightning port via the Camera Connection Kit, the iPod Touch wins, hands down, based on size and UI. And it's better than its reputation as a standalone. For non-critical listening (e.g., the gym), I'm perfectly happy with iPod Touch and UERM.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #44 on: August 10, 2014, 05:10:00 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on August 08, 2014, 07:23:42 PM
Quote from: lumos on August 08, 2014, 07:16:36 PM
heh I think for the price clip+ is the best. Unfortunately not powerful enough for some headphones

Or transparent enough.  Power is just one factor.  But yes for money it's a good deal.  I have two laying around here, one still in its box.  If you are willing to spend $$$ on IEMs, you are doing a disservice choking them on a Clip+ unless you A)love the Clip packaging/form factor, B)bought crappy expensive IEMs that aren't any better than a good $200 IEM.

I am using Ultimate ears Triple fi 10 with some sony tips they sound decent on clip+. I am not huge fan of IEMs just I need them for the buss :D   

I compared Clip+ and Odac/O2 combo, using my modded Shure SRH940. O2/Odac had slightly more articulated bass and slightly more lets say refined sound overall.

However yeah Clip+ is very good for the price... I had a chance to listen Fiio X5 with M50 and I liked them
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #45 on: October 31, 2014, 04:02:19 PM »
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #46 on: October 31, 2014, 05:44:19 PM »
Wow...
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #47 on: October 31, 2014, 05:53:01 PM »
...  facepalm
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #48 on: October 31, 2014, 10:16:51 PM »
That'll never sell.  Not enough dragons.
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Re: Best DAP in terms of audio quality?
« Reply #49 on: November 01, 2014, 01:09:36 AM »
You are playing a joke? no?
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