Non-Android DAPs with 4.4mm Balanced
May 7, 2024 at 5:14 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 13

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What non-android DAP's are out there rocking a 4.4mm balanced output?

I have seen the Xuelin clear, and looks like the Aune M1P has one?

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What else is out there in this category?

Seems most go the 3.5mm route. Worth the trouble to get the 4.4 mm? :bomb:
 
May 7, 2024 at 5:33 AM Post #2 of 13
What non-android DAP's are out there rocking a 4.4mm balanced output?

I have seen the Xuelin clear, and looks like the Aune M1P has one?





What else is out there in this category?

Seems most go the 3.5mm route. Worth the trouble to get the 4.4 mm? :bomb:
You have a lot of options. For example Lotoo’s Line up (PAW 6000, LPGT, LPGT Ti) and then Sony’s WM1A and WM1Z and so on.

What’s your budget?

Also, with regards to 4.4 over 3.5, it completely depends on the implementation. Not to generalise but usually balanced (4.4mm) sounds better and has more output than unbalanced (3.5) however there are exceptions like Lotoo DAPs where 3.5 and 4.4 sound almost identical to me and have the same power output.
 
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May 7, 2024 at 6:01 AM Post #3 of 13
I do not believe the LPGT or LPG2017 or TI versions have 4.4mm do they? The 6000 might?

I am not necessarily shopping, but interested in what is out there.
I think the Xuelin clear is next on my list.

The Sony products all run their own OS?
 
May 7, 2024 at 7:04 AM Post #4 of 13
I do not believe the LPGT or LPG2017 or TI versions have 4.4mm do they? The 6000 might?

I am not necessarily shopping, but interested in what is out there.
I think the Xuelin clear is next on my list.

The Sony products all run their own OS?
LP6K, LPGT, LPGT Ti all have 4.4mm outputs.

WM1A/1Z series of Sony have their own OS however WM1AM2/ZM2 run Android.
 
May 7, 2024 at 7:47 AM Post #5 of 13
Hiby R3II. It's nice and compact, clean sounding and enough power. It's only $120 open box on Musictek
 
May 9, 2024 at 10:37 PM Post #7 of 13
Sony Walkman NW-ZX300, ZX507, and ZX707.
 
May 10, 2024 at 7:01 AM Post #8 of 13
Shanling M1S and M5 Ultra.
 
May 10, 2024 at 10:08 AM Post #13 of 13
Cayin N3 Ultra - $529. Technically runs android but is closed off and can’t install apps. It’s a pure music player with tubes.
 
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