I’m using wireless adapter for the wired IEMs haha.

It’s definitely on the darker side but not as dark as some other iem I have. It does sound really good for vocals

I tried a few DAPs recently 1. Shanling M9+ 2. Ibasso DX300Max 3. AK SE300/Hiby RS8 4. Cayin N3 5. FiiO M17 6. Hiby RS6 (not sure is it some dud here)

I got a chance to loan some Softears IEM to review from my local distro. Really love the Cerberus and made a first impression video on it comparing to some other IEMs I have. I like how the Cerberus renders vocals and is a delight to listen

I refunded the device as the shop also don’t know what to do for it.

Looks like an interesting player. Maybe I’ll head down to a local retailer to try this weekend haha. Always on the look out for something smaller, lighter but still as competent for IEMs. But hmm won’t a single AKM 4499ex be not a true balance (at least not at dac stage) since it’s a 2 channel...

Oh I mean DX300 max. Which is dual AKM4499eq.

I think the AKM has a hand in it. The sound is actually quite similar to my experience using the DX300. The amplifier is also on the warmer side, mirroring those in the Enleum when I run it via line out.

I updated the firmware and all is good. Now I am on Apple Music haha. Overall I quite like the player. It gives me the different flavour from my other player haha.

the 475 I definitely brighter then the enleum but its very minor. I tried the CMA 18 Master. It's a neutral amp dac thats well behaved. My impression was it was not any different from the M17 FIIO player, which means neutral and clean sounding with no standouts to me. Its closer to the tsuranagi...

The 475 has a more laid back and airy signature with a bigger sound stage. The Tsuranagi I also played with it before, that is kinda like a portable ferrum oor in sound which is very balanced while having good attack and generally large sounding but smaller than the 475. It is probably the...

It should improve mojo. In general I find it’s a general improvement compared to Hugo TT in certain parameters like power and bass extension. So the difference will likely be way larger if compared to Mojo especially when it comes to power related requirement. If you are using the mojo, the...

AK SE300 + Variation

I’ll give it a try soon. Then can get all my high res music on the player.

Did an initial impression and also faced the Apple Music issue. Will try the update maybe next few days see if it’s possible to play.

Yup it’s darn good. The AK R2R is smooth and solid sounding that really complements the onyx

Tried multiple times. It’s still stuck with totally black screen . The device is still taking in 5w of power but it’s totally black screen.

Sadly the thing refuses to boot up now. Leave it for slow charge and hopefully tomorrow it will work. Else back to the shop for refund sigh.

I think the 1db is very very little. I think need to really listen carefully to see if there’s a difference. I currently reduce it by using either the final audio E type or xelastics. Some track that are heavy cymbals can be too bright for me

I went to try again switch it on. I think I know why I switched it off. It increase treble but reduces sibilance. I probably need to listen it again in a quiet environment.

Giving the ZS10 Pro2 the best chance. It now sounds pretty smooth and spacious

Got the DX300 max today second hand. Was testing at a shop in Japan and it does sound interesting enough for me to give it a go.

Brought my onyx with the AK SE300. Really great sound for the trip.

I think it depends on reference point. I feel is laid back compared to say a hugoTT. But if their reference is some other dacs it maybe different