I currently have an Astell&Kern SA700 DAP for my regular commute, but have found it to be fairly restrictive in terms of the built in EQ and achieving AutoEQ profiles. I do have very good IEMs, but I find that for my ears (I’m approaching 50), having the ability to alter the EQ signature makes a...

Hey guys, I'm new here, hope I can learn a lot from everybody. I always had an interest in audio, but until now may main focus was on vinyl gear (still is, I must say). but this last weeks I was travelling in japan and ended up at the e-earphone shop and that opened up a new unseen world for me...

Hi, looking for a compact Dap with great Bluetooth capability for sports use. I currently use a hiby r2 with my final ze3000’s but find the connection a bit flakey, no such issue with my iPhone SE or my shanling m3x. It needs to be able to play lossless as I am not interested in converting my...

Do most people use cases on their DAPs? Many DAP's come with a plastic TPU case, but other's DAPs don't and you'd have to buy one separately. The plastic TPU cases are nice because they don't add too much bulk to the player and you can see the beauty of the player through the case. The Leather...

Sony NW-ZX507 vs iBasso DX170 Anyone have experience with both? Would you recommend one over the other? I like the size of both, have an Astell&Kern KANN but it’s like a brick in my backpack. Never been a big fan of their form factor. Looking for something more transportable. Thanks in advance!

Discussion thread for our new M3 Ultra DAP Full announcement on Head-Fi

Same compact-sized portable player, now with an upgraded Android platform and a new audio circuit. On the outside, M3 Ultra follows closely its predecessor. Staying at 4.2-inch screen, for the ideal balance between system usability and device portability. Aluminium frame keeps the same overall...

Shanling’s MTouch line of portable players started back in 2018, with the release of our legendary M0. It was followed by another 3 models and the system was significantly developed over the next few years. Always focusing on offering simpler and cheaper music portable players to music fans all...

Introducing Shanling M1s M1 was our first truly compact portable player, released back in 2016. Later came the Q1, with its retro-styled design, so different from our classic players. And the line was topped by the M5s, the best sounding and most feature-rich MTouch player. Shanling M1s takes...

Without a doubt, M0 was the most popular product we ever released. It convinced people to upgrade from their Sansa Clips to a proper Hi-Fi player, it was used as a USB Transport for DACs costing 10x its price, it was even glued to the shell of headphones, turning them into a DIY all-in-one rig...

Hello fellow audio connoisseurs. I'm just starting out with high quality audio gear and purchased Moondrop Aria Snow Edition (still shipping). So the next step would be an audio source, so I'm looking to purchase DAP or a USB DAC or even a desktop DAC. After reading reviews and forums for...

Astell&Kern SP3000 DAP Music Player Review | Moon Audio

Official thread for the new Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000. North America release date, Monday October 17, 2022. Astell&Kern Launches New Flagship Digital Audio Player, the A&ultima SP3000 World's first DAP where digital and analog signal processing is completely separated by HEXA-Audio...

Hello, my dear Head-Fiers, I am on the hunt for a portable (not transportable) headamp that can drive the IER-Z1R, EE Odins, and the Meze Elite. As a stationary amp, I use a Mal Valve Headamp 3 and my current DAP is an SP2000 (Copper) which is resolving and analytical yet something smoother for...

Best Music Players, Digital Audio Players (DAPs) of 2022 | Moon Audio

I am looking for recommendations for solid pairings to go with my Sony NW-ZX507. Preferably <$200. IEM/over-ear (open or closed) - doesn't matter. Current arsenal is: Sennheiser HD 599 Sennhesier HD 569 Etymotic ER4SR Kinera Idun Hidizs MS2 KZ ZAX KZ ZEX Pro CCA CRA+ Have previously owned...

How to Connect a DAP to your TV via Bluetooth 📺 | Drew's Audiophile Tech Tips

The 5th DAP to carry the FiiO M11 name, the M11S seems to be a logical successor to the original M11. FiiO told me that the North America MSRP will be $499, the same as the original (though actually cheaper if you account for inflation). Basic specifications: Dual ES9038Q2M, OPA920 opamps...

I am researching a new hi-res DAP candidate. My first dap is the Sony NW-a55 and Sony music center is really convenient for transferring music into the player. Later I obtained a used Ibasso dx160 and planned to retire my Sony. However I find out that I cannot transfer file by 1 click anymore...

Long awaited upgrade to our M6 line is finally here, bringing not only a modernized Android platform, but mainly marking a return of the AKM DACs to the M6 line! Following the fire at AKM’s factory in 2020, we had to switch many of our products to the rival DACs from ESS, including our M6 and...

Hi All, I am looking for neutral DAP with enough power to support most of full open-back headphones on the market. As a classical music fan I am going to listen almost only to this kind of music. I tested AK Alpha and I am not satisfied with sound signature of this one - in my opinion midbass...

Hi Everyone Greetings One of my friend purchased an used qp2r from a local shop , it was not turning on , after thorough inspection and resoldering quite a few components the device is working . However as I don't have the schematics it seems that some repair work on the PCB has been done . Now...

Now Available for Pre-Order! Astell&Kern SP2000T Copper Nickel, AK ZERO1 Special Edition Black and PATHFINDER The new Astell&Kern Limited Edition A&ultima SP2000T Copper Nickel, AK ZERO1 Special Edition Black IEMs and the collaboration in-ear with Campfire Audio, PATHFINDER, are now...