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  1. Shanling

    Introducing Shanling M9 - High-End Portable Android Player

    New Flagship Portable Player With M9, we are be taking a big step forward in our Android platform. Moving to a newer and more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 CPU and upgrading to the Android 10, which will assure better performance and app compatibility for the foreseeable future. RAM was...
  2. ottoborden

    Amp for IEMs?

    Hey, So I'm picking up a set of Thieaudio Monarch MKII. Not my first go round with HiFi but it is my first foray into serious IEMs. I'm wondering if it's appropriate to use a headphone amp (e.g. Schiit Asgard with a 1/4" to 4.4mm adapter) for these or if I should instead get a DAP? What...
  3. Saxon

    OK so now I'm really confused! Can somebody please explain?

    I am a home hi-fi nut who loves good sound and has a pretty good home hi-fi system, however portable audio isn't my area of expertise so I need some answers! Traditionally for portable music I have used a Fiio X3 mk2 with cabled Dunu IEM's and it's served me well. I recently acquired some...
  4. Zayl

    Best bang for the buck $250 DAP, Shanling M2X, Hiby R3? Other?

    Hey all! I listen to lots of different kind of music : electro, metal, hard rock, classical etc... I'm looking for a, best bang for the buck, $250 DAP, to pair with my 1MORE H1707 over-ear headphones. I've been struggling with these four models : - Shanling M2X - Hiby R3 - Hiby R3 Pro - Hiby R3...
  5. T

    Campfire Andromeda S Dap and Cable recommendations

    Hello People!!! New to this forum and also the world of iems and it seems i’ve jumped headfirst into the hobbie by making my second iem purchase a used andromeda s!!! ( first iem was legacy 5 ) I’ve been trying to find a thread about this but haven’t had much luck yet so I was hoping one of...
  6. TSAVWayne

    CANJAM SOCAL 2021 SPECIALS

    From TSAV. CANJAM SOCAL 2021 Show Specials Are Continuing Till This Saturday (10-2-2021). "Very Limited Quantities Available". Call For Details. (310) 534-9900 https://thesourceav.com/
  7. ACMEE MF02S

    ACMEE MF02S

    It all starts with power We never challenge anyone, never surpass anyone, and never stop at others. We just want to surpass ourselves again and again and strive to improve ourselves. MF02S is cost-effective in terms of power supply. The motherboard uses a 5V boost power supply, 2 LT3529...
  8. Lexym

    Old Phones used as a DAP?

    Do you guys recommend using old phones like the Sony ericsson phones or either Nokia Xpressmusic models to used as phone DAPs just on the go and not really for long calm listening sessions? Just casual listening in general. Was thinking of getting one of em but I'm not sure if those are worth it...
  9. Zishan Z4

    Zishan Z4

    Dual flagship ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M, flagship headphone amp Texas Instruments OPA1622 with balanced output up to 884mW! 5 navigation buttons, true retro LCD with soft colours and old-fashioned operating system. Official thread here Specification: Dual DAC ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M Single Ended...
  10. JasonNYC

    Introducing the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP2000T

    Highlights of the SP2000T Include: New Triple Amp system for a more customized listening experience, including Astell&Kern’s first player with tube amplifier Astell&Kern’s first Quad-DAC player Dual-Band Wi-Fi, MQA, LDAC and Replay Gain 3.5mm, 2.5mm and 4.4mm outputs provide more connection...
  11. PakoBoy

    Do in need a DAP?

    Hi, I have a question regarding DAP vs DAC. I know there have been some posts about it and I have done some research, but I still have questions. Till now I have read a lot about the advantages and disadvantages using a DAP vs DAC, but most of them are about the practicality. I am manly...
  12. Setmagic

    Zishan Z4 - DAP with Dual DAC ES9038Q2M | Dual AMP OPA1622 | USB 32-bit + DSD | Bluetooth LDAC 24-bit | Balanced 2,5/4,4 | LO/PO 3,5mm

    Specification and pictures here - Head-Fi product page Reviews: Syncaine professional review - article in Russian (text, pictures and video - you can translate using Google for example) Countryboyhk impressions - post in Head-Fi forum with photos Fe Lix Ramearez impressions - screenshot from...
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  13. melphoi

    Need Help About HIDIZS S9 Pro or HIBY R3 PRO SABER

    Hello, I'm looking for advice either to stay with DAC/Amp combo or take a DAP for my daily use Currently I have Hidizs S9 Pro with my Pixel 3 phone, and recently I'm reading about DAP (Hiby R3 Pro Saber) and it confused me a bit So I'm coming here asking maybe there are who have experiences with...
  14. Quanghungphung

    How to know if a DAP is "good"

    Dear all, I am looking for a DAP to replace my setup of phone and DAC. Can I ask how do you read or know what DAP is good? I see lots of chip and review and function... but get very confusing. I keep myself open for price wise but I dont want too big DAP which cant fit the pocket or hard to...
  15. alignJP

    Hi-Res DAPs comparison chart 2021

    Hi there, This is the latest version of DAPs comparison charts which I created and updates continuously. If you are looking for a new High-Res DAP, or wan't to compare specifications of latest models, this chart maybe help you. The models listed on this chart is based on Japanese (I'm...
  16. I

    DAP recommendation for Sennheiser HD600

    This is my first post (after introduction) on head-fi. If I have made some mistakes, please bear with me. I have a Sennheiser HD600 which I use with DAC/Amp Fiio EK10. While this setup works great when I'm using it to listen to music on my laptop or watching movies. I was wondering if there is...
  17. zg1984

    Best DAP synergy with JH13 v2

    Hi all, I have a pair of JH13 v12 and have been using them together with a Fiio X5 2nd gen DAP. I have been enjoying this pairing a lot but am ready for an upgrade on the DAP side. Would love to get your suggestions of which DAP you think pairs/synergizes best with the JH13 v2 in terms of sound...
  18. zg1984

    Best DAP synergy with JH13 v2

    Hi all, I have a pair of JH13 v12 and have been using them together with a Fiio X5 2nd gen DAP. I have been enjoying this pairing a lot but am ready for an upgrade on the DAP side. Would love to get your suggestions of which DAP you think pairs/synergizes best with the JH13 v2 in terms of sound...
  19. Shanling

    MOONDROP X TANCHJIM X SHANLING collaboration - M3X Limited Edition

    Developed in a collaboration with two beloved earphone brands, Moondrop and Tanchjim. Offering a dedicated audiophile portable player, matching their earphones both in its design and sound tuning. M3X in a clean silver design, with the anime girls pictured on its rear glass Custom white...
  20. Dèng

    Linsoul 6.18 Sales and Voucher Giveaway

    Greetings everyone! Linsoul's 6.18 Sales Event is now LIVE and it will last till 18th June (GMT+8). You may visit our webpage for more information~ Bundle deals are only available here for a limited period! Other than site discounts, special deals and raffle, we are also having a Voucher...
  21. H

    Shortlist of robust and compact push button DAPs

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for a replacement for my iPod Nano 3rd gen. I'm on my 3rd, as I still like the small form factor and the push button clickwheel, though the audio quality and battery life isn't great (obviously it's ancient tech now). I'm moving over to FLACs and I require a player that...
  22. gettinhedfi

    Looking for Recommendations-DAP For Large Music Collection

    Hi all- I was looking into a DAP to replace my iPod Video and became aware of a surprising issue: many modern "MP3 players" won't support more than 20k songs at most (Hizids AP80pro, Shanling Q1, most Walkmen). Rather than a storage limitation, the music library size is limited by the firmware...
  23. M

    Filters Shanling m8

    Hi there, I recently bought a Shanling M8, used a M15 before. But still do not know the function of the lowpass filters. does anyone know the effects of these filters? -Sharp Roll-Off -Slow Roll-Off -Short delay Sharp Roll-Off -Short delay Slow Roll-Off -Super Slow Roll-Off -Low Dispersion...
  24. rockstarnot

    Which DAP priced around $100 has best large library navigation?

    I have a FiiO FX1221, and I am happy with the sound quality. But after 2+ years of use, I am still frustrated with the terrible UI for navigating my large library on this thing. I've put rockbox on various Sansa players over the years, and I don't feel like messing with that on this unit...
  25. Robbos

    Looking for good DAP that is reliable!

    Hello all, I've repeatedly fallen down the rabbit hole trying to find info on a decent DAP player in the $80-$150 range. There are a few models from Shanling, Fiio, and HIDIZ I've been looking at, but when I read further I find an alarming amount of comments about software issues/glitches. I...
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