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New Head-Fier
Just curious about people's opinions. My primary source at the moment is a laptop (MacBook Pro) and I've had the chance to try out Shanling M0 Pro. I liked that it was a bit bassier than what I'm used to, but that came with a downgrade to clarity, separation and layering vs. the computer.
Ex: I can clearly hear the decay of drums on some songs on the MacBook, whereas on the M0 Pro they sound audibly fuller but decay much faster and so the full range of sound isn't actually heard.
People have recommended Hiby R3 II, but from what I've read it uses the same DAC/SOC as Shanling so I'm not sure if there would be any big difference there. Many have remarked that it's more neutral sounding, but neutral on its own without also better clarity/separation isn't what I'm looking for (I'd have an easier time with warmer sound because I use already bright IEMs).
Then there's Tempotec V3; I dislike its form factor but it does have a different DAC configuration to the other two.
Any well-resolving smaller DAPs out there?
Or if not, what price bracket to look at to get a decently resolving, clear DAP that can make the best of good resolution, bright IEMs without going overboard with more treble?
Ex: I can clearly hear the decay of drums on some songs on the MacBook, whereas on the M0 Pro they sound audibly fuller but decay much faster and so the full range of sound isn't actually heard.
People have recommended Hiby R3 II, but from what I've read it uses the same DAC/SOC as Shanling so I'm not sure if there would be any big difference there. Many have remarked that it's more neutral sounding, but neutral on its own without also better clarity/separation isn't what I'm looking for (I'd have an easier time with warmer sound because I use already bright IEMs).
Then there's Tempotec V3; I dislike its form factor but it does have a different DAC configuration to the other two.
Any well-resolving smaller DAPs out there?
Or if not, what price bracket to look at to get a decently resolving, clear DAP that can make the best of good resolution, bright IEMs without going overboard with more treble?