Hi everyone,

if i would like to look for a DAP to replace my onkyo DP-S1, do u have any recommendations?

budget: below 1k

mostly my file format is flac, ape and wav only.

Reason of changing: this dp-s1 touchscreen always has the touch issue that really makes me feel so frustrated when using it.

How about within 1k or exceed 1k a bit, any other recommendation?

If within RM1k, can also consider Cayin N3. (no touch screen and scroll wheel)
RM1k+, there are options like Hidizs AP200 (android) , Fiio X5iii (android), cayin N5iis (android), Hiby R6 (android), Acoustic Research M200 (4.4 balance)

warm, fuller sound, good depth : Cayin , Acoustic Research
slightly warm, somewhat neutral: Fiio
Sparkle treble, good transparent: Hidizs, Hiby

The cayin n3 seems having a lot good reviews

Find one day I come starspicker try the cayin n3 and n5ii

This post has been edited by clement5949: Sep 9 2018, 08:07 PM

Sure. N3 got attractive function. got usd 2 ways and buetooth 2 ways

Hi Sifu,

Any recommendation of good DAP with budget around 1.5k +-200.
I am using IEM Sony XBA-N3AP

My requirement as below
1) Must have a good battery life as I mostly used it for travel
2) I listen mostly to Pop song
3) If touch screen, hopefully not a lousy one.
4) Can use spotify is a nice to have function, must not compromise requirement #1
5) As I used it mostly for travel, size and weight is important. Not looking bulky in my pocket.

Oh BTW, i am currently using FIIO X1ii.

Thanks.

There are quite a lot of options.
Hiby R6, Fiio X5iii, Hidizs AP200, Cayin N5iis

Quick testing the Hidizs AP80 with Hidizs Seeds.
Didn't remove the screen sticker yet as it will be a Christmas gift.
Pretty awesome mini DAP. Almost wanted to keep it for myself instead of wrapping it for Christmas

This post has been edited by huislaw: Dec 21 2018, 01:46 PM

Where did you get this from? Did you pair it with a bluetooth headphone?

Their Kickstarter. I don't have a bluetooth headphone.

it have a good chip from ess, any idea how long required to burn in?

No idea bro. Didn’t know the chip need to burn in?

im gonna get a senn HD6XX, what is the most minimum model DAP to power it, fiio X3 enough?

just saw this cheapo Ruizu A50, around RM180 but seems very capable...very itchy want to try it out

U tested already q5 with x7ii side by side?

I got x7ii for sale mint fullset package + miter case worth rm169
Bought initially 3199
Letting go for 1600

I feel there is no clear sonic difference btw both of them. I will go for Q5 due to convenience and cheaper price tag.

Weird..x7ii in balanced clearly the winner for me
But the price oso bit high