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joshuachew
post Apr 1 2014, 11:53 PM

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QUOTE(eugenelimys @ Feb 27 2014, 11:52 PM)
okay.. tongue.gif but why I saw some reviews with people saying ZX1 is better than AK120 @@
afterall RM3.5k for AK120 is very worth it, right?
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No way. As a onwer of both. I can say that the 120 is much better.
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post Apr 1 2014, 11:55 PM

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QUOTE(Soony @ Mar 27 2014, 07:04 PM)
Any players that has NFC onboard? Would love to know.
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ZX1
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post May 5 2014, 12:58 AM

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QUOTE(d3play @ Apr 19 2014, 08:20 PM)
Hi all,

Anyone know where is a good place to check out Sony F series? And purchase one?

Thanks
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Sony Store in KLCC would be your best bet. Followed by Curve then Mid Valley. In that order.
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post May 21 2014, 01:20 PM

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QUOTE(kitkatjapan @ May 20 2014, 03:30 PM)
So here's my current portables:

Cube C30, Fiio E6, Brainwavs M4

Mostly listen to 320kbp mp3s, some flacs, alacs.

With a budget of RM500 plus minus, what would be a good bang for buck dap? Or should I upgrade other parts of my setup - my IEMs?
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Definitely your earphones. And those 320's.
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post May 30 2014, 04:55 AM

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QUOTE(H3LLKEEPER @ May 29 2014, 07:11 PM)
Current setup
PC->UD110->Shonyun 306a->Stock Cabler HD600

Looking for either X5 or the DX90
Mostly 16bit 44.1 flacs

I got an ipad mini as well, if there is a cheaper portable amp that is comparable to those two let me know
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Red Wine AK120 Titan? drool.gif
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post Nov 19 2015, 05:43 PM

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QUOTE(shin2l @ Nov 18 2015, 02:32 PM)
Anyone know where can try Cowon P1 and PM around Klang Valley?

So far I have been trying at E1 (Fiio X7, AK120ii, AK380, Sony ZX2) and Jaben (Lotoo Paw Gold, D100, Calyx M)
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Cowon P1 is a rare thing.
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post Dec 21 2015, 06:51 AM

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QUOTE(shin2l @ Dec 18 2015, 08:16 AM)
That is another new player called Onkyo DP-X1

Can try that, from review, it does sound good, but need to be in balanced jack so that you can get the best experience

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Have tried this and will own two in a few weeks. I must say, stellar.
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post Dec 21 2015, 06:55 AM

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QUOTE(shin2l @ Dec 18 2015, 11:44 AM)
Try ask Joshua regarding his AK240gold

Not sure whether he does RWAK mod or not, if he does, it is great for you

by the way, try listen to AK320 and AK240, then tell me the difference brows.gif
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QUOTE(kahtsin @ Dec 18 2015, 12:02 PM)
Exactly the AK240 I haz in mind. My only concern is I am hoping that no one will buy from him tongue.gif

Anyways, the AK320 is like a newer but downgraded version of 240 in the sense that it lacks the QMS streaming and other features only a hardcore pro user would use. Basically the 320 is more like a DAP rather than a super DAP (if there's such thing lol) like the 240 and 380 (please correct me if wrong here). And it's cheaper, way cheaper than 240.

Sound wise, might really go listen properly. But then again a good secondhand AK240 might be worth the price.
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To be honest. The ZX2 sounds better than the AK240. Better tonal density etc. Better battery life even. I have a zx2 for sale that is still under warranty. You can hit me up if you're interested
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post Dec 21 2015, 09:51 AM

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QUOTE(shin2l @ Dec 21 2015, 08:02 AM)
How is it against ZX2 and AK240?
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What do you wanna know about it?
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post Dec 21 2015, 10:00 AM

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The sound of the ZX2 has more tonal density and more energy in the treble and just overall, bass on the ZX2 also packs more punch and weight.

AK240, being less tonally dense 'seems' to be more resolving and have more microdetail and separation. ZX2 has more macrodetail though.
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post Dec 21 2015, 08:54 PM

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QUOTE(ezekiel_77 @ Dec 21 2015, 05:03 PM)
Did you order from pricejapan?
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Nope. Got it from somewhere else. Tomorrow, delivery of one unit. 2 more units a week later.
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post Dec 22 2015, 06:14 PM

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QUOTE(ezekiel_77 @ Dec 22 2015, 12:07 PM)
No wonder it's sold out throughout Japan. You got all of 'em!
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This happened today... Only one isn't mine. tongue.gif
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ended up with....
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Ps... The ZX2 is now on sale by me at the first person that offers me the right price. 😁😋

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post Dec 23 2015, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(kahtsin @ Dec 23 2015, 01:26 AM)
I have faith in your ears. In the first photo, which one has the best sound? tongue.gif
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in the picture? well, some of them that I managed to listen to isnt in the picture but its sorta like this:

AK380 >>> ZX2 > AK240 >> X7 (Slightly) > AK120.

QUOTE(ezekiel_77 @ Dec 23 2015, 08:46 AM)
Doubt you're a FiiO person.
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Its not that I don't like David style products, aka giant slayers. I was kinda hoping that the FiiO could give the AKs a run for their money. But no. It certainly doesn't.

QUOTE(big1 @ Dec 23 2015, 02:42 PM)
how is mojo compared with onkyo dp-x1 and zx2?
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If it even is a fair comparison, I'd gladly try to help out. But a standalone component vs an all in one player? C'mon...

Anyway, just on record, Mojo is better than any DAP player I have tried, at any price.

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post Dec 30 2015, 01:04 PM

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QUOTE(ezekiel_77 @ Dec 27 2015, 08:57 AM)
Hi happy holidays. Were your sound impressions of the Onkyo based on the balanced out or the SE? Read that it only uses one DAC with SE.
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Have only managed to listen to it single ended.
Yes I read that too but not sure how true it is.
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post Jan 4 2016, 04:19 PM

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QUOTE(ezekiel_77 @ Jan 4 2016, 02:40 PM)
Hoping to score a Cowon P1 from the Head-Fi classifieds. Will update if I end up getting it.
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Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy? That abysmal battery life and sub par sound quality....
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post Jan 5 2016, 12:17 AM

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QUOTE(ezekiel_77 @ Jan 4 2016, 05:45 PM)
I'm ok with the battery life, but what have you heard/read about the SQ? No offense but so far all I've read about the sound is positive. Thought it'd have a warmer sound to complement my AK, and with more power.
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I find the sound abit tooooo slow and too coloured.
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post Mar 5 2016, 03:27 PM

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Anyone looking for a AK320. You know who to look for.

 

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