Re: lets talk about DAPs!
I've been eyeballing going this route myself... straight digital to the DSP. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread...
Re: lets talk about DAPs!
Nice thread, man!! I am a big DAP fan, especially using them as a source and connecting them via digital directly to the DSP. I will NEVER go back to trying to integrate a crappy OEM h/u into my systems.
I have had a number of them... Currently, I am using a Fiio X5 in the car and a Fiio X3 2nd gen for home and travel.
The worst DAP I have ever had was the Fiio M9.
I also like to make little mounts for them... ;)
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Re: lets talk about DAPs!
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DavidRam
Nice thread, man!! I am a big DAP fan, especially using them as a source and connecting them via digital directly to the DSP. I will NEVER go back to trying to integrate a crappy OEM h/u into my systems.
I have had a number of them... Currently, I am using a Fiio X5 in the car and a Fiio X3 2nd gen for home and travel.
The worst DAP I have ever had was the Fiio M9.
I also like to make little mounts for them... ;)
Thanks!! that mount is awesome! I may need to commission some work from you when I get mine :D
I was really considering going the FiiO route, but the more I look at that iBasso... man that thing is sweet.
Re: lets talk about DAPs!
I've looked at them, and at one point I was going to get a Fiio X7 MkII, but now that iBasso came out with the DX200 / DX220, those pique'd my interest because of the chipsets. Twin ESS Sabre 9028Pro DAC chips! My home DAC uses twin ESS Sabre 9038Pro chips and it sounds freakin' awesome. My DAC in my office at work (Ressonesence Concero HD) also uses an ESS Sabre chip, but it's a lower-line, but still sounds freakin' good to my ears.
Re: lets talk about DAPs!
So with the Fiio X5, how are you connecting to the Helix?
Re: lets talk about DAPs!
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Oscar
I've looked at them, and at one point I was going to get a Fiio X7 MkII, but now that iBasso came out with the DX200 / DX220, those pique'd my interest because of the chipsets. Twin ESS Sabre 9028Pro DAC chips! My home DAC uses twin ESS Sabre 9038Pro chips and it sounds freakin' awesome.
I've heard nothing but great things about those as well, it's crazy the level of hardware they are stuffing into these things now. and those swappable Amp modules are pretty cool too. I think I saw a micro tube amp, wtf!??!
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tacofox
I've heard nothing but great things about those as well, it's crazy the level of hardware they are stuffing into these things now. and those swappable Amp modules are pretty cool too. I think I saw a micro tube amp, wtf!??!
Heck yea, oh and my phone also has an ESS Sabre DAC! It's an LG V30, and it's got some mobile version of those Sabre DACs. Makes stock stereo's/speakers sound pretty good too! What can I say, I'm a firm believer.
Re: lets talk about DAPs!
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tacofox
Thanks!! that mount is awesome! I may need to commission some work from you when I get mine :D
I was really considering going the FiiO route, but the more I look at that iBasso... man that thing is sweet.
Thanks! The iBasso are nice! I got used to Fiios, so I kinda just stuck with them for now...
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Souths1der
So with the Fiio X5, how are you connecting to the Helix?
Digital coax cable with a TRRS 3.5mm on one end...
Re: lets talk about DAPs!
My OCD and install criteria has narrow down my options... They must have digital output (which most of the better ones do), they MUST have all of the connections coming out of the bottom (because I don't want them sticking up into my vehicle), and the buttons must be on the side or front (not top or bottom).