If you cannot se difference in this and a smartphone...Voted POOR.
Smartphones are great and everywhere.
It is August 2023.
Depending on how loud you listen, but the Topping G5 is quite powerful. I personally use the Qudelix for a headphone with 103dB/v sensitivity in SE mode with EQ but I also don't listen very loud. Qudelix app says around 73-78dB.this device makes me wonder, is there a device that allows you to actually walk around while wearing DCA headphones? a portable battery powered streamer, DAC, High power headphone amp. I suppose a phone and a really high power dongle (if one exists) would work
I do.If you cannot se difference in this and a smartphone...
I think that the appeal of this device is the android os if there are no limits to third party apps. Compatibility with every streaming platform using its official app, choice of players, eq, peq and other dsp filters, etc.
Is that your own opinion or was taken from the brochure...?Looks very tidy to me, nice comprehensive performance tied together into a smart package!
There is a remote available. I agree it should be in the box though. Cost me about £15.The lack of remote is puzzling. So there’s the Tidal Android app, does it mean I need to lift my butt from the couch to skip a track if I don’t use it on the desktop?
Oh, cheeeeeses...I was comparing it to smartphones based on the picture opening the review....!!!!From the front view photo of the review I though it would be something like an enhanced "audio tablet" but it is more like a mini PC, for an old school audio guy like me the form factor is weird and not really compatible to the other typical devices on the racks:
There is a remote available. I agree it should be in the box though. Cost me about £15.
What functionality does it provide?
While nice, that's a lot more shelf space and definitely not a 'desktop' item like this one. And... isn't that basically a sideways mobile phone displayThank you for the review, @amirm,
It is so nice to have such a great assortment of audio products and features to choose from.
At this price range, I'd definitely take the looks, performance and features of the EverSolo DMP-A6 Streamer.
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About a dozen years ago, I found out that I am allergic to mobile phone displays.
I think the limit of this is the Android OS. You are reliant on the apps you need for streaming, etc remaining compatible with the Android version used as the OS for the device. It's fine if you only expect the device to last 2 or 3 years - but beyond that, you're hoping that things don't break with updated apps that are designed for later versions of Android. I'm not saying this as somebody that is opposed to Android - I use a FiiO M11 plus as a PMP (and enjoyed an earlier FiiO M9), but I don't see it as a long term solution for a streamer that a PC or small computer (Windows or Linux) would be. The same applies to the Eversolo that people seem to have been going crazy over.I think that the appeal of this device is the android os if there are no limits to third party apps. Compatibility with every streaming platform using its official app, choice of players, eq, peq and other dsp filters, etc.
The second picture in the review shows a device with XLR, S/PDIF and LAN connections - as well as an AC power input socket. You didn't look that far before commenting?Oh, cheeeeeses...I was comparing it to smartphones based on the picture opening the review....!!!!
I was deceived into thinking it was a portable little brick...
Billions of blue blistering barnacles...
I have been reluctant to test Daps. Are they really popular? They are kind of a pain to test since my analyzer can't control them. I *think* some have been sent to me for testing though so some reviews will come.I’d love to see a test of the FiiO daps; I think the M11 is well regarded.