For most Fiio Daps need little introduction. Fiio was the pioneer of bringing high quality digital audio players to the masses with its groundbreaking X1 and has been improving its line up every since. With listening preferences changing, the latest models now pack Bluetooth, Wifi for streaming, balanced outputs, and
Category: DAPS (Audio Players)
Ruizu X50 DAP
Recently I was approached by Ruizu to review one of their players. I selected the X50 to review and purchased it from Amazon at a heavy discount. I’d like to thank Ruizu for the opportunity as it is always a pleasure to try new gear. If you decide you’d like
Onkyo DP-S1
I recently purchased a couple DAPs including the Onkyo Dp-S1. This is the twin of the Pioneer XDp-30R but has a few distinct differences. This is not in the least surprising since Onkyo purchased Pioneer’s AV department in 2014. Since I bought the product from another head-fi member, I will
Opus #1S – TheBit
I was originally sent the Opus #1s by Ngoshawk to take a look at. His comments about the little player had intrigued me as he had fallen in love with the Opus #2 and said the #1s wasn’t far behind it and the price was more in my range than
Cayin N5ii
My first experience with Cayin DAPs was with the N3; I liked it so much there are now three in the family as my daughter, wife, and I all have them. Mine is my on-the-go player, my wife’s is her office companion, and my daughter’s gets used as her primary
Shanling M1, M2s, M3s
I would like to thank Shanling for setting up the review tour for their 3 most commonly seen DAP models and for including me on the tour. I have owned 2 of the three in the past but never had them all in hand at the same time. First let’s
Crazier R3
I was provided the Crazier R3 DAP by Gearbest in exchange for reviewing it. I mentioned to George that the Crazier appeared to be a rebadged Nintaus x10 and that I wondered if the firmware was improved on the Crazier. I was hoping for a Benjie / Agptek type relationship
Fiio X5 Gen 3
Ngoshawk generously loaned me his Fiio X5iii to compare with my other DAPs including previous generation X5s. I was not compensated in any way for this review and the player goes back to Ngoshawk when I am finished with it and the other toys he sent. Also, worth noting, I
AGPTEK Rocker v2
After reviewing a couple other players, Ngoshawk and I got to discuss the AGPTek Rocker and he volunteered his for review. I am grateful to him for the chance to try out this interesting little DAP. I am not associated with AGPTEK or Benjie and received no compensation of any
Cayin N3
Thanks to Andy and Cayin for setting up the Tour. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with this little jewel. It started simply enough, a nondescript little white box arrived at my doorstep. Inside was a well labeled box with an interesting layout. The packaging contains a small box with