sly_bastard Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Just bought the Sony ier m7 for the trip to work to replace my Sennheiser momentum true free. Which DAP do people recommend or is there a better option like the chord mojo? I like the Sony but I know it's the last powerful and most expensive with no streaming options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayden92 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Like you said, the WM1A doesn't have streaming so if that's important to you, take it out of the running. I have a ZX300 and I'll be selling it as for me, the convenience of Spotify is starting to take over as life gets busier. I'd personally take the M11 out of those two options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenkijin Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 heard ibasso dx220 is pretty badass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_bastard Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, zenkijin said: heard ibasso dx220 is pretty badass yeah heard that except the battery it's meant to be really good, it make decent power so sounds better but battery takes a huge hit. Was thinking AK but really want 4.4mm balanced so probably get the M11 pro unless the Sony drops for black friday sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan.s1987 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 LGV30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_bastard Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 17 hours ago, Jovan.s1987 said: LGV30 Not my cup of tea, good for what it is but not interested in the lg ecosystem for a phone and it's underpowered for what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Ibasso DX160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commawaffle Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) Having heard a lot from the FiiO M11 and really enjoying it, I'm sure the M11 Pro would certainly work for you. Have you had a chance to listen to the M11 (not pro)? Might be a good option too. Looking at the iBasso, it looks like there's a Korg NuTube amp module attachment which I'd love to try out. If you like tubes, maybe that's a consideration? Edited August 28, 2020 by commawaffle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_bastard Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 hours ago, commawaffle said: Having heard a lot from the FiiO M11 and really enjoying it, I'm sure the M11 Pro would certinaly work for you. Have you had a chance to listen to the M11 (not pro)? Might be a good option too. I bought the M11 none Pro. Speaking to A2A they advised was not much difference based on the headphones I would use. Also the none pro version is more powerful and has 2 SD card slots while being cheaper. Money towards my next headphones/DAC. Really like the M11, very detailed have compared to a Sony portable amp PHA2 very different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Ah really. Minidisc said the M11 Pro was a decent step up. Hmm. M11 (non pro) is a good amount cheaper too. I'm looking at one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx79ez08 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 The Fiio M15 and the Sony new Android Walkman the Z507 are meant to be available soon as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Yeah, expensive that M15! Be $2k AUD. M11 is like $600. M11 Pro $999. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_bastard Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bengineer said: Ah really. Minidisc said the M11 Pro was a decent step up. Hmm. M11 (non pro) is a good amount cheaper too. I'm looking at one soon. The Pro only has the advantage of the THX, the M11 normal already has a low sound floor anyway. Unless you using super headphones like the Andromeda it probably not needed to spend the extra money. The pro have a lower floor due to less power. 39 minutes ago, rx79ez08 said: The Fiio M15 and the Sony new Android Walkman the Z507 are meant to be available soon as well. The Sony is out and it's like $1200 and the M15 will be out soon and likely to be over $1500 depending on currency, can preorder for like $1500 american already. When you compare both against the M11 normal at under $700 it makes it look like a bargain. Beat me to it Bengineer. Although the biggest advantage with the Sony you have proper access to the store which I dont need but would like, don't know if the m15 will have it, someone else can advise. Edited January 19, 2020 by sly_bastard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx79ez08 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, sly_bastard said: The Sony is out and it's like $1200 and the M15 will be out soon and likely to be over $1500 depending on currency, can preorder for like $1500 american already. When you compare both against the M11 normal at under $700 it makes it look like a bargain. Is the Z507 in country already. I know they are out in other territories. Last time I talked to A2A they said late January, so I assume they are not available yet. I am a big fan of Sony's stuff and have been using a WM1A since it came out. Really looking forward to the new player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_bastard Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, rx79ez08 said: Is the Z507 in country already. I know they are out in other territories. Last time I talked to A2A they said late January, so I assume they are not available yet. I am a big fan of Sony's stuff and have been using a WM1A since it came out. Really looking forward to the new player. Both A2A and Minidisc have pre-order but Sony Australia have it for sale https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/walkman/nw-zx500-series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 M11 Pro has the better DAC chips in it, but rest seems mostly same same. So the Sony ZX500, is called the 507B here (?), runs some sort of Android with Play Store? Might look into it too. Though M11 price is tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx79ez08 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bengineer said: M11 Pro has the better DAC chips in it, but rest seems mostly same same. So the Sony ZX500, is called the 507B here (?), runs some sort of Android with Play Store? Might look into it too. Though M11 price is tempting. I think the only model within the ZX500 series is the 507. Sony usually uses the last digit in the model number to differentiate the storage size. I think the B after will probably be the colour, although I haven't heard the 507 with different colour. Both the ZX500 and the A100 series come with full Android with Google Service, which means Play Store, Netflix, Tidal etc. i.e. no need to side load apps. But I think only the official playback app have full access to all resolutions (i.e. other player like Poweramp might down sample to 44 kHz, etc). I have seen Tidal running in the A100 on demo in A2A Melbourne, which probably is just as well as it only has 16 GB internal memory. Both models take MicroSD though. I happen to really like the Sony's implementation of 4.4mm balanced output in the WM1A, so I am looking forward to the ZX507. 18 minutes ago, sly_bastard said: Both A2A and Minidisc have pre-order but Sony Australia have it for sale https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/walkman/nw-zx500-series I saw the listing on Sony Australia's website, just don't know if they actually have stock. A2A is generally pretty quick with Sony's stuff, so I was thinking either the first shipment have sold out or it is not in country yet if it is still pre-order on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Wonder how the 500 compares to the WM1A, given they basically same price now. I have the Z1R at the moment, will be using the 4.4mm balanced from it. Edit: So the Sony can play Netflix videos? Haven't really thought about that part much, many DAPs do that? Edited January 19, 2020 by Bengineer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 @rx79ez08 You happen to know if the Sony players have a channel balance setting? I.e Can shift the left channel up 1db for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx79ez08 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Bengineer said: @rx79ez08 You happen to know if the Sony players have a channel balance setting? I.e Can shift the left channel up 1db for example? There is a left\right balance adjustment menu. Up to 3 db in 0.5 db increment. Don't know how well it works though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I have owned the DX220 ( so;d it due to poor battery life and a slow menu system) and then purchased a M11. I returned the M11 as it sounded to thin for my tastes. I now have a M11 Pro and it sounds more meaty than the M11, battery life is in-line with others (bar the sony) and the menu system is fast, streaming works well and no wifi / bluetooth issues to date ( unlike Ibasso). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 It'll either be M11 Pro or new Sony ZX507. Haven't decided. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_bastard Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, Bengineer said: It'll either be M11 Pro or new Sony ZX507. Haven't decided. I was thinking of getting the Sony as well but the sales are meh ATM. I think a2a are advertising a sale but couldn't really see anything on sale past what they normally do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, sly_bastard said: I was thinking of getting the Sony as well but the sales are meh ATM. I think a2a are advertising a sale but couldn't really see anything on sale past what they normally do. Basically. 10% off with Minidisc. Still $1080 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal-Fan Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) I'd be going DX220. Interchangeable amps + lurker firmware which improves battery life, GUI performance and adds Google Playstore. It also comes with a decent leather case and the support from iBasso is very good and unlike FIIO won't be replaced by a "superior" model 5 minutes after you buy it!! Can be had for 1299.00 here in AU. I'll be buying one myself very soon. Edited January 27, 2020 by oldf%$ker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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