cafe67 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Hi all, I was thinking of getting a DAP say around $1000. like everything seems to be a lot of choices . will be used for primarily for playing either downloaded or ripped audio files and will driving either my Kef space or Gradio Gh2 headphones. things like streaming ad tidal etc not such a big priority. likes the looks of the FiiO M11, M11 pro or the A&K Sr15 and Sr25 - though a couple of those are bit over budget, no sure/familiar with other brands/models. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Basically, Fiio will be feature rich for a lower price. A&K will lack some features for the same or more price, but higher quality and SQ. Have you considered the new Sony too? Should be warmest of the three, might suit you. Runs Android or a version of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Or the 2020 Ibasso DX160 and place the rest of your $1000 budget towards something that will actually improve the sound. Your headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiullianSN Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 You can also have a look on Hiby R6 2020, a bit more than 1000 but looks like it's worth it. If streaming is not your priority, Sony ZX507 and A1 are great for local files. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anandpkumar Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Cayin is another brand that you can look at. If streaming is not a priority, you could also look at an older high end model from A&K, FiiO etc. I own an older FiiO DAP (X series) - no streaming etc. - gives me great sound quality and fantastic battery life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcking Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I just bought the Fiio M11 a few weeks ago very happy with it ( still got my Pono ) . Lots of storage available. Best to audition yourself . Good Luck. Cheers Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thanks guys , most appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOM Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 yep, just got my M11 Pro.. very enjoyable, did you make a call on which one to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 13/03/2021 at 4:25 PM, APOM said: yep, just got my M11 Pro.. very enjoyable, did you make a call on which one to get? Hiya, no not , I’ve tried a couple of times buying a s/h on the classified but missed out. Will keep looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 11 hours ago, cafe67 said: Hiya, no not , I’ve tried a couple of times buying a s/h on the classified but missed out. Will keep looking I heard there is a Sony 507 selling for Under $600 in the classifieds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevy Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Audition a few DAP's at Addicted to Audio in Subiaco when the lockdown finishes. I have an m11 Pro you could potentially loan also if you're north of the river to see how you like it. I've upgraded and am no longer using it although it has a small chip on the screen. The Fiio m11Pro is currently IMHO the best value for money DAP in that price bracket. It also depends on your source and intended output. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Dr_Kevy said: Audition a few DAP's at Addicted to Audio in Subiaco when the lockdown finishes. I have an m11 Pro you could potentially loan also if you're north of the river to see how you like it. I've upgraded and am no longer using it although it has a small chip on the screen. The Fiio m11Pro is currently IMHO the best value for money DAP in that price bracket. It also depends on your source and intended output. Hiya, yes good idea , I’ve been meaning to go there and have a look n listen - maybe take my headphones with me. thank you for the offer, I’m in Morley near galleria so not far away. regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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