Z Review - Heavy Portable DAC/AMP Roundup
Added 2016-10-26 03:55:48 +0000 UTCThese are what turn your cell phone into a portable powerhouse. They can also boost any analog input to greater heights. But how much is too much? Also can fire ants be in YOUR child's lunch? Find out!
29:52 XDuoo XD05 [http://amzn.to/2dQTRF0
25:26 Teac HA-P50 [http://amzn.to/2egVolI
00:48 OPPO HA-2 [http://amzn.to/2dD0ZBK
16:00 Pioneer XPA-700 [http://amzn.to/2dUaZME
10:35 Fostex HP-P1 [http://amzn.to/2e556Z1
04:56 Creative E5 [http://amzn.to/2egVbiM
38:50 FINAL THOUGHTS aka TL:DW
Wallpaper : http://i.imgur.com/LHVtUFZ.png
Comments
Well you would just be adding a separate device. So a Fulla2 or SMSL M3 would both work.
ZeosPantera
2017-03-04 20:22:48 +0000 UTCBare with me I am a rookie. I have a SMSL Q5 Pro mini-amp. Just realized with my Mac as the music source I have no way of listening with headphones. Is there Dac Headphone amp you would recommend?
2017-03-04 17:24:52 +0000 UTCCan't ever have too many.. In every color.
ZeosPantera
2016-11-19 19:47:49 +0000 UTCGot it. Love it. So why am I still looking for more AMP/DAC combos? Anyone ever tell you that you're an "enabler"?
Jody Vogel
2016-11-19 14:30:24 +0000 UTCOk then, but in terms off sound quality pure and simple, to use it on spotify and on games, is the XDuoo XD05 2 times better then the Fiio e10k? It's really worth the difference? In therms off sound are this better then the $170 SMSL M6 or the $230 Fostex HP-A3?
2016-11-13 13:57:07 +0000 UTCThe E10k is the entry level of entry level dac/amps. And since it and the dragonfly are just USB powered they don't really match with what I was comparing. I also haven't heard the RED.
ZeosPantera
2016-11-13 05:31:16 +0000 UTCThe E10k is the entry level of entry level dac/amps. And since it and the dragonfly are just USB powered they don't really match with what I was comparing. I also haven't heard the RED.
ZeosPantera
2016-11-13 05:31:16 +0000 UTCHello Z, What do you think bettwen the XDuoo XD05 or the Audioquest Dragon Fly Red or the Fiio e10K Is only for PC use and i only play game and lissen to spotify I have some ATH-AD700 and some AKG 550 MKII. With one is the best in your opion? I can get the XDuoo XD05 for around 150 euros on europe. The Fiio e10 for 75€ and the Audioquest Red for 200,00€. Thanks
2016-11-13 02:55:13 +0000 UTCWhenever you say "Ha-two" during reviews, I can't help but say "bless you" out loud.
Jody Vogel
2016-11-02 11:09:34 +0000 UTCI think it also makes the USB extension smaller when sticking out of the unit.
ZeosPantera
2016-11-02 03:21:30 +0000 UTCThe HA2 is perfectly perfect.
ZeosPantera
2016-11-02 03:20:49 +0000 UTCAfter this review I considered getting in on the Massdrop for the xDuoo, but my HA2-SE is already on the way direct from Oppo. Sincerely hope it will be here before the end of the week.
Jody Vogel
2016-11-01 15:46:40 +0000 UTCDid Chewbacca take too long putting on makeup in the powder room?
2016-10-29 01:31:21 +0000 UTCI really liked this youtube vid. Great way to cut thru some of the nonsense on portable. I am trying to figure out how the oppo ha2 compares to the lg V10 phone. It would be great to never ever have to lug an additional thingee around.
BigZorch
2016-10-26 17:42:29 +0000 UTCThe male USB is so they can use the apple camera adapter without another dongle
Caleb Mathre
2016-10-26 13:25:23 +0000 UTCHey Zeos this is the reason i subscribe to you, there is no one online who can match what you do in terms of reviews for stuff we actually need. Stuff that actually matters. Stuff that we want to buy, Thanks for you hard work man.
2016-10-26 11:08:55 +0000 UTCCat Video is coming.. It is just a matter of timing.
ZeosPantera
2016-10-26 03:56:14 +0000 UTC
