Digital Audio Players (DAPs)

[Jasonovich]

Is that next day delivery? 😎 😀

Sharing the love ha ha ha!

I think it would be a nice idea, if WHF can set up an exchange portal for members only?
I'm sure there are people who have things to sell or things to give away, nice to have in place?

 

[Al ears]

Sharing the love ha ha ha!

I think it would be a nice idea, if WHF can set up an exchange portal for members only?
I'm sure there are people who have things to sell or things to give away, nice to have in place?

It's called EBay and a subtle hint on here..... 🙂
The forum has never had, nor ever should, have a classified section.

 

[Jasonovich]

It's called EBay and a subtle hint on here..... 🙂
The forum has never had, nor ever should, have a classified section.

I suspect so but hey ho we can only ask 🙂

 

[Rodolfo]

Double-posting is under-rated: it reflects how we process thoughts and experiences. Bully for WHF: Forums that block it are quite frustrating.

Yet, I've balked even single-posting as DAP matters do not belong in "Headphones and accessories": they are neither -not how I process and experience anyway.

 

[RTHerringbone]

Where do you think it best fits @Rodolfo ? None of the other categories really made sense for me, and I think of a DAP as an "accessory" if there isn't a "portable" section.

Today I've been using the JM21 in the garden in one of the use cases I had for it - it's super. Really great to have decent quality tunes on the move and I think I may end up using it far more than I first thought. I've passed the 100GB mark for downloads already, so am pleased I bought the SD card that I did.

 

[Al ears]

Where do you think it best fits @Rodolfo ? None of the other categories really made sense for me, and I think of a DAP as an "accessory" if there isn't a "portable" section.

Today I've been using the JM21 in the garden in one of the use cases I had for it - it's super. Really great to have decent quality tunes on the move and I think I may end up using it far more than I first thought. I've passed the 100GB mark for downloads already, so am pleased I bought the SD card that I did.

Glad you're enjoying it. I would be lost without mine travelling a lot and working away from home as I do.
It's not an accessory it's a necessity.

 

[Al ears]

Glad you're enjoying it. I would be lost without mine travelling a lot and working away from home as I do.
It's not an accessory it's a necessity.

It's basically HiFi in a portable box....

 

[Rodolfo]

Where do you think it best fits @Rodolfo ? None of the other categories really made sense for me, and I think of a DAP as an "accessory" if there isn't a "portable" section.

Today I've been using the JM21 in the garden in one of the use cases I had for it - it's super. Really great to have decent quality tunes on the move and I think I may end up using it far more than I first thought. I've passed the 100GB mark for downloads already, so am pleased I bought the SD card that I did.

They are essential sources with built-in amplification, storage, and signal processing, etc.. I think only my integrated amplifier is less "accessory". If they don't merit their own section, they belong under Hi-Fi, I believe.

 

[RTHerringbone]

I do wonder where Hi-Fi journalists get their powers of articulation and vocabulary from, because it's really hard for me to explain the differences between my new portable setup and my desktop headphone option.

Both have advantages, neither have what I'd consider disadvantages. The FT1s being closed back feel like they give me more bass presence and the "closed" space feels intimate but (a contradiction) still have a soundstage far wider than I had expected.

The desktop setup has an airy feel and general definition and "quality" above the portable option, but they're both really enjoyable. I currently feel like they're very circumstantial preferences. I need to swap try the FT1s via the K13 R2R because really the JM21 is surprising me - it delivers in spades.

 

[Jasonovich]

I do wonder where Hi-Fi journalists get their powers of articulation and vocabulary from, because it's really hard for me to explain the differences between my new portable setup and my desktop headphone option.

Both have advantages, neither have what I'd consider disadvantages. The FT1s being closed back feel like they give me more bass presence and the "closed" space feels intimate but (a contradiction) still have a soundstage far wider than I had expected.

The desktop setup has an airy feel and general definition and "quality" above the portable option, but they're both really enjoyable. I currently feel like they're very circumstantial preferences. I need to swap try the FT1s via the K13 R2R because really the JM21 is surprising me - it delivers in spades.

It truly is amazing the sound quality from a good DAP and the FT1 delivers in buckets.
I sold my Elegias and I was surprised how well the FT1s fitted the Focal's shoes, I would say it was about 90% of sound quality.
I hear it's pricer sibling FT30 is even better.

 

[woodbar]

It truly is amazing the sound quality from a good DAP and the FT1 delivers in buckets.
I sold my Elegias and I was surprised how well the FT1s fitted the Focal's shoes, I would say it was about 90% of sound quality.
I hear it's pricer sibling FT30 is even better.

The FT1s are amazing quality and value - generally, depending on my ears behaving and my mood, I prefer the FT1 over the Edition XS and FT5 - especially as I got mine for the princely sum of £95 when they were on offer and also had a credit on my Richer Sounds account for a delivery **** up.

 

[RTHerringbone]

Tested out the HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth on High Gain through the JM21 and it.....pulls it off?! It doesn't have the weight and authority of the K13 R2R but it has a good go and the qualities of the planars are plain to hear. Impressive little box.

 

[Jasonovich]

Tested out the HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth on High Gain through the JM21 and it.....pulls it off?! It doesn't have the weight and authority of the K13 R2R but it has a good go and the qualities of the planars are plain to hear. Impressive little box.

I wouldn't dream of using my planars on my DAP.
The V6 has a power amp output and still not convinced, they'll be driven to its optimum but kudos to you for having a bash.

 

[RTHerringbone]

I wouldn't dream of using my planars on my DAP.
The V6 has a power amp output and still not convinced, they'll be driven to its optimum but kudos to you for having a bash.

It was a pure curiosity thing. I'll never use planars as a matter of course with the DAP but wanted to understand the power output and the various Gain settings. I think it would be a more than acceptable option for many to be honest if they hadn't heard planars through beefier components.

 

[RTHerringbone]

Flipped things the other way and put the FT1s into the K13 R2R and that can make them really show their stuff. Impressive set of cans for the price.