Trying to decide between the two combos:
1. Options 1: Loxjie A30 integrated DAC/AMP/HPHO AMP/BT combo
2. Option 2: Qdelix 5k DAC/BT/HPHO AMP + Aiyima A07 Amplifier
Option 1 is fully integrated and does not require any add-ons, but does not have the same power output for the speaker amplifier section, nor the headphone section compared to the combo in option 2. Comes highly reviewed. Recently came back in stock at a higher price after the chip-shortage (alleged).
Option 2 offers the portability of the DAC and headphone amp section (I have it and it sounds quite nice through the headphones; using DT990 headphones with it, would like to try it in balanced mode however after converting headphones). The amp section of the Aiyima is also more powerful than option 1.
Looking for input/feedback. Thanks.
1. Options 1: Loxjie A30 integrated DAC/AMP/HPHO AMP/BT combo
2. Option 2: Qdelix 5k DAC/BT/HPHO AMP + Aiyima A07 Amplifier
Option 1 is fully integrated and does not require any add-ons, but does not have the same power output for the speaker amplifier section, nor the headphone section compared to the combo in option 2. Comes highly reviewed. Recently came back in stock at a higher price after the chip-shortage (alleged).
Option 2 offers the portability of the DAC and headphone amp section (I have it and it sounds quite nice through the headphones; using DT990 headphones with it, would like to try it in balanced mode however after converting headphones). The amp section of the Aiyima is also more powerful than option 1.
Looking for input/feedback. Thanks.
Thanks for the recommendation. You think there will be a noticeable enough sonic difference/improvement? going with #2 over #1 (I don't doubt this... just looking for real-life feedback on the sonic qualities of the two different setups). I have a different set of headphones now in the Fidelio X2-HR's. And... I now have the Loxjie (but can still return it) and love it for its versatility... but I would love to A/B compare it with option #2 purely for sonic qualities/differences. Setup with the greatest amount of detail will convert to my permanent purchase and implementation. But regardless... this little Loxjie does impress so far.