I really want to get one since 11/11 has good d eals on them, but I’m not sure if I need one.

For those of you who have one, what DAP do you use? Do you think it’s worth it?

I’m not going to buy one for purported claims of better sound quality or whatever; it would mainly be a convenience thing / separating out my phone from vs my music (like a dedicated iPod).

  • AnklesockBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have a Hiby R6 that I use all the time. I also travel constantly for work so I’m on planes or hotel rooms weekly. I love my DAP for that reason alone. It’s also a really good DAC that I use for my laptop.

  • Tuned_OutBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    For streaming? No thanks.just use your phone. If you’ve got a very large collection of ripped high quality non compressed music then they’re pretty awesome. I love my Sony and wouldn’t trade it for the world but without that collection it’s pointless. Hell I could argue still that it’s pointless but I really love the device regardless. I’d say it’s not necessary by any means but if you have the spare cash and want a spare device for high quality locally stored audio then go for it.

  • TanachipBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have the Sony NW ZX707. Great DAP!

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    10 months ago

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  • petalmasherBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have a no longer supported LG G7 with a SD car full of my music collection. It has enough Juice for all my headphones except for my Modified Fostex T20. To be honest, I haven’t used it much since I got my Qudelix 5k which I use with my functioning smart phone.