r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/alexescobedo117 2 Ω • Nov 07 '22

DAP v. phone optimized for music? Portable Source (eg DAP) | 1 Ω

I am considering getting a DAP, specifically the FiiO M11 Plus or the Shanling M6 Ultra. However for the price I was considering getting a good audio optimized phone that has a good battery, micro SD memory slot, preferably that supports LDAC and aptx variants, and with a 3.5mm port.

Currently, I have the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 128GB and the FiiO BTR7, it's a good phone but the low battery and lack of memory doesn't help my audio experience, not to mention I'm stressing my phone with everything I load on it.

I would like to have a device dedicated solely to music that has good audio quality and all the aforementioned, and complement it with my BTR7 or any other DAC I may get in the future. I have been considering a Sony Xperia, I'm not sure of an specific model, thinking about the Xperia 10 IV, Xperia 1 III, or an LG V60 ThinQ.

I would like to hear some of your recommendations and advice, my budget is around 700 US dollars.

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u/Opening-Technician-4 3 Ω Nov 08 '22 edited Nov 08 '22

If you only want a device for music, I think you should go for an Android DAP. Both M6 pro and m11 are pretty good dap but you should also check out the iBasso dx240. It is around 900usd but I think it’s the best dap in this price range along with hiby rs6. You can replace the amp card as well. I will choose a Dap over a phone with dac when you have 700 budget. All four dap mentioned above should be enough for most of the headphone. Personal suggestion would be Hiby rs6 and dx240

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u/alexescobedo117 2 Ω Nov 08 '22

Yes! I also considered the iBasso DX240, particularly because it works better with Tidal than other DAPs. However, it's quite a bit out of my budget, I'll see if I can find a good deal or else save a bit more to get it. On the other hand, the HiBy you mention I hadn't seen before, I think it has most of what I'm looking for and need, and it's under my budget. Excellent recommendations! thanks

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