HiBy RS6 Android player - deeper than you thought 

I don't own any statistics about this, unfortunately. All DAPs I own works great without any issues, but having 1 pcs of each isn't enough to make any conclusion

they have a particular similarity in signature, but RS6 offers better control (having own battery still makes difference) and is more natural, especially on treble. Also, all that tweaking options is also a great thing to have :)

I'm a simply guy, I engaged preset for the Mest and enjoyed it :) As for Shanling M8, it's pretty different, more highlighting emotions and dynamics, more "energetic"

so far yes, but unfortunately no one is safe now in Ukraine

@@PortaFi praying for Ukraine, I didn’t know you are also in ukraine

@@geeva99 thank you

Wasn’t sure about your location, and sincerely hoping you and yours stay safe and well. So sorry Ukrainians must again fight for their independence. Blessings ✨🙏✨

@@ScottoGrotto thank you, friend!

DX240 is really different in signature, it's more neutral and more focused on microcontrast

Did you mean DX240 or DX320? Anyway, this models are pretty different, so it's a matter of your taste here. What signature you'd like to achieve?

@@PortaFi thanks for the reply yes, those models, or any others! I enjoy classical music a lot, from Bach to Beethoven and more. I enjoy female singers who have very expressive voices and more complex arrangements (like Loreena Mckennitt). l. Also I enjoy a wide spacing and being able to focus on different instruments, without things getting too dry or analytical. Base I'm not too worried about but like some. I'm not into heavy metal music, but do enjoy traditional music from most countries (for example Kodo drummers from Japan) and also dance music where you can feel the movement. I'm using Edifier stax spirit s3 headphones, shure 846 iems, Audeze LCD2 classic , and might try some 7hz timeless IEMS.

@@Andyhandle well, probably you'd like more neutral sources more (it's just my assumption, and I can be wrong). So, iBasso models or A&K Kann Alpha should be a better choice in this case

@@PortaFi thanks for the reply much appreciated. Something neutral definitely. I enjoyed the Kann alpha when I tried it. I'm in no rush at the moment, so will take my rone and also keep an eye out for sales prices too.

waiting for a good deal is a really proficient strategy :)

they indeed have a really different sound representation. FiiO is more neutral, while RS6 is more weighty, more impactful

Well, some people indeed say that "natural" sound is the most monitoring and dry one. But for me, the dry sound is another type of coloration, excessive focus on micro-contrast sometimes can sound engaging, but it's not natural, as in real life we are not getting such representation So, for me, natural sound is more balanced, without any type of coloration. I have a few records from the acoustic concerts I've visited personally and heard them myself, so I use that as a reference point, to determine how close is particular gear to a "realistic" sound As for the players, probably for me, it's FiiO's M11 Plus ESS. And if you can go a bit above $1000, iBasso DX240 is a great option too

@@PortaFi thanks so much for your kind clarification and recommendation! All the best! Blessings to you, your family, friends, and the liberation of Ukraine ✨✨✨

it's a polar opposites in terms of sound. RS6 is weightier, more highlighting emotions and dynamics, while R8 is neutral and micro-contrast focused

@@PortaFi thanks, I think R8 will be for me, I also feel it could become a classic

@@geeva99 I hope you'll like it! :)

@@PortaFi if you had to pick one for yourself which one would you choose 🤓

@@geeva99 I'd went for iBasso or FiiO, as they are "in between" of those two options, and I prefer that

nice pun… To be honest, this variety of æ and other similar sounds it really confusing for the non-native speaker. I'm practicing with a teacher, but it's still too complicated

For a warmer signature RS6 is definitely a good one. Another alternative - some of Shanling's models, they also like this signature

@@PortaFi Thanks, I will consider the upcoming M6 Ultra I like the design of it better than M8.

@@SriRamaKrishnaD yes, it should be a good option if they won't change sound signature much

I'm a fan of more neutral signature, so subjectively I prefer iBasso, but tastes differ

@@PortaFi Appreciate you sharing that since it aligns with my subjective taste as well!

it has a bluetooth receiver mode, if I understood your question right

I mean to be fed as a DAC amp through Bluetooth to a computer?

@@ryanc3368 sorry, still don't understand the connection scenario. usually, DAC is fed from computer, not to

but what?