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wonko1980 t1_ittk8gg wrote

I had the L30/E30 Version I for test and it sounded quite analytical and hard with my K702, too.

Finally so decided for the Fiio K5 pro ESS and I’m very happy with it.

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justaalawstudent OP t1_ituzf8j wrote

Curious. Would you say you noticed a big enough difference to confidently pass a blind test?

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wonko1980 t1_ituzz6e wrote

Yes, but probably only with good headphone like the K702 and good source material. I tried the Topping DX3 pro plus, too, and it sounded softer… wouldn’t probably figure out this as easy, but to me my Fiio K5 pro ess sounds more pleasant. Sadly I never had the chance to hear a warmer DAC/amp, but as far as I read the Geshelli stack must be one of the very best under 1K.

Edit: Modded my K702 with Yaxi pads and got clearly improved sound.

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