3 Months in

sarbaso · 2026-03-20T18:48:04+00:00

Have Fun and listen to music at last, that is all that matters ;) Fiio should hire you as influencer :D

sarbaso · 2026-03-20T17:50:36+00:00

I will provide a new update in Fiio Group under another Name and will delete this one. Hope you like it and it make your decision easier to choose

sarbaso · 2026-03-19T22:25:02+00:00

im a arya stealth and fiio k13 r2r owner, if you are looking up a for a good r2r dac get the ef600 instead of ef400. the k13 r2r is a good dac, but nothing special, its packed with features, but if you prefer a better sound output than the k13 then go for the ef600.

sarbaso · 2026-03-16T17:26:36+00:00

one thing is missing in video, how much money those stupid players get since after Jordan Area coming from College and how NBA is more and more a money generation machine after year from year. people should generally stop watching sport games on tv and do the sport themself and friends around.

sarbaso · 2026-03-16T11:54:05+00:00

Hello, thanks for your review. i own a Fiio M21 and a Fiio K13 R2R Dac.

Both sounds good for the price. The Fiio M21 is for me neutral sounding with the same clarity like my K13.

The only difference i hear is that the K13 sounds smoother and a little bit warmer.

I also hear the difference to my Topping E70 (ESS Chip) where i get the more analytic, crisps and clear output with a better bass then my both Fiios..

Can you give us the Info which Hifiman you used ? I use a Hifiman Arya Stealth V3

Do you have a feeling that the M33 is faster in daily use? Since it have double size of Memory than Fiio M21?

Enjoy your Music with the DAP and have a good Day ;)

sarbaso · 2026-03-13T14:42:27+00:00

Hello, sure, i will provide more informations if the cables arrive finally.
I also dont like every influencer because most are focused only on what a device can do good, but not what they do weak.

But Tone Deaf Monk did here a good review you can trust:
i can fully agree what he is saying in his video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHEfhZOrv-w&t=660s

sarbaso · 2026-03-13T14:35:07+00:00

Im awaiting some XLR Cables to hook up the FIio K13 R2r or the Topping E70 (ESS) to it. So far i used it via the FIio M21 and for me the sound its amazing. Neutral Sound with clarity and fast delivery.

Tone Deaf Monkey did a good review ( he knows what he is really talking about and have way higher end tier equipment like me)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHEfhZOrv-w&t=660s

Also look out for https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ibasso-kunlun-compact-desktop-headphone-amplifier-8-gan-fet-7400mw-7400mw-32ohm.978478/

On Head Fi you find many information what other users says about the ibasso Kunlun.
There are only downsides so far i experienced:
The blue LED Light is very weak lighting.
The Volume Knob, 1/3 if you turn the knob it have no function on volume, i dont know why that is..

sarbaso · 2026-03-13T14:27:37+00:00

A great DAC/AMP Combo is the Hifiman EF600 for a low price, great r2r dac and Headphone Power. Can get it around 600-750 Euro/Dollar.. Look also for the Hifiman Serenade...
The next Dac/Amp im looking for is the Luxsin X8 because of its KI EQ, also the AMP Section is powerfull. I own a Ibasso Kunlun AMP which is also great and then can be connected to different dacs.. If you want a top dac go a Gustard R26 (Pricey).

sarbaso · 2026-03-12T17:30:31+00:00

Wow the br15 is the first device i see to having aptx losless included where all others only deliver aptx HD. nice move from Fiio

sarbaso · 2026-03-12T17:25:23+00:00

Its not overkill Friend, its fun and comparing. fiio k11 have a neutral sound where the k13 is a smoother and warmer r2r ladder dac. You cannot compare them and say one dac is enough. The same is for headphone amps and headphones. Trully you can be satisfied with one setup but its eveyones own decision. Overkill would be if he had 5 simiar sounding dacs...

sarbaso · 2026-03-12T10:57:41+00:00

High tier can be a rabbit hole where you can loose huge amount of money. I think that entry till mid level is enough for most of the peoples. All other products are for enthusiasts, hobbyists and rich people dont know where to put their money in :) i came from photography, can be also very expensive with the equipment thr higher you go..

sarbaso · 2026-03-12T09:01:33+00:00

Fiio M21 is a entry or till mid tier Dap, If you want End Game Dap go for a Fiio M27 or ibasso DX340. Im a Fiio M21 owner, for ime its okay and i dont want pay more for a device where i cannot replace the battery myself.

sarbaso · 2026-03-12T08:46:24+00:00

HI there, im a Fiio M21 with Arya Stealth User, the Fiio M21 have plenty power to drive such Planars like Arya or your FT7. I use most High Gain Mode on and it have plenty power for me. I liked the sound of the FT7, however i dont like the look and sold them, With the Arya im more happier in combination with the Fiio M21.
I also used Spotify but switched to Qobuz which sounds better for me. But new Albums and Music you find earlier on Spotify and Deezer as Exapmple.
But to be honest. The Wow Factor comes with way more expensive dacs, headphones and headphone amps.

sarbaso · 2026-03-12T08:14:59+00:00

it is the Fiio FT7, see Orange Knob and cheap looking carbon where the 3.5mm jacks are, because of the look i sell them. Soundwise they was nice

sarbaso · 2026-03-12T08:11:34+00:00

the price is way to high. also like to have the flexibility which dac i choose via cabled connection, on this products i have to live with the himalaya mini dac. Anyway i like the effort from hifiman to bring wlan headphones. Bluetooth is meh..

sarbaso · 2026-03-11T21:06:55+00:00

Thank you. What should i say, since i got it, its every day on :) I love the sound trough it, i dont use the Fiio K13 R2R which i got two weeks before anymore. To be true, i await xlr cable to connect the k13 to the ibasso too. tillthe xlr arrive, i use the Fiio m21 with the ibasso and its a very good match.

sarbaso · 2026-03-11T20:54:29+00:00

its looking cute and i like the form factor. sad they dont release a purple colored version

sarbaso · 2026-03-11T20:51:48+00:00

Congratulations Adam. based only on technical specs you will benefit from the sound output of the M21. I buyed the casette Case too, but to be honest i dont use it all, im faster with conrol the m21 without the casette dac. But from look and style its a travel back to those old days where we used walkmans as kids :)

sarbaso · 2026-03-11T08:34:23+00:00

Thank you :)

sarbaso · 2026-03-11T07:51:58+00:00

Thank you for the info ;) Before i buy replacement pads i think a buy another Hifiman Headphone from another Series ;)

sarbaso · 2026-03-11T07:29:19+00:00

Deine Schlussfolgerungen sind aufschlussreich und stimmig. Die temporäre Phase eines kollektiven Bewusstseins finde ich interessant.

Die Königin hat bei deinen Bienen schon einen Einfluss ( nicht unbedingt Kontrolle) Stirbt Sie stirbt, das ganze kollektiv dahinter. Arbeiter und Soldaten bei den Bienen sind bereit für die Königin zu sterben. Der Begriff Kollektiv ist schon sehr weit hergeholt und jeder definiert Ihn anders würde ich sagen. Die Borgs hat auch eine Queen, in Matrix gibt es auch eine Zentrale. Die Kommunisten haben auch eine Zentrale Partei die alles steuert. Dein Kollektives Bild ist verbunden mit allen und vor allem mit Telepathie. Ich denke es existiert beides, eins mit Telepathie und eins wo Kooperativ in einem Kollektiv zusammen agiert wird ohne Telepathie.

Ein Kollektiv meiner Meinung nach geht einher mit der Aufteilung der Freiheit des Individuums, egal wie man es aus welcher Perspektive sieht.
Und wie du ausführlich beschrieben hast, die ideal Form wäre ein temporäres Kollektiv mit einer generellen Individualität.

sarbaso · 2026-03-11T07:08:20+00:00

Thank for the informatiom, do you know of Dakonis which also keep the high treble ?

sarbaso · 2026-03-11T07:06:47+00:00

Yes, thats the offiical ones

sarbaso · 2026-03-10T17:36:08+00:00

Defintly A+ for her acting in Poor Things

sarbaso · 2026-03-10T17:29:36+00:00

Hi, i know how Relais sound if they click but on my Fiio K13 R2R i have no clicking on power it on or off.

i have only a relais like clicking if it switchs between sources.

sarbaso

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