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ONKYO digital audio player DPX1A (B) High Resolution
Brand | Onkyo |
Model Name | DP-X1A |
Special Feature | Hi Res Audio |
Connectivity Technology | Aux |
Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
Color | Black |
Screen Size | 4.7 Inches |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Media Type | SDXC, Micro SD |
Component Type | Memory |
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Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Battery life | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
User interface | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.4 | — | — | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Easy to use | 3.4 | — | — | 3.7 | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | — | All About Office | Amazon.com | Phinistec | YMSY | FiiODirect |
display size | 4.7 inches | 5.5 inches | 5 inches | 2.4 inches | 2 inches | 5.99 inches |
memory capacity | 16 GB | 4 GB | 128 GB | 96 GB | 64 GB | 4 GB |
supported standards | MP3 | MP3,OGG,AAC,AIFF,WMA,APE,FLAC,ALAC,WAV | MP3 | APE, FLAC, MP3, OGG, AAC, ACELP, WMA, WAV, M4A. | MP3 | MP3,OGG,AAC,DSD,ALAC,WAV,AIFF,WMA,APE,FLAC |
connectivity tech | Aux | Wi-Fi | Wireless | Bluetooth, 3.5mm Jack, Aux Cable. | USB | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G, 2.4G, AirPlay |
media type | SDXC, Micro SD | MP3 | SD Card | Micro SD | Micro SD | MP3 |
model name | DP-X1A | M11Plus | SNNWWM1AM2 | bluetooth mp3 player,mp3 player with bluetooth | M30 | M17 |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 2.99 x 5.08 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
Manufacturer | ONKYO |
ASIN | B01M0XN4KI |
Item model number | DPX1A(B) |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #533,491 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,263 in MP3 & MP4 Players |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 5, 2016 |
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Product Description
Product Description ... Further improve the DP-X1 It was born from the insistence of the ONKYO Hi-Res corresponding DAC , Onkyo was born from the commitment to thought design and high-quality audio, high-resolution corresponding DAP Including Japan's largest hi-res sound source distribution site "e-onkyo music", headphones or portable headphone amplifier, such as the release of HF Player, Onkyo has always leading the high-resolution world is, punching commitment to high-quality sound, it has developed as an audio manufacturer the know-how was unstintingly, high-resolution corresponding digital audio player (DAP) "DP-X1A". A high-resolution instruments and music streaming, every day where you can enjoy anytime, anywhere, high-quality audio, begins from here. â- Corresponding to all hi-res sound source â- Corresponding to the most recent "MQA" â- It can be extended up to a maximum of 464GB storage â- Equipped with the highest level of DAC and amplifier by 2 groups â- Two balance drive that you can select according to preference â- ~ To real-time DSD conversion - DSD sound quality â- - To the up-sampling - Hi-Res Sound Quality â- Smooth sound quality switching during playback
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Customers like the sound quality and quality of the mp3 player. For example, they mention it sounds awesome, is highly recommended to any audiophile, and is a solid piece of hardware. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, performance, charging, bluetooth connection, and value.
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Customers like the sound quality of the mp3 player. They say it's awesome, clear, and highly recommended to any audiophile. Some mention that the product sounds warmer, quieter, darker, cleaner, and tighter.
"...These cans have served me well and have a nice musical sound to them.So far, the Onkyo is a better player for my uses...." Read more
"...Overall I think you will be happy with the quality of the sound if you’re using it simply to listen to music on your headphones." Read more
"I am sorry Onkyo, I so wanted to love this player because of its great sound but because of its poor battery life I have to rate it as pretty well..." Read more
"...- while this is a cliché in audiophile circles, the DP-1XA's soundstage is so accurate that you'll hear the singers somewhere in the middle of your..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the mp3 player. They say it's an excellent piece of hardware, with a snappy fun interface. Some say that it'll make a superb media device for audiophiles. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and sound of the product.
"...So far, the Onkyo is a better player for my uses. Here's what I've found.Sound: The FiiO has a really good default sound...." Read more
"...The product is built with some heft to it, and the ability to expand the storage (I added two 200gb micro sd's) is great...." Read more
"...+ Not too much cruft installed. It's a pretty well stock version of android.+ Bluetooth support is awesome...." Read more
"...The main issue I have is with the volume control. While the wheel is great when it is sitting on the desk and looks classy, it makes it hard to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the mp3 player. Some mention that the management is pretty good, intuitive, and the operation is simple and smooth. They also appreciate the snappy fun interface and controls. However, others say that the app is clunky and not as easy to use as others they've tried. The learning curve on the interface is steep, and it's confusing and cluttered. The set up is not as simple as expected, and too much work.
"...The controls are also very intuitive and easy to use. Android also allows you to run pretty much whatever else you may need...." Read more
"...The sound quality on this item is excellent. I have been disappointed with the ease of use for this item...." Read more
"...+ Not too much cruft installed. It's a pretty well stock version of android.+ Bluetooth support is awesome...." Read more
"...Its smaller and fits better in the hand and is simpler to use." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the mp3 player. Some mention that it works incredibly well, is satisfied with it's performance, and the android functions wonderfully on it. However, others say that it lags every few seconds, is frustrating to use, and is slow to scan media and upload music.
"...+ Management pretty good, intuitive, works with the data transfer client.Cons:-..." Read more
"...OS: The OS implementation is night and day. The FiiO lagged every few seconds and was frustrating to use. The Onkyo is smooth and near instantaneous...." Read more
"I'v had this DAP for several months and am finally satisfied with it's performance which is as good as I've ever heard (now) but this model is a..." Read more
"...I have questions that have gone unanswered for weeks. The product is good though." Read more
Customers are mixed about the charging of the mp3 player. Some mention that it is smooth and near instantaneous, while others say that it stopped charging again.
"...The Onkyo is smooth and near instantaneous. The controls are also very intuitive and easy to use...." Read more
"...On the first one the USB port broke. I sent it to PanurgyOEM, the authorized repair agent, after being told that they could repair this...." Read more
"...Go figure. The AGPteck was straight-forward in its operation. I figured it out in less than a day but the Onkyo device, I never did...." Read more
"Micro USB port is poorly made and becomes unusable very quickly - stops charging. If you buy from an unauthorized seller nobody wants to fix it...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the bluetooth connection of the mp3 player. Some say that the support is awesome, and the connection is stable. However, others have issues with the Bluetooth dropping the signal, and having issues with range. Some customers also mention that the streaming didn't allow volume to reach very high levels, and that they can only get a stereo signal if they bend the plug a little.
"...I have had issues with the Bluetooth dropping the signal (which seems to be an issue with most Bluetooth devices) and would not rely on The..." Read more
"...It's a pretty well stock version of android.+ Bluetooth support is awesome...." Read more
"...Bluetooth streaming didn't allow volume to reach very high levels. On max, it was pretty quiet on my speakers where other players would be loud...." Read more
"...Much better than any cell phone I have ever had. Yes, it has Bluetooth, but if you are happy listening to music on Bluetooth headphones, then you..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the mp3 player. Some mention that it is worth the hefty price tag, while others say that it's very expensive and doesn't include any way to protect it.
"...which "improvements in sound quality" become very elusive and very expensive...." Read more
"...; in HD 96/24 are simply wonderful and make the Onkyo DP-X1A worth the hefty price tag.I didn't use the Onkyo application on Windows...." Read more
"...No case or screen protector included. This device is very expensive, and doesn't include any way to protect it...." Read more
"Good device as the price too. Recommend it" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the mp3 player. They mention that it runs down very fast, and can barely make it through a 2 hour flight. Some say that the battery isn't as advertised, and is scarry. Overall, some customers feel the battery could be bigger, and the player is too big to comfortably hold.
"...They both last a 4 to 5 hour flight but they aren't the most battery friendly devices on the planet. Time will tell the tale...." Read more
"...love this player because of its great sound but because of its poor battery life I have to rate it as pretty well useless...." Read more
"...mine in airplane mode with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off and the battery life is fantastic. Much better than any cell phone I have ever had...." Read more
"...But after 1 week -- I can say that the battery on this thing is scary...." Read more
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So far, the Onkyo is a better player for my uses. Here's what I've found.
Sound: The FiiO has a really good default sound. The Onkyo, with a bit of EQ fiddling (which is easy and fun) sounds as good or better. It has more definition on the high end and is less punchy, but the EQ lets you do what you wish with the sound. The wireless on the Onkyo performs on par with modern wireless devices. I find the FiiO to be slow and buggy.
Features: 2x Micro-SD Slots on both. The FiiO implementation is better as there really isn't any way to inadvertently eject the media. The Onkyo has the spring in/spring out openings for the cards which exposes them to inadvertent ejection. No case comes with the Onkyo. The FiiO includes 2 cases. Both have a USB charging cable.
OS: The OS implementation is night and day. The FiiO lagged every few seconds and was frustrating to use. The Onkyo is smooth and near instantaneous. The controls are also very intuitive and easy to use. Android also allows you to run pretty much whatever else you may need.
Music Player Software: The FiiO is sluggish to scan media. I often had to tell it to update after adding new albums. The Onkyo is snappy and just "works" without any direction. Because of the lag on the FiiO, I have to give a strong nod to the Onkyo here. It works the way I expect a modern device to work. I also prefer the design of the interface. Both are slow to upload too when connected via USB. It's much faster to load the cards from a reader attached to a computer. Neither had a preponderance of bloatware installed.
Form Factor: It's a larger unit, which is OK for me. My eyesight isn't what it used to be and I prefer the larger screen. FiiO all in/out jacks are on the bottom. Onkyo in/out on the top and micro USB on the bottom. This is a preferential wash. Both volume wheels are nice. The control layout of the Onkyo is more to my liking. Onkyo uses a combined 2.5mm jack for line in / out with a software switch. FiiO has a dedicated jack for each.
Battery: Too early to tell. They both last a 4 to 5 hour flight but they aren't the most battery friendly devices on the planet. Time will tell the tale.
Other: The FiiO can be used as a USB DAC for computer out. The Onkyo can't.
Hope this helps with a decision.
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HA-FW01の購入に合わせて再生機器もグレードを上げようと思いDP-X1Aを買いました。
結果大満足。もう携帯には戻れません。
特徴:
・高音質が手のりサイズ
DACとアンプを2基ずつ搭載しているのにも関わらずバッテリーがかなり長持ちします。
外出先でのハイファイオーディオ再生に特化した製品となっております。
・話題のバランス接続に対応
様々なポータブルプレイヤーが出てくる中でやっぱり注目した部分がこれです。
私の場合はHA-FW01を持っていたので、バランス接続にとても興味がありました。
HA-FW01の付属ケーブルはアンバランス3.5mmなので、使用するにはケーブルを交換しなければなりません。
もし、バランス接続をお考えならまずケーブルを探すことをオススメします。
以外と製品によっては特殊な端子を使用している事もあり、確認したほうが良いです。
高出力に対応させるならBalanced、曲の特徴を楽しみたい方はACG駆動を使用してみてください。
・使い勝手の良いAndroid
買う決めてになった要因の一つです。
普段からAndroid端末で音楽を聴いているのであれば迷う事なく操作できると思います。
また、初めからGoogle Play storeが使用できるのでお好きなアプリをインストールできます。
過去にOnkyo HF Playerを使用していて不便に感じる方にもオススメです。
音重視ならneutron、USB-DACと合わせて音重視ならUSB Audio Player PROがオススメです。
ライブラリーの操作性重視ならRocket Playerです。
Neutron Music Player
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neutroncode.mp
USB Audio Player PRO
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extreamsd.usbaudioplayerpro
Rocket Player
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrtstudio.AnotherMusicPlayer
・面白い機能も提供(ロックレンジアジャスト・デジタルフィルター)
曲の性質を変えるデジタルフィルターやジッターノイズを軽減してくれるロックレンジアジャストが搭載されており、
手軽に音楽の性質を変えることができます。劇的に変わるという事ではありませんが、聴いていると面白い設定を見つけ出せるかもしれません。
ある海外フォーラム(http://www.head-fi.org/t/780642/onkyo-dp-x1-dual-sabre-dacs-balanced-sabre-btl-amp-mqa-dsd-256-android-5/4170)
のWhitigir氏によると以下の設定をお勧めするそうです。
1.デジタルフィルター : Sharp、ロックレンジアジャスト: Narrow
2.デジタルフィルター: Short、 ロックレンジアジャスト: wide
3.デジタルフィルター: Slow、 ロックレンジアジャスト: Narrow
(4極 2.5mm バランス接続、ACG駆動)
この選択肢の中からWhitigir氏は1番がお気に入りだそうです。
それに至った理由やそれぞれの設定で得られる音のイメージ等が英語で記述されていますが、
ここで書くとキリがなくなってしまうので、気になる方はURLから見てみてください。
SDカード対応:
ここが意外と大きい。
SDカードが2スロットあり、一枚200GBを差せるので
大容量ファイルも楽々持ち運びできます。
本当にハイレゾが好きな方で外出先で聞きたい方には非常に嬉しい仕様です。
実際に使用してみて:
やはりバランス接続が持ち運べるのが嬉しい所。
外出先でもお気に入りの音楽に浸る事ができます。
バランス接続に対応しているイヤホンの購入も併せて検討してみてください。
このミュージックプレイヤーはバランス接続でACG駆動になってからが本番です。
音そのものに関しては既に多くの方が書いているので割愛させてください。
使用後に気が付いた注意点をいくつか載せています。
注意点:
・本機の値段に注意
過去には5万円台まで落ちたこともあるようです。
オンキヨー社はrubatoやDP-CMX1等新しいポータブル製品も出しているので
もしかしたら将来また徐々に安くなる可能性もあります。
ただ、rubatoはAndroidを使用していなくて操作性に対する不満点が多いのと、
DP-CMX1はSIMフリーのスマートフォンにハイレゾ対応のミュージックプレイヤーとなっており、
DP-X1Aのようなデジタルオーディオプレイヤーがメインとは別物に見られがちなので
もしかしたらしばらくは値段が落ちないかもしれません。
・買うときは予算を多めに
MMCXの2.5mmバランス接続ケーブルは5000円前後が多い他、1万円台も多くあります。
私は5000円台と10000円台のケーブルを持っていますが比較するとほんの少し音が違います(特に高周波数あたり)。
ので、バランス接続したいなら購入するケーブルを決めたほうが良いでしょう。
なお、無理して高いケーブルを買う必要はありません。他の方のレビューも参考にしてみてください。
約1万円の交換ケーブル
NOBUNAGA Labs 雷切 改(Raikiri-kai) 2.5mm4極バランス対応MMCXリケーブル NLP-RAI-KAI
5000円前後のリーズナブルなケーブル
SS SolidSound 標準MMCXバランスケーブル 2.5mm4極プラグ 5N(99.999%)高純度OFC導体採用 ワイヤー無し イヤホン用ケーブル 1.2m 12ヶ月間の製品保証適用 (ブラックI字プラグ)
また、本体の外装が鉄なので冬場などで冷たいのでケースも必需品になり得ます。
オンキヨーのDP-X1ケースや他の会社が出しているケースもありますので、検討してみたほうが良いです。
実際に使用しているケース
ONKYO DP-X1 ケース/カバー ハードタイプ ガラス付き フルアーマー レッド CP-ODPX1C1/BR
また、最後にMicro SDの購入も忘れずに。私はSandiskのUltra 200GB MicroSDXC 90MB/s Premium Edition
を使用していますが、問題なく使えています。大容量でファイル転送が比較的早いのでオススメです。
サンディスク SanDisk Ultra 200GB MicroSDXC Micro SDカード 90MB/s Premium Edition Class10 UHS-1 CardSDXC変換アダプタ付 [並行輸入品 ]
・バッテリー消費
バッテリー時間は16時間と書いてあります。ただし、これは(96 kHz/24 bit FLAC アンバランス再生時)とメーカーのスペック表記に書かれていますので、
当然USB-DACやバランス接続、DSD等の高音質ファイルを再生すればバッテリー持続時間が落ちる可能性があります。
特にneutron、USB Audio Player PRO等は音質が良い代わりにバッテリー消費が高いので16時間も持ちません。
私の場合、USB-DAC(バッテリー駆動、アンバランス)を繋いで約10~12時間程持ちます。
再生ファイルは主にmp3とflacです。
通勤・通学程度の使用なら問題ありませんが、連続して長時間使用する場合は気をつけてください。
・機内モードを活用せよ(standaloneモードの代わり)
普通に使用しているとバッテリー消費が気になるときが多いです。
standaloneモードが搭載されており、スクリーンが消灯するとともに電波を無効化するので
ノイズや消費電力を抑えてくれるのですが、再度スクリーンをつけるとstandaloneモードが無効になるので
またスクリーンを消灯させるときに手動で有効にしなければならず面倒な時があります。
そんなときは機内モードにするとstandaloneモードと同じように電波を発しないモードになるので
手軽に使えるようになり、外出先でもかなりバッテリーが長持ちしてくれます。
・アプリの検討も
最初から搭載されているOnkyo HF Playerの機能や操作性では恐らく満足できない人が居ると思います。
その場合はneutron、Usb Audio Player PRO(特にUSB-DACを使用する場合)等のアプリを別途購入することも検討しなければなりません。
・タグの文字化け
使用しているファイルによっては文字化けがあるかもしれません。
過去に実際あったのはRocket Music Playerで文字化けがなかったのが、Onkyo HF Playerでは文字化けするという現象です。
Windows専用のアプリケーションMp3tagをインストールしてオプションを開き、タグ、Mpegの項目を選択し
読込はID3v1,ID3v2にチェック済み
書込はID3v2にチェック済み、ID3v2.3 UTF-16を選択済み
削除はID3v1,APEにチェック済み
である事を確認してもう一回タグを書き込み直すと解決しました。
・アップサンプリングに関する問題
USB-DACで使用した際、USB Audio Player PROでアップサンプリングを使用すると
周波数が指定できずに最大値(768khz)まで自動でアップサンプリングされるため端末の性能が追い付かず聴くに堪えない状態になります。
Neutronなら、再生周波数を指定できるので96k位なら再生できますが、それ以上だとたまにプチプチ再生になったりして楽しめません。
アップサンプリングに関して再生に問題なかったのはOnkyo HF Playerのみでした。HF Playerは最大384kまで対応しています。
MojoはDSDや768khzの再生ができますが、それはあくまで音源が高い周波数の場合に再生できるのであって
アップサンプリングが絡んでくると別の要因が絡んでくるので実質的にはHF Playerで384khzのアップサンプリングが理想的です。
ただ、これはあくまでUSB-DACを使用した場合での話です。使用しない場合はHF Playerは192kまでしかアップサンプリングできません。
ちなみにアップサンプリングしない場合は再生に問題ありません。USB Audio Player PRO(USB-DAC使用)でDSD 128fs(5.6MHz)が再生できます。
*Chord Mojo はDSD再生可能でかつ、PCM変換時の768kHz再生に対応していますがアプリが対応していないのでDSD 256fsは実質的に再生不可能です。(追記:スペック表によればDSD256fs 11.2mhzに対応しており、HF Playerでは再生可能です(PCM 352.8Khzにダウンサンプリングされています)。しかしながらUSB Audio Player PROのサポートされている周波数は384kが最大なので、それに対応した5.6MHz DSD128fsまでが実質的に使用可能な形式です。DSD128fsはUSB Audio Player PROで再生できましたが、DSD256fsに関しては実際にDSD再生モードを変えたりしてみても、再生できませんでした。DSDが初めてでよくわからない人はhttp://soundfort.hatenablog.com/entry/2016/08/27/120000
を参照してみてください。)
*384k/24bitが最大のサポートされている周波数です。USB Audio Player PROのアップサンプリングで
768khzでも一応音が出たのはびっくりしました(USB-DAC使用)。再生途中でグリッチが発生しますが...
なお、Chord Mojo(USB-DAC)をDP-X1Aで使用したレビューも投稿する予定なので
もし気になる方がいらっしゃいましたら是非見てみてください。
however battery life is poor, and sadly mine just died and there seem to be no service options which has me looking for other players instead of another dp-x1a. very few exist that offer this combination of features and quality. pioneer XDP-300R seems closest (almost identical product) but i suspect i will have same battery life and lack of service options
UPDATE: (and my profound apologies to the amazing seller J-MADE who went above and beyond to resolve this issue and it took me this long to update my review)
i learned that because i had bought this amazing high end music player from a japanese seller, onkyo usa could not help because they did not stock parts (they say the u.s. version isn't 100% the same). now, an awesome customer service policy would still have helped me out. but J-MADE, the japanese seller who i bought it from, incredibly offered to get my device repaired and shipped back to me for free. and they did ! took a while, but i'm not complaining.
tip: if you want to buy this incredible music player, see if amazon offers warranty and buy it.
Good work Onkyo!