Just Arrived! VSonic VSD3S

Cookeh · 18 May 2015 at 17:28

FiiO X1 is superior, as one would expect given its price. In fact, for the money, the FiiO X1 is perhaps the best you'll get, alongside the Cowon range. I have no idea vs the Note 3, the only smart phone I've ever owned is the Galaxy S2 (so I'm slightly out of date)...

Ducky89 · 18 May 2015 at 17:33

I've been using a Nexus 5 to play Spotify premium - not really fussed if it sounds better than the phone, as long as I can conserve some battery by using the clip+ instead.

What sort of battery life do you get out of yours Cookeh? Website suggests 15h but if its a consistent 6+ I'll be happy.

Will it play .flacs without any messing about too?

Sorry for all the questions

Cookeh · 18 May 2015 at 19:56

Ive played flac off it with no issue. Battery life is currently about 8-10 hours in its old age, used to be pretty much spot on the 15 hours.

ethan · 18 May 2015 at 23:42

Have you had any problems with the directory structure (of your albums) Cookeh? I wasn't watching what I was doing last time I loaded some albums and found it didn't like an album folder within another folder.

Cookeh · 19 May 2015 at 07:52

I haven't, no. Plenty folders in folders in my directory. You could always try rockboxing it if you can't solve the problem - RockBox. It's essentially a complete new firmware for your DAP with an improved UI, better file support etc

dhill · 19 May 2015 at 09:42

Im looking at teaming my VSonic VSD3S with a new DAP instead of playing music on my Xperia Z3. I'm open to teaming the new DAP with a headphone amp as well if its deemed neccessary. Ideally I'm looking at around the £200 at most.

Currently, DAP wise, I've been looking at the Fiio X1 and X3 and the Fiio range of headphone amps as well (E11k, E12 & E12a).

Any advice/suggestions more than welcome.

Ducky89 · 19 May 2015 at 09:58

Can't beat a Fiio DAP for the money - although I'm not sure you'd gain much by using an amp with the VSD3S... Perhaps go for the X3 and dont bother with an amp (or get a cheaper Fiio), that's what I'd be inclined to do.

Cookeh · 19 May 2015 at 10:32

dhill, you're looking in all the right places

VSD3-S from a E11K or E12 is massive overkill, just not necessary. X1 is an excellent DAP, as is the X3. If you get the X3 it actually has enough power to supply most headphones as well as IEMs - powerful little guys. X1 will easily power nearly all IEMs - definitely cope with the VSD3.

dhill · 19 May 2015 at 10:56

Cookeh said:
dhill, you're looking in all the right places VSD3-S from a E11K or E12 is massive overkill, just not necessary. X1 is an excellent DAP, as is the X3. If you get the X3 it actually has enough power to supply most headphones as well as IEMs - powerful little guys. X1 will easily power nearly all IEMs - definitely cope with the VSD3.

Is there enough difference/improvement to justify the extra £60 for the X3 II over the X1?

I'm also reading the the X1 teamed with the E11k makes for a pretty good combination, but like you say....overkill for the headphones in question?

Cookeh · 19 May 2015 at 12:44

Honestly, if you're just pairing them with IEMs and dont plan on spending mega-bucks on the top-end IEMs out there, then no the extra £60 isn't worth it.

If, however, you might use the DAP with a good/power hungry pair of headphones as well as the IEMs, then the £60 outlay is a good idea as it means you dont have to purchase another amp down the line and it will ofc have a smaller form factor than a stacked X1+E11K.

rids57 · 19 May 2015 at 15:02

My X1 actually does pretty well with my HD 650s at a volume of about 75/100 (I had to try)

With IEMs I have the volume at 45/100 which is quite loud but not painfully so and when using with the notoriously inefficient Havi 3 Pro 1's I push it up to 50~55/100. I was initially going to buy a FiiO E11K to pair with it but came to the conclusion I don't need one.

The X3 II has a more powerful amp and the ability to use it as a DAC but apart from that it's pretty much the same.

Cookeh · 19 May 2015 at 17:12

Rids, I had no idea you owned the Havi 3s! Also, Ive finally finished exams (and uni :eek:

), so drop me a message in trust if/when you want to start that IEM review thread - if its still something you'd be interested in.

SamyBoy13 · 20 May 2015 at 20:22

My VSD3S green 5th day in Singapore DGM mail terminal?! I really cant wait to get them. So excited.

Ducky89 · 20 May 2015 at 22:11

You ordered them then? Got mine today - pics will come tomorrow

Cookeh · 20 May 2015 at 22:20

Good! Let us know what you think Ducky

Little update on my end, I'm getting the ends of my pair re-terminated with a Neutriks L-plug (£6.50 inc labour from designacable.com, great guys, really friendly). Should help prevent any more cable issues. I've also got a new cable on the way from LMURE.

SamyBoy13 · 21 May 2015 at 07:55

Ducky89 how long did it take to arrive approx how many day from order?

dhill · 21 May 2015 at 08:48

SamyBoy13 said:
My VSD3S green 5th day in Singapore DGM mail terminal?! I really cant wait to get them. So excited.

Mine are showing the same as well

Ducky89 · 21 May 2015 at 10:48

Order placed on 11th, attempted RM delivery on 19th. Picked em up yesterday.

No chance for pics yet but excellent so far.

dhill · 21 May 2015 at 11:31

Ordered mine on the 14th May, now showing on the online tracking as follows:

"20.05.2015 GB Arrived at Destination Arrival at inward office of exchange"

Wonder if I'll get them today or not :confused:

Cookeh · 21 May 2015 at 11:40

Tomorrow, probably. That suggests to me that they're just reached the UK and are on their way to the RM sorting office.