Darko's 'BEST OF 2024'

[@Laimack]

First for the last? Thank you, John, for all the interesting (sometimes nerdy but never boring) hi-fi content that you bring to us in such an approachable manner. A great end of 2024 to you and all your followers! Looking forward to more and even better in 2025!

[@DarkoAudio]

Thanks for that!

[@LairdMorris]

Thank you for a year of great content John - wishing you a Merry Christmas and a FAB New Year - Happy Listening 🎧

[@BrettB-n1s]

Thank you for the info on OPRA! As a happy Roon user I look forward to trying this!

[@guerom00]

I have the Fiio R7 and love it so much. For my use, I can't really justify upgrading to the R9 though.

[@notsimar]

the MIAD01 latest update brought it up to Android 14 now.

[@henson2k]

Glad to see Alessandro Cortini on your phone. Such a brilliant ambient artist!

[@shonen84]

Season’s Greetings, John! The R9 has been on my radar for a long time. Great recommendation!

[@runningin533]

Happy Christmas old boy🙂🙃🙏

[@MichaelLichnovsky]

That was a terrific video, John, thank you and merry Christmas! 🎄

[@DarkoAudio]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@sam24bstroke6]

@darkoaudio Great video and all that you do, Stay warm and happy holidays

[@syanhc]

Great video❤

[@RenarLostsolo]

Agree on FiiO R9. I got one immediately after release and this is my best purchase.

[@Bigtompi34]

I'm on the fence to get the R9. This will actually replace a my Cambridge Audio DAC Amp. For me Apple Music is a must, and I don't like Airplay. The front Balanced connections also are a great option. I plan to get it in the next couple on months after pay for my daughter wedding. 🤣😅

[@murraycampbell1548]

Merry Christmas John, How does the Moondrop sound compared to a Cobalt with the large camera adapter and IPhone?

[@87knightsfan]

Great video John. Anyone able to identify tips on the IE300?

[@WireHedd]

Despite having just brought in the Marantz M1 I'm now curious about the FiiO R9 just for the massive feature set. The Marantz will stay in the room where it is but that FiiO would be a great add on for a near field desktop type set up. I'm just a little hesitant due to the lower playback quality. Oh well, a new issue for the new year not right now. Merry Xmas John, and Olaf of course, and a Happy New year. Thanks for another year of great information and music.

[@jos5067]

I go for my existing Stereo, and nothing else! Keep live simple!

[@Abhishekh-jr4ys]

Sir , am a big fan of your audio reviews. I closely follow. I use Fiio R7 via spdif out to my soundbar , I use apple music , Spotify primarily. Music quality is good , somewhat spacious , clear , somewhat instrumental separation could be felt. Would using a linear power supply over the ac powerd cord provided make any difference on the music quality ? I need your guidance around this . Happy Holidays 🎊🎊

[@aoctavio]

I got an used miad 01 for 155$, didn’t think I would enjoy it as much as I have.

[@PotentChr0nic]

Headphone EQ repositories have existed for a long time, the most famous being AutoEQ. Don't see why plexamp (which uses AutoEQ) or foobar would want to switch to OPRA especially when the presets themselves are coming from the exact same community sources.

[@pablovi77]

You can’t buy the moondrop cellphone here. It’s $600 USD.

[@mrfrosty3]

Hifigo sells it for $399.

[@allanflippin2453]

Well, OK then. Yes, I'm a geezer, but I come from the time that people listened to LPs or CD through an amplifier and speakers. In other words, I'm interested in seeing reviews for that sort of equipment. Your "best of" flunks this test for me :D

[@RedSinter]

Whew...am I do glad I can't stand IEM's and the 2 of your 3 picks...Opra is up my alley... but 😂 the rest of the word salad...not in my diet. But John I certainly respect and enjoy your enjoyment.

[@Rezzzn0r]

Woah, I didn't know that Alessandro is such a DAP and IEM dork as I am 😁

[@DarkoAudio]

He's super into it!

[@alexbpm2]

Wow, that bad of a year for audio

[@stuartphoenix6117]

Would you trust your banking apps on the moon drop?

[@RenarLostsolo]

Why not?

[@BrLaw35]

By law, Chinese government have access to any data from any Chinese company. It is actually illegal in China to withhold information from Chinese government. This is also the reason for tictok ban in US

[@richardirwin9594]

I Do Feel he is heavily influenced By……………….

[@davidsmithson9236]

Fan boy? OK. Phone boy? MEH.

[@kodithebear]

Over thinking and over complicating audio makes it dull and boring.

[@modellbobby]

13 mins and still boring stuff