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My first DAP - FiiO M21
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My first DAP - FiiO M21

Hey folks….Well, my FiiO M21 came in today! This is my first experience with a DAP. Before the M21, I was using an iPhone 17 Pro Max, CrinEar Protocol Max DAC, and CrinEar Daybreak IEMs.

So far so good! Overall I like it; however, I feel like I’ll need to “tweak” it some. At first impression, I was expecting a huge improvement in sound over the iPhone and CrinEar Protocol Max. While I think it’s good, I think I’m gonna need to really play with the settings and EQ.

BTW, I’m using the CrinEar Daybreaks with the 4.4mm jack. Also, I primarily streaming all of my music…..either with Apple Music or QoBuz.

Can anyone give me suggestions? Maybe alternative EQ apps, etc. Or maybe some EQ setting suggestions.

I really want to LOVE the M21….but I’m just not feeling it right now. Again, this could all be me being new to DAPs and hi quality audio…..and just need give it time. What I feel I’m missing with the M21 is the soundstage doesn’t feel as “spacious” as the iPhone and CrinEar Protocol Max.

Thanks everyone!!!! Any suggestions or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

u/wpsellers — 2 days ago
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From iPhone/DAC/IEM -to- DAP/IEM - Suggestions

Hey folks! It’s been about a month since I’ve dipped my toes into better listening outside of Apple AirPods, etc….and I’ve been loving it! My current configuration is the following:

  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Apple Music and/or QoBuz Streaming
  • DAC: CrinEar Protocol Max
  • IEMs: CrinEar Daybreaks

I’m interested in getting a dedicated DAP for focus listening at home and on the go. I value the following things:

  • Battery life that is separate from my iPhone
  • Same or better HiRes Lossless audio quality than my current DAC (24-Bit, 192kHz)
  • Plugging my 4.4mm OR 3.5mm IEM connector directly into the DAP…without having a dongle DAC flapping around.
  • Fast UI for navigating streaming apps, etc
  • Decent screen size/resolution for looking at artwork, liner notes, digital booklets
  • Something that can drive IEMs but also headphones in the future
  • Parametric EQ built into the DAP for changing on the go.

Can anyone give me some suggestions? I don’t really have a budget; however, I want something reasonably middle-of-the-road to start with….just to see if it’s for me or not.

I’ve been looking at the FiiO M21 so far.

Thanks everyone!
Will

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u/wpsellers — 4 days ago
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Ruger LCP Max - Magpul EHG

Good morning, folks... Just picked up the new Ruger LCP Max - Magpul EHG edition yesterday.... I put 120 rounds through it with ZERO issues. Ran ball and JHP through it. I usually carry a full-size Glock when I'm conceal carrying; however, lately I've been enjoying carrying pocket pistols. The wife and I both have Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 2.0s-----good gun...but it's finicky when it comes to self-defense ammo.

Sooooooo when this pistol hit the market, I was interested. I was tempted to pickup the old Glock 42 .380.....but, I started thinking about how my dad loved Ruger. My dad passed away decades ago when I was 16-----and a few months before he passed, he gave me a Ruger Mark II 22 and a Ruger 1022. This is actually the FIRST Ruger I purchased for myself as an adult. ;-) This one is for you dad! Love you!

u/wpsellers — 2 months ago
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U7 Pro XGS - versus U7 Pro Max

Hey folks,

I recently built a 10" rack that has my "UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber" ----and new "Pro XG 8 PoE switch"... I have a single AP right now....a "UniFi U7 Pro Max" access point. <Attached photo of rack>

I'm going to be adding a second access point----and thinking about a "U7 Pro XGS" access point. --- Mayyyyyybe even getting two----and give my "U7 Pro Max" to my son to use with his UDR.

So here's my question: Are there any heat issues with moving to the U7 Pro XGS access point? I'll eventually be running ethernet runs around my house and mounting APs on the ceiling----but for a while, I may have the "U7 Pro XGS" on top of my rack.

Significantly, more heat that the U7 Pro Max?

THANKS everyone--- have a great rest of the weekend.
Will

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u/wpsellers — 2 months ago
▲ 133 r/minilab

My first Mini-rack (Before/After)

Here’s some before and after pics.

u/wpsellers — 3 months ago
▲ 11 r/minilab

My first 10" Mini Rack

Hey Folks,

I'm finally getting around to building out a 10" Mini Rack for my home. Here is what I'm going to be using:

I'll be racking the following gear:

Does anyone have any recommendations for 10" rack mounts for the above gear? I was looking at these folks: https://calculatedmfg.com/collections/10-rack-mounts -- Anything else I should be considering?

Might also be pickup a GeekPi 1U Server Rack Shelf for incidental gear, etc.

Thanks everyone! Have a great week!
Will

u/wpsellers — 3 months ago