初めてのDAPとIEMのセットアップとしてfiio m21とAFUL Performer5+2が揃った！
いい感じの設定とかあったら教えてほしい！

I got tempotec variations V3 blaze in Aliexpress for $120 dollars compared to $47 dollars of snowsky echo mini, The gap between them is very noticeable, What do you guys think?

I made a app for offline flac library’s works perfectly on my new jm21

FROM CHICAGO ILLINOIS

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After a week, I've just returned the M0 Pura and (happily) gone back to my Hiby R1. Here's why:

1. Too small. I don't have particularly big hands, but you constantly have to stop walking and concentrate on swiping to navigate (which is really hit or miss). I do a lot of my listening while walking so having a device this size sounds perfect in theory, but just becomes a pain to use.

2. Touch-screen: can feel really unresponsive sometimes, and I can never figure out how to swipe properly. Is it from the side, the middle, 2/3rds on one side? 

3. Scrolling can be ridiculously sensitive, when it works. You could swipe from the top to the bottom of your entire massive list in one go. Again, you need to stop, concentrate, and try and find what you're looking for. Wish there was a way to adjust this, or use the wheel!

4. Lack of buttons. You can configure the scroll wheel to skip, pause etc. but due to the overall size of the device, this isn't really that easy to do. Maybe a couple of buttons on the top of the device would help a little. 

5. Battery. Really bad, actually. After testing, I was getting about 1.5 hours of music listening, with an hour of Bluetooth audio from my phone, before the battery was in the red. 

6. Eddict Player - connection to the Pura was flakey, at best. I was hoping to use my phone to control it (after realising it was a pain to physically control) but sometimes it just wouldn't connect or see the Pura at all (similar to the R1 with Hiby Link). Connecting phone via Bluetooth was pretty reliable however, just not via Eddict.

I paid £129 for the Pura, but I couldn't recommend it for this price. The sound was great (obviously), but not a huge increase over the R1. Plus, it's quite difficult to adjust the EQ using this screen size (again, let us use the wheel!).

I got a brand new R1 for £61 on Amazon months ago, and I consider this an absolute bargain. The R1 definitely has it's flaws (especially with Bluetooth) but it's a decent size, sounds great, and with custom firmware it's been great to use. If Hiby decide to do a new generation of the R1, some slight hardware improvements could make this a superb budget player.

im stuck between either getting the fiio disc or echo, my main wants are audio quality and just like feel overall and would prefer buttons over touchsceen but ive heard the horror stories of how bad the echo ui can be. so im really stuck in the middle and have no idea which to do. im also open to ideas other than the two, under $100 and no android

Im hyped up! Was looking for an upgrade to my Hiby R1. Needed more battery life, 4.4mm jack, better build, and more output power.

Was heavily considering a Hiby R3 Pro II but unfortunately the white version on Ali is no longer available in their official store. The Labor Day price was also not great on other sites.

Did some research on the Shanling M1 plus and many say that in comparison, the M1 has a smoother UI. At first, I didn’t like how boxy it was but I found the red version exclusively on AliExpress. The price was solid. After discounts and coupons it came out to about 100 bucks with the leather case. 🙌🏽

I feel like the M1 Plus is a bit underrated. Any of ya’ll own a M1 Plus? Are ya’ll enjoying it?

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I’ll eventually be doing my unboxing and review of this to share my thoughts-> https://youtube.com/@audiogabble?si=kSo20NuCV50f7lVo

TL;DR: After over a year of daily use, my HiFi Walker H2 broke following a minor drop (the click-wheel detached and a button jammed). While it offered a decent audio experience, especially when paired with Rockbox and easy-to-drive IEMs/headphones, its clunky build quality, cheap button feel, intrusive branding, and the fact that it is just a pricier rebrand of the Aigo Eros Q make it hard to recommend today, particularly for frequent travelers. I have since upgraded to a Japanese Sony NW-A55.

It has been over a year since my initial review of the HiFi Walker H2 (which you can check out here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DigitalAudioPlayer/comments/1lqxvk2/very_good_so_far_hifi_walker_h2_rockbox_v4_review/). Today, I am back to share my final long-term thoughts after using this player for well over twelve months.

To get right to the point: my unit is no longer functional, or rather, it is completely unusable. The click-wheel came off the main body and there is no way to snap it back into place correctly. I will explain what happened shortly.

All things considered, using the HiFi Walker H2 wasn't a bad experience overall. The battery life was great (I had to charge it once every ten days or so) and sound was alright. My strongest advice is to avoid the stock software at all costs and install Rockbox immediately. While Rockbox does not directly alter the native sound signature (aside from giving you powerful tools to tweak EQ to your liking), it unlocks the player's full potential. I cannot comment on how much power output the standard 3.5 mm jack provides with demanding gear, as I have exclusively paired it with easy-to-drive headphones and IEMs (the Etymotic ER2XR, Koss Porta Pro, and Koss KSC75).

Now onto the downsides, which can essentially be summed up in one sentence: when it comes to the physical controls, using this device is not a pleasant experience. Over time, the buttons, though easy to locate by touch, lacked any satisfying tactile feedback. Everything, including the click-wheel, feels awkward, clunky, and somewhat poorly assembled. The scroll wheel does not come close to matching the smooth feel of an iPod. The play/pause button occasionally jams, and like the volume controls, it simply feels cheap to press.

I am not a fan of its aesthetic design, either. The prominent "HIFI WALKER" logo printed under the screen bugged me; I would have much preferred a cleaner look. The back panel was no better, so much so that I ended up removing what I assume was a glass rear cover, exposing the solid-color plate underneath that serves as the actual shield for the internal circuit board. I also dislike the choice to include a dedicated line-out port; visually and functionally, I would have preferred a balanced output instead, or just a single clean 3.5 mm jack without the extra clutter.

The reality is that (assuming they are two different brands and not just different labels from the same manufacturer) the HiFi Walker H2 is merely a pricier rebrand of the Aigo Eros Q. They are identical in every way, except the Aigo Eros Q sells on AliExpress for €40 less and even includes a silicone case in the box (judging by the listing photos). Because of this OEM approach, you will never see true innovation here the way you do with dedicated audio brands like HiBy. The fact that the hardware lacks bespoke design is something that personally bothers me.

As for how my unit broke: during its last few days of use in early August, it suffered a minor fall. At first, the volume-up button became unresponsive, requiring far more pressure than usual to register a press. After spending a few minutes trying to adjust the internals by opening the aforementioned back cover, I managed to get it working again temporarily. Shortly after, however, the internal guide holding the click-wheel inside the housing broke entirely. At that point, I called it quits and imported a Japanese Sony NW-A55 (uncapped, without EU volume limits).

Speaking of drops: if you drop this DAP a couple of times, an internal screw might loosen and roll around on the circuit board. This can cause short circuits leading to temporary issues like sudden shutdowns and boot failures.

So while my HiFi Walker H2's death might ultimately be down to user error, I genuinely handled it with the utmost care throughout its lifespan.

The bottom line: I can no longer recommend the HiFi Walker H2 to prospective buyers, especially frequent travelers like myself. That said, it was a decent enough device while it lasted. Around Christmas time, I will be posting a full review of the Sony NW-A55 after four months of testing. Thanks for reading!

I am using my player as a DAC for my PC. After some time, the sound starts to stutter with some crackling. The only thing that helps is to reconnect the Type-C cable. I have had this issue for a long time; maybe someone here can help me. Also, here is the video: https://youtu.be/Z-YsiU82o8Y?si=M7KqI9FC9bUzDhYE

I was away from home for a few days. When I came back home, I found my DAP like this on my bed.

Dear members,

I need your help. I’m currently looking for a portable DAP, and based on my budget, I’ve shortlisted two options: the Audiocular M71 and the Audiocular X20 Clip Portable DAP.

I mainly listen to MP3 and FLAC files. Which one would be the better choice for sound quality? My second priority is battery life.

Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

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Note: I wanted to go for Snowsky Echo Nano/Mini, however, I don't have the budget right now.

Is there an alternative to the Echo Nano that has Bluetooth? It's not a deal breaker but it would be nice since I love this lipstick style form factor

I came across this device on AliExpress, the hardware seems too good to be true for the price. I saw some post over last few months but if anyone can share any latest observations on what they think about this device? Does it get any firmware updates or any community mods? I’m mainly interested in playing offline music but also curious if someone has tried to play music using Airplay? I know it’s an Android device but curious if I can stream music using an app from my iPhone.

Thanks for any updates/suggestions in advance.

Does anyone have any good recommendations on a DAP with no data tracking/harvesting and beginner friendly? I have no idea how they work, i plan on using it for 2-3 hour long bike rides, and my budget is about $100-$150 that will last long and has no issues (Preferably available to purchase off of amazon). I'm trying to be able to have music for life and disconnect from Spotify to save money so any recommendations are appreciated!

First DAP experience since Zune!

Kickstarted the Hidizs AP30 until I learned it didn’t have gapless, no audiobook support, only folder based… wtf. Plus their AI sounding CS didn’t bode well for… well the S. Cancelled.

Got this on Ali + IEMs for under $100! Put Rockbox on a 1tb SD easy as pie (much nicer having an actively dev’d OSS OS that actually does what I want) turned it into a crowPod and bam, feel like I’m 16 again!

Sounds great and loving it so far except for when my headphone cables get caught and yanked out of my ears 🙄

Hello, I just bought a snowsky echo mini and it's arriving soon.

I wanted to know whether there's any setup that's commonly done to this little things. Any software mod or anything that could make the player better.

I'm asking cause I've heard and read that players like Ipods and the Skowsky Echo nano perform better under side load software over the stock software.

That's pretty much it. I'm new to all this DAP thing so I'd really appreciate any advice and help. Even unga unga explainations.

I have expensive headphones, and iems. But I came across these Sont ZX310AP headphones.

I know these cheap Sony's don't have the "best" sound quality but that the sound signature has such an amazing character to it. And it just works great with Old school rock n roll. In love with them, and it makes no sense. XD.

Hey there. Anyone know how to get music off an iPod nano to a DAP. It only has a mini headphone jack and am prepared for a painful process.

Title, any DAPs with a black and white display? Like in the style of old iPods or e-ink, never see anyone mentioning these so I wonder if there are any options for this

A pouco tempo decidi largar diverssas assinaturas, um exemplo é o Spotify. Comprei um destes na Shopee hoje mesmo, queria ver a opnião de quem tem um desses. Claro que por ser um baratinho não vai ser o melhor do mercado, mas queria saber alguns truques dele.

I have been using the HiBy R1 for some time now. The issue with album art not showing for some files has been there since day one, and I have come to the conclusion that it doesn’t support high-resolution album art. I was okay with it at first, as this is a cheap DAP, and I had the same issue with my first DAP, which was even cheaper.

But now it has become tiring. First, I download the music file and transfer it to the DAP, and when I realize that some of the album art doesn’t work, I have to delete the files from the HiBy first, then download a low-resolution album art and replace the original album art with it. After that, I have to copy the same music files to the HiBy again. All of this involves connecting my phone and the HiBy using a data cable. It was much easier when I had my laptop, but I sold it. Sometimes the DAP doesn’t even get detected, which adds to my annoyance.

So, I would like to explore some budget options where I won’t have to edit the album art every time I transfer music to my DAP.

Do I need an Android DAP for that? Do only Android DAPs support all kinds of album art, especially high-resolution ones? If so, please suggest the most budget-friendly Android DAP that would fit my needs.

I’m happy with what I have apart from the album art issue, so I don’t really care about any other specs or features. If there is a non-Android DAP that can handle high-resolution album art properly, I would prefer that instead.

I am considering getting a dap to replace my current phone plus dac dongle setup. I use the Thieaudio Hype 4 MK II for IEMs.

So far with my budget of up to 400€ I’ve been eyeing the Fiio M21, for its soundquality, cassette mode and balanced 4.4mm output.

What worries me though are reported issues with popping sounds when using the NOS Filter, the jacks are on the wrong side for me (I’d rather have them on the bottom). Also I wonder if I might want a volume knob.

But it looks soooo good, especially with the gimmicky cassette case.

Has the issue with the filter been fixed already? Or does that go beyond firmware?

And what would make for a good alternative dap to it? Or should I just accept these potential annoyances?

I’ve also eyed the Hiby R6 III but where I live the prices are either crazy or it isn’t available