Views 26,626 Hiby Digital M300 is a $199 USD DAP made by the Hiby Digital Sub brand belonging to the parent brand Hiby, and it is a DAP designed for those who want more of that Android experience on their DAPs, and it is the first player released in years …
DAP is an umbrella term that basically means Digital Audio Player, we also sometimes call them Digital Portable Player. They work with microSD cards, internal memory, or streaming sources, and they are capable of driving headphones, IEMs and sometimes send data to Bluetooth enabled devices.
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Audiophile-Heaven Awards – Best Products of 2023
Views 38,701 With 2023 drawing to an end, I think it is time to be grateful for all the excellent music we heard this year, for all the awesome moments we had together, and to be looking forward to an even better year in 2024! Today we’re publishing our best …
Hiby R3 II (Gen 2) Music Player DAP – Even Better Integration, Even Better Sound
Views 25,517 Hiby R3 II is a $179 USD portable music player with HibyOS, a 4.4mm Balanced Headphone Output, a 3.5mm Jack Single Ended Headphone Output, USB DAC function, it works as a transport to send signal to an external USB DAC, with a 3.2″ touchscreen display, and a microSD …
Hiby R2 II (Gen 2) Music Player DAP – Finally More Than Shuffle
Views 31,866 Hiby R2 II (Gen 2) also called R2 2nd Generation is a $89 USD DAP or Digital Audio Player designed by Hiby as an entry-level offering, with a portable design, USB DAC function, one 3.5mm Single Ended Headphone output, and a useful touchscreen display. Today we’ll be reviewing …
iBasso DX320 MAX TI DAP Music Player – Ultimate Portable Flagship Dream
Views 45,207 iBasso DX320 MAX TI is a $ 3499 USD Music Player or DAP designed to be the ultimate companion to your audio journey. It features Android 11, Class A Amplification, 6GB or RAM, 4 ROHM DACs (BD34301EKV) and both a Single Ended and a Balanced headphone output. It …
High-End Munich 2023 – An Audiophile Heaven For Your Ears
Views 65,160 With 2023 being still fresh, we decided to participate for the first time at a high-end show, and what a trip this has been. In today’s article we will discuss the highlights of High-End Munich 2023, traveling to Germany, and how to get the best of your experience …
Shanling M0 Pro Ultraportable Music Player – Tiny DAP is Back
Views 36,356 Shanling M0 PRO is a $ 129 USD DAP or digital audio portable music player, with a dual ESS ES9219C DAC chip, Bidirectional signal transmission, and with a Special Single Ended / Balanced 3.5mm headphone output. It will be compared to other ultraportable and entry-level music players, including …
Shanling M1s DAP Music Player – The Upside Down Song
Views 30,241 Shanling M1s is a $ 229 USD DAP / Music Player designed with frontal buttons, and which can be used upside down, thanks to a smart setting in the menu. It also has features such as USB DAC, MQA support, Balanced Output and Two-Way Bluetooth. It will be …
HiBy R6 III (Gen 3) Hi-Res Player – Dual Class DAP
Views 33,340 Hiby R6 III (Gen 3) is a $499 USD midrange DAP with a Dual Class design (you can change whether it is currently running in Class A or Class AB), Android 12, Snapdragon 665 CPU, and Balanced Output + Balanced Line Out. It will be the focus of …
Astell&Kern Acro CA1000T Transportable Tube DAP – The Mightiest Music Player
Views 42,100 Astell&Kern Acro CA1000T is a $2299 USD Tube DAP or Digital Audio Player, with a display, microSD slot, insane-level 4 headphone outputs, volume wheel, separate charging and USB Data ports, RCA outputs, 4.4mm Line In, and Optical, Coaxial Input. The only players that really compete are other Astell …
HIFI Walker H2 Touch – Revised And Upgraded
Views 21,965 HIFI Walker H2 Touch is a $199 USD (official page) / $129 USD (Amazon Price) DAP or Digital Audio Player, with over 10 hours of quoted battery life, USB OTG function, microSD slot with support up to 256 GB of music, and with Ten Band of EQ Adjustment. …
Shanling M3 Ultra Music Player – DAP To The Max
Views 35,783 Shanling M3 Ultra is a $469 USD DAP / Digital Audio Player, basically a portable music player, with Dual ESS ES9219C DAC Chips, Dual RT6863 AMP Chips, Balanced Output, Super high endurance for the battery, and a lot of driving power. In today’s review, we will explore together …
HIDIZS AP80 PRO-X Red Copper Limited Edition – Music Travels Through Metal
Views 18,410 HIDIZS AP80 PRO-X Red Copper is a 250 USD DAP Portable Music Player which is limited to 500 units world wide, and is a special edition of the traditional AP80 PRO-X, and has a superb copper casing, along with very similar design and abilities as its traditional brother. …
Mechen M30 Music Player – Old-School Design, Contemporary Sound
Views 25,348 Mechen M30 is a 109 USD DAP or Digital Audio Player designed with one microSD slot, a popular wheel-based navigation and a line out, and will be compared to other entry-level DAPs, including HIDIZS AP80 PRO-X (199 USD), Surfans F20 (119 USD), and HIFI Walker H2 (125 USD). …
HIDIZS AP80 PRO-X DAP Music Player – Mini MQA Versatility
Views 25,257 HIDIZS AP80 PRO-X is a 199 USD Portable Music Player with MQA Playback abilities, a Dual DAC design, LDAC Bluetooth, USB DAC function, and multiple color options. It will be compared to other entry-level DAPs, including Hiby R3 PRO (200 USD), xDuoo X20 (250 USD), and FiiO M9 …
Hiby RS2 Darwin Player – Musicality Focused DAP
Views 33,706 Hiby RS2 Darwin is a 479 USD DAP with a beautiful aesthetic design, a minimalistic and practical OS design, and full Hiby Support, including R2R DAC and a 256-Tap FIR Filter that’s adjustable. Given the price point, it will be compared to other popular midrange DAPs, including iBasso …
iBasso DX170 DAP Music Player – Relaxed Warm Music Key
Views 42,242 iBasso DX170 is a 449 USD DAP or Music Player made by ibasso, with Dual Cirrus CS43131 DAC Chips, DSD setup, a 5″ IPS Display, and 3200mAh battery. It will be compared to other high-end DAPs and music players, including Shanling M3X (350 USD), iFi Audio xDSD (400 …
TempoTec V6 Music Player DAP – Super Performer
Views 28,168 TempoTec V6 Variations is a 399 USD Music Player or DAP, with a decent battery life, balanced headphone output, and DXD support, MQA support, USB DAC function, and Android 8.1 operating system. It is also often named TempoTec V6 Variations. It will be compared to other high-quality DAPs …
Surfans F20 DAP / Music Player – Dynamics & Warmth
Views 32,623 Surfans F20 is a 119 USD music player or DAP with a 3.5mm single ended headphone output, a line out, micro USB port, and a wheel for browsing the file tree. It supports microSD cards up to 256 GB, and it comes with a 32 GB microSD card …
iBasso DX320 DAP Music Player – Ultimate Sonics
Views 40,933 Ibasso DX320 is the 1599 USD flagship DAP or Digital Audio Player made by iBasso, with a modular AMP design, two colors available for purchase, and with new ROHM MUS-IC DACs instead of ESS or AK chips. Given the price point, it will be placed against the wall …
iBasso DX240 AMP8 MK2 Module – A Whole New Experience
Views 42,480 I just reviewed iBasso DX240, the linear evolution from their DX220, and now it is time for a new amplifier module, made just for it, AMP8 MK2, priced at 219 USD, with both a balanced and a single ended output, and much more driving power than the AMP1 …
HIFI Walker H2 Music Player – Retro Chinese DAP
Views 68,787 Today’s review will focus on the 125 USD HIFI Walker H2, a DAP with a navigation wheel, Hi-Res play abilities, and support for up to 256GB microSD cards. It will be compared with other entry-level DAPs like Shanling M3X (340 USD), Hiby R2 (100 USD), Surfans F20 (125 …
Dethonray Prelude DTR1+ Music Player – Beautiful Music Box
Views 59,727 We’re reviewing a music player priced at 1000 USD, named Dethonray DTR1+ and made for those who don’t want no touchscreen, and who want a pure music experience with no distractions. This means that the first competitor it needs to have is QLS QA361 (700 USD), a DAP …
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP2000T – Tube & Solid State Blends Musically
Views 100,440 The best part about reviewing a 2500 USD Music Player with Hybrid Tube – Solid State tech inside is that you can compare it to pretty much everything else, and you still know it is going to be a fun trip. Today’s review will focus on a true …
iBasso DX240 – Sing Me The Sweetest Melody
Views 62,554 We’re reviewing the new iBasso DX240 today, a portable music player or Digital Audio Player (DAP), priced at 950 USD, and a iBasso is back on top, and wants to make sure that you can use the AMP modules ecosystem from their DX220, so the new one is …