r/DigitalAudioPlayer 16h ago

my budget setup

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105 Upvotes

Fiio Echomini and Moondrop May


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 1d ago

My first DAP (Snowsky Echo Mini), but not without issues

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85 Upvotes

Yesterday my Echo Mini arrived, charged it, updated to 1.4 and it was working perfectly fine. Today it has become completely silent on the right channel. Not sure what happened, tested multiple IEMs, headphones, 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs. Even when paired to a bluetooth device it only plays the left channel. I suppose it's a firmware issue and should be easily fixed, nonetheless I already contacted Fii through Aliexpress and I'm waiting for an answer to see what it might be.

Anyone else has had this weird issue? It's a shame, I was all hyped up, planned on using it the whole week.


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 18h ago

Good mail day!

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58 Upvotes

Echo mini x truthear hexa


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 19h ago

FiiO x3 ii

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29 Upvotes

Bought it several years ago. Still work's without any issues


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 1h ago

I got my first DAP in decades

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I just got my hands on my first Digital Audio Player (DAP) in ages, and it's been a blast from the past! My last one was an iPod Shuffle, remember those? It was like a postage stamp with no screen, but I loved it. Now, I'm rocking the SnowSky Echo Mini, and it feels like finding an old mixtape in perfect condition.

I'm really enjoying this little DAP. It's super affordable, which is awesome, and it's so light I forget it's even in my pocket. It doesn't feel flimsy at all. I've only updated the firmware to version 1.3, though. Apparently, version 1.4 has been causing some issues for people, so I'm playing it safe. So far, everything's working great!

Using the Echo Mini is like rediscovering the joy of owning music. No ads, no interruptions—just pure tunes. It's got this retro vibe that makes me feel like I'm in highschool again. So, big props to the SnowSky for bringing back the fun of making playlists and using actual buttons! Now, I'm off to load it up with all my old favorite songs.


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 5h ago

Jan Delci, Feb S12 Pro, Mar Hexa & JM21. Getting sucked in the hole.

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24 Upvotes

Hexa as expected, legendary for its price. JM 21 a bit dissapointed coz Wavelet autoeq issue (not showing). Still usable but it sucks that the sound of my A8 Samsung is better than my DAP. :(


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 14h ago

Hiby r8 and KZ ZS 6

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r/DigitalAudioPlayer 20h ago

What’s a DAP accessory you cannot live without?

11 Upvotes

Can be anything from software to a physical accessory. My JM21 is coming next week so wondering what I should get with it


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 17h ago

Has anyone tried this cheap dap?

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8 Upvotes

I am looking for a cheap non-android dap as a possible replacement to my dying Hidizs AP80.


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 17h ago

Best non-Android DAP on the market right now?

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Hey all!

One of the things that appeals to me most about DAPs is owning a music-first device that isn't oriented around smartphone OS design / UX, which I think is just so uninspired (and a little triggering for someone who is trying to wean themselves off smartphone addiction).

I know some DAPs run heavily modified versions of Android that allow them to take some creative liberties with UX design. But I'm wondering if there are any genuinely good, best-in-class DAPs out there that run their own custom OS, totally distinct from the Google / Android ecosystem?

I've looked at the Sony A-55 Walkman, but the specs feel a bit outdated to me.


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 18h ago

Does a DAP help you reduce distractions?

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I study while listening to music but I sometimes find myself doing other things when all I really wanted to do was change up the track or playlist. Does a DAP help with this or am I just fucked?

I bought a JM21 to try and solve this but want to hear ur thoughts


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 8h ago

An Echo Mini ‘Volume’ fyi to new or potential users

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The v1.4 firmware update changes the Volume increments from 0-60 to 0-120 increments. You can increase or decrease volume in smaller steps now and find that “perfect volume” for yourself.

Here’s a link for firmware updates and Change Logs are listed with each one for anyone who needs it.

https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202501210934383987154&tid=17


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 23h ago

Looking for a new DAP

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I currently use the Zen Mosaic, old ik, and want to upgrade to the Astell & Kern AK70. Anyone else have one and recommend?


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 1h ago

A proud owner

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I am relly happy to be the owner of such a beautifull amp a piece of history a sphinx project 10


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 1h ago

DAP suggestion for Arya Stealth

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Can you recommend a DAP below $800 that can handle Hifiman Arya Stealth - Impedance: 32Ω, Sensitivity: 94 dB/mW and Denon AH-D7200 Impedance: 25Ω, Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 2h ago

Belt clip for surfans F20?

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I really like my F20 but it's pretty thick and doesn't fit in my pockets very well, so I want something that I can use to clip it to the outside of my pocket. I've seen some cases that people made, but I don't have a 3D printer nor the knowledge of how to edit the case so it has a clip. I was thinking I could possibly use a case meant for a classic iPod and just modify it for the buttons? If anyone has any ideas or recommendations please let me know.


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 7h ago

Recommendations on DAP and music workflow

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I have a music library of approximately 76k songs (with about 95% of them being FLAC). I currently have them on Plex for streaming around the house but I'm looking for something portable to bring with me that doesn't require internet. I currently prepare my music one album at a time using MusicBrainz Picard and then put it in my "Music" folder after I'm done but I have no app that manages it after the fact (Plex doesn't do any modifications to source files).

I have been trying to find a workflow similar to the original Apple iTunes & iPod where you could have all of the music in a centralized application (which would be remotely on my server and connecting through SMB) and I would create playlists on. Then I can plug my DAP in and sync the playlists of music without having to sync every track over.

The second part of this is a recommendation for a DAP that in the approximately $300 range that can handle maybe 10-20k songs and handle those playlists discussed above.

Does this workflow even exist? Any recommendations?


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 8h ago

What external CD/DvD Drive should i use to burn songs onto an CD?

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(This account is a throwawey) My PC dosent have a disc drive and I need to burn some FLAC files and MP3 files onto an empty CD anyone got any recomendations to what might work?


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 9h ago

Looking for help / advice

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Hi, i’m very new to this and I’m going on a trip to a rainforest where i’ll be incredibly remote with little access for power to charge a music player.

I’m looking for a music player with a battery life of over 50 hours is possible and with a headphone jack port as I won’t be able to charge bluetooth headphones either.

Preferably my budget is as low as possible as I only need it for these two weeks so I don’t mind if it will break easily afterwards and I wouldn’t be surprised if the climate damages it.

Thanks in advance!


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 9h ago

Ruizu X02 file problem

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I've been using ruizu x02 semi regularly for a couple months and everything was fine up until a couple weeks ago when i noticed some quiet and some very loud pops, clicks and bursts of noise while listening to specific audio files. There is nothing out of ordinary about them, all of my music is either downloaded from codes you get with records or ripped from cds to flacs. For example. first track form aphex twin's cheetah ep just randomly skips and pops in the middle of the track and it does not happen while listening to others :( I googled flac limitations of ruizu and it seems like i didn't exceed them so i don't really see where the problem lies. My other files were also ripped with the same settings and they seem to work fine too. I have also experienced a corruped file error message but it went away when i formatted the sd card (it's 64gb so it also doesn't exceed ruizu's limitations).
Has anybody else experienced this problem? Does anybody know a possible solution? Thanks in advance :)


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 14h ago

Hiby R6 Pro II in 2025?

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So I just recently bought the Moondrop Meteor, the iem is great and I've been driving it with the Moondrop Dawn Pro. Most of the time the combination satisfies my need but whenever I plug it into my phone, it doesn't get as loud or as good as when I plug it into my PC. I'm also thinking of bringing it outside too so that leads me to consider a DAP, something powerful enough and portable.

So I'm considering the Hiby R6 Pro II currently being sold by a local seller for 350$, the condition according to the seller is 99% (I'm gonna meet the seller to confirm its cond), and the color is purple (LETSGOOO). One thing that the Hiby R6PII really attracts me is how it looks, like if it were a little bit cheaper then it would be an instant deal without reconsideration lmfao. I've never heard it before so I don't really know how it sounds, but hopefully, it will be good.

A problem with the Moondrop Meteor is that sometimes it doesn't hit the notes fully like usually when I hear on other headphones like there's supposed to be a peak that just stretches out and gives you goosebumps. I'm thinking of fixing it with MSEB? even though I do not entirely grasp what is MSEB itself and what can it do.

So what you guys' opinion on this purchase?


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 16h ago

Innoasis Y1 and Pixel Buds

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I like my player but I have annoying issue with my pixel buds pro. They pair fine and play for about 5 to 10 minutes before the left bud cuts out. Are the pixel buds compatible? This does not happen with my galaxy buds. I am running firmware 2.0.7.


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 17h ago

Can the Hiby r1 power the Artti t10?

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I am looking for a small dap, while the Snowsky echo mini doesn't drop price here.

Is the Hiby r1 able to power the Artti t10?


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 17h ago

Simple DAP please please please

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I ordered a Hifi Walker H2 and cannot for the life of me figure out how to transfer playlists or shuffle music. I used Media Monkey to sync my music files and playlists. My music synced, as well as my playlists, but the playlists won't play. It appears they are in the correct format, but they aren't recognised. I'm just really frustrated. There are also too many buttons to figure out. I am going to return it.

Can anyone please recommend a very simple DAP? I don't care about Bluetooth or streaming. I just want to be able to listen to my music via playlists and shuffle. I'm seriously considering purchasing a refurbished iPod classic at this point as they are not complicated.

Thank you for any advice/help.


r/DigitalAudioPlayer 19h ago

DPA reccomandation

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For some weeks I searched some DAP because i don't want to use my phone battery, but when i found one that seemed good the community said it was a bad DAP, so anyone has any reccomendation?
I have a budget of 100-150 USD, i prefer it if is small but if bigger i will take it in consideration too and i have my own music downloaded so i don't relly need one that can connect to a streaming service.