Cell phones VS DAP players.....

[obsessive9119]

CAN ANYONE GIVE ME A REASON TO BUY A DAP?

For ergonomic/usability/cool factor reasons, many of which have been mentioned in this thread.

There’s nothing wrong with DAPs and there are plenty of reasons to use them. But SW isn’t one of them in general.

 

[Somafunk]

On viewing the 18 messages/replies by Kinglizard i have come to the conclusion that it is an a.i. generated bot and I recommend burning it with fire

 

[Berwhale]

I have one more question.......
Since many of you think phones and DACS are the only way to go and that digital audio players (DAPS) are way over priced and sound the same and that DACS and phones sound better....
CAN ANYONE GIVE ME A REASON TO BUY A DAP?

Sure, you want to listen to music some place you can't take a phone. For example, a prison. Just don't drop your DAP in the shower...

 

[Chrispy]

I can't understand
why some can't understand a DAP from a cell phone and earbuds..
I think it's because they probably never owned a DAP player..
I never had a cell phone that sounded anything like a DAP player.

What is there to understand "a DAP from a cell phone" which doesn't even make much sense. OTOH only using earbuds would be more a concern than how you stream or with what devices. Some phones may drive your earbuds better than others perhaps.

 

[IsaacOscar]

No annoying phone notifications interrupting the music.

Why does everyone say this when it's so easy to turn them off?

 

[obsessive9119]

Why does everyone say this when it's so easy to turn them off?

To justify spending $1000 on a toy

 

[ShadowBoxer]

No annoying phone notifications interrupting the music.

If using the device to store a music library it saves space on your phone.

You probably realize that an alternate non-voice smartphone (ie no SIM) accomplishes the same thing for a lower cost and more SW flexibility?

 

[IsaacOscar]

You probably realize that an alternate non-voice smartphone (ie no SIM) accomplishes the same thing for a lower cost and more SW flexibility?

Not necessarily cheaper, e.g. this looks cute and is currently only AU$185 (but you have to supply your own micro SD card):

Shanling M0 Pro DAP Review

This is a review, measurements and listening tests of the Shanling M0 Pro digital audio player and DAC. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $129.99 on Amazon. As you see, this is a very diminutive player, easily fitting in your pocket weighing almost nothing. Music is stored on...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Obviously buying a $1,000 DAP is stupid.

 

[Mean & Green]

You probably realize that an alternate non-voice smartphone (ie no SIM) accomplishes the same thing for a lower cost and more SW flexibility?

I would say the last gen iPod touch that I use fits that category yes. Do you have a point?

 

[Mean & Green]

Why does everyone say this when it's so easy to turn them off?

Because it is a valid point. I certainly am not interested in turning notifications on and off for listening to music. Too much faff, having a seperate device suits my needs and preferences better. I didn’t say it was a one size fits all.

 

[Mean & Green]

To justify spending $1000 on a toy

Not me, but even if some do so what?

 

[Chr1]

Reckon the more active/out and about use, the more DAPs have an advantage. It is quite easy to damage your phones USB port if using your phone when out and about. As previously mentioned, you are also going to run down your phone battery much more quickly. I also like using a DAP as I like being able to control it without looking at it, due to being familiar with the physical buttons DAPs have. I now have an expensive smart phone which I prefer to protect from over use of either the battery or the USB port. YMMV.

PS My DAP of choice is a £50 Xduoo X2S.

 

[Tom C]

I would like something small and light that would easily fit into my gym shorts. I miss the little iPods of yesteryear.

 

[Mean & Green]

I would like something small and light that would easily fit into my gym shorts. I miss the little iPods of yesteryear.

You can still use those if you want to.

 

[Tom C]

Yes, but they don’t stream, and there’s no bluetooth, IIRC.

 

[Timcognito]

Yes, but they don’t stream, and there’s no bluetooth, IIRC.

This one and others do and small form factor $200

AP80 PRO MAX All-in-One Hi-Res Streaming Music Player

- 2.95" (360×640) HD Touchscreen — smooth, responsive control- Dual ES9219C DACs + X1600E SoC — precise, high-performance audio architecture- Premium Aluminum CNC Body with Dual-Sided Glass — elegant, durable design- Native DSD256 & PCM 32bit/384kHz Support — pure, lossless playback- MQA 16X...

www.hidizs.net

 

[IsaacOscar]

Who needs a DAP when you have a CD player (AU$159 Fiio Disc or AU$186 Fiio DM13)

Or even better, a tape player? (the AU$68 Fiio Echo Mini, or AU$100 Fiio CP13)

 

[Chr1]

Because they are large and in the case of tape, sound bad

 

[Mean & Green]

Who needs a DAP when you have a CD player (AU$159 Fiio Disc or AU$186 Fiio DM13)
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Or even better, a tape player? (the AU$68 Fiio Echo Mini, or AU$100 Fiio CP13)
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Because carrying physical media is impractical and you can’t create a playlist on the fly.

 

[Chr1]

Spinning discs and tapes chew through batteries too