Digital Music Players

[Musichead]

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone have any experience using digital music players? If so, may I get your opinion on if they provide hi- res music and if you can recommend a player?.. are they better than iPhones etc

Thanks in advance

 

[Sal1950]

Has anyone have any experience using digital music players?

Could you give an example of the type product your talking about, I'm not sure I understand?

 

[MaxwellsEq]

They are commonly known as DAP for Digital Audio Player. If you search here you will find several reviews. I was given a Shanling M0 which can handle sample rates above 44kHz. I've been pleased with it.

 

[Musichead]

Could you give an example of the type product your talking about, I'm not sure I understand?

Yes, sorry I should’ve put some examples in my post - Astell & Kern, Sony digital walkmans, Fiio etc

 

[Sal1950]

Ah, the little portable ones.
I've used a couple variations on Sansa Clips + over the years, they're great.
But maybe not the quality product the OP is asking about.

 

[staticV3]

DAPs can provide Hi-Res music, yes.

Recommendations would depend on OP's budget.

I'd avoid A&K. Overpriced junk with poor engineering.

 

[Musichead]

DAPs can provide Hi-Res music, yes.

Recommendations would depend on OP's budget.

I'd avoid A&K. Overpriced junk with poor engineering.

Around $1,000 usd

 

[MaxwellsEq]

If you use search and enter DAP, you will find a lot of useful suggestions. e.g.

Best dap for new comer?

Hi, I'm (16) new to the audio world, and I'm planning to buy my first DAP. Currently, I usually use my Samsung S10, which I received from my father, as my daily driver (meh audio). I have around 250 euros now. Can you help me decide among the following options? Shanling M0 Pro HiBy R3 II HiBy...

audiosciencereview.com

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

Looking for a ‘dumb’ DAP

I recently got rid of my smart phone to disconnect me from time wasting distractions. My only problem is that my new phone does not work as a music player at all so I’m looking for a portable device that isn’t just a phone without call functions. Something that won’t distract me. I need a lot of...

audiosciencereview.com

etc.

 

[Musichead]

Thanks

 

[Jimshoe]

I have a Sony NW-ZX300. Lovely build (single piece of aluminium, great connectors etc) but nothing special at all in terms of audio quality. I use it occasionally on flights etc but the quality of iPhones etc means they are just a fad to me. Save your money.

 

[Keith_W]

In terms of sound quality it is doubtful if you would hear much of a difference from the DAC inside. What DOES make a difference to sound quality is the amplifier output voltage. Even then, this only matters if your headphones have poor sensitivity.

When I choose a DAP, I have other considerations besides sound quality: storage, battery life, interface, extra features (like streaming), size and weight, build quality, price, etc. Only you can decide these things.

 

[OldTimer]

For almost 10 years, haven’t found any problems, I’m using Cayin N3. Can also be used as Bluetooth DAC so I can use my IEM to the iphone.