you can consider x5iii, can work as a dac on pc and also a dap, and also as a digital out to your desired amp

It is sound overall better compare with Dragonfly Red?

Haven't heard of dragonfly yet. But tried the X5 iii, overall very good using experience. Have balanced out which is a +++, Full android user interface, spotify supported, and have SD card slot too. It's small, just like smartphone size just thicker a bit, but overall handy. Feels good on the hand as well. UI is fluid. Just one thing might be a let down. The screen resolution is a bit too low. Would prefer something with a better display. Well that's just me. I will go for DP-X1/DP-X1A or Pioneer XDP-300R. Of course it's more expensive. cheers

Hello everybody. My 6 year old Ipod Touch is dying soon. The latest models punya price seem really steep (looking for 32 gb version).

Any other recommended MP3 players to recommend which can match the ipod touch? Was thinking of just getting a second Iphone 4/5. Preferably below RM500

Take your pic:
Sony, Fiio, Hidizs, Aune, Cayin
look at their lower end range, might have to top up a bit more

thanks for the recommendation. leaning towards Fiio now

fiio has a wider fan base than any other listed

I just cant transfer files to my Sansa Clip anymore , Windows7 don't recognize the player whatever mode u set it to, so think I'll just get the Hidizs or Fiio DAP. They should be better than Sansa Clip, right?

Anyway waiting for my CIEM to start auditioning those DAP's

sony a35.

Any dap below 1.5k that has 2x microsd? A friend asking me this is worried that even 1x256gb microsd support in recent daps is not enough.

This post has been edited by thewan: Jun 22 2017, 08:39 AM

FiiO X5 & X5ii supports 2x micro sd if I'm not mistaken. Should be well below 1.5k now that the 3rd gen is out. Except no online/internet streaming if he doesn't mind.

This post has been edited by Lego Warfare: Jun 22 2017, 10:00 AM

fiio software still cacat though, across 3 gens of x5 i face problems

even the latest 3rd gen? what's wrong with it?

if you noticed in hf forum, streaming apps dont work correctly at times, and battery drain is still heavy regardless of wifi / bt on off

when i used it, the dap startup time is ridiculously slow, and there is no deep sleep instant on play like the 2nd gen

considering all the updates they did, would have thought the major issues would have been fixed by now lol

He doesnt use online streaming so no worries there. The X5 and X5ii only supports up to 128gb cards iinm? He wants to see if he can futureproof his dap abit with 2x256gb of storage. Maybe ill try to get him to up his budget for the x5iii instead.

Alot of recent budget daps seem to prefer implementing bluetooth support which doesnt cost that much extra i believe. Because if it does, i rather they put in a second msd slot instead of bluetooth. I guess size constraints are a problem as well since they are trying to target a wider audience with a smaller sleeker design as well as the mentioned bluetooth support.

If he is willing to spend 1.2k on 2 micro sd cards, I don't think money is an issue for him. Might as well ask him to get AK Kann which supports 1 full size SD card and 1 micro SD card.

So true. I'll see what I can do to persuade him further.

Well the idea is to buy 1 256gb together with the dap, and another in the future when it's used up, instead of 2x256 in one go together with the dap.

Thanks for all ur info/recommendation.

hi all sifus, been wondering if compare sony A35 and x1 2nd gen, which one would you choose from? my current setup is iphone 6s + meze 99 classic

my budget for dap is actually around rm700 and best it comes with installment plan so that my wallet will not bleed so hard

besides, i am going to japan in 2 more weeks, is it better if i get DAP in japan?

not sure where you are based. you can audition both the A35 and X1ii at E1, Jaben and Starspicker let your ears decide. by the way, the new FiiO X3iii is due end-July

for both Sony and FiiO, it is actually cheaper here in Malaysia than Japan.