[Qualcheduno]

Since the 4gb limit of my Sony NWZ E463 is becoming more and more annoying, I was thinking of buying a new DAP.
My budget limit is 100€ with the SD card.
What I need is lossless support (CD quality is fine), gapless, good battery life (>10 hrs at least, >15 hrs would be ideal) and a snappy, well-thought UI.
Nice haves, although not essentials: line out and physical buttons.
I can also buy used, but I won't buy from China, since customs is a b.....

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

Shanling M1, slightly over budget but a great player. Otherwise the Fiio X1 is within your budget I believe.

 

[Qualcheduno]

The Shanling is priced at 139€ so is out of budget. Between Fiio X1 and Hidizs ap60 which would you recommend?

 

[HiFiChris]

The Shanling is priced at 139€ so is out of budget. Between Fiio X1 and Hidizs ap60 which would you recommend?

The Hidizs has got a measurable roll-off in the bass that can also become audible, so I would personally look for another player (like the suggested FiiO) if you want to use your gear directly with it (i.e. not using it as a Bluetooth transmitter or with an external DAC).

 

[Qualcheduno]

Thank you very much! So no Hidizs, which is a shame since it looked so promising.
Another question: would a used Sony NWZ-A15 a better alternative to the Fiio X1 2nd?

 

[chef8489]

I Have not had any experience with the gen 2 x1, but have a lot of experience with the gen1. If on a budget i would not hesitate recommending the fiio x1 gen 2 if it is anything like the gen 1 much les an improvement.

 

[Liviu Nicolof]

Fiio M3 or X1 II, but now the price for Sony A15 is around 150-160 usd ( when launched was around 250 usd )is a good value, great battery life, easy interface.No wrong choise with both.

 

[sponsor]

FiiO X1 2nd gen, best in your budget.