[captblaze]

I'm considering buying this. Does the Pro Player support proper folder browsing (that allows you to navigate through the directory tree, rather than showing you flattened list of every folder on the device)?

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This is what you see when your choose Folder from the dropdown menu (AR Music Player Pro)​

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

I'm considering buying this. Does the Pro Player support proper folder browsing (that allows you to navigate through the directory tree, rather than showing you flattened list of every folder on the device)?

I can nav folders or database
Not sure if this is what you meant?

 

[50sQuiff]

I can nav folders or database
Not sure if this is what you meant?

Yep, that's what I mean, thanks. Looking forward to your review

Is this your go-to device now (without stacking anything else)?

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

Yep, that's what I mean, thanks. Looking forward to your review

Is this your go-to device now (without stacking anything else)?

Yes it is.
Just used 3 other DAP to compare 10 band eq on the planar IEM and it has the dynamic playback I prefer.
Review will be coming.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 

[Signal2Noise]

I was expecting my AR-M2 to arrive at the door yesterday with awesome 1 day shipping. But it is now delayed by FedEx due to customs issues. This means the weekend of listening is not happening Wished DHL was used but too late now. Hopefully the issue is sorted out sooner than later and perhaps next week I'll actually hold this elusive marvel.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 

[cirodts]

 

[Signal2Noise]

It arrived! Enjoying the packaging before opening it all up. Case & screen protector were provided as a free bonus from the fine folk @ VOXX HK.

I think next on my "to get" list will be some full cans to use with this. In the mean time I will be utilizing my current stock of IEMs. #Excited

 

[gannjunior]

Hi @Signal2Noise
very happy your ARM2 finally arrived!
so you will be able to test by yourself with dx200. make attention to bass reproduction of ARM2 compared with dx200 bass

nice the bonus they gave you. I never found the correct screen protector...are u able to understand brand and the precise product?

ciao!

 

[Signal2Noise]

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I have yet to do a critical comparison with the DX200 but I'm guessing upon initial impressions the AR-M2 is already more punchy.

As for the case it is AR branded packaging and I don't know actual manufacturer. The case fits perfect, not bulky at all, and looks sharp. Perhaps you can see it in the included pic. The screen protector is nothing special and after a couple of attempts at putting it on straight and dust-free to no avail I gave up.

I always demo my new acquired DAPs & phones with 2 albums. Dido has a good (imo) vocal, and a well-rounded mix of acoustic, pop, and techno elements. Jane's just kicks everything into high gear. After a few hours listening with ONLY these two in FLAC I can already say this is one nice sounding unit. Using EX1000 with stock cable for all the listening so far.



The only con so far with the AR-M2 is I wish it had a digital volume level display to coincide with the volume wheel.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

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I have yet to do a critical comparison with the DX200 but I'm guessing upon initial impressions the AR-M2 is already more punchy.

As for the case it is AR branded packaging and I don't know actual manufacturer. The case fits perfect, not bulky at all, and looks sharp. Perhaps you can see it in the included pic. The screen protector is nothing special and after a couple of attempts at putting it on straight and dust-free to no avail I gave up.

I always demo my new acquired DAPs & phones with 2 albums. Dido has a good (imo) vocal, and a well-rounded mix of acoustic, pop, and techno elements. Jane's just kicks everything into high gear. After a few hours listening with ONLY these two in FLAC I can already say this is one nice sounding unit. Using EX1000 with stock cable for all the listening so far.



The only con so far with the AR-M2 is I wish it had a digital volume level display to coincide with the volume wheel.

You can get rid of that orange button in settings

 

[irablumberg]

^
I have yet to do a critical comparison with the DX200 but I'm guessing upon initial impressions the AR-M2 is already more punchy.

As for the case it is AR branded packaging and I don't know actual manufacturer. The case fits perfect, not bulky at all, and looks sharp. Perhaps you can see it in the included pic. The screen protector is nothing special and after a couple of attempts at putting it on straight and dust-free to no avail I gave up.

I always demo my new acquired DAPs & phones with 2 albums. Dido has a good (imo) vocal, and a well-rounded mix of acoustic, pop, and techno elements. Jane's just kicks everything into high gear. After a few hours listening with ONLY these two in FLAC I can already say this is one nice sounding unit. Using EX1000 with stock cable for all the listening so far.

The only con so far with the AR-M2 is I wish it had a digital volume level display to coincide with the volume wheel.

But it can't as the volume control is analog

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 

[wirefriend]

^
I have yet to do a critical comparison with the DX200 but I'm guessing upon initial impressions the AR-M2 is already more punchy.
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Which DX200 AMP are you using ?