Best Android dap?
Aug 21, 2018 at 8:16 AM Post #48 of 66
wirefriend said:
01. Sony ZX2 (Android 4.2)
02. Onkyo DP-X1 (Android 5.x)
03. Pioneer XDP-100R (Android 5.1.1)
04. iBasso DX100 (Android 2.3)
05. Fiio X7 (Android 4.4.4)
06. iBasso DX80 (stripped down Android 5.1.1)
07. Calyx M (Android v.?)
08. Sony ZX1 (Android 4.1)
09. Acoustic Research M2 (Android 4.3)
10. Acoustic Research M20 (Android 4.3)
11. Opus #2 (Android 5.1.1 - apps locked so far)
12. Echobox Explorer (Android 4.2 - buggy, 6.0 in progress)
13. Cayin i5 (Android 4.4)
14. Sony f886 (Android 4.1)
15. Sony f887 (Android 4?)
16. Fiio X5 III (Android 5.1)
17. Onkyo DP-X11 (Android 6.0)
18. Echobox Explorer (Android 6.0)
19. iBasso DX200 (Android 6.0)
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I know this is an older thread, can someone update this list? I am in the market for an android dap, that is also budget friendly and not too big.
 
Aug 23, 2018 at 8:17 AM Post #50 of 66
what are the main differences between the hiby r6 and r3 besides size? I ordered the pioneer pdx 02u because its small but interested in the r3 also, but I am wondering about the r6 like the build quality.
 
Aug 23, 2018 at 8:26 AM Post #51 of 66
david8613 said:
what are the main differences between the hiby r6 and r3 besides size? I ordered the pioneer pdx 02u because its small but interested in the r3 also, but I am wondering about the r6 like the build quality.
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R6 is running full Android. Imagine your 6.0 smartphone without the phone and you get the picture in terms of UI. Stainless steel if you like something solid, aluminium if you prefer lighter. 3gb ram, snapdragon processor, qc charging. Sublime upper mid fi sound. Whatever other apps you want via play store. R3 is a completely different proposition, it’s not an android dap. Different use cases. I told myself the R3 would be my mobile DAP but it’s not working out that way...R6 sound is too compelling.
 
Aug 23, 2018 at 9:24 AM Post #52 of 66
so the r3 doesn't have play store but r6 does?
 
Aug 23, 2018 at 9:46 AM Post #54 of 66
milesjunkie said:
HiBy R6. No contest.
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Are you sure?
How about iBasso DX200?
See: https://www.headfonia.com/review-hiby-r6/4/
"Sound? To me, except the stage width, DX200 clearly wins in sound department. It’s only weakness in the market and for the price is the narrow staging. But for every other technical aspect, DX200 wins in my eyes. "
I think this was referencing to DX200+Amp1. To me it means DX200 + Amp8 should be a league higher than Hiby R6.
 
Aug 23, 2018 at 9:51 AM Post #55 of 66
wirefriend said:
Are you sure?
How about iBasso DX200?
See: https://www.headfonia.com/review-hiby-r6/4/
"Sound? To me, except the stage width, DX200 clearly wins in sound department. It’s only weakness in the market and for the price is the narrow staging. But for every other technical aspect, DX200 wins in my eyes. "
I think this was referencing to DX200+Amp1. To me it means DX200 + Amp8 should be a league higher than Hiby R6.
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He wants not too big. DX200 is absolutely massive compared to the R6. But each to their own obviously.
 
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Aug 23, 2018 at 10:49 AM Post #56 of 66
milesjunkie said:
He wants not too big. DX200 is absolutely massive compared to the R6. But each to their ,
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This isn't easy. I think I might asking for too much. Small size streaming long battery...
I see some units use linux base vs android what are the benefits of using either?
 
Aug 23, 2018 at 11:55 AM Post #57 of 66
Linux will give you higher performance of "native" UI and gives music player developers better options to access hardware directly (fine-tune their player to hardware)
Android will give you more flexibility:
- more software choices (dozen of different music players on Play market)
- ability to install Spotify, Tidal etc.
- I use Android iSyncr that auto-syncs my DX200 with iTunes library on my PC

iBasso DX200 uses both native mode (called Mango) and Android 6.0 so you can switch between them (requires reboot).
Mango gives you a bit better SQ without Spotify and Tidal options etc.
 
Aug 23, 2018 at 1:19 PM Post #58 of 66
I noticed that Linux players are more affordable and the androids are more expensive. i noticed also that Linux daps seem to have better battery life, I don't know why. its very difficult to decide, I might have bring my budget up to get what I want. does anyone know who makes the smallest android dap?
 
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Aug 23, 2018 at 2:47 PM Post #59 of 66
Can someone post a couple of pics of the hiby r3, hiby r6 and ibasso dx 200 next to a Samsung note 8, this might help me decide.
 
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