[senorpedro]

Hey guys,

I need your help choosing a DAP that ticks the following boxes:

1. Portability (I need to listen to my hi-res files while jogging)
2. File compatibility up to 384kHz (playing DSD is an added bonus, however, not required)
3. Good quality sound (currently I listen to SONY WM1Z and love the warm sound. It's an awesome DAP but it is veeeery heavy to be useful while jogging.)

Money is not an object.

Thank you

 

[pbui44]

Check out the Hidizs AP80 PRO-X, a leather carrying case for the older AP80 PRO, and 512GB microSD card:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidizs-AP8...B09PTVSK2N/ref=psdc_560800_t3_B08D997T1S?th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leather-HI...eb053&pd_rd_wg=E3hgM&pd_rd_i=B08D997T1S&psc=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-microSDXC-SD-Adapter-MB-ME512KA-EU/dp/B09D3LP52K/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2ZUUDIFSAUX2L&keywords=512gb+micro+sd+card&qid=1649022630&sprefix=512gb,aps,265&sr=8-15

Also, scroll down this link, as quite a few of the Amazon reviews of the older AP80 PRO have very useful tips in changing the DAP settings and such for better use:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HIDIZS-Blu...fbe0a5&pd_rd_wg=bQ6ND&pd_rd_i=B087BJB8GZ&th=1

If you are using less sensitive headphones or IEMs, then also check out the Hidizs DH80S and the DH80 amp add-on as well:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DH80S-Port...lifier-Red/dp/B095PFDZT8?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

 

[senorpedro]

Check out the Hidizs AP80 PRO-X, a leather carrying case for the older AP80 PRO, and 512GB microSD card:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidizs-AP8...B09PTVSK2N/ref=psdc_560800_t3_B08D997T1S?th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leather-HI...eb053&pd_rd_wg=E3hgM&pd_rd_i=B08D997T1S&psc=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-microSDXC-SD-Adapter-MB-ME512KA-EU/dp/B09D3LP52K/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2ZUUDIFSAUX2L&keywords=512gb+micro+sd+card&qid=1649022630&sprefix=512gb,aps,265&sr=8-15

Also, scroll down this link, as quite a few of the Amazon reviews of the older AP80 PRO have very useful tips in changing the DAP settings and such for better use:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HIDIZS-Blu...fbe0a5&pd_rd_wg=bQ6ND&pd_rd_i=B087BJB8GZ&th=1

If you are using less sensitive headphones or IEMs, then also check out the Hidizs DH80S and the DH80 amp add-on as well:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DH80S-Port...lifier-Red/dp/B095PFDZT8?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Thank you @pbui44. This ticks all the boxes and some more.
What is the sound like?

 

[pbui44]

Thank you @pbui44. This ticks all the boxes and some more.
What is the sound like?

The variations have their basic differences above, but the base model review should give you a great idea on the general sound signature:

https://headfonics.com/hidizs-ap80-pro-review/

 

[senorpedro]

AP80 Pro-X arrived today. Very happy with size and sound quality. My 64Audio N8 sound awesome.
Thank you for this recommendation. Spot on.