[bruce1967]

  They’re in a definite holding pattern.  Putting out a higher price DAP means it’s also more expensive to manufacture.  They cannot afford to have it fail.  The last communication I had with them, I was told they were “working hard to make it happen.”  They've also phrased the AP100 has a success, so obviously their maiden effort is continuing to be just that.

Maybe they are trying to boost or hoping to boost sales of the AP100. The more they sell the more successful the company is and then maybe they could develop the AP300. I know China was in a recession not all that long ago so maybe they are just being cautious. They have a good product...they need to get the word out and break into the North American market more.

 

[ASpencer]

 
Maybe they are trying to boost or hoping to boost sales of the AP100. The more they sell the more successful the company is and then maybe they could develop the AP300. I know China was in a recession not all that long ago so maybe they are just being cautious. They have a good product...they need to get the word out and break into the North American market more.

Precisely.  They keep promising to return and operations haven't suspended, only American PR.

 

[ozkan]

Maybe they are trying to boost or hoping to boost sales of the AP100. The more they sell the more successful the company is and then maybe they could develop the AP300. I know China was in a recession not all that long ago so maybe they are just being cautious. They have a good product...they need to get the word out and break into the North American market more.

I think they are quite happy with the sales in China and they might be thinking that China market is more than enough for them to make a good profit considering the population.

I have a strong feeling that they don't care about international customers. I wish someone or Hidizs can prove me wrong however they haven't posted anything here for months.

 

[VGoghs earfrmsc]

I think they are quite happy with the sales in China and they might be thinking that China market is more than enough for them to make a good profit considering the population.

I have a strong feeling that they don't care about international customers. I wish someone or Hidizs can prove me wrong however they haven't posted anything here for months.

If HIDIZS don't release a FW update before the AP300 comes out, I will be letting the new forum know how they cut and run from their customers. I hope that wont be necessary tough.

 

[BruceBanner]

 
If HIDIZS don't release a FW update before the AP300 comes out, I will be letting the new forum know how they cut and run from their customers. I hope that wont be necessary tough.

Yeh that's right... threatening them will get them back.. lol

 

[bruce1967]

I think they are quite happy with the sales in China and they might be thinking that China market is more than enough for them to make a good profit considering the population.

I have a strong feeling that they don't care about international customers. I wish someone or Hidizs can prove me wrong however they haven't posted anything here for months.

Yes, that crossed my mind too. Not everyone want's to be Apple I guess. As long as we are able to buy any future products they may produce...assuming we want that product. I don't know how strong a presence iBasso has on headfi...

 

[bruce1967]

 
Precisely.  They keep promising to return and operations haven't suspended, only American PR.

I think they will be back or at least I hope they will. I did notice on Amazon the price of the AP100 came down again and it says order soon only 16 left. So maybe they wont even be selling on Amazon anymore.

 

[JKT48]

just got silver AP100 yesterday, playing lil' bit with MZX606, more neutral sounding than my 3rd Gen iPod Touch+FiiO E11K combination, but less PRaT.
Feel that AP100 is great combination with mellow songs.

 

[bruce1967]

Strange themes on the 073 firmware. Curiosity got the better of me and I flashed the new fw. Then I went back to 070. I don't seem to get very good battery life with this player. After listening for about a total 2.5 hours the battery indicator shows 3/4 charged but not far from only half. The indicator may not be very accurate or it doesn't get 10 hours on a charge. I've never drained the battery completely yet...might have to run it and see how long it really does last.

 

[ASpencer]

  Strange themes on the 073 firmware. Curiosity got the better of me and I flashed the new fw. Then I went back to 070. I don't seem to get very good battery life with this player. After listening for about a total 2.5 hours the battery indicator shows 3/4 charged but not far from only half. The indicator may not be very accurate or it doesn't get 10 hours on a charge. I've never drained the battery completely yet...might have to run it and see how long it really does last.

 
Battery life has been wonky and inconsistent with this player from day one.  I honestly think battery life is around four hours for many.  I will say the Lotoo Paw 5000, even using the higher damp mode, has superior battery life... approximately ten hours.

 

[bruce1967]

   
Battery life has been wonky and inconsistent with this player from day one.  I honestly think battery life is around four hours for many.  I will say the Lotoo Paw 5000, even using the higher damp mode, has superior battery life... approximately ten hours.

I think you're right. I doubt I'd get anywhere near 10 hours out of this player. I easily got 10 hours maybe 12 out of the Fiio X3ii. Oh well, charging it every evening is not a big deal. I can keep a wall charger at work too if I forget to charge it.

 

[ASpencer]

  I think you're right. I doubt I'd get anywhere near 10 hours out of this player. I easily got 10 hours maybe 12 out of the Fiio X3ii. Oh well, charging it every evening is not a big deal. I can keep a wall charger at work too if I forget to charge it.

 
What I noted was how the battery bar stays full a very long time, then suddenly decreases by one increment... then promptly falls by half.  On the upside, when the battery bar is completely blank, it has significant juice left.

 

[bruce1967]

   
What I noted was how the battery bar stays full a very long time, then suddenly decreases by one increment... then promptly falls by half.  On the upside, when the battery bar is completely blank, it has significant juice left.

Yeah that's what I meant that the indicator probably isn't very accurate. My old X3 was like that. It's not a big deal and certainly not a deal breaker with the great sound the AP100 delivers. It's very smooth, rich and detailed. I don't used the equalizer much...I find I like the sound with the eq off best. I'll probably fiddle with custom eq at some point but right now I really like the sound it has enhanced.

 

[HaypurTiryading]

Strange themes on the 073 firmware. Curiosity got the better of me and I flashed the new fw. Then I went back to 070. I don't seem to get very good battery life with this player. After listening for about a total 2.5 hours the battery indicator shows 3/4 charged but not far from only half. The indicator may not be very accurate or it doesn't get 10 hours on a charge. I've never drained the battery completely yet...might have to run it and see how long it really does last.

Did you try new beta or turn back immediately? I wrote a few post before, I can't find original 073 beta 1 but this one is slightly modified one. This one is 073 beta 1 based. Got 2 different themes.

 

[bruce1967]

Did you try new beta or turn back immediately? I wrote a few post before, I can't find original 073 beta 1 but this one is slightly modified one. This one is 073 beta 1 based. Got 2 different themes.

Oh that's what is was...I must have downloaded the 073 modified. I'll try out 073 with 2 themes like 070. thanks.