[VGoghs earfrmsc]

Which DSD files are supported by the AP100? Can we expect further improvement in newcomming firmware upgrades in future?

DSD 64 is certainly playable, I dont know if 128 is supported or necessary but there hasn't been FW updates for years. Look into the AP300 model or other players for DSD 128 playback.

 

[BruceBanner]

DSD 64 is certainly playable, I dont know if 128 is supported or necessary but there hasn't been FW updates for years. Look into the AP300 model or other players for DSD 128 playback.

There's no AP300 that exists...

 

[AT Khan]

He meant the AP200.

 

[BruceBanner]

He meant the AP200.

Well i just wasted 15mins looking for an AP300 lol

 

[madnanny2]

I tried bass boosting the EQ, and indeed to get to a similar 'thumping' level it was quite a bit beyond flat, so i would definitely agree the off EQ is anything but flat. However, I have set up some of my EQ slots that when toggling between off EQ and other EQ settings the difference isn't as large and in fact depending upon what the AP100 is connected to (Car stereo vs PFE 232 IEMs) the difference can feel quite small and subtle.
I have really only tinkered with my AP100 EQ settings to produce a pattern of 'Flat > Bass Boost > Less Bass than Flat > Repeat' so that at a touch of a button (the dedicated EQ Button) I can toggle different amounts of Bass (and treble as sometimes I fine the treble can be harsh sounding). But I haven't quite mastered this, I need to sit down and play around with it a bit more.

I feel as tho the EQ off is nicest, due to the soundstage, which I find amplified somewhat when using the second last SRC mode (24bit 176.4hz, my preferred mode).

This is definitely a versatile sounding DAP, with EIGHT custom presets (as you can adjust Rock, Jazz as well etc), 5 SRC modes which impacts the overall sound, there is a plethora of combinations sure to suit different genres, equipment and user preferences.

What i would say tho is that where our opinions will differ is down to what the AP100 is connected to. Ultimately I tweaked my AP100 to my PFE232's as this is what 80% of the time it's connected to, however when I unplug the AP100 from the PFE232's and use in my suped up car stereo via line out, the experience is different than what I get with the 232's. If I use a 'bass reduction' eq mode for example, it feels quite pronounced with the 232's yet through the car stereo not so much (and yes FYI the EQ still toggles correctly via line out). So basically whilst we might find certain things in common, you have a different set of ears, different music/files and equipment so we'll likely deviate in findings eventually.

What I genuinely like the most is that when I tweak the EQ with the AP100 it doesn't bring hiss into play (nor that 6db drop in volume that other DAPs do), The tweaks feel more solid and somewhat less 'artificial' than compared other DAPs I have played with. Cowon for example, whilst offering a great array of sound settings, they do introduce hiss and can often feel 'softwareish' as in artificial sounding. The AP100 DOES feel like a pocket hifi.

It will be available in next firmware

hello where can i find firmware on internet

 

[nnrrwz]

thanks for the info

 

[alex5908]

Can't find the gain change for the sabj. Please help. Where is it located?

 

[alex5908]

add a gain switch on menu.

Where is it?

 

[theMUKe]

Where is it?

There is no gain switch available on the AP100. And I doubt that there ever will be any new firmware. It's an old player.

 

[BruceBanner]

My AP100 battery is getting pretty weak, anyone know where I can buy a new one and also how to replace it (detailed instructions for this buffoon please

 

[alex5908]

i replaced the battery

Could you share the process of battery replacement?

 

[ElectroCit]

I'm considering the Hidizs AP100 for my setup, but I've got a question about a pretty specific use case.

I understand that I can run this DAP as a USB DAC with my PC. The device has a coaxial output and a line output. I want to use both and switch between them. Can I do that? Plug in a line out and a coax out and switch on the fly?

 

[AT Khan]

I'm considering the Hidizs AP100 for my setup, but I've got a question about a pretty specific use case.

I understand that I can run this DAP as a USB DAC with my PC. The device has a coaxial output and a line output. I want to use both and switch between them. Can I do that? Plug in a line out and a coax out and switch on the fly?

Is it still available? Also, there's newer DAPs now. The AP80 Pro and others available at very good prices. Many more features. The AP100 is a great dap (still have mine) but I don't think it still stacks up to the many other features, and better components and chipsets on the newer devices Hidizs offers, and maybe even the competition, and at very competitive prices.

 

[ElectroCit]

Is it still available? Also, there's newer DAPs now. The AP80 Pro and others available at very good prices. Many more features. The AP100 is a great dap (still have mine) but I don't think it still stacks up to the many other features, and better components and chipsets on the newer devices Hidizs offers, and maybe even the competition, and at very competitive prices.

It's no longer available new but I don't mind buying used hardware. I have had a look at newer hardware: it's got plenty of features, just not the kind I'm looking for.

This older device is still pretty good, and it appears to have all the features I currently require. I am not 100% sure it will work exactly how I want it to work, so I'm asking my questions here, hoping to hear from folks who might have tried to use the device the way I intend to use it.