[BruceBanner]

I asked Hidizs if the AP200 has a dedicated EQ button like the AP100, surprisingly the reply was 'Yes, It does'.

Perhaps something was lost along the way in what I was getting at, being Android it's obviously going to have EQ software, but I'm not 100% sure they mean there will be a button to toggle EQ like there is on the AP100. So far from pictures all I can see is 3 buttons, a on/off and volume. Unless firmware is very advanced and allows for custom button mapping...

 

[CactusPete23]

I have a feeling that you'll need to hit one of those physical buttons, to have the screen turn back on, and then be able to reach EQ and other settings. LIke a phone, or tablet PC, most functions will probably be done from the touch screen. It would add cost to add buttons for all the functions on the touch screen. Personally, I don't adjust EQ that often. But understand some folks might have several EQ Settings for different music types.
In any case, we'll likely find out in a month or two...

 

[nmatheis]

You might just find out a bit sooner

 

[crabdog]

Added specs to the OP.

 

[nmatheis]

Should be getting AP200 (and AP60) to put through its paces very soon, guys. As soon as I do, I'll post a video of the user experience and then follow up after a week or so with my thoughts on sound vs other DAPs in the same price range.

 

[BruceBanner]

Hidizs did get back to me and confirm their initial error, no dedicated EQ button, they meant to say that it has EQ via the Android menu system

No hate here, just disappointment. I have been playing with DAPs for over a decade, the dedicated EQ button in combination with hardware EQ was something rather special and unique, I hope they resume this pattern in forthcoming DAPs, otherwise I'm stocking up on AP100's!

In fact, there'd be no need for me to go looking for anything else if they just released one last firmware for the AP100 and addressed a few bugs and niggles...

 

[Hidizs Hk]

It's

" Hidizs Hk We are doing the firmware optimization now. "

Any idea when you might start shipping the AP200 ?

It looks a lot like AP60 I have. Very interested to hear how it compares to the AP60 !

It's two different products, bro.

 

[Hidizs Hk]

That's great @Hidizs Hk. How long until it's ready?

When the final firmware optimization is done, we will release it. It will take 10 more days.

 

[Hidizs Hk]

I asked Hidizs if the AP200 has a dedicated EQ button like the AP100, surprisingly the reply was 'Yes, It does'.

Perhaps something was lost along the way in what I was getting at, being Android it's obviously going to have EQ software, but I'm not 100% sure they mean there will be a button to toggle EQ like there is on the AP100. So far from pictures all I can see is 3 buttons, a on/off and volume. Unless firmware is very advanced and allows for custom button mapping...

AP200 will have the EQ setting.

 

[nmatheis]

Good luck with a speedy fw optimization!

 

[Bellyworshipper]

@Hidizs Hk, can you give us any info about the output impedance and output power of the AP200? I'm also curious if the AP200 can be used as a digital transport via the USB port.

 

[musicday]

Looking forward to test the new AP200.
Hidizs, please take your time as we want a stable UI, without any bugs.
I am sure it will sound good too,you guys know what you are doing.

 

[Hidizs Hk]

@Hidizs Hk, can you give us any info about the output impedance and output power of the AP200? I'm also curious if the AP200 can be used as a digital transport via the USB port.

Suggest headphones impedance range: 16-100Ω，
It will be use as a digital transport. Hope some reviewer who test it will show it on Youtube.

 

[Bellyworshipper]

Suggest headphones impedance range: 16-100Ω，
It will be use as a digital transport. Hope some reviewer who test it will show it on Youtube.

Thank you for the info! As for the output power specifications, I guess we should wait for the first reviews to come and clarify the real-world performance and IEM compatibility of the AP200.

 

[CactusPete23]

Thanks, I knew they were different, that's why I want to know how it sounds compared to the AP60; Another of your products.
They do share the same shape/outline with no buttons on front. So they look similar to me...
Like big and little brothers.