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Review of Hidizs AP100 portable HiFi music player
Jan 27, 2015 at 9:01 PM Post #361 of 1,215
ozkan said:
   
I have some serious issues with my current AP100. They probably sent me a defective unit so I asked them for a replacement and they sent me this message.
 
Quote from Hidizs: "We are producing a new batch of AP100 recently. There will be lots of improvements including software and hardware. Therefore we would like to give you the new product instead of the old stock."
 
Btw, you don't have to feel ripped off since I haven't tested it yet. New one doesn't always mean better. I will compare them side by side tomorrow and will let you know. 
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When did you buy yours?  I prolly have the newer hardware/software anyway... guess I shouldn't worry about it since mine is working well so far.
 
Jan 28, 2015 at 4:40 PM Post #362 of 1,215

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
Look what came in the mail today. The new Hidizs AP100. 
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Impressions and comparison to the old one will come later.
 
 
Edit: Added new pictures with better quality as Hidizs AP100 definitely deserves it. 
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Jan 28, 2015 at 4:58 PM Post #363 of 1,215
Nice... how are the buttons?  Still a little loose?
 
Jan 28, 2015 at 5:02 PM Post #364 of 1,215
weirdg said:
  Nice... how are the buttons?  Still a little loose?
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Yeah, only play/pause button is a bit loose. The others are just perfect.
 
Jan 30, 2015 at 4:57 AM Post #365 of 1,215
Let me reveal the firmware content. 
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 Although the release will be a little bit delayed, please wait for us!
http://www.head-fi.org/t/740804/hidizs-ap100-dap-support-team-now-on-head-fi/120#post_11272706
 
Jan 30, 2015 at 9:25 AM Post #366 of 1,215
Wow. Can't wait to try the new FW!
 
Feb 9, 2015 at 4:15 AM Post #367 of 1,215
ozkan said:
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
Look what came in the mail today. The new Hidizs AP100. 
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Impressions and comparison to the old one will come later.
 
 
Edit: Added new pictures with better quality as Hidizs AP100 definitely deserves it. 
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Thanks for posting your review on Turkey website!
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Feb 11, 2015 at 10:37 AM Post #371 of 1,215

 
I detected new bugs and i will post whenever I find. My first impressions was quite positive. Src works better for me and 88.2 / 176.4 difference is more audible. If src off, hidizs will play quite narrow soundstage with rolled off treble. How can i describe the sound, sound is edged but not tough-sharp. It reminds me tape-like sound. If i can play 24 / 88.2 mode, hidizs will play more smooth and airier. Lost treble sparklings come back now. Sound getting energetic and organic. Sound stage is increased little bit. Sound is airier than non src. 24 / 176.4 mode is similar to 24 / 88.2 mode. More smooth, more energetic, more organic, less detailed and big difference is soundstage. Soundstage is much wider than 88.2 mode. In beta fw, i can't hear the soundstage difference like new one. Also bass control of new firmware is better than older ones. 
 
Lo lock didn't work perfectly for me. In off mode, It just lock the volume and src-eq button. This is meaningless. In off mode dap should bring %100 volume. 
Usb dac function has several bugs with my mac mini.(OsX 10.5.6) Output setted to 24/176 and I'm listening from iTunes. Problem is popping, crackling and drop outs. I can't tried on a windows yet. Also bass' came to my ears uncontrolled. My stereo speakers rumbling all the time. 
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Hidizs mode disappeared with new fw. I don't know how it works or what to do. 
In the options I see storage mode. For better translation it should be Usb mode. And your dev team also add only charging option. 
 
Best regards,
Muhammet
 
Feb 23, 2015 at 3:43 AM Post #374 of 1,215

INSTALLATION GUIDE:

[size=24.5699996948242px]How to use USB-DAC function under Win8/ Win8.1[/size]

DOWNLOAD: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_PfCo23LCwsYkNidHcyRnUwWEU/view?usp=sharing 

Preparation

- Update the firmware to latest 069 version.
- Turn on the DAC mode in setting
- Below example is based on TUSBAudio Driver V1.61.0 as driver
 
 
Disable the Windows 8/8.1 UAC
-Press Windows logo key
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 + R
-Enter Msconfig and press enter
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Under the tools tab of system configuration, select “Change UAC settings” and click ”Launch”
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It pops up a window of “User Account Control Settings”. Set the notification to “never notify”, and press “OK”
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Close the setting browser.
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Please ignore if restart is required.
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Move your cursor to the bottom right corner, you can see as below. Click “Settings”

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Choose “Update and recovery”
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Choose “Recovery” and click “Restart now”
 
 

 
 
After a while, you can see the following interface. Choose “Troubleshoot”
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And then choose “Advanced options”
 

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Choose “Startup Settings”

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You may find “Disable driver signature enforcement”, then click “Restart”
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Choose “7) Disable driver signature enforcement”
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Driver Installation

Set your AP100 to DAC mode in system settings, and connect with computer.

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Open the “Device Manager”, you can see that there is a USB Composite Device with an exclamation mark.
 
 

 
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Right click that device and choose “update driver software”
AND Choose “Browse my computer for driver software”
 

 
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Choose “Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer”
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After a while, you can see the following interface.

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Choose “Have Disk…” and “Browse”
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Choose “tusbaudio.inf” from our provided files to open.
 

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Click “OK”
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AP100 is appeared in the box of model. Click “Next”

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A warning of Windows Security pops up. Choose” Install this driver software anyway”.
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The driver software is successfully installed.
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Then, Hidizs AP100 shows below image, which means you are entering the DAC mode.。
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Check the device manager in your computer again. There is a device named Thesycon USB 2.0 Audio Devices. And you can also find AP100 in control panel of sounds, video and games.
 
A sign of loudspeaker appears at the bottom right corner. Right click the loudspeaker sign and choose “playback devices”
 

 
Set AP100 device as default.
 

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You can enjoy the USB-DAC function now!
 
If you see the AP100 WDM Audio Driver is not installed, Repeat the steps listed above if necessary.
Right click that device and choose “update driver software”,and so on.
 
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Suggestion
Do not use USB 3.0 under Win8.1 version
Use Foorbar audio player
 
ENJOY!
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Hidizs        
 
Feb 23, 2015 at 8:35 AM Post #375 of 1,215
hidizs said:
  There is slightly difference on design of the silver white one. And the case material is a bit lighter than the old one.
Moreover the buttons are improved.
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can you be more specific on the indications? (please include black chassis too)
 
i'm planning to purchase one at a local store and hoping to get the "new" one instead of old stock.
 
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