[ozkan]

  I doubt AP100 needs any amp for IEMs

 
 
Concerning direct custommer support, thats too bad.

It's not about the power of the amp. It is more about the sound characteristics. 

 

[OliverBB]

I recently purchased the Westone 3 and am quite happy with it. I'm looking for a DAP to go with it.
 
Does anyone happen to know how this pairs with the AP100?
 
Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[eckoh]

Hey question here for all you owners. Has anyone been able to scan more than 5800 songs? 

 

[BruceBanner]

  Hey question here for all you owners. Has anyone been able to scan more than 5800 songs? 

From my understanding the 'File/Folder' browser will see and play all tracks on the player, its just he id3 tag database that is capped (so like Artist, Album, Genre etc).

My advice, organise yer sd card better, perhaps even doing Genre > Artist > Album

 

[eckoh]

yeah I have my music organized fine and I know it's all in there. it's just there's no way for me to shuffle all my music which is irritating.

 

[BruceBanner]

Have you tried making a playlist with computer (m3u file)?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VblB01T3_k
 
EDIT: I'm pretty sure this will work, I use m3u files all the time and 'shuffle all'. AFAIK playlists bypass tags and use filenames for location of file etc.

 

[eckoh]

excellent! it does work indeed. the AP100 is finicky about the format of the m3u file though. for me it only worked if the m3u file was listed like:
 
folder\filename
folder\filename
folder\filename
 
anything else like drive letters and hashtags messed it up and just froze the AP100.
 
thanks for the work around!

 

[BruceBanner]

I've always just followed exactly how I demonstrate in the video I linked u above. It's never failed that way, only problem arises is if tracks have weird characters (that arnt supported in a txt file), so like I had an album that had the TM (trademark) symbol on songs and tracks, the playlist skipped these files (file not found), but the playlist still actually worked.

 

[HaypurTiryading]

  Hey question here for all you owners. Has anyone been able to scan more than 5800 songs? 

I think this is your answer. 073 beta 1 firmware, 256GB PNY ntfs formatted SD (not microsd) card. 70GB Free / 240GB

 

[Fusion]

i have recently purchased an iBasso D12 to go with my AP100 using coaxial output from the DAP but was quite disappointed as i heard minimal improvement.
 
Anyone has tried this combination before?

 

[Light - Man]

   
I haven't any Sony amp, but i tested my Sony A17 with several amps, as Cayin C5, iBasso D12 and D-Zero, FiiO E11K and SoundBlaster E5,
 
Those DAP, as well preview X1060 model have a warm signature and i prefere to use with them amps with a more neutral signature, has iBasso amps.
With amps i get a better soundstage and better and fuller sound but Hidisz keep a more detailed sound and a better instrument positioning on stage.
 
Besides you can also use the Source button to change on the fly the sound to get the better sound for you personal taste.
 
Besides, i think that with Sony DAP we need to valuate other aspects:
- small form factor with full of space for songs (with a 128 microsd you have a total 192 GB of memory on a Sony A17)
- lower output volume but a better battery life
- really excellent bluetooth connection with full APTX support (now even better, as with the last firmware you get also LDAC)
- the best graphic UI that you can find in any player
 
Actually i use the Sony A17 mainly with my MEElectronics AF62-CF Air-Fi Matrix2 and i'm really enjoyimg this combo on the move!
I think that it is a good upgrade on my preview bluetooth setup with the Cowon J3!

Do you have any favourite amps from all that you mention above?

 

[miriddin]

Do you have any favourite amps from all that you mention above?

 


If you are referring to the Sony NWZ-A17, i mostly use it without amp as i bought the Sony MDR-1ABT to enjoy the LDAC feature.

When i use the DAP with wired headphones i mainly use it with the iBasso D-Zero because it has a small form factor.

The best result is however obtained using my modded FiiO E12 DIY Edition.

 

[Light - Man]

  i have recently purchased an iBasso D12 to go with my AP100 using coaxial output from the DAP but was quite disappointed as i heard minimal improvement.
 
Anyone has tried this combination before?

What are you pairing it with?
 
It is always good to get feedback as it benefits those looking for upgrades.
 
Maybe when you run it in more or use a better cable you might hear some more improvements.
 
I had the Ibasso DX 50 and 90 but thought they were decent but not special and much prefer my AP100.

 

[BruceBanner]

  What are you pairing it with?
 
It is always good to get feedback as it benefits those looking for upgrades.
 
Maybe when you run it in more or use a better cable you might hear some more improvements.
 
I had the Ibasso DX 50 and 90 but thought they were decent but not special and much prefer my AP100.

That's good to hear, I shortlisted the ibasso DX90 when choosing the AP100, seems like I made the right choice

 

[Light - Man]

 
That's good to hear, I shortlisted the ibasso DX90 when choosing the AP100, seems like I made the right choice

 
Bruce, I am still happy with the AP100 but always looking!
 
The new Ibasso DX80 has been released with twin DAC chips, same chip as the AP100 which only has one - price approx $360 US.