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Damn, Thanks anyway @SteveOliverNo, only the official Tidal apps can do that and the R3 doesn't support Spotify at all.
I wish more of these DAPs allowed offline.
Even if it were an option available at a higher price (to pay for licensing, which I assume is what prevents manufacturers....?) I'd bite, as Streaming servces on a portable device without offline seems somewhat pointless unless you've got a decent smartphone, AND are prepared to pay a fortune for a good cell data service, AND stay within wifi or cell service areas, AND use up your phone battery.
I'd rather pay a bit more for the device so I can use it the way I do my Echobox Explorer (download my playlists, done).
Smaller devices like the R3 pro, Hidizs 80 pro, Tempotec V1-A etc really appeal, but without offline Spot or Tidal they're a bit pointless for me.
I love the streaming services, and rarely convert from disc, or buy HD downloads anymore.
My best solution for small, convenient portable use is looking like a BT adapter like the FIIO BTR5, Shanling U4 or Radsone ES100 (sorry Hiby, your W3 device doesn't appeal at all).
Does anyone think there's any prospect at all of offline coming to the R3 pro in the future?
My dream device would be something like the R3 pro, but with 'offline streaming', and the option to control it via smartphone (could even conceivably do without a screen if Hiby-link would allow 'remote control' of the DAP without constantly draining the phone battery like using both player apps AND Bluetooth at the same time does).
Waddaya think @Joe Bloggs?
Any prospect for offline streaming?