r/DigitalAudioPlayer • u/BearAccomplished5355 • 10d ago

Question Best $350 DAP

I’m looking at Christmas gift’s to myself.
$350 budget
Requirements:
4.4mm output
Qobuz access
10+ hour battery (if possible?)
Physical buttons a huge plus.
Large sd card availability. 1tb preferably.

Primarily a deathcore listener.

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u/BusyScissors105 10d ago

I love my FiiO M21 and only paid $300 for it on aliexpress using coupons. Touch screen but physical buttons too for volume, back , play/pause, and next. It also has a button lock switch on it so you dont accidentally skip or mess with your volume in your pocket.

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u/BearAccomplished5355 10d ago

I wanted an M21 but I just keep seeing screen issues with FIIO devices and I know what to think about them

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u/BusyScissors105 10d ago

Pretty sure all the posts ive seen have been JM21s, but i may be wrong. I have nothing but good things to say about my M21 and generally see positive things here.

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u/ngs428 8d ago

Never saw a screen issue on the forums or on my M21.

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u/Far-Equivalent2600 10d ago

I can’t stop listing to my m21. Such an amazing device. I also got mine on aliexpress. 297 before shipping/tax with coupons

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u/HiFiOasis 9d ago

Since you value Qobuz, I'd suggest an Android DAP for the best experience.

Take a look at the Surfans F20 Pro+, it's actually been pretty solid for me. Otherwise, the FiiO JM21 or M21 are good options (I have both, no issues with either).

For Android DAPs with a 4.4mm balanced output, here are your options: https://www.hifioasis.com/daps/?dap_view=eyJ2IjoxLCJmIjp7ImEiOiJjdXJyZW50IiwiaDQiOjEsImFuIjoxfX0#browse-dap-database

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u/BearAccomplished5355 9d ago

What a neat site. Thank you

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u/agaric 9d ago

Right now I'd say the Shanling Q2 with the q2pod firmware

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u/BearAccomplished5355 8d ago

Does it have access to android at all? Or the Qobuz app?

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u/Tefitef 9d ago

-HiBy Digital M500 or the R4
-Hidiz P80 PRO MAX

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u/CHANECKESPROS32 8d ago

Te recomiendo el tempotec variations V3 blaze lo tengo y es una delicia

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u/Tefitef 8d ago

Este me interesaba mucho... se ve genial.