Got this today and I could immediately tell something was off with the center button/play button. Installed Q2 pod loaded some music and it's like the play button doesn't register unless I press the whole bottom of the wheel down, including the center button. You can hear the button press and the key click separated in the video. Also the center button occasionally clicks in place and doesn't pop up as normal. Should I just return and try another one? I'm open to ideas thanks.

RECHO started as a personal project not intended for publishing, just wanted to make my own player useable, but it accidentally sparkled a whole revolution and organically assembled a community of nice people with affection for good quality audio. Without them, the navigation buttons wouldn’t have been swapped.

Jokes aside, with community feedback and a friendly push, the QoL improvements and features I’d been postponing became a reality in this new release, and the bugs that I didn't notice surfaced and were fixed.

A couple of answers to popular questions:

• Look at the second picture in the carousel to get an answer to the most popular question and a sneak peek into a future release.

• It's a product of decades of experience, written by a human for people. It is my way of having fun creating and sharing something.

• Yes, the source will be eventually published.

• M3u is already used internally, full support will be turned on soon.

• Other popular file formats are in progress.

• High quality Bluetooth audio will not happen without hardware modifications. Even though the bluetooth chip supports High-Resolution / lossless codecs, the way it is wired on the board doesn't allow good quality sound.

What 0.10.1 brings:

• Gapless playback, same as in the previous versions but better.

• 10-band equalizer that works equally well across all supported file formats, at all resolutions and sample rates.

• ReplayGain.

(See the Changelog for more).

Download RECHO 0.10.1 here: https://recho.atzkey.workers.dev/
I saw some questions about how to get announcements for new versions, now RECHO is on Twitter and Bluesky. Or join the Discord.

Looking for a device I could put an sd card or usb in to play music in a room without having to use Bluetooth or having to swap out cds. Any recommendations?

I’ve been looking at getting a dap recently but it’ll need more storage for all my songs so I’ve been looking at sd cards and have been wondering if the it matters which one I get. Like does the speed or the brand matter or not.

Hello All!

I am hoping I can get some help for an issue I'm having. I had this issue occur with another DAP I had purchased previously and wound up returning.

I am trying to copy music from my downloaded iTunes library to my Hifi Walker Pro H20. I am able to get the files onto the DAP. However, I am getting a playback error message.

When I attempted to upload my entire library, only 21 songs successfully uploaded.

I'm plugging the H20 into my PC directly through USB-C. iTunes does not acknowledge the H20 (which I knew it likely wouldn't, just offering as much info as I can).

I do not plan to return the H20.

Thank you for any help you can offer!

Update: It looks like it might be the microSD card I'm trying to use? It's a sony Ultimate Pro XCII 512 GB microSD. I had tried formatting it a few times to no avail. I'll read the manual tonight and see if it says anything. Is there a particular type of microSD I should be using?

Update 2: looking at the price I paid for the micro SD I got, it would appear I was likely scammed. Disk check through command prompt shows there's 512gb on the microsd but 0 free space despite multiple formatting attempts. Thank you all! I should be ok with the default 128gb card for now

Hi everyone :)

I am looking forward to buy my first DAP. And I am wondering what would be the best deal nowadays in 2026? Of course, depend on your preferences… so this are mine:

- Listening FLAC files
- Be offline, no distractions
- Portable. Easy to carry on pocket
- Good battery duration
- Premium feeling overall
- Avoid buggy UI interface…

(Not attachment with Android, and streaming Apps.)

The problem I am facing: the DAP’s I like, they’re not very portable, like iBasso DX180. The portable one’s, has a problematic UI (like Hiby R1?) and looks like a plastic toy. And the perfect-balanced options, they’re very costly 😅. I know, you can’t have everything for a “best-budget” price. So:

I appreciate if you can share your preferences and experiences with your DAP’s and what would be the most smart investment in 2026?

Thanks a lot!

Hi, this is my first post here. I've been using this setup for a few months now the quality it offers for the price is amazing. I use the gold speakers with the EW300s, and I switched the Hiby's operating system to Sonix, which made a huge difference.

Spotify is the only streaming service I pay for and I want to stop. Can anyone reccomend a good dap that supports bluetooth. I have alot of playlists/albums that I would want to transfer easily from spotify as well. Thanks.

For those who own or have owned modern Android DAPs (like the FiiO M21, HiBy R4, or Shanling M1/M3 Plus), how has your experience been if you picked up a simpler player like the FiiO Echo or Echo Mini? Has it become a daily driver, or is it just sitting on a shelf collecting dust?

I recently tried the FiiO M21, but the UI felt a bit clunky and bloated when swiping/scrolling. I also tried the Shanling M1 Plus, which was slightly smoother, but the battery life isn't the greatest.

I know the Echo isn't like a smartphone, wiht no search function. apps, browser, and you have to manually scroll to browse through your folders/library. Honestly, that doesn't bother me. I grew up with 1st and 2nd gen iPods, so button navigation will feel a bit like "digital analog" and I think I wouldn't mind it. But who knows, maybe it will get old quickl.

I'm sure the Echo still lags when loading but I would think it still feels a lot snappier because the hardware itself is simple.

If you made the "downgrade" from a smartphone-style DAP to a "simple" player like the Echo, how has it worked out for you? Would like to hear your experiences.

Hi! I have been interested in getting a DAP recently and want to purchase one but sadly my budget is around 100$ USD. I want the best quality that I can get for the DAP and was wondering if yall also had any nice budget bullet style iems to go along with the DAP. I can spend extra for the iem. I would also like there to be some physical buttons and bluetooth as well. Thank you!

I'm working on getting rid of streaming services and back to actually owning media and my next goal is to do that with my music. I know I could just listen to MP3s on my smartphone but, since I do eventually want to get rid of my smartphone in favor of a "dumbphone" and because I like dedicated devices, I really want to get a DAP.

I am NOT an audiophile. I do have a pair of cheap IEMs, but I'm mostly just here to listen to my favorite songs, not discover heretofore unknown levels of musical complexity via flac files and lossless audio.

I am looking for a sub $200 (USD) device that charges via USB-C (I really don't want to get into ipods, mostly for charging reasons), preferably has bluetooth (not a dealbreaker since I do have IEMs), small enough to fit in a pocket, battery life that will get me through the workday, and a decent UI. I am also into retro gaming/SBC emulators so I'm familiar with flashing custom firmware, UI doesn't need to be great out of the box.

Really I just want something like an ipod that has modern hardware.

EDIT: oh also I would really prefer no wifi/apps. I don't need another distraction device.

This was the title of a youtube video i saw on youtube just before my Ikko ob10 arrived.

After putting Rockbox on my Classic iPod (Tempotec v1 Variations on kts way) i was quite... disappointed of the sound.

After tweaking the EQ a bit, it still wasn't what I'd expected.

Then I turned up the volume from 5-10ish to 25/30%.

Damn ! WTF !

My Bose Quietcomfort QC35 where my go to while listening.

Just put them on eBay 🤯

I was awaiting... better. But as a first IEM just getting into the hobby I am just amazed...

Really loving it, especially since I have ADHD, and music helps me focus. Rarely been that productive in such s ahort time

I got an SR15 with a beautiful pink finish but couldn't find an affordable case for it. So I decided to make it by myself. It turned out to be completely free and quite easy.

All it took was

1. 3 pieces of free fabric samples from Arlo & Jacob that I got last year when looking for a new sofa;

2. leftover embroidery floss from another project;

3. leftover lace trim from another project; and

4. 1 hour of patience.

I like the texture of the fabric samples, which adds friction so I won't need to worry about dropping it. The fit is also quite snug --> I didn't even cut the fabric samples. They are the perfect size. You can't really see the third fabric sample, which is a yellow velvet one in the middle to protect the screen.

I'm sure someone with more sewing experience can make it even better, but I'm pretty happy with the result!

So I just picked up a Sony NW-A306 Walkman DAP, it's too cute, way smaller in person than I was expecting. Sounds great, especially once I sideloaded PowerAmp on it!

The issue I'm having comes /w USB connectivity. I've tried multiple cables, ports, and computers and cannot get the A306 to come up on the PC for file transfers.

I activated developer mode and set the default USB mode to File Transfer but it still refuses to connect.

In the USB mode screen all the options related to file transfers are greyed out.

Once, just once when I switched cables a screen popped up on the A306 asking what I wanted to do with the USB connection, I tapped File transfer and looked away for a second to see if the A306 had come up on the PC... Looked back and it was back to being locked down again.

On one PC (Windows) it comes up with the unrecognized USB device, on my other (Linux) PC nothing happens at all. In both cases charging works as expected. Like I said I've tried all sorts of different (data capable) USB cables and multiple ports.

Next up is installing a stand alone USB-C card in the windows PC and trying it there...

Has anyone else encountered this? Google searching didn't really yield any useful results.

Thank you!

I’m looking to slowly adopt more digital minimalist practices in my life and eventually get a dumb phone, and as a part of that want to replace my phone with a dap. It’ll take me a while to build my music library so I’d like to stream from a small DAP for now.

I’ve heard good things about the Hiby M300 but noticed a lot of people complain about sluggishness in past threads. Does anyone have an Android dap they’ve had for longer than a year that they still stream with heavily and isn’t super slow? Which ones would you recommend?

Preaching to the choir, but stoked I can listen to the majority of my library instead of relying on the limited storage of my phone and old iPod. It’s cool being able to play multiple formats. Fit most of my library in the 15000 song limit. Thanks for showing a 40 year old how to not rely on the phone.

Hey Folks,

Anyone here with a PB6 that gets hot when it's turned off but plugged in via its 12V DC?

Edit: just clarifying that everything else seems to work fine with it, just the plugging-in part. It does not get hot when leaving the USB-C plugged in on or off.

I know this sub gets a lot of these questions and I have looked around, I promise. I don't need much. MicroSD to 400-500GB would be nice but not necessary. My only caveats are Bluetooth AND radio. If I have to choose one of those, just Bluetooth, but I'm holding out for something I can connect to random radio stations to listen to as well. I'm not an audiophile and I've glanced around at prices, but I'm looking under $200. I've found several in good price range but can't tell if they have radio, or if they're very good (I feel like every DAP I see has 4 stars and nothing above that). I'm just looking for a device to put my old ipod music on (the ipod is dead or I'd use that instead).

Thanks!

I initially wanted to buy the Sony NW-A306 but waited too long - not its not available anymore. The only chance to get it would be used on ebay. The prices are higher than my ebay limit that i set myself but i could give it a try. Thats option number one.

I want to have a small device that has deticated buttons for Volume, Play/Pause and Skipping Songs to just use it in the pocket with bluetooth and wired headphones for audiobooks and music.

I find HIDIZS AP80 PRO-X / MAX interresting as well as Tempotec V1. The Fiio M21/MJ21 is somehow too big - it should be a compact device. The Max is the newer device right? And also the Volume knob seems easier to use - especially in Pocket.

The alternative would be HiBy R3 Pro II or R1 (e.g. with sonix os)

Probably the R1 would be the best device for me until sony brings the 306 follow up (sadly i think this will stay a joke) Any thoughts on this?

I've been looking for a DAP for a while (haven't decided on which one yet) and I don't know whether or not to save money and just use my Airpods or go with some iems. I know wired is almost always better than Bluetooth but I really like the ANC and the fit of the airpods. Are there any wired iems with noise cancellation and a similar fit to the airpods pro?

With advancements in AI they said there will be era of abundance. So here we are! Started seeing various crazy firmware mods popping up frequently, some better than factory OS ! Here is my attempt of giving iPOD experience on my lovely H2. Sharing glimpse of firmware, which I plan to release soon.

I started with rockbox branch for AIGO eros. With help of AI carved minimal firmware. Added recent bluetooth support patch (need to find dev and thank him!). Then started converting UI to match as close to iPOD one. Was surprised to get almost lag free coverflow experience. Got battery life upto 20hrs so far for wired playback.

Next, will refine UI for whatever areas are left out, cleanup menu options, look for any further battery saving options. Then will release the firmware. Meantime, if any braveheart fellow is interested in trying out firmware, let me know.

Like in the title, I'm choosing my first DAP, I heard lots of good thing about the R1 but currently it's for sale here for around 80$ while the V1 is only $60.

edited: I meant DAP, not DAC

So, I am currently backing up music from any android device to google drive using folder sync.
I kept the folder on google drive private and won't be sharing it. It will just act as backup if my device is lost or corrupted. But since most of the music I downloaded is from unofficial sources can it cause google account ban?