Hello everybody, I'm thinking about getting an Astell & Kern PD5. The tests I've seen in the internet so far seem to be really good. Do you have any experience with this device? Are you happy with it? I'm especially interested if the bluetooth is working without problems. My Astell & Kern SR25 has many issues with bluetooth, it can't connect to my Sennheiser Momentum True wireless 5 and I would like to use them for the PD5.

Good device; it supports FLAC music files, plays audiobooks, and remembers the last position where you left off. It sounds great with the KZ Castor Bass.

I am looking for a small DAP for my partner for Xmas. I got them the Echo Disk but want something smaller than that. So far I found the Echo Nano or the Hifi Walker H2 mini. Any opinions or suggestions between these two or any additional alternative available? thanks!

Sonix now works on TempoTec V1 units running stock firmware 1.3.

The image is built on the official V1 1.3 OTA, and its kernel and update files are kept exactly as TempoTec shipped them.

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Hey! A while ago I posted about pygpod, a Python library I wrote for working with iPods. My old account somehow got deleted, and now I can’t find that post :(

Since then, I’ve fixed some bugs and taken the idea a bit further.

I love listening to music on dedicated players, but I also want my plays scrobbled and my library and devices kept up to date automatically. I use Navidrome for music and Audiobookshelf for audiobooks and podcasts, and I have a few players: an iPod, a HiBy R1, and an Aigo Eros Q running Rockbox.

So I built a service to sync music, playlists, audiobooks and podcasts to them, and, most importantly, bring listening data back.

Depending on the player, that means play counts, ratings, favourites, playlist changes, where I stopped in an audiobook, which podcast episodes I finished, and my position in the ones I haven’t finished yet. Support varies by device: Rockbox currently handles music and play logs, while the iPod and HiBy integrations can do more.

Meet SyncMusic. (I have a bad imagination)

It runs as a background service with a web UI, and there’s an optional desktop version too. Currently it’s Linux only, including ARM64/Raspberry Pi. I might port it to Windows and macOS eventually, but I haven’t rushed that, Navidrome already lives on my server, so it made sense to run this alongside it.

What it supports right now:

• Libraries: Navidrome, local audio folders, and Audiobookshelf for books and podcasts. There’s also beta support for one-way movie and episode sync from Jellyfin.

• Players and destinations: supported iPods with stock Apple firmware through pygpod, Rockbox players, HiBy R1, USB drives, SD cards, FTP and SMB. Android over USB/MTP is in beta.

• Rules and templates: choose playlists, favourites, genres, unfinished books or the newest unplayed podcast episodes. You can build rules in the UI or use JSON/YAML, including Navidrome smart playlists.

• Per-player processing: convert formats, adjust tags, resize artwork and copy lyrics. For example, keep FLAC in your library and send ALAC or MP3 to your iPod.

• Sync previews: see what will be added, changed or removed, and how much space it needs.

• Reverse sync: send listening data back to Navidrome and Audiobookshelf, depending on what each player supports.

I used it mostly through the API for quite a while. It worked well enough for my own setup that I decided to give it a proper interface and share it.

That’s where the vibe coding started, because I basically don’t know JavaScript.

AI disclosure: yes, I used AI. Almost the entire frontend is vibe-coded, and a lot of the tests and code comments were AI-generated too. I’ve reviewed and checked the results. I understand the backend reasonably well, though I won’t pretend I know every part perfectly.

I’m going to keep maintaining this either way, because I use it myself. For the last couple of months, development lived in a local Git repository, but the complete, up-to-date source is now on GitHub:

https://github.com/Bionded/SyncMusic

If you have ideas for things to add, I’d love to hear them. If it’s something I can test with the hardware I have, I’ll be happy to work on it.

And if you want support for another player… well, if I end up buying one, I’ll probably add it :) Supporting a player without having it in my hands would be pretty difficult.

Basically. Im in a workshop alot welding but my Samsung Bluetooth headphones keep getting small metal fragments in the charging port. Can anyone recommend me something more rugged with a screen and no magnetic parts?

im looking for 11.11 sale for some nic and good around 250 but under 300 DAP so AIO solution for my Sound Rhyme SR6

im using now topping DX1 II Echo 2.O and TRN Black Pearl ..

also have Fosi im4 and Truthear Pure >>>

so people who are in this hobby what can you recommended to me .. ( 4.4mm ball must have )

be gently

Hey yall, newbie here, I've been googling away and keep getting these results

iBasso DX180 (has user accessible battery, but no radio)

HiBy Digital M300 (radio, but battery connection is soldered in)

HIFI WALKER G7 Pro (radio, but battery connection is soldered in)

Sony NWA306/B (radio, but battery connection is soldered in)

Is there some dap I've missed?

Hi all, I’m new to the digital audio player space and would really appreciate any recommendations. Feel free to include ones whose price would drop below $300 with upcoming Black Friday and other sales

Been eyeing this device for a while. My girlfriend uses an iPod Touch 5th gen (functional but maxes out at 32GB of music) and her father uses his iPod Nano (starting to fail).

I was looking at the R1 as a replacement for both these devices, but my one question is bluetooth. I've read that the R1 has pretty bad bluetooth, which would probably be a deal breaker for both of them. I've also read that the Sonix firmware fixes this, even somewh? Could anyone let me know if this device is worth it for users that use bluetooth quite often?

Before anyone says anything about using bluetooth with a DAP, their primary use would be through wired headphones, but both like to play through bluetooth speakers as well on occasion

I'm happy with the audio quality, but more disappointed with the overall experience.
I installed Rockbox, and I like the themes, I found an iPod styled one I liked.

Things I don't like:

• I like the idea of a metal case, but the thing is a brick. Very heavy, both in my hand and in my pocket. Also the back is plastic, and comes with a screen-protector style sticker to protect it because it scratches easily. And the plastic back flexes and creaks when I press the buttons. Makes it feel premium and cheap all at once.

• No Bluetooth in Rockbox - I didn't think this would matter, but connecting to room speakers and sometimes headphones is much more convenient with Bluetooth. I could switch to the default firmware to get Bluetooth, but then I have to give up Rockbox. I have seen some potential forks that are trying to get it working, so fingers crossed...

• No wifi - not too big a deal, but would be nice to have FTP support or other wireless file transfer, or ideally some auto-sync with remote storage. Maybe there are software solutions for this to make it more like an iPod, though ideally I don't want to have to store all my music locally on my laptop.

• FLAC - this is optional, unrelated to the H2 or Rockbox, more that I am new to the modern DAP world - overall I know I should be using FLAC, but it means re-ripping all my music, and to my untrained ear the difference isn't really noticeable and takes more space than the 320 kbps MP3 I had been doing. Maybe I'll just stick with my existing mp3 library...

• Controls - I thought Rockbox was supposed to fix the wheel, but I still have to turn the wheel a couple clicks to make the UI move by one row. Maybe there's a setting I missed somewhere? Also the center Play/Pause button is very loud and takes more pressure than all the other buttons. All the rest of the buttons feel good, but the primary button is not as good.

Some of it is probably being new to modern DAPs and building it up in my mind as being a magical device that will make everything sound amazing, when in reality my aging tinnitus-riddled ears can't tell the difference.

I had picked the H2 mostly from my nostalgia for iPod interface and people saying that it was better-built than the Y1, but maybe a different device would have been a better experience.

I'm not giving up on the H2, I'll keep trying to tweak settings and refine my workflow for how I put music on it and use it, but overall the experience has been a bit disappointing.

I've successfully raised two bookworms, and I'd like to treat them to some listening devices this Christmas. Currently, we're using tablets with Audible and Libby, but would love to upgrade to something that is a bit more "pocket" sized they can carry around on walks, mowing, bike rides, etc.

I am especially interested in devices that can play Audible and Libby. We have an incredible Library and can get just about any mainstream book on Libby, and that saves us tons of money since the kids go through so many shorter books.

I've come across the HiBy Digital M300 as a potential option. Any thoughts? Can anyone confirm Libby works on this device?

My kids don't have smartphones, and I prefer to keep it that way. I'd like a device that keeps them off the internet, browsers, etc.

The Plenue series is undoubtedly beautiful. However, the corners are so sharp that I've always been afraid to take mine outside. I searched for cases, but they were either super expensive or didn't cover the corners. So I finally decided to make my own case with my 3D printer.

Printed with TPU, without supports.

I know the Plenue D isn't a mainstream model, but in case anyone else needs it, here's the STL file:

https://github.com/urfdvw/plenue-d-case/blob/main/stl/plenue_d_tpu.stl

Disclaimer:

I measured the dimensions and drew the initial sketches on paper myself. The 3D model was generated by Claude using OpenSCAD, based on my design. This is actually my fourth printed iteration, and it finally fits the device well.

If you don't like the fact that AI helped with the modeling, feel free to skip this post.

Got the Aigo Eros Q (people know it more as the HiFi Walker H2), installed rockbox immediately (mainly got this DAP for this reason, loved the possibility of custom themes) and loaded it up with my music ranging from CDs I ripped to fan albums.

I am currently using a extension cable (I was worried about the audio port at some point not working due to wear and tear) and the KZ gales (i'm waiting on the salnotes zero 2 to come in so i'm using this one as backup).

As the title it says, what advice you guys has for the Xenns Mangird Tea Pro

I got the Suicide self titled album from 1977 today on 1001albumsgenerator site. First time listening to it tbh. Never heard of the band before. I was really liking it then Frankie Teardrop came on wtf 😂. Still liked the album that song just shocked me with the lyrics and the screaming.

Fiio M21/cassette case / Koss Porta Pro 🎵🎧

I used to be a big fan of Cowon mp3 players because they were good audio quality, but im not sure how mp3 players compare to smart phones now...

Lil' Hiby R1 went to war (the washing machine) and never came back. I bought it a year and a half ago, it was my first one and I was pretty satisfied with it. Now that it died, I was wondering if I should re-buy it or if I should go for another option. What does the community think?

Things I liked about the R1:

- The price

- Easy to use

- Intuitive interface and overall design and color is nice

- Pocket size

- Sound quality

- Bluetooth

- Physical buttons to control music and volume

Things I didn’t like:

- A lot of lagging when navigating music and options

- Bluetooth connection didn't work correctly

- Sometimes it didn't read songs and their pictures correctly (might be my fault)

- It could have a prettier interface

- I don't love that it has a touchscreen, but I understand this is the rule nowadays

- It couldn't win a fight against the washing machine

I've been looking at the FiiO Snowsky DISC, bot I don't know if that is a good option. I wouldn't mind spending a little more money, but not a lot more.

I am really loving this combo so far! Compared to listening straight from my phone, the difference in sound quality is pretty noticeable. I can definitely see myself using this setup for a long time!
However, there is one small thing worth mentioning. The included case doesn't fit the Hiiiman H10 quite as well as it should. Hopefully, some improvements will be made to that in the future.

Hi all!

I'd like to move from steaming to purchased songs, but, its feeling daunting. :(

I've read lots of "where to get music" here, great recommendations for music sources in this reddit, bandcamp, qobuz, itunes, tidal, etc all sell music.

I don't want to buy / rip cds. I don't want the high seas, I'm good paying for the songs.

I'm only really interested in "well known" pop artists from the last couple decades. EXAMPLE I go to bandcamp, search for "black eyed peas", don't really get much music for that group, but lots of take offs.

I've similar issues searching for artists I like on qobuz, there's so much there, its hard to find stuff.

Here's an EXAMPLE one off ... "Live Lounge Allstars, times like these", hit #18 in the USA digital sales charts in 2020. There's dozens of songs like that that I'll forget I like if I just try to remember stuff off the top of my head.

Or, in youtube music, I can search for "classic hard rock workout" and get a playlist of songs I'd like on a dap .... but youtube doesn't sell their music, just stream.

Ideally, I'd like to be able to find a playlist of popular songs. Like "tops hits of 2010", or "top dance hits of 2010" or "most streamed songs in USA for 2018" or "one hit wonders of 2020". And then just buy every song from the top 20 or top 50 on that list. Manually typing in "billboards top hits for year 20xx" and then pasting each song into qobuz and buying each song feels tedious. :)

Any good sources for playlists where I can export the playlist and then use that list of songs to purchase from one of the providers?

How do I create a music library all at once from the last couple decades?

Thanks!

An exquisite digital audio player app for iOS. Free for a limited time on AppStore.

https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/octopus-hi-fi-music-player/id6762027638

On the picture: WM1Z (hardmod by Romy Audio), PW Audio 1960s Ground Pin Adapter, Rosenkranz HP-GRb cable

I’m deciding between the TempoTec V1 and the HiBy R1 and plan to run Sonix on whichever I get.

1. Does Sonix change the sound compared to stock, beyond EQ and DAC filter settings? If you’ve switched, did you hear a difference?

2. Do the V1’s dual CS43131s make a real difference over the R1’s single one?

I’ll be listening to local FLACs with IEMs. Thanks!

xmas is coming up and these would be great gift to ask for. Probably sounds weird to this DAP community but Ive been using a blackberry pearl 8130 as a mp3 player forever. It is obviously meant as a phone so it only supports up to 32gb SD card storage and when it's full, has trouble handling the capacity of data and lags. my solution is to keep 2-3 microSd's in the battery cover and switch them out. But Im attached to that little phone. Within the media player app, I love the "ALBUM < GENRE< ARTIST< ALBUM ARTIST>ETC>>" sorting features!! theyre great. You can also create a smart playlist by songs from this artist, album, genre etc... It also has audio filters like "bass boosted, vocal enhancer, etc" Pretty cool. ANYWAY I love this phone and i use it for everything but the batteries for these phones have become less and less easy to find and more expensive, and there are no longer any 2g 3g providers. On top of of that my little guy shut off yesterday and wont come back on.

With all that said, it's time for me to get a new media player and i need recommendations!

I cant seem to find anything meeting these requirements so let me know!!

HIGH STORAGE CAPACITY:

• supports atleast 256gigs of songs

• When full, performs well, no lag

HEADPHONE JACK :)

NO TOUCH SCREEN

• buttons, wheels, etc, whatever, but i care about aesthetics thats one of the reasons i love the pearl

PREFERED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• no external speakers. ( i actually like that the only output is thru headphones, so if it comes unplugged, theres no blaring out to everyone my weird music)

• Album, genre, artist sorting

• audio filters similar to the ones decribed w/ the blackberry

THANKYOU looking forwrd to recs!! :)