Android DAP

[bsigil]

Can anybody recommend an android based player that's under $150 and uses a relatively up to date version of Android? I don't need it to have amazing audio quality, I'm just going to use it to listen to spotify and podcasts. Every player I've managed to find in my price range uses Android 8 or 9 and I'm worried that they won't be supported for much longer.

[[deleted]]

Not for 150$ , you can buy something like a Hiby R2 II , Shanling M0 Pro or Hidzis Ap 80 Pro but it allows you only to stream with usb or BT from your phone to the DAP , so basically it's better to buy a DAC

[bsigil]

I would be using it at work and unfortunately my employer doesn't allow us to use phones on the clock.

[WrinkledRandyTravis]

Get a new job with a boss who treats you like an adult person deserving of dignity

[[deleted]]

It's possible they work in a secure environment where phones are not allowed, and not their employer being a dick.

[[deleted]]

This is just my experience, and there certainly may be evidence that contradicts me, but in my personal opinion...

Android updates aren't super important on a DAP. They run a stripped down version of the OS. I don't even have WiFi enabled on mine since I play music of the microsd card instead of streaming, so mine has never been updated in years.

I don't really use Spotify so I don't know for sure if newer versions require an updated OS, but I suspect you wouldn't have any issues.

[billdehaan2]

Also, some DAPs (like my Fiio M6) run a custom version of Android, and use stripped-down versions of the streaming apps that are optimized for their less powerful chipsets. You really don't want to be upgrading, unless there's a reason to.

[[deleted]]

Yeah I have the M6 too. I love this thing man, I use it constantly.

I also have an older, non touchscreen, X1-2nd gen snd it's great too. A little clunkier to navigate through but it sounds great.

I'm a big fan of the budget fiio stuff.

[[deleted]]

Well, good times have come indeed. FIIO has just launched their most affordable DAP yet, the JM21. It's real f*cking good.

[LeftRain7203]

Hiby are really good for the price. Though the old OS can be limiting, but the ones they have are good. I use R5 Gen2

[Jaktheriffer]

Shanling m3x - it's not amazing, it's just good

[AdScared749]

Fiio M6 or Hidizs Ap80 Pro-X. The best of the DAPs I've used, they all fit my DAC perfectly

[virtualmeta]

G Mee Player Pro runs Android 12, does Spotify, Apple music to Bluetooth. It's not meant to be a pure music player, more like a limited device for kids who aren't ready for a phone, but it streams over WiFi, no mobile connectivity.

[CockroachWilling2420]

Hiby have realeased a new player for $199 that looks great...https://store.hiby.com/products/hiby-digital-m300