Hidizs AP30 Review: Incredible Sound, But There's a Catch...

Is the new Hidizs AP30 Music Boy the ultimate budget digital audio player? It promises phenomenal sound wrapped in a lightweight, nostalgic design. Under the hood, it is packing some serious hardware, including a Cirrus CS43198 DAC and a brilliant USB-C DAC feature that could make it a steal for your PC setup. But before you jump on the pre-order, there are a few glaring UI bugs and missing features you absolutely need to know about. In this video, I take you through the unboxing and test the audio output on both the 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced ports. I also dive deep into what it is actually like to use this DAP on a daily basis, covering the media library navigation, hardware filters, and its Bluetooth limitations. Finally, we put it head-to-head against the Hiby R1 to see which one deserves your hard-earned cash. PRODUCT LINKS AP30 Product Page https://www.hidizs.net/products/hidiz... Sennheiser HD300 https://amzn.to/4aZ6NEC Moondrop LAN II IEMs https://amzn.to/4figBLg Soundpeats Cove Pro https://amzn.to/4f3HyU1 LINKS Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... Disclaimer: I was not paid for this review, and all thoughts are my own fair, honest assessment. The product was sent free of charge. If you enjoyed the video, please like, share, and consider subscribing! Drop your questions or thoughts down in the comments—I try to read and engage with every single one! Chapters 00:00 Intro: The Promise of the AP30 01:01 Unboxing & Included Accessories 01:21 Hardware Design & The Retro Aesthetic 02:28 Audio Playback: Punching Above Its Weight? 03:20 The UI Experience & Bluetooth Specs 04:02 Extra Features (Tetris & File Explorer) 06:05 Hidden Gems: Settings & Hardware Filters 06:58 Navigating the Media Library 08:43 Song Playback & The Missing Favorites Feature 11:06 The Killer Feature: USB-C DAC Mode 12:05 Bugs & Quirks to Watch Out For 13:24 Head-to-Head: AP30 vs. Hiby R1 14:53 Final Verdict: Should You Buy It? Join Our Discord https://discord.monroeworld.com