Andy just fyi, if you swipe once or twice from the left in the Mango player you can access all the categories (artists, songs, genres, etc). I too had this problem until I figured that out. The player has a terrible UI that needs another overhaul.

Awesome review, Andy! I have never purchased an iBasso DAP. My first recent DAP was Hiby R3 ii and was going to save up for the M23 after watching your review of it but my wife beat me to upgrading my DAP and she purchased me the Hiby R6 Gen 3. I have had it for almost 2 weeks and I'm extremely happy with it. It smashes the Hiby R3.

Very interested in the N3 Ultra, might be my first DAP saving for it now. Thanks for the review Andy!

As always thank you. I ordered the Onix Overture XM5 waiting for it.. this looks interesting as well. All the success to you.

Just bought it today and the sound quality is amazing for this price! I have compared with much more expensive DAP and this is the most lightest and smallest one with surprising good sound quality. Now I can finally have a great sound quality DAP in my pocket on the go! Thanks Andy for your recommendation

Wow nice. Tempting to get one.

Geoff was having a great time! 😁 This dap is out of my price range right now but is one to consider for the future!

Wow i didn't expect it to sound better than M23.

thank you a lot f or the review!

Thank you so much.

thanks for pointing out the sharp corners - it is important because if you want to use this player with pleasure a case is a must but then you won't be able to feed your eyes with nice green or blue color of DX180 so you can buy black. I love DX180 for it's easy to use experience, wheel, weight and battery. I think it is a little bit bright sounding but connecting to portable headphone amp elevates what this player can do. DX260 might be somehow better but imho is bulkier and more expensive - instead of paying more for DX260 just buy DX180 and a nice portable headphone amp.

Think I'll save up for DC07 Pro and use the iBasso usb splitter to power out with my small Anker battery.

Well done

The small size, excellent battery life, and low temps are impressive features. Though, it seems built-in EQ should be present.

I'd always choose a dap instead of dongles with better sq, thanks for the review.

Hopefully, you can review Ibasso DX260.

Great review as always thank you Andy. I never used a DAP before so I think this should be a very good entry DAP. Just want to know, can I have my Apple Music library transfer to DX 180? Thanks again Andy!

Andy, great video as always. I got a dx180 last week and love it. I have had trouble getting tidal working within the hiby app though. I had to sideload hiby because it wasnt in play store. So hiby works, but when i sign into tidal within it the circle just spins. Any ideas?

Hi Andy, I will be happy to know if the iBasso D16 TAIPAN DAC/AMP worth buying! (Compered to a much cheeper products). Thanks

Great review as usual!How did you find the DX180 (and the M23) compared to the Q15 you owned in term of sound quality?I'm always hesitating between DAP & Dac-amp portable as Q15,Shanling H5 etc...thanks

Hi Andy, Can you do a real A/B test with the Burson Playmate 2? Is this DAP even in the same tier? Thank you and have a good day

Great review Andy, as always. I like your cat, I'm a cat person too. I can't install the Hiby Music app on my Ibasso DX180 from the Google Play store, it says is not compatible with my device. Can you advise, please? Cheers!

Dear Andy, if you find the following basic thought-regarding the function of IEMs, interesting--please post a response. Here it is. As we know, there are no two pairs of ears or even two single ears that are exactly same as regards their sensitivity to the different frequencies of the acoustic spectrum. Given this, all IEM 'windings'/calibrations (V-shape, etc.) play no actual role when the question comes to a Hi-Fi auditory experience of a musical piece. The hearing experience varies widely. It is thus strongly subjective. So, I think, before selecting any particular IEM, we need to be sure that the source of the analog signal (DAC exit) sent to our ears is a sound spectrum as much as possible flat for our ears only. It is only then that we know we hear what the IEM sounds like (how they handle the original recording). Additionally, we can only then also meaningfully select some specific equalizer set (pop, rock, jazz, etc.), according to our further musical tastes. So, if this is true, the question is: do you know any smartphone app that could flat-adjust the relative volume of the specific parts of the spectrum in accordance to the sensitivity of one's ears? I used to use NEUTRALIZER, but it was controlling only a limited number of bands in the acoustic spectrum and, in addition, it does not seem to perform satisfactorily with latest versions of Android... Any help in this direction will be appreciated. Thanks.

Sold my RU7 recently and considering buying the DC07 pro now! Not a dap person but I enjoy your reveiws, feels like new products coming out everyday🫨

For getting the most Neutral / Natural sound, which IEMs / Headphones you recommend to buy ? And are them your favorite? Thank you

salam , nk tny .. kalau abg.. pilih ibasso Dx180 or Hiby R6iii?

Hi, I'm following your comments with interest. You recently presented the ONIX Alpha XI1, your evaluation of the ONIX Overture XM5 would be very welcome. A thousand thanks

Compare to dc elite for sound, which one you choose ?

Purely on the basis of sound quality should i buy Ibasso dx180 or Onix Alpha

it would be interesting to compare with a R2R DAC -HIby rs6 in particular

As-salamu alaykum. Hi Andy, great work. Started following your channel recently. Just purchased DX180 and playing with various software players. HiBy software music player seems to be unable to play DSD files bit-perfect. It would convert to PCM. Default Mango and Neutron player works fine. Do you have any comments on the settings in HiBY software music player? Thank you. P.S. HiBy music player apk was side loaded.

Hello, how does Bluetooth connectivity behave? Greetings from Mexico

Did you name Geoff after Geoff Tate (OG Queensryche singer) ?!!! If so i respect you even more

How about DX320?

hello can u review fd15 plz

Cayin RU6 Vs Ibaaso dc04 suggest best all segments My performance - Rich sound and wide stage

Non android based dap are they more lasting than android based dap?

I am looking for a warm, analogue DAP to compliment my detailed, neutral Astell CA1000 DAP. Would love to hear some ideas from anyone in the community.

Sound wise how does it compare to the onyx dongle?

Can you please tell me what is the difference if you have a dab or playing it through your cell phone connected to a dongle. Is it worth paying $500😢