Verdict
If you would like to explore a world of great sounding music without breaking your wallet, the Hidizs AP80 is the perfect place to start with its high-quality DAC and low price point of only $115 as a Kickstarter Early Bird deal. It might lack the features and functions of other music players but it offers simplicity and elegance which other music players forgo, reminding us that audio quality trumps over bells and whistles any day.