Styled in a black finish, the XDP-100R by Pioneer is a portable digital audio player that puts high-resolution audio—streaming or otherwise—right in your pocket. The player supports formats up to DSD 11.2 MHz, 384 kHz/24-bit FLAC/WAV/PCM files, and, with firmware update, the high-res lossless MQA codec for streaming.
In addition to its on-board SABRE DAC & headphone amp, this device offers a closed-loop construction (including separated audio and CPU boards) as well as analog circuitry consolidated around the headphone jack in order to eliminate extraneous noise. 32GB of internal storage is provided, though disk space can expand with the insertion of one or two microSD cards (available separately). The unit also features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Turn your attention to the XDP-100R's software and you'll notice that it comes pre-loaded with the X-DAP link app (for transferring your music library onto the XDP-100R) and the OnkyoMusic app (for downloading high-res audio files straight to the player). The device also features Android OS, so you can access Google Play, should you wish to download and utilize other apps—all of which are visible and controllable via its 4.7", 1280 x 780 touchscreen.
- Supports DSD 11.2 MHz, 384 kHz/24-bit FLAC/WAV audio files, and MQA streaming codec (with update)
- Up-samples to 192 kHz/24-bit analog, 384 kHz/24-bit digital
- Converts 32-bit float/integer down to 24-bit
- Wireless high-res audio with apt-x support via Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi direct playback up to 192 kHz/24-bit (via free update)
- ESS Technology's SABRE DAC ES9018K2M and SABRE 9601K amp
- Separated DAC/AMP and CPU circuit boards isolate the audio circuitry to reduce unwanted noise
- Closed-loop circuit design
- Rigid aluminum body
- Removable bumpers to protect cables and connectors from wear and tear
- Volume knob with 161 stepped positions
- 32GB built-in storage, plus two microSD slots
- OnkyoMusic app for downloading high-res audio
- X-DAP link app for transferring music from PC to the player
- Access to Google Play via Android OS
- Six different built-in sound adjustments (lock range adjust, digital filter, up-sampling, real-time DSD conversion, high-precision EQ, and Club Sound Boost)
