I'm kinda surprised more people aren't starting to use the Neutron player, now that it has direct access to the DX200 DAC. When used in high gain mode, it sounds every bit as good as Mango. And it's WAY more functional. More fully featured options, sort & search. And I'm not one to normally use playback EQ. But the one in Neutron is so tweakable... it's relatively easy to set up micro-EQ customization. Want a little more low end?... set up a low shelf for a 0.8 db boost @ 220hz. A little too much bite on the top end and not enough warmth?... set up a -0.3 db high shelf cut @ 1.2khz, and a low pass filter @ 19.7khz.
I don't see me returning to the Mango player. In fact, I think iBasso should adopt Neutron as THE recommended Android player for the DX200... especially since they can't seem to get Mango developed into a fully featured player.
Well... I like Neutron for what it is and it really gives me some useful features, but when it comes to how it looks and feels in usage, it is more of a beta that needs an artist to step in and beautify it.
I might try this. I'm not too thrilled with the Mango EQ. Is there any other music player worth trying?
What about browsing via artists? I usually use File Browser, but when I want to shuffle all music from a single artist, I find it to be a bit laggy since it constantly reloads album images.
I also usually browse by folders, I haven't noticed any kind of slowness when shuffling from an artist, I mean, if I shuffle, it is with my screen turned off, and it is done at the same speed as other song changes.
I often think, when ever I try to use & like Mango, that iBasso should adopt FiiO's Pure Music player. As a Neutron user I agree with your assessment however Neutron needs a serious GUI overhaul.
Mango player, or how it is named, has one thing done absolutely right - the GUI. It is more functional than PowerAMP, VLC, and Neutron. I know that some of those have some extra features, but for simply browsing the music from my library, DX200's basic app is one of the most fluid things I've seen. How to put it, it is a lovely experience. I know that some APPs have more of this or more of that, but just the comfort of using the main app for music is excellent. I have faith that if they got this right, everything else can be sorted out.
EDIT ::: I think that this is important because the main music app the DAP comes with is quite a lot of work invested by the teams producing it, and with DX200 I really had fun using it. I was quite impressed by Hiby and FiiO's music apps, but I need more time with both to say more.
@Paul - iBasso , this is something that I don't know if will be possible, but when a song is playing, would it be possible to touch a place on the seeking line instead of dragging the seeing indicator? I'm asking because it seems that most other DAPs are doing the touch the spot you want thing and especially for new users might feel more native.
