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Aune M1s 32/384 DSD128 Balanced Portable Music Player

Aune M1s 32/384 DSD128 Balanced Portable Music Player

glassmonkey
Pros: Sounds better than my HTC M7
Cons: SQ might cause headache, migraine
Headphones/Earphones used - HD650, VE Duke, some random earbuds.
Music - Lossless tracks with sane gain levels and actual dynamics

Build - Heavy, boxy, all metal, buttons have decent travel and feel
UI - Decent speed, Easy menu arrangement
SQ - Fake one note bass tone/timbre, fake treble tone/timbre, treble glare galore, poor dynamics, decent resolution, listenable midrange.

I thought the AKM4490 in A&K300 was the worst sounding DAC chip/implementation but that crown now goes to the M1S.
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oyster
oyster
Not fond of DAPs in general due to the compromises but I think Hidiz AP60 is VFM and acceptable SQ if you can look past the thin lower treble.
A mimby/modi2 stack would sound more potent than most portable solutions.
Sony DAPs have good tonality but lack power for anything but the most sensitive load and hence end up sounding warm mess with difficult load.
Niyologist
Niyologist
Isn't the M1S neutral? So of course it won't be for everyone. My OPUS #1 has better tonality because it sounds slightly more musical. BTW, besides a smartphone. What do you use for music portability?
oyster
oyster
Touch boosted treble but otherwise fairly neutral. Despite a bit high treble energy levels its not bright at all. However, the treble tone is completely wrong so is the bass. Quality wise its quite clean and textured (hence resolving).
My phone is the only portable source I use. Occasionally I get to listen to the portable gear my friends get for themselves.
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