A well written detailed review! Thanks.

Your impressions seem to be more or less in line with mine.

Did you notice a change in sonics with the firmware update?

@x RELIC x: Thanks. Looking forward to your impressions in a few weeks

@PinkyPowers: Unfortunately I really didn't have the chance to do any critical listening prior to updating to FW 2.0, so didn't notice any changes sound-wise. You?

Yes indeed. Your description is very accurate to how the N5 sounded after the update. Before the update, it sounded quite a bit brighter, with a slightly harsh, metallic quality.

@PinkyPowers: Kudos to @Cayin then!

Great review, I really enjoyed reading it!

Excellent review! Enjoy going through your sound comparison with other DAPs as well as your comparison listening notes.

Well written review and echoes my feelings about my N5. Also, thank you for your use of everyday language that most can understand AND the inclusion of a retail price. So many reviews make no mention of price at all as though it's a state secret! Bravo.

Good stuff man! - I always like to read your reviews.

@peter123, @puppyfi, @Swannie and @Light - Man, thanks for the props. Really do like the N5, and would have rated it higher on sound alone... a DAP you can easily spend hours with!