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post #1216 of 1280
12/22/12 at 7:51am

I found the price different is very big approx. $150.

For example:

HM-601 Slim(8G) Portable Player $249

HM-602 Slim(8G) Portable Player $399

 

What are the major differences in term of sound quality between HM-601 (slim) vs HM-602 (slim)?

Which is a better choice to drive DT880 or AKG K550?


Edited by cyberalpha11 - 12/22/12 at 11:46pm
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post #1217 of 1280
12/23/12 at 10:55am

Anyone can recommend a battery replacement? I found some only minimum order size about 100-1000 sets.

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post #1218 of 1280
12/25/12 at 7:56am
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Originally Posted by Petru View Post

Anyone can recommend a battery replacement? I found some only minimum order size about 100-1000 sets.

I actually opened up the player completely. It seems like a very easy process of replacing the battery (if you can find one). Can you give me the link for the battery? I want to see the specification so I can look into getting a bigger one to improve the battery life.

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post #1219 of 1280
12/25/12 at 8:19am
Battery size is 7.5mm*55mm*60mm.
3.7v, seems to be 2600mAh. I can't give a link right now, try google "3,7v 755560"
Customer service said that their policy is to change batteries by them, 40$ + 17.5$ delivery. But they deny shipping battery to change it by yourself, even if it is not an guarantee case, and you have to pay.
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post #1220 of 1280
12/25/12 at 11:27am

I didn't know the original is 2600mah. I cant believe with such a big battery the battery life is only 8 hours! 

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post #1221 of 1280
12/26/12 at 6:53am

maybe this one will work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-7V-3500mAh-Lithium-Polymer-Rechargeable-Battery-Li-Po-For-Mp3-GPS-PSP-5067100-/180929877826?pt=US_Rechargeable_Batteries&hash=item2a2042d742

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post #1222 of 1280
12/26/12 at 8:12am

I'm going to open it up to measure exactly how much space is in there. I love the DAP, but the battery just suck too much. I will find a bigger battery that fit and test it out. I ordered few of these usb battery pack (including the one below). I'm going to open them up and see if they come with good size battery to jam into the 602.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5000mAh-2-USB-output-Power-Bank-External-Battery-Pack-for-ipad-iphone-Mobile-/270988783171?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1830ae43

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post #1223 of 1280
12/27/12 at 10:54pm
I recently purchased the HM-601 from a member here, I have had about 20 minutes listening time so far. I was rather impressed especially with the line out. I'll have some updates over a few days how I think it compares with Colorfly C3.
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post #1224 of 1280
12/28/12 at 12:47am
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Originally Posted by H20Fidelity View Post

I recently purchased the HM-601 from a member here, I have had about 20 minutes listening time so far. I was rather impressed especially with the line out. I'll have some updates over a few days how I think it compares with Colorfly C3.

Using the line out? Now you'll have to upgrade  your amp....wink.gif

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post #1225 of 1280
12/28/12 at 1:00am
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Using the line out? Now you'll have to upgrade  your amp....wink.gif

I already had one coming. wink.gif One step ahead there.
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post #1226 of 1280
12/28/12 at 1:23am
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I already had one coming. wink.gif One step ahead there.

Looks good! 

After all, a humble E5 with the other devices you love simply wouldn't do.wink.gif

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post #1227 of 1280
12/28/12 at 1:33am
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Looks good! 
After all, a humble E5 with the other devices you love simply wouldn't do.wink.gif

The E5 was purchased as a test subject for my CK4+ line out originally . I thought rather than purchase an amp straight up spending $100 trial the line out first, and E5 accomplished that test well. I have no intentions of keeping it paired, as I believe I'm probably downgrading the SQ using it with these players line out. That C&C BH is being praised higher then E11 and CmoyBB by a few members here though remains so far a quite achiever. It's matter of how much clarity and transpreancy it can maintain. 300mw +300mw with 80 hours from a charge? Hmm let's see. I have reasons for staying away from E11, I won't mention them because the FiiO fanboys will eat me alive.

I can say that HM-601 sounds cleaner from the line out and is becoming rather warm whilst charging it now. It's rather full sounding you can hear the internal amp section much more than with something like CK4+. Fuller warmer sound with very nice bass quantity, a touch less crisp in the mid range then the Colorflys. I'll have more soon.
Edited by H20Fidelity - 12/28/12 at 1:37am
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post #1228 of 1280
12/30/12 at 6:36pm
After spending a few days now with HM-601 I'm truly enjoying this DAP, I don't know if it would be for everyone, there's certainly a unique flavour of warmth, however this really agrees with me, I find myself being absorbed / drawn to the addictive signature. (yes it's very addictive) 601's warmth works especially well with my pop albums, some older rock/pop albums like Bon Jovi, ambient genre's and EDM, even hip hop sounds good. I'm really digging the full bodied low end, drum presentation especially needs a note. it's surely welcome coming from the two Colorfly players previously. I can't say this player excels in soundstage or imaging, it's feels to me a different concept a fuller upfront sig, it gives something different from the usual air and space I'd find from C3 and CK4+ . A different approach entirely.

Last night I was listening to Bon Jovi greatest hits! these are tracks I would play on cassette back in the day and know very well. What 601 presentation / flavour reminds me of... and this is the best way I can describe it - 601 sounds to me like a really really really high quality tape player, this is not a bad thing at all, it's welcome indeed over the digtal sounding players I'm used too. Clear, clarity, separation is all there, I honestly felt like I was reliving my childhood albums on the best tape player ever made! I had the volume cranked up loud (about 8) Mr Bon screaming in my ears, guitars grinding, drums slamming, the player was getting really hot! all this contributed to an awesome experience.

Loudness, hot DAP's, vocals screaming, it was a ball! A moment I won't forget.

Anything from the 80's that you listened to on cassette will sound great on 601!
Edited by H20Fidelity - 12/30/12 at 7:03pm
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post #1229 of 1280
12/30/12 at 8:21pm
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Originally Posted by H20Fidelity View Post

After spending a few days now with HM-601 I'm truly enjoying this DAP, I don't know if it would be for everyone, there's certainly a unique flavour of warmth, however this really agrees with me, I find myself being absorbed / drawn to the addictive signature. (yes it's very addictive) 601's warmth works especially well with my pop albums, some older rock/pop albums like Bon Jovi, ambient genre's and EDM, even hip hop sounds good. I'm really digging the full bodied low end, drum presentation especially needs a note. it's surely welcome coming from the two Colorfly players previously. I can't say this player excels in soundstage or imaging, it's feels to me a different concept a fuller upfront sig, it gives something different from the usual air and space I'd find from C3 and CK4+ . A different approach entirely.
Last night I was listening to Bon Jovi greatest hits! these are tracks I would play on cassette back in the day and know very well. What 601 presentation / flavour reminds me of... and this is the best way I can describe it - 601 sounds to me like a really really really high quality tape player, this is not a bad thing at all, it's welcome indeed over the digtal sounding players I'm used too. Clear, clarity, separation is all there, I honestly felt like I was reliving my childhood albums on the best tape player ever made! I had the volume cranked up loud (about 8) Mr Bon screaming in my ears, guitars grinding, drums slamming, the player was getting really hot! all this contributed to an awesome experience.
Loudness, hot DAP's, vocals screaming, it was a ball! A moment I won't forget.
Anything from the 80's that you listened to on cassette will sound great on 601!

Let say if you play the similar Bon Jovi's songs, which one has a wider sound stage and separation, C3 or HM 601?
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post #1230 of 1280
12/30/12 at 8:33pm
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Originally Posted by cyberalpha11 View Post

Let say if you play the similar Bon Jovi's songs, which one has a wider sound stage and separation, C3 or HM 601?

C3 has the wider stage by quite a margin, better sense of imaging and a touch more separation.

Their sigs are complete different though. C3 is the more neutral soundingk, airy ,has advantage in detailing levels. It's just it doesn't have the power like HM-601 and their presentations are rather different. If you want soundstage, air, detailing and imaging C3 is the better player, though if you want an upfront, warm, full bodied, musical presentation with deep low end 601 is a better choice, rather soothing. For precision listening C3 is the better player IMO. But for just rocking listening to tunes 601 is hard to beat here. When listening you just forget about the staging and imaging because what it does it does very well

Something really addictive with this player and my T-Peos H-100. Almost taste the flavour, an essence if you will. smile.gif
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