[Jmop]

I'm hopping back on this thread for the hell of it. Currently looking to purchase the Gold for the third time.. just goes to show how special it is.

 

[Jmop]

Aside from soundstage, it's the bass that keeps drawing me back. Flat, meaty, deep, delicious.

 

[Gosod]

   
Why would you have two lol? I mean if it sucked first time, did you order another?
 
Anyway, I have one now, and disagree, it sounds pretty ok through my PFE 232's, some tracks sounding better than the Alien Shozy. Price and value wise it's been a pretty good purchase.

familiar player, I listened to him back in 2012 with headphones ie80.

 

[kissmevn]

Looking at the design held me back for ordering one...

 

[NLNH]

  Looking at the design held me back for ordering one...

 
We sometimes struggle between paying more for a fancier design or keep it simple so that it is perceived as more professional....
 
but when you have it on your hands... bet you will love it.

 

[BruceBanner]

 

 
We sometimes struggle between paying more for a fancier design or keep it simple so that it is perceived as more professional....
 
but when you have it on your hands... bet you will love it.

 
I actually like the funky Alien aesthetic looks, but it lacks functionality (such as the main button panel being too cramped and misfires easily occuring. For a 'shuffle' style DAP that's main advantage (over screened) is that blind control should be possible they didn't make it easy on the user, hence why some members here (myself included) added bumper protector bits onto the buttons to give more tactile feedback.

Then there is the case of no case... lol, which imo is a must when selling a really nice $250 brushed/sanded metal gorgeous DAP... not even a pouch included! Shame on you!

haha, but no, I think it looks good, I only hope that version two of the Alien takes these things into consideration, I hope Shozy returns with Alien+ in the near future hopefully incorporating these concerns into a better shuffle style DAP, and if they do they will more than likely get my monies.

 

[Raketen]

Looking at the design held me back for ordering one...

As someone that tends to carry dap in hand while walking around it's actually a nice shape for holding.
Agree with complaints about button layout though, especially for in-pocket use.

 

[musicday]

So is there going to be a Alien+ or was just a joke?
I would like a similar simple design as Alien with longer battery life and similar price.Maybe 24 bit/192 khz files playback if i am not asking too much.

 

[Kangeki]

So is there going to be a Alien+ or was just a joke?
I would like a similar simple design as Alien with longer battery life and similar price.Maybe 24 bit/192 khz files playback if i am not asking too much.

 
Link to Alien+ thread : http://www.head-fi.org/t/832016/shozy-alien
However it does not strike in the same price range and I do not know about the remaining criterias that are yours

 

[musicday]

Sorry i was asking if there will be a future player similar to the Gold Alien screenless?

 

[Gosod]

if it is, then we are waiting for him.

 

[musicday]

I can't find the mods that can be done on alien black/gold model.
Anyone kind enough to PM?
Thank you.

 

[Gosod]

I can't find the mods that can be done on alien black/gold model.
Anyone kind enough to PM?
Thank you.

I won't be able to help you.

 

[musicday]

First i will let the player burn in for 200 hours and after that I am thinking about modifications if i think is needed or not.

 

[Jmop]

Never letting you go again Alien! This thing is more magical than Disneyland.. That soundstage, the bass, the PRaT! I swear, there will never be a better sounding DAP for IEMs. It's just killing it with my CK10 and UM3X. I don't even mind the UI and could probably live with the hiss. Still, I got a Glacier coming in hot. Here's hoping for one hell of a soundstage