[nmatheis]

canoman: Huh. The mSD / library update issue sounds pretty odd. I've swapped out cards without issues. Have you tried a factory reset? If not try doing that through the menu first and then again via the reset pinhole if the menu option doesn't fix it.

Just curious, can you just use file browsing instead of the media library? I don't mean permanently. I'm just wondering if you're able to browse files on the M5 that way.

As far as SACD ISO, I don't have any. I typically just use a mix of AAC, MP3, FLAC, and DSD. If you want, you could Dropbox the SACD ISO album, and I could test it out and provide feedback.

Let me know how I can help, and I'll try my best. I've had DAP issues myself (looking straight at you L&P L3), understand your frustration, and want to help!

 

[canoman]

Hi nmatheis, thank you for your willingness to help!
I tried to factory reset and hard reset several times (should have mentioned it in my previous post), no change in terms of files visibility.
File browsing doesn't help either (I suspect it is just a way to navigate through the same media content, which is not importing).
I will upload couple of ISO files and update you with the link.

 

[nmatheis]

Hi nmatheis, thank you for your willingness to help!
I tried to factory reset and hard reset several times (should have mentioned it in my previous post), no change in terms of files visibility.
File browsing doesn't help either (I suspect it is just a way to navigate through the same media content, which is not importing).
I will upload couple of ISO files and update you with the link.

Truly odd. I've used many DAPs with the same basic FW, and you can usually use file browsing without scanning the mSD card first. Have you tried to update the media library with no card in to zero it out and then stick the card back in?

 

[canoman]

Tried that, no change
Seems to me, that I've tried all reasonable things I could think of.
I sent a message to Shanling, will see what they suggest.

 

[nmatheis]

Hi nmatheis, thank you for your willingness to help!
I tried to factory reset and hard reset several times (should have mentioned it in my previous post), no change in terms of files visibility.
File browsing doesn't help either (I suspect it is just a way to navigate through the same media content, which is not importing).
I will upload couple of ISO files and update you with the link.

shanling: Can you please help a new member of the Shanling family with their M5 problems?

 

[nmatheis]

Tried that, no change
Seems to me, that I've tried all reasonable things I could think of.
I sent a message to Shanling, will see what they suggest.

Got your PM and will test it out!

 

[nmatheis]

canoman: Jammin' on your funky SACD ISO jams as I type. Not sure what's happening with yours. Sorry...

 

[audionewbi]

Darn M5 is impressive, wish I didn't hear it. Next time I hope I have my lotoo paw gold me and report back.

It truly is one hand operated device .

 

[Alexis13]

@nmatheis could you please express your opinion about M5 vs Cayin N6?
Currently I own N6, but before I was using Shanling M2 and really liked design and UI. In your opinion will M5 be a step backward from N6 in terms of sound?
Thanks in advance

 

[bracque]

Can anyone comment on what might go well with the beoplay h6 v2, contenders are ibasso dx80, m5 and m2.

I imagine the m5 would score higher that m2, but is it the better value given the 300 price difference?

Thanks.

 

[Tran67]

Am getting h6 v1 & hoping to pair it with m5,a lot of people seem to be returning the h6 v2 & getting the v1

 

[bracque]

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[bracque]

Am getting h6 v1 & hoping to pair it with m5,a lot of people seem to be returning the h6 v2 & getting the v1

Really? Where are you seeing that?

 

[Tran67]

On the h6 discussion thread on head fi,some people say v2 have more volume & bass B &O say it is just minor changes to aesthetics

 

[nmatheis]

Darn M5 is impressive, wish I didn't hear it. Next time I hope I have my lotoo paw gold me and report back.

It truly is one hand operated device .

Glad you have heard it and conform that M5 is an exceptional DAP, my fellow DAP-aphile

@nmatheis could you please express your opinion about M5 vs Cayin N6?
Currently I own N6, but before I was using Shanling M2 and really liked design and UI. In your opinion will M5 be a step backward from N6 in terms of sound?
Thanks in advance

N6 has brighter, more analytocal sound with bigger soundstage. M5 has fuller sound that isn't so bright yet isn't lacking in detail. M5 soundstage isn't so big as N6. All that said, I prefer M5's musical sound to N6's analytical sound by a wide margin. For Cayin DAPs, I actually much prefer N5 to N6 and am looking forward to i5. For Shanling, I honestly haven't heard a bad DAP yet