fish1050
Headphoneus Supremus
I never used an equalizer on my DAP's so not really something I am looking for. MSEB is interesting but again my preference is to not use and sound altering features if possible.In a world where the black knob Variations V6 exists, I just don't see the M3X as a competitive choice anymore. The only reason to get an M3X would be if you preferred the sleek form factor over the edgy sharp case of the V6.
The HiBy Player in the V6 is outstanding. Not only does the V6 have system-wide MSEB, but the HiBy player has parametric EQ. You can import text files in the APO format for any headphone that has been measured. This is a killer feature the non-Android DAPs can't match, unless we are talking about expensive DAPs that dual boot Android and MangoOS (e.g. iBasso and Lotoo).
I am looking for the best DAP's in my price range and the M3X will be just outside it on sale. Not sure how much the V6 will be but again I am looking for the best DAP I can afford so it may not be the best DAP option if the price is to high. The ratings for the V6 on amazon.com are pretty low and the price all in would be almost $600 CDN from amazon which is the safest purchasing option. I would likely then take the V3 over the V6 based on my needs and price alone if I chose not to get the M3X. The V6 isn't that much newer than the M3X.
The DAP market has really dried up in Toronto and it is almost impossible to demo DAP's anymore. So I am stuck going off of reviews and user feedback on these forums.
The big issue with Tempotec is the non-existent customer support combined with unknown QC of their DAP's. Not sure I want to roll the dice and spend my budget on a DAP only to be stuck with it if it is a lemon. I have owned Shanling DAP's and have not had any QC issues with any of them. Another reason to trust an M3X based on my previous experience. I have no experience with Hiby or Tempotec DAP's and Shanling has been in the audio gear business since 1988 vs just a few years for Hiby and even less for Tempotec. Android would be something I would live with having vs actually wanting it on a DAP. Also the M3X has Prime Mode which is likely what I would use 99% of the time to avoid android as much as possible.
I might still hold fire on a new DAP until Black Friday and hopefully more feedback on the V3 as reviews are still pretty scarce for it. The only ones I can find on youtube are not in english. If the V6 price comes down by then it may be an option but at its current price it is just to expensive for me.