Any feedback from early users of this new Mytek DAC ?  

  Yes HDtracks, well it's been a while. I have paid by paypal and probably let the country at default US... so maybe that's the trick !

Quote: Are you sure ? I bought several tracks from them   I concur that playing 16/44.1 lossless files is already a VERY good start. I bought 24/96 files of some albums I already own in 16/44, and I find out that the quality difference (when there is) is due to remastering, not...

Just my 2 cents to clarify :   - Upgraded ST card has nothing to do with the V2.0 printed in the circuit board (I had an V2.0 not upgraded, now back from the upgrade, no visible difference, beside the sound !) - The numbers xabu is refering to has nothing to do with the OPamp change (it's...

I have used the upgraded ST card and the game card for some weeks now (and before that, the 2 older ST card, high and low gain)     The upgraded ST (wich I prefer not to call "V2", has older ones already have V2.0 printed on the circuitboard) is for sure an improvement. It also has a...

Is it still time to place order ? I'd like one... :)

  Interesting topic ! I was always been convinced that 24/96 is superior to 16/44. Well, until today. I will try to make the story short. It has started maybe 10 years ago when I was trying a SACD reissue of an old analog jazz recording. The SACD was in every aspect superior to the...

    I would be happy to read more listening comparison between both DAP.   If 16/44 music quality if nearly identical, and if your statement below is true, the HM-801 will have more less interest...     Quote:   Sorry being of topic, but I find quite noticable differences...

  Quote:   The channel imbalance at low level seems to be an inevitable drawback of analog volume control (wich is supposed to be better than digital one). Now I'm using the game amp (designed for iem) :I still only use 20% of the volume knob and I still have an imbalance at low...

Quote:   I would also like to know more about warp08 impression regarding game / st card comparison. To my ears the game card sound better (using EM3pro). More open and effortless sound, tighter low end.

  I think you can't overcharge it : The charging process automaticaly stop after a while (observation based on the power supply "heat"). That said, I'm not sure that the "charging" indicator when the HM801 is "on" is accurate (it may suggest you can charge forever, but after powering off&on...

    Quote:     When it is "on" (charging or not) the HM801 is always a bit warm but I believe it's more because of the circuitry (DAC) than the battery.   The HM801 is charging when it is "off". During the charge process the power supply is getting much hotter. I use to charge...

I concur that USB DAC is very convenient, even if USB is not the best audio interface.   I'm not sure we can say using pc/laptop as a source is unaudiophile. Pc can be used as storage device. Most recording studio are now using a PC or Mac as a source for raw audio. Even for mixing with a...

It would be great of course. The main charger is probably great for using the HM801 AC powered, but for travel, a lighter one (with less shielding) would be welcome :) Beside, one small improvement of the current charger would be to have a longer power cord : It is really short.

Quote: Originally Posted by Nankai Your 24bit playback problem is a hardware problem. Please contact head.direct.customerservice@gmail.com for warranty. Thanks. Thank you. I have sent it back to China. I hope post office won't take too long cause it will miss me now

Done. 24bit playing problem on my device not solved : 24/96 tracks are played only if a 16bit one has been played just before. Playing a 24/96 track just after statup still crash the device (I need to withdraw the battery to restart)

Quote: Originally Posted by Bojamijams Honestly, if you're not having issues with the channel imbalance, save yourself the money and enjoy it. I have the GAME card but any difference I may perceive can easily be counted towards simply listening to it louder. As I have no way to volume...

Any first views or listening impressions from GAME card buyers ? There is already few comments in other posts, but all are very succint. Beyond having a best volume control, what are the most noticable differences, sonically speaking ? I am using my HM-801 with IEM (EM3 pro), and I'm very...

Quote: Originally Posted by immtbiker OK then try version .015 Same behavior with .015, I need to play a 16/44 track before 24/96

I'm still on V.014, I will try the update ! edit : oupss, V.016 not released yet... , I will wait the update ! Thank you !

Thank's for this very interesting view. I do have EM3pro for 2 months now, and I concur it greatly improve with burn in (actualy the hifiman HM-801 I use may also improve over time too !) The first thing that surprised me about EM3pro was the very "HiFi like" sound for a IEM mainly...

Thank's !!

Quote: Originally Posted by mark2410 this is the problem with customs, so few have heard many so hard to ever know what one is for you This is so true... GuyDebord, if you can share your listening experience on both JH13 and EM3, it could be most interesting !

Quote: Originally Posted by Nankai If your player can not play 24/96 track, or have to play a 16bit track before play any 24/96, please send it back to fix it. It is a hardware problem. Please print your online receipt email or transaction page. Note that you need a replacement, and...

Quote: Originally Posted by immtbiker I 'm pretty sure that this is an accessory and not a substitute for the OEM amp. I don't think that players will be sold with this module, right out of the box. It is an add-on for those who want different tastes. I wouldn't want to be stuck with...