1) 163320 2) 163010 3) 161210

Yeah, I'm keeping my eyes peeled for that as well!   And congrats to all the winners!

The new Fiio X5 Gen 3 with dual AK4490 chips, balanced out, aptX, wifi, dual SD slots is seriously getting my attention...

The Clef is a DAC/Amp combo and getting both iFi portables (LE is a DAC from what I can read, iCan is an amp) will cost $328, double the equipment/size to carry. I think the X-Duoo XD-05 is an interesting alternative.   Different folks, different strokes.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/V-MOTA-TDC-Headphone-Carry-case-boxs-For-Sennheiser-HD800-PHILIPS-A5PROI-Beyerdynamic-DT770-T5P-headphone/32591312794.html   I would consider this as well if I don't already have another V-Mota case...

That's unfortunate to hear as the M1 is able to OTG...   But at least the M5 has digital coax, which is nice (albeit requiring another cable).

I didn't get to fully compare both for an AB comparison as there were others waiting in line to try the unit... For the quick impression between both, I felt the non-BL was a smidge darker (YMMV, only 2 tracks) than the BL. But the 3D+ and Xbass+ effects were more pronounced on the BL, which I...

Just tried out the new BL at Stereo (Singapore). Sounded great with Meze 12 Classics, Audeze EL8O and Senn HD650. Fed from iPhone via CCK. Personally for me, I would veer towards the BL instead of the Schiit Jotunheim because of the flexibility of what the BL has to offer for desktop and...

Nice unit! Great job Shanling... Now, next edition to include physical volume button/scroll wheel... :-p Edit: Wait a minute...just re-read the description and understood that UP is a DAP?!?!? Which can be used as a MFi DAC/Amp??!?

I second the iFi iDSD Micro (the new Black Label). Tested it out with a HD650 (waiting for HD6XX) and it's more than sufficient to drive it well. The 3D+ effect is an ear opener as it did bring out some of the details in my tracks that I listened to. Some will find it gimmicky, but I thought...

Any chance for next FW to include OTG capability? Would love to USB out to an iFi iDSD Micro Black Label...:blush:

  Wait till Massdrop announce the next big collaboration! 

It's live!   Not going as fast as HD6XX though...

Live in 10 mins!

Hear ya...*gallops away enjoying my headphones*    Back to the HD6XX discussion.

I'm sure Massdrop (just speculating here) could be sending you a special pair when it ships...   Your post here at Head Fi was probably the key reason for the influx of interest in the first place...

Quote:   Quote:   It's pretty clear he's incoherent and wavering in his comments and train of thought. One minute saying "I wouldn't buy from MD, even at the discounted price...etc", next minute "...The price made it specially tempting..."   We get it. You're upset because you woke up...

  Voice of reason...

  I hear ya...and don't let anyone have a different opinion to yours..give it back to them!   #stayoutsidemate

Yeah, I see where the Massdrop x Sennheiser collaboration is going...cos I'm one of those whom wouldn't have gotten a 600/650 due to the entry price where I'm from.   With the HD6XX however, I'm plunging into Senn's world head first because it just makes senns (sense)...   It's a good move...

1. SMSL M3 2. Micca Origen+   Have both and it's more than enough to drive your 'phones...

  Agree with your points there...   Who knows? Maybe these HD6XXs are existing stock awaiting clearance and HD698s announced in 2017... 

A lot has been said about MD and the recent HD6XX fluff...   Let's put it this way. It's a business model, not a BIG corporation selling wares.   If there's profit for MD and Sennheiser selling 5K units of HD6XXs, what makes you think there won't be another 5K units round the corner? and...

Thanks nmatheis!    Already loving it for the smooth sound...

  Just wondering, how long is a good burn in time? 24hrs? 50?