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Jul 23, 2017 at 9:59 AM Post #3,092 of 8,152
slaterlovesspam said:
Is that battery a 18650? Is it removable and/or user replaceable?
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Full modular structure, audio part including digital and analog can be replaced as a whole. 18650 lithium battery? Also can be replaced.
 
Jul 23, 2017 at 10:41 AM Post #3,093 of 8,152
crabdog said:
Not sure what you mean by "better" but personally I prefer the Benjie T6 although both DAPs have their shortcomings. The Ruizu A50 is also a great little DAP and I prefer it over the T6 in almost every way except sound. Take that last one with a grain of salt because I haven't spent much time with the A50 yet.
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SQ without EQ and amping power between T6 and C18 ? Any comments?
I don`t care about UI (it does have to work though, LOL), I wish for slightly warmish tilted from dead-neutral sound and >80mA amping power.
If I know for sure that I can change some HW components like opamps and capacitors, then it would be bonus.

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forgot to add that mSD is a must and HW pause/play+back/next buttons would be nice (without turning on screen).
I`m describing almost DX50 LOL.
 
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Jul 23, 2017 at 10:55 AM Post #3,094 of 8,152
CoiL said:
SQ without EQ and amping power between T6 and C18 ? Any comments?
I don`t care about UI (it does have to work though, LOL), I wish for slightly warmish tilted from dead-neutral sound and >80mA amping power.
If I know for sure that I can change some HW components like opamps and capacitors, then it would be bonus.

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forgot to add that mSD is a must and HW pause/play+back/next buttons would be nice (without turning on screen).
I`m describing almost DX50 LOL.
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If it makes a difference the C18 is the only one that can be opened without resorting to power tools or brute force :beyersmile:
 
Jul 23, 2017 at 12:23 PM Post #3,096 of 8,152
Mr Trev said:
Good ol brute force… an essential addition to everyone's toolbox
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Jul 24, 2017 at 5:10 PM Post #3,097 of 8,152
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Jul 24, 2017 at 6:52 PM Post #3,100 of 8,152
theMUKe said:
Does anyone have this DAP and can provide a review?
SAOMAI SM4 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SAO...HIFI-Music-Player-Send-Extra/32816482622.html
It's got an AK4490 DAC and the Amazon price seem pretty good https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072JM6PJG/

There were posts asking about this DAP before but I could not find a good answer (no, it's not a Benjie T1)
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There various versions of this model. ICC C18 is the same model.
https://penonaudio.com/IQQ-C18
It's a great player although it has some quirks. I really like the sq for the 70 US I paid. Check Crabs review: https://primeaudio.org
 
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Jul 24, 2017 at 7:14 PM Post #3,101 of 8,152
theMUKe said:
Does anyone have this DAP and can provide a review?
SAOMAI SM4 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SAO...HIFI-Music-Player-Send-Extra/32816482622.html
It's got an AK4490 DAC and the Amazon price seem pretty good https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072JM6PJG/

There were posts asking about this DAP before but I could not find a good answer (no, it's not a Benjie T1)
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Amazon UK has another player listed which looks same as ICC C18.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dodocool-P...F8&qid=1500937925&sr=1-49&keywords=mp3+player
 
Jul 25, 2017 at 2:38 PM Post #3,102 of 8,152
actorlife said:
There various versions of this model. ICC C18 is the same model.
https://penonaudio.com/IQQ-C18
It's a great player although it has some quirks. I really like the sq for the 70 US I paid. Check Crabs review: https://primeaudio.org
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Thanks a lot! I trust the reviews on Penon (with links into head-fi.org) more than the ones on Amazon. Did not know primeaudio.org before - good to know another page with audio gear reviews.

Considering it's price, the player seems good. But not sure if I'll be adventureous @groucho69 - how will this player perform next to my Shanlings, the Hidizs AP100 and the Xuelin 990? Probably I'll be disappointed...

May this be a better option? Saomai SM-4 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072JM6PJG
Very similar but with an AK4490 DAC and a Signal Noise Ratio ≥ 110dB according to https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SAO...HIFI-Music-Player-Send-Extra/32816482622.html
 
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Jul 25, 2017 at 6:12 PM Post #3,103 of 8,152
theMUKe said:
Thanks a lot! I trust the reviews on Penon (with links into head-fi.org) more than the ones on Amazon. Did not know primeaudio.org before - good to know another page with audio gear reviews.

Considering it's price, the player seems good. But not sure if I'll be adventureous @groucho69 - how will this player perform next to my Shanlings, the Hidizs AP100 and the Xuelin 990? Probably I'll be disappointed...

May this be a better option? Saomai SM-4 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072JM6PJG
Very similar but with an AK4490 DAC and a Signal Noise Ratio ≥ 110dB according to https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SAO...HIFI-Music-Player-Send-Extra/32816482622.html
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I can't say a bad word about Cayin N3.
cayin-FiiO-AKG2.jpg
 
Jul 26, 2017 at 6:24 PM Post #3,104 of 8,152
Hi, has anybody update the software/firmware of Benjie X1? I have a problem with albums in flac. Searching Album/Artist, tracks appear in alphabetical order by title (not by track) I have used Drivesort without results.

Thanks
 
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