[BunchOfAtoms]

@tiralex I'm very curious about how things will end up with your order, since I'm thinking of ordering a M2s from the same eBay seller and I'm from Europe too (Italy).
But I'm in no hurry. I'll wait to hear from our little guinea pig first.

Anyway, I'm new to Head-Fi and HQ audio. I currently listen to my music on my mediocre (at least on the audio side) Nexus 6P modded with Viper4Arise, my PC with its mediocre integrated sound card and a couple of crappy IEMs. That's it.
Now, since my main wired IEM broke, I ordered some of the most praised low budget chinese IEMs, namely: URBANFUN HiFi, ROCK Zircon and Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD.
I'd also like to get a higher quality audio device to fully enjoy my FLAC albums and premium music streaming services. I'm thinking of getting this Shanling M2s.
My main genres are metal and hard rock, but sometimes I listen to early jazz, classical music and retrowave.
Would I get a significant improvement in terms of sound quality compared to my current "rig"?

My only concern is that, since the M2s has such a high output impedance, pairing it with those low impedance IEMs (16 to 32 ohm) I could get a colored sound, as some warned in this thread. I may definitely consider buying higher price/impedance IEMs in the future, but not now.
What do you guys think about that?

 

[BartSimpson1976]

Re the output impedance: Wasn't it also on the first M2 where first a high value was mentioned and later Shanling told this was due to a different way they measure it compared to other makers?
Howver, if you are concerned you should get a ifi IEMatch.

 

[abitdeef]

on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/301996172236?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thanks man, I just ordered it! I still like the shanling one but it's not coming for a month.

 

[jaxz]

This cute little DAP supports cue sheets?

 

[nmatheis]

Regarding the strange problem with M2S and Mojo reported by @Deftone , this is first time we hear about this problem. My M2s works with Mojo without any problem, no apparent sub bass boost compared to coaxial input from Shanling M5 or from PC over USB.

Anyone else experienced similar problem?

@Deftone Please, what USB cable are you using to connect the devices? Did you had chance to try it with any different cable? Thank you

no issues here...

on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/301996172236?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I haven't had any weird issues using M2s + Mojo, either.

I use that exact same cable @miezio24. Cheap and effective until I can get my hands on the nicer looking one Shanling will be selling soon!

 

[miezio24]

yeah im waiting on the shanling one as well

 

[nmatheis]

@tiralex I'm very curious about how things will end up with your order, since I'm thinking of ordering a M2s from the same eBay seller and I'm from Europe too (Italy).
But I'm in no hurry. I'll wait to hear from our little guinea pig first.

Anyway, I'm new to Head-Fi and HQ audio. I currently listen to my music on my mediocre (at least on the audio side) Nexus 6P modded with Viper4Arise, my PC with its mediocre integrated sound card and a couple of crappy IEMs. That's it.
Now, since my main wired IEM broke, I ordered some of the most praised low budget chinese IEMs, namely: URBANFUN HiFi, ROCK Zircon and Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD.
I'd also like to get a higher quality audio device to fully enjoy my FLAC albums and premium music streaming services. I'm thinking of getting this Shanling M2s.
My main genres are metal and hard rock, but sometimes I listen to early jazz, classical music and retrowave.
Would I get a significant improvement in terms of sound quality compared to my current "rig"?

My only concern is that, since the M2s has such a high output impedance, pairing it with those low impedance IEMs (16 to 32 ohm) I could get a colored sound, as some warned in this thread. I may definitely consider buying higher price/impedance IEMs in the future, but not now.
What do you guys think about that?

That was me more or less providing a disclaimer that your mileage may vary when it comes to coloration from the higher than typical output impedance. I personally haven't had any issues with it with the many iem I've used with the M2s, so I'm feeling pretty confident recommending it even for hybrid and multi-BA IEM users.

Re the output impedance: Wasn't it also on the first M2 where first a high value was mentioned and later Shanling told this was due to a different way they measure it compared to other makers?
Howver, if you are concerned you should get a ifi IEMatch.

Yes, Shanling was measuring differently than other DAP makers in the beginning. They quickly fixed that and released revised output impedance ratings they were the typical sub-1ohm for all DAPs except the M2. The M2s follows in it's footsteps with higher than typical output impedance. I haven't found it to be an issue, though. I definitely notice with DAPs that have 10ohm output impedance, but not with the M2s.

 

[tiralex]

Im planning to pair them with iems: pinnacle p1, rha t20... Dont know yet what to buy. Do you think ill have problems with this kind of earphones?

 

[nmatheis]

Im planning to pair them with iems: pinnacle p1, rha t20... Dont know yet what to buy. Do you think ill have problems with this kind of earphones?

Nope, should be just fine!

 

[tiralex]

Do you guys think, m2s' dac is better than for example Fiio Q1's or Fiio 12k's?

 

[abitdeef]

Do you guys think, m2s' dac is better than for example Fiio Q1's or Fiio 12k's?

Yes it's a top tier dac. If you're talking strictly about dacs and not implementation or op amps then yes it's better.

 

[Shanling]

Re the output impedance: Wasn't it also on the first M2 where first a high value was mentioned and later Shanling told this was due to a different way they measure it compared to other makers?
Howver, if you are concerned you should get a ifi IEMatch.

Yes, in past we measured output impedance in different way than is norm used by other manufacturers. Due to that, we later announced corrected values for M3 and M5.

But with M2S, its stated OI of 4.8 Ohm is measured in right way.

 

[BartSimpson1976]

thanks for the clarification.

 

[musicday]

I would like to know if a new firmware is in the works and when can we hear about the secret feature?
After all we all appreciate this music player and want to know.
I have paid nearly full price for mine and i am looking to make the most of it.

 

[abitdeef]

I would like to know if a new firmware is in the works and when can we hear about the secret feature?
After all we all appreciate this music player and want to know.
I have paid nearly full price for mine and i am looking to make the most of it.

I totally agree mate! Although maybe the secret is there is no secret.
I would love the dac filters implimented, just something else to putz around with a bit. Especially since the EQ dampens the sound.