Do you mean DSD files?   If so, then big chance the soon-to-come new version will support it since the MkII is already supporting DSD files.

Weird shapes is the new trend ;)

Well , let's see how major this firmware update really is. As you guys mentioned previously, there won't be much more focus once the II's get into stores. As I said in the AK100 & AK120 II thread, I am not a fan of the design AND the price. The reason I stick with the old AK100 is both its SQ...

Complaints after complaints? :p On the serious side, I knew the battery would not be that short timed where it should be a firmware defect and yes I do expect there are bugs on this Calyx debut DAP but never in my wildest imagination that a battery indicator inducing auto turn off would be one...

Three hour battery life? Noises? Excuses from the CEO? Damn this is so far turning into a train wreck, thank goodness there are still some positive reviews regarding the M or else I don't even know how Calyx can salvage anything from this.

  Agreed, the (soon-to-be) older series has an advantage in form factor. The AK200&220 is interesting and sleek looking but is about the same size as an AK240.

He meant that he agrees with you completely :D

I was just making a conclusion since early demo impressions indicate that they have a warm signature but the production sound impressions is different. The box really reminds me of AK ones, I thought it would be cool if they use the same material but with lighter color like white-brown combination.

Here you can see the copper color is still there. It seems the M sound signature was tweaked after seeing the production release impressions...

  Interesting, remembering how DX90 is very much talked about so fondly here. Did you have the MkII or was it the MkI AK100?   I actually have heard the X5 to use with my V3 but still prefers my AK100 and this is not only from the form factor. The sound signature of the X5 just does not...

  I see, thanks for the heads up.   Though honestly I prefer my IEM to be used direct instead of using an additional amp.

I think from all the reviews so far, it points to a warm signature even more so than the X5..   I've heard the X5 in a 1 hour long demo and did not click with its signature, so with that in mind my expectations is now at the lowest for the M. Won't count it out for demoing though, still...

  Classic Ibasso I presume is that they aren't learning from experience. They had more or less the same design blueprint in DX50 yet they still have basic issues and other bugs that shouldn't happen.   I agree with Solude, they seemed to rush DX90 seeing the wave of anticipation following the...

  That's a good thing to notice, thought it would work out somehow....   I might try for the combo if I got the chance to test out the X5 again.

Yes, but Calyx M is their first soon to be mass produced DAP (CMIIW). This will be a test of their QC regardless of how long they have been in development. I think their slow approach to the market is to avoid cases that Fiio & Ibasso has suffered, which is releasing it too early to a huge...

  The "looking well built" part I can agree, looking good is relative for me especially after their first rendition.   I hope the SQ can elevate my interest to the previous levels. Great UI is just the side dish for me since I have been living with the AK100 UI for quite a long time. The...

To be honest after seeing the latest rendition and videos from the Calyx M , I am losing my interest rapidly.   I will demo these in the future and decide whether it is able to dislodge the AK100 I currently have.

Purely based on sound signature, I think X5 and Glacier might complement each other since Glacier is forward sounding meanwhile X5 is warm sounding. Never heard the combination but might be worth thinking about.

  So the slider is magnet and IS detachable?   Oh boy, really have to make sure not to lose the slider. Hope they provide a spare for them.

Maybe the combination of AK100 & O2 as a pair gives out that flat signature?   CMIIW, AK100 and O2 both gives out a more flat and neutral sound signature which may sound boring to listen to. I myself have used AK100 as DAC but used a more energetic amp in Apex Glacier which sounded good to me...

Couldn't object to that , the first time I've recruited Richard I was like "How can I not put this guy in my party?"   There are many OP'ed SoD in V that really makes the game easy.   As for the praise (I think I needed to give one, since I seem to really hate it based on previous post which...

    I restarted it because I forgot almost all of its storyline by now.   There are just so many things to bash on V from generic looking SoD (Norden, I'm looking at you!) to the unlovable beavers.

Great news, just read it also from another site.   Just finished playing Suikoden V, great game but for me it doesn't reach the heights of Suikoden II. Too much template taken from SII.   The scene with Arshtat and Ferid's death was one of the saddest/best scene in the Suikoden series...

His change in body language and the way he talks when a guy asks about technical details followed by his explanations shows how much he dedicates himself in audio quality and the passion he has.   Although I'm not into professional audio, it is interesting to hear what Jerry has to say about it.

  This is where telepathy comes in handy