[RedJohn456]

  Guys, don't judge a book by its covers, just get to listen to this player especially with the Shozy Zero IEMs after they both fully burn in 150-200 hours, and hear how music is reproduced  the great details. And did I mention that this play cost only £140?

 Fully recommended to anyone who is serious/passionate about the music.
My review is up: http://www.head-fi.org/products/shozy-alien-dap/reviews/15793

Fantastic review broski  Can't wait to get my Alien Gold as well. Just need to get a microSD card ready now. Btw a bit OT but any word on the Teri Player? I found that thread and read through it. I went from thinking screen less DAPs are dumb to wanting several lol. only on head-fi 

 

[mochill]

Not dumb at all

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Good review musicday

 

[puppyfi]

I guess the DAC chips in used is still a mystery, even though now that the alien is already in its 3rd generation.
If there will ever be any 4th generation, I hope Shozy will implement a 'press and hold' to turn off power and not the current light 'press', which can cause frustration when this is accidental (imagine having to turn back on and need to scroll to the last folder/last track you want to listen to).

 

[musicday]

 
Guys, don't judge a book by its covers, just get to listen to this player especially with the Shozy Zero IEMs after they both fully burn in 150-200 hours, and hear how music is reproduced  the great details. And did I mention that this play cost only £140?  Fully recommended to anyone who is serious/passionate about the music.
My review is up: http://www.head-fi.org/products/shozy-alien-dap/reviews/15793

Fantastic review broski  Can't wait to get my Alien Gold as well. Just need to get a microSD card ready now. Btw a bit OT but any word on the Teri Player? I found that thread and read through it. I went from thinking screen less DAPs are dumb to wanting several lol. only on head-fi :rolleyes:

Thank you. Unfortunately i don't know anything about the Teri Player project development.
All been very quiet for a long time, they may have problems with the components, etc.
Is no brainier that the Gold Alien is a true bargain among audiophiles.

 

[musicday]

Good review musicday

Thank you ExpatinJapan.
Really like this player.

 

[emusic13]

I had the first generation so was wondering, for the gold version, does it remember the volume level you set it on after turning the alien off? That was one of the things I couldn't get used to. If it has been changed, I'll probably get a Gold Alien too.

 

[BruceBanner]

It hasn't. It is virtually the same.

 

[musicday]

For those considering to get the Gold Alien ,think about the Shozy Zero Iem for a complete experience.

 

[fleasbaby]

For those considering to get the Gold Alien ,think about the Shozy Zero Iem for a complete experience.

 
Seconded...if you're not an IEM guy, seriously consider the Shozy Cygnus earbud. Beautiful combo.

 

[RedJohn456]

For those considering to get the Gold Alien ,think about the Shozy Zero Iem for a complete experience.

I got the alien gold last night, and with the Zero... it made me feel things I haven't before, when it comes to listening to music. I am still trying to figure out how to make some of the albums work but its pretty seamless, drag and drop etc.
 
200 USD is a steal imo

 

[BruceBanner]

$300AUD makes a little hard to swallow over this way. The original Shozy went for $250AUD, I got it at a reduced rate of $200 which feels better value. Not saying oz gets screwed over or anything, but my AP100 was $330AUD and I feel way better overall value, indeed the AP100 sells for less than $200USD these days which I think is one of the greatest value DAP deals going around or ever heard of!
I may buy the Gold Shozy if I see it around half price (massdrop or summin).

 

[Jmop]

Anyone try pairing the Alien with P-51? Just curious if it would be too juicy sounding for a warm IEM since the Alien is already pretty smooth.

 

[Decommo]

I just received my new Fostex T50RP MK3 and I just tried with Shozy Alien Gold. To my surprise, this drives notoriously power hungry MK3 phone at very loud volume. However, the clarity is not good and hear distortion so not ideal match. However, it is quite impressive power of this little thing.

 

[RedJohn456]

  I just received my new Fostex T50RP MK3 and I just tried with Shozy Alien Gold. To my surprise, this drives notoriously power hungry MK3 phone at very loud volume. However, the clarity is not good and hear distortion so not ideal match. However, it is quite impressive power of this little thing.

Indeed, it packs a surprising amount of power for such a small form factor.