Acoustic Research M2 Audiophile-Grade Hi-Res Portable
Sep 15, 2023 at 2:57 PM Post #2,131 of 2,161
Here it is! I considered putting my name, but if I ever sell this I doubt someone is going to want my name on the case. Not that selling seems likely…

Thanks. Nice and simple. 👊
I need to get my AR-M2 freshened up with a battery replacement and a case seems like the next lush move. I've had a few close calls.
 
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Sep 18, 2023 at 3:59 AM Post #2,132 of 2,161
I’ve managed to find a used one off eBay. It’s not arrived yet. If I like it then I’ll send it to Steve from npaudio to get it modded and probably get the battery replaced. Can’t wait to try it 😀
Congrats! This is an amazing DAP, truly lives up to the mythical hype. Might not be precision monster, but in terms of dynamics it's TOTL. Try WP900 and IE900 for some special synergy magic. I can also highly recommend the NPAudio mod. He did the full works on mine and this is 100% a keeper. If the LO/PO jacks ever go iffy on mine, I'll also send to him to upgrade them.
 
Sep 18, 2023 at 2:30 PM Post #2,133 of 2,161
The dap sounds fantastic. I’m using it with ie600 iems and it sounds very lively. How do I get a different music player on the dap as obviously the android is very old?
 
Sep 18, 2023 at 2:33 PM Post #2,135 of 2,161
You don't! I'd stick with the Pro player personally. Update the FW if need be, but I'd avoid trying other apps.

IE600 and AR-M2 is my daily driver. Awesome combo.
Cool I’ll stick with it as it is. I’m listening to the cure - pornography on it right now. Sounds amazing
 
Sep 18, 2023 at 2:34 PM Post #2,136 of 2,161
You don't! I'd stick with the Pro player personally. Update the FW if need be, but I'd avoid trying other apps.

IE600 and AR-M2 is my daily driver. Awesome combo.
The Pro player is actually an early UAPP variant branded for Acoustic Research.
Navigation is a little odd but once you get used to it it's fine. (I am always closing it instead of navigating back)
 
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Sep 18, 2023 at 2:38 PM Post #2,137 of 2,161
The Pro player is actually an early UAPP variant branded for Acoustic Research.
Navigation is a little odd but once you get used to it it's fine. (I am always closing it instead of navigating back)
Yup, I'm totally happy with it. Works perfectly with 1TB card with full album work, no bugs, no issues.
 
Sep 18, 2023 at 3:31 PM Post #2,140 of 2,161
Too early for big impressions. I would say the modded wm1z is more detailed. the modded r2r2000 is different to the other two as it uses r2r dac and has a very natural sound. The ar-m2 sounds very lively and exciting.
 
Sep 20, 2023 at 3:43 AM Post #2,142 of 2,161
The audeze lcd i4 sound fantastic on this player. I've got some tinkering with eq to do though
 
Sep 20, 2023 at 7:01 AM Post #2,143 of 2,161
I am glad that you enjoy the dap. It is a confirmation that it is a great sounding device
 
Sep 20, 2023 at 7:05 AM Post #2,144 of 2,161
I've ordered a case for it this morning. I need to remove the old one that is glued onto it
 
Sep 20, 2023 at 5:19 PM Post #2,145 of 2,161
The AR-M2 and its companions

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