[peter123]

My point is that I don't believe a IEM's need an amp with the M1s, so why add one?

Iirc the line out on the M1s is around 2Vrms, which is industry standard so I don't see why they would change that.

Getting a DAP with really low line out power just to be able to add a amp that's not really needed doesn't make sense to me but that's just me........

 

[Ver JJ]

My point is that I don't believe a IEM's need an amp with the M1s, so why add one?

Iirc the line out on the M1s is around 2Vrms, which is industry standard so I don't see why they would change that.

Getting a DAP with really low line out power just to be able to add a amp that's not really needed doesn't make sense to me but that's just me........

Once again, I will agree with your statement....... well there are two reasons for me to go with my current setup. Firstly, if you noticed that I had asked headfiers from different thread regarding ways to avoid using button to change volume, instead having a physical rotational potentiometer that does the job because I have an odd kind of sensation........ Secondly, I found that Aune M1s excells at imaging but sucks at its sound stage........ so after many hours of research I found out that an amp can also solve this problem of mine and indeed Cayin C5 did, but not at a margin level.......... Those were my weird request that I made in the past.

 

[noknok23]

I'd recommend Onkyo DP-X1 as an upgrade to M1s. You could even get a used unit for less than $500. It has 2,5-mm balanced, with ACG technology (reducing noise). Boots quicker than X5 III. A stable, and fast Android UI (5, Lollipop). The 3,5-mm output can get loose after a while, but it's fine with me since there's still some bite/grip. The DP-X1A doesn't have this issue though. Battery is good, around 16 hours. And the design looks nice.

My Aune M1s has a battery problem now, it drops automatically and slowly when not being used. IDK how to solve this. Will probably give it away to a friend.

For sound, I like the Nuansa P1 better than DP-X1, or M1s. The DP-X1 IMO sounds better, and cleaner than M1s. But the P1 sounds more natural than them all.

I've been waiting for a comparison between the Aune m1s and the nuansa p1! Thank you, this will probably be my next dap...

 

[noknok23]

Did anyone has tried Etymotic with the Aune m1s ?

 

[Ver JJ]

Did anyone has tried Etymotic with the Aune m1s ?

I did.

 

[noknok23]

I did.

How is it? Good synergy or ?

 

[Ver JJ]

How is it? Good synergy or ?

I will appreciate if you can elaborate on the term synergy because I suck at english.

 

[noknok23]

Synergy means them together become greater than the sum of them alone. m1s could bring best out of the Etymotic and so would the Etymotic with m1s. 1+1=2.5 or 3.. something like that.
Sooo is it a good match?

 

[Ver JJ]

Synergy means them together become greater than the sum of them alone. m1s could bring best out of the Etymotic and so would the Etymotic with m1s. 1+1=2.5 or 3.. something like that.
Sooo is it a good match?

I see. Hmm, in my opinion, Aune M1s has a very full and lush kind of sound after burning in when compared to my Zishan......... I don't think it is a perfect match for me because Etymotic HF5 despite having good treble (no extension with filter), its mids is quite disturbingly arrogant........ this made it sounds rather soft and looks kind of pale........ but things are different when you remove its filter....... the treble is now dominant, there are more sparkles, like icing on cake which makes it more delicious....... however you might not like it because there is sibilance.......... overall I prefer the filter to be removed because it only dampens the higher end frequency......... ohh as for lows.......... it is quite shy as per usual.......... dry and cold sounding......... I had lost my interest in this kind of signature after discovering QDC 8BA CIEM..........

 

[peter123]

Funny how different we all hear things, "very full and lush" are not exactly how I'd describe the M1s. This hobby is indeed fascinating.....

 

[Ver JJ]

Funny how different we all hear things, "very full and lush" are not exactly how I'd describe the M1s. This hobby is indeed fascinating.....

Well indeed, my description is just a relative comparison of Aune M1s and Zishan family......... it will be a different story when it is compared to Sony NW-WM1A.

 

[noknok23]

Thanks @Ver JJ for the reply. Very helpful

For me m1s has a very airy sound while still retaining body and a very little touch of warmness.

 

[peter123]

Well indeed, my description is just a relative comparison of Aune M1s and Zishan family......... it will be a different story when it is compared to Sony NW-WM1A.

Thanks for clarifying, I never really liked the Zishan (I prefer the Walnut) so haven't compared the two.

 

[Dark Helmet]

Well indeed, my description is just a relative comparison of Aune M1s and Zishan family......... it will be a different story when it is compared to Sony NW-WM1A.

I take it you have both the Z1 and Z2? What opamp do you have in the Zishans?

 

[Xurxes Xinen]

Do anyone know this site?
https://www.auneaudio-europe.com/
I didn' t found any review and I have the doubt that is a fake.
Has anyone bought something from them and can give me some information or report his experience?
Thanks