[nmatheis]

Yes, both are good. I've got a wicked head cold right now, so no critical listening. When that's over, I need to compare sound for some DAPs. Esther and Aune M2 (non-pro) are two of them. I hope u do them justice!

 

[jj69]

Does M2 support gapless playback for FLAC files? 

 

[vnmslsrbms]

Nice solid looking DAP!  

 

[hakushondaimao]

Aune M2 review is up HERE. Sorry it took some time, but with firmware developing over time, I was waiting for some kinks to be ironed out. M2 is still not perfect, but is getting close to prime-time-ready. Sound is superb (that's something Aune always seems to get right). Enjoy.

 

[goodyfresh]

Yes, both are good. I've got a wicked head cold right now, so no critical listening. When that's over, I need to compare sound for some DAPs. Esther and Aune M2 (non-pro) are two of them. I hope u do them justice!

What I'm REALLY hoping you could do sometime is compare the Aune M2 to the new Fiio X7, the old Fiio X5ii, and the Questyle QP1R, just purely in terms of sound, no UI or anything being considered. . . .

 

[nmatheis]

Why goodyfresh? DAPs are something we use A LOT! It only makes sense to factor GUI into the equation.

 

[hakushondaimao]

  What I'm REALLY hoping you could do sometime is compare the Aune M2 to the new Fiio X7, the old Fiio X5ii, and the Questyle QP1R, just purely in terms of sound, no UI or anything being considered. . . .

By "old X5ii" do you mean the X5ii or the old X5?

 

[Bellyworshipper]

  Aune M2 review is up HERE. Sorry it took some time, but with firmware developing over time, I was waiting for some kinks to be ironed out. M2 is still not perfect, but is getting close to prime-time-ready. Sound is superb (that's something Aune always seems to get right). Enjoy.

Thank you!

 

[goodyfresh]

Why @goodyfresh? DAPs are something we use A LOT! It only makes sense to factor GUI into the equation.

Well okay yeah, you have a point

 
By "old X5ii" do you mean the X5ii or the old X5?

I just meant "old" in the sense that now they have the X7 as an upgrade.  Whoops.  I mean the X5ii.

 

[hakushondaimao]

  What I'm REALLY hoping you could do sometime is compare the Aune M2 to the new Fiio X7, the old Fiio X5ii, and the Questyle QP1R, just purely in terms of sound, no UI or anything being considered. . . .

 
No access to QP1R, but the others are part of my review. Check it out if you haven't already.

 

[nmatheis]

Working on QP1(R) as we speak :wink_face:

 

[hakushondaimao]

Working on QP1(R) as we speak

 
I for one await a tour   

 

 

[nmatheis]

LOLZ. We'll see :wink_face:

 

[hakushondaimao]

A couple of updates to my review posted yesterday. Added the following to the review this evening after some emails from Aune:
 
RE. Digital Out: Aune are currently working on an external docking connect through the Mini HDMI port, which will bring digital output capabilities (Coax, AES, I2S, etc.) via a receiver module to high end DAC.
 
RE. Battery Life: Aune states that the M2 is Class A music player, with voltage greater than 500MA, and that a compromise had to be made between a Class A/B device with 8 hours of playing time, and Class A with 6.5 hours. The decision was made to sacrifice playing time for better sound quality. With daily charging, 6.5 hours battery life should be enough for regular use, and external power packs can be used to extend this if necessary. Several hours later I got another another update saying that the battery life on the production models has been upped to 7.5+ hours. Not clear yet if that's a FW tweak, or if they've done something with hardware.
 
Good news nonetheless, and part of the fun (?) of reviewing pre-production models.

 

[yoghurtlidlicker]

  A couple of updates to my review posted yesterday. Added the following to the review this evening after some emails from Aune:
 
RE. Digital Out: Aune are currently working on an external docking connect through the Mini HDMI port, which will bring digital output capabilities (Coax, AES, I2S, etc.) via a receiver module to high end DAC.
 
RE. Battery Life: Aune states that the M2 is Class A music player, with voltage greater than 500MA, and that a compromise had to be made between a Class A/B device with 8 hours of playing time, and Class A with 6.5 hours. The decision was made to sacrifice playing time for better sound quality. With daily charging, 6.5 hours battery life should be enough for regular use, and external power packs can be used to extend this if necessary. Several hours later I got another another update saying that the battery life on the production models has been upped to 7.5+ hours. Not clear yet if that's a FW tweak, or if they've done something with hardware.
 
Good news nonetheless, and part of the fun (?) of reviewing pre-production models.

great news indeed!