[docholliday]

@docholliday: I was just going by this...

"The player was originally set to high gain to keep the volume 35-45 for the UERR (which is what the X1-II was set at for the same output level). In Low gain, it requires 62-65 on the N3 for the same sound output level."

Ah, it was only there as a reference point for the settings, working to nullify any variables since both have a 100 point scale...too many thoughts, too slow typing (and that's at 140wpm).

 

[fourrobert13]

Anyone using the N3 with an amp yet? If so, how's the LO signal? Clean, balanced, or neutral? What amp or amps are you using?

Thanks

 

[Atomka]

  I know that N3 is not designed to be taken apart, but will it be possible at all for the user to replace the battery after it stops holding a charge? I will be using this pretty heavily & this is the only reason that is stopping me from getting this DAP & look at other options like a USB DAC. This will be a significant investment for me & I would hate if it would stop holding a charge after 2-3 years of use. But I would love to have a dedicated DAP instead of other options like a portable DAC and using dongles to connect to my laptop & phone. 

Same question here !

 

[aztriltus]

Originally Posted by michaelgordon /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  yeah i cant think now why i wanted to BT through the N3 from phone to headphones other than eliminating wires and the N3 sounds better using BT than it does from the phone.  It was only going to be for using Amazon music but like you said can do that direct.
 
I can confirm that the N3 will accept the connection from both phone and headphone at same time.  I connected my phone, disabled media then connected N3 this allowed me to playback music from N3 and make a call with the phone, the music stopped and started with the call as well.
 
Im really impressed and nmathias sold this too me by originally saying its a baby N5 but id say in some ways its better.
 

 
Can anyone else confirm that this works? I've tried connecting my phone to the N3 which is connected to my headphones. When I play the music via my phone, my headphones do not have any sound. By headphones, I meant a bluetooth 4.0 enabled car unit. 
 
The config is something like this: Oneplus 3 Phone ---(music)---> N3 ---(no music)---> Headphones.
 
However, my headphone unit could control my phone's play/pause so somehow it works but there's no sound hmm... When I play music from N3 direct to the headphones, it works. Just not through another bluetooth connection such as the phone.
 
I didn't want to connect N3 straight to the car unit. Was thinking that N3 could make audio sound better since Oneplus 3 DAC is a mess while ensuring that my car bluetooth unit handles calls from my phone. 

 

[nmatheis]

aztriltus: You can either connect to your phone via Bluetooth or connect to your car via Bluetooth but not both simultaneously.

Atomka: The battery is connected to the board by a simple connector. Looks very easy to change. The case is easy to get off, too. Just need to be careful about not breaking any of the plastic clips that hold it on.

 

[Atomka]

@nmatheis Perfect ! Im used to fix computers or any electronic devices, it shouldnt be a problem.

 

[aileronguy]

BUT how do you create a playlist on the N3? I use a Mac, and fubar 2000 is not available. Any suggestions?

 

[scott1]

  BUT how do you create a playlist on the N3? I use a Mac, and fubar 2000 is not available. Any suggestions?

It's a bit tedious but while you are playing a song, you can use the button to add it to a playlist folder. But then you need to play the next song to add that and so on.

 

[griff06]

Hi,

I know they are very different but from a sound point of view and given the same chips used, how different or behind would you say the N3 is to Fiio x5iii?

I understand they are quite polar in terms of ui and stuff l, cause i was going to save up for the fiio but if the sound is similar orclose then i might reconsidr and putbthe rest toward the headphones!
Cheers

 

[griff06]

Hi,


I know they are very different but from a sound point of view and given the same chips used, how different or behind would you say the N3 is to Fiio x5iii?

I understand they are quite polar in terms of ui and stuff l, cause i was going to save up for the fiio but if the sound is similar orclose then i might reconsidr and putbthe rest toward the headphones!
Cheers

I appreciate their might not be any comparisons with any DAPs yet but if someone does have both toys it would be very interesting to know your thoughts on these. Cheers

 

[DBaldock9]

  There was a notice in my mailbox today, saying that I can pick up my package from MusicTeck tomorrow at the Post Office (it was sent with signature required).
 
I've already got a 200GB MicroSD card for it, and I'm looking forward to using my new N3 tomorrow evening.

Went and picked the package up at Lunch today, and have the N3 plugged into a charger here at work.
 
I haven't read the manual yet (typical guy... 

), so should I be seeing two white LEDs lit on the front while it's charging?  They flashed for 10-minutes or so, and now they're steady state.

 

[bruce1967]

 
Went and picked the package up at Lunch today, and have the N3 plugged into a charger here at work.
 
I haven't read the manual yet (typical guy... 

), so should I be seeing two white LEDs lit on the front while it's charging?  They flashed for 10-minutes or so, and now they're steady state.

Yes, they flash when charging and stop when it's fully charged. They stay lit until you unplug it.
 
It charges up quite quickly compared to other DAPs I've owned. I bought a couple spare type c usb charging/data transfer cables for it too since I didn't have any except for the one that came with it. I like the c connector...it seems more durable than the other type and it's reversible.

 

[docholliday]

 
Yes, they flash when charging and stop when it's fully charged. They stay lit until you unplug it.
 
It charges up quite quickly compared to other DAPs I've owned. I bought a couple spare type c usb charging/data transfer cables for it too since I didn't have any except for the one that came with it. I like the c connector...it seems more durable than the other type and it's reversible.

It's probably one of the fastest charging devices that I've seen which wasn't some "quick charge" format. And, I really like the percentage display on it so that it's not a guess as to how long you have til full charge (or remaining).
 
It would've been really neat if they would've implemented 4 extra LEDs under the capacitive buttons that light up when first touched. That would make it easier to find what you're hitting when it's dark. 

 

[docholliday]

@aztriltus: You can either connect to your phone via Bluetooth or connect to your car via Bluetooth but not both simultaneously.

@Atomka: The battery is connected to the board by a simple connector. Looks very easy to change. The case is easy to get off, too. Just need to be careful about not breaking any of the plastic clips that hold it on.

Yeah, I'm really tempted to crack mine open and add a Qi circuit to it so that I can wireless charge it. 

 

[bruce1967]

  It's probably one of the fastest charging devices that I've seen which wasn't some "quick charge" format. And, I really like the percentage display on it so that it's not a guess as to how long you have til full charge (or remaining).
 
It would've been really neat if they would've implemented 4 extra LEDs under the capacitive buttons that light up when first touched. That would make it easier to find what you're hitting when it's dark. 

I like the percentage display for the battery too...it seems to be pretty accurate.