[FiiO M6] Portable High-Resolution Lossless Music Player,Embracing A Wireless Future
Jun 10, 2019 at 9:32 PM Post #2,416 of 3,610
I see. It's weird because on my iPhone over lighting with CCK the volume is fixed at all times. I noticed the volume at max was lower than the iPhone as well which made me think something wasn't right with this setup. A few posts suggest it only works as a pure USB-DAC when connected to a computer with proper drivers.
Yes, using it as a USB DAC does require drivers when using a PC, however feeding your DAC *FROM* the M6 does not require drivers as it is not functioning as a USB DAC. The terminology is confusing, I know.
Computer > M6 = USB DAC function
M6 > DAC = USB Out (for want of a better term)
 
Jun 10, 2019 at 9:59 PM Post #2,417 of 3,610
Yes, using it as a USB DAC does require drivers when using a PC, however feeding your DAC *FROM* the M6 does not require drivers as it is not functioning as a USB DAC. The terminology is confusing, I know.
Computer > M6 = USB DAC function
M6 > DAC = USB Out (for want of a better term)
So my question is if it isn’t functioning as a usb dac, what is it functioning as? I assume to feed it into the modi I would want a direct signal? Sound quality did not seem good. Worse than iPhone over lightning and cck.
 
Jun 10, 2019 at 10:46 PM Post #2,418 of 3,610
So my question is if it isn’t functioning as a usb dac, what is it functioning as? I assume to feed it into the modi I would want a direct signal? Sound quality did not seem good. Worse than iPhone over lightning and cck.
Please read carefully my previous answer. I think you are confusing the USB DAC function with USB Audio Out.
I checked my M6 feeding from the USB directly to my DAC input via my Type C to Micro USB cable and the volume control operates exactly as does yours. Whether the control affects volume or not depends on where the digital volume control is located in the digital signal path.

For best sound, set the volume to max on your M6 and control the volume with your downstream DAC or amp. If you experience any distortion or clipping, simply reduce the volume on the M6 a bit.
 
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Jun 10, 2019 at 10:59 PM Post #2,420 of 3,610
Ok understood. Thank you. In any event, clearly not an ideal setup so back to the hunt!
Please check my edited reply to you for further info. When fed in this manner to my DAC/Amp, the sound is superb.
 
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Jun 10, 2019 at 11:03 PM Post #2,421 of 3,610
Please check my edited reply to you for further info. When fed in this manner to my DAC/Amp, the sound is superb.
Thanks so one more question: if I am using the usb out is the modi serving as the dac or the m6? Or is it being converted twice? I believe with the iPhone it bypasses the internal DAC completely.
 
Jun 10, 2019 at 11:50 PM Post #2,422 of 3,610
Thanks so one more question: if I am using the usb out is the modi serving as the dac or the m6? Or is it being converted twice? I believe with the iPhone it bypasses the internal DAC completely.
The Modi is the DAC. The M6 is just serving as a transport, passing the raw digital data to your Modi.
 
Jun 12, 2019 at 4:25 AM Post #2,423 of 3,610
One more question: my work wifi requires a login and password. Any idea how I can get through this barrier? THanks.

Dear friend,

You can install the es file explorer(http://fiio-file.fiio.net/Apps_on_M9_whitelist/com.estrongs.android.apk), after connecting to the wifi, launch es file explorer and access an Internet site e.g. google, it will redirect you to the wifi login page.

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Jun 13, 2019 at 10:20 AM Post #2,424 of 3,610
I saw lite version of Spotify on play store.. Any one know if this can be installed on the m6
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Jun 13, 2019 at 12:12 PM Post #2,426 of 3,610
Doesn't load. Hopefully FiiO will remember we still exist and whitelist it.
I am curious why one would want the Lite version when the standard version is whitelisted and is working just fine for me on my M6. Also, FWIW, Spotify Lite does not show on Play Store on any of my Android devices.
 
Jun 13, 2019 at 12:32 PM Post #2,427 of 3,610
I tried Spotify Lite, it's a slow development indeed from what I saw in some blog out there.
Thing is, it's mostly geared towards free (trial) accounts; I think it doesn't have most of the benefits of the full client.

In other words it's intended it seems as a point of entry for those who still haven't subscribed to their services..
Too bad, as a light option for everyone seems possible and necessary.

Tidal is faster than Spotify imho.

This is the Android download
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.lite&hl=en
 
Jun 13, 2019 at 12:37 PM Post #2,428 of 3,610
I tried Spotify Lite, it's a slow development indeed from what I saw in some blog out there.
Thing is, it's mostly geared towards free (trial) accounts; I think it doesn't have most of the benefits of the full client.

In other words it's intended it seems as a point of entry for those who still haven't subscribed to their services..
Too bad, as a light option for everyone seems possible and necessary.

Tidal is faster than Spotify imho.

This is the Android download
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.lite&hl=en

The reason I couldn't find it on Play Store is that the link, when clicked, says it is not available in my country (USA) Probably why it isn't whitelisted.
 
Jun 13, 2019 at 12:42 PM Post #2,429 of 3,610
The reason I couldn't find it on Play Store is that the link, when clicked, says it is not available in my country (USA) Probably why it isn't whitelisted.

Oh wait that makes sense (in the Corporative mind sense, of course :D ) - they are surely pointing to the third world (Me! Me! :D ) with this kind of thing. I think I read about that. Just like say Facebook Lite.
Countries that are expected to have cheaper phones, worse internet. If you ask me that's foolish. It should be available everywhere. But well, marketing strategies mixed with technology.. not good.
 
Jun 13, 2019 at 12:51 PM Post #2,430 of 3,610
I am curious why one would want the Lite version when the standard version is whitelisted and is working just fine for me on my M6. Also, FWIW, Spotify Lite does not show on Play Store on any of my Android devices.

Not for my M6. On my M9 the cache fills up and it runs slower than the M6. My card on the M9 is just 32gb and nearly full.
 
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