[alpha421]

If you want expandable memory space (HM-700 only comes in 32GB and 16GB), you can mark out the HM-700.  Don't buy the DAP just for the included RE-400.  And yes, ALL of your listed DAPs playback FLAC; it's just that the HM-700 does NOT playback Hirez.  Good luck with your decision.

 

[Gamingmusiclove]

If you want expandable memory space (HM-700 only comes in 32GB and 16GB), you can mark out the HM-700.  Don't buy the DAP just for the included RE-400.  And yes, ALL of your listed DAPs playback FLAC; it's just that the HM-700 does NOT playback Hirez.  Good luck with your decision.

Thanks a lot! I guess that you are right. My next big step will be to buy a T70p, and i have a huge collection (probably 10,000 songs). While i don't plan on filling it all, i could have a great amount with both of them

 

[Rotary]

Has anyone any ideas about how to import a playlist into the HM-700 (or create one from within the device)?  I've have mine for several months and haven't figured out how to accomplish this.
 
Thanks in addvance for any thoughts.
 
Tom

 

[sh4d3]

Hi to all, I join the question: any other impressions on the couple RE272-HM700?
 
I'd taken a pair of RE272 from a few days and..I'm really interested in balanced configuration..
Actually I'm using them with an iHP228 (H140 with 128GB SSD) RB'd...and I m loving them <.<"
 
Thanks to all

 

[Michael Jennings]

Just got my set today, and have only had time for one album, but wow! Patricia Barber's Modern Cool is one of the best recorded albums ever, and the HM-700 / RE-600 combo made my jaw drop when I played it.
 
Many people are asking about this versus the DX50,and my thought process may be of interest. I had the DX-50 paired with Noble 4 universals, and I have to say it wasn't a marriage made in heaven. I think the iBasso just couldn't control the iem's well enough. Before this could make me totally crazy, though, my Nobles were stolen and, in a fit of financial prudence, I "replaced" them with Shure SE215's. Which I hated from day one, mostly because of the ridiculously uncomfortable "memory" wires, but also because the darkish sound never appealed. 
 
I'm about to travel to Asia, and the thought of a very long plane ride with the Shures was more than I could bear. I set my budget around $300 and initially landed on the Dunu DN-2000's, which seem like very nice iem's. I was scared off by some reports of brightness / sibilance, to which I'm very sensitive. After reading this and other threads on the HiFiMan combo, I decided to purchase it and sell the DX50 and the Shures and hope that I come out with an expenditure of around $300.
 
I'll report more on my listening experience in weeks to come!

 

[Dog meat]

   
I'll report more on my listening experience in weeks to come!

 
Hey, just dont forget to post 'em, ok? You had some serios hardware, so I'm very interested to hear what do you think of the combo

 

[Mcgeggy]

I'm really tempted to order the HM-700 16gb + RE-400b combo for $189 based on all of the positive feedback. I just acquired the RE-400 a few weeks ago and like it very much, but currently my iphone 4s is my dap.
 
One think I'm not quite getting though is how the HM-700 is with non balanced iem's using the adapter cable. Is the general consensus that it is the adapter cable that is a problem, or do non-balanced iem's just not sound as good as compared to other daps? Can anyone clarify this?
 
If it is just a concern that over time the adapter cable will not hold up, or does either the cable or the player cause other iem's to not sound good?

 

[ER4S]

Here's aftermarket case for HM-700, maybe it will stand someone in good stead..
 
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hifiman-for-hm-700-music-player-holsteins-protective-case/32251247622.html

 

[plainlazy]

That case would of come in very handy this morning. Blown the driver on my RE600b. uk price £340
I should of known better, after the 700 kept getting turned off in my pocket ( you can`t lock the buttons, well you can but it`s the same button that turns it off )
It was just a matter of time before the volume button got pressed all the way to 40.
I do have another set of RE600`s, liked them that that much with the HM700.
As good as the HM-700 sounds esp with the RE600b I can`t afford to risk using it.

 

[BRCMRGN]

Get yourself an OPPO PM-3 and this cable:
 
http://www.amazon.com/Supertech%C2%AE3-5mm-Premium-Compatible-Smartphones-computers/dp/B00PLTXJIU
 
Voila! Balanced PM-3. The PM-3 is efficient enough that the HM-700 drives it quite easily - My ears start to bleed at a volume of 20. The HM-700 fits right in the PM-3 case. 
 
As much as the HM-700 file compatibility problems drove me crazy, once I got it loaded with music that it can actually play, it is a great sounding machine, especially with PM-3. It was very thoughtful of OPPO to wire the internal jack of the PM-3 as TRRS balanced, even though they don't offer a balanced cable themselves.

 

[Dog meat]

  Get yourself an OPPO PM-3 and this cable:
 
http://www.amazon.com/Supertech%C2%AE3-5mm-Premium-Compatible-Smartphones-computers/dp/B00PLTXJIU
 
Voila! Balanced PM-3. The PM-3 is efficient enough that the HM-700 drives it quite easily - My ears start to bleed at a volume of 20. The HM-700 fits right in the PM-3 case. 
 
As much as the HM-700 file compatibility problems drove me crazy, once I got it loaded with music that it can actually play, it is a great sounding machine, especially with PM-3. It was very thoughtful of OPPO to wire the internal jack of the PM-3 as TRRS balanced, even though they don't offer a balanced cable themselves.

 
Wow, amazing! Good find! 

 

[VolumusMaximus]

Have been very pleased with the HM-700 and RE-600 combination.. the perfect travel companion for me.  I have been interested in the PM-3, but wasn't sure if the 700 could power a non-IEM.  This news probably 'pushes' me over the edge to buy the PM-3.  
 
Thanks so much to BRCMRGN for the update, and the 'find' of a reasonably priced 4-pole cable to run balanced!

 

[Jmop]

Has anyone tried the HM-700 balanced with Ety ER4S? I read the Etys aren't too far from my VC1000 which has pretty decent synergy with the player. More well-rounded soundstage/depth, better and tighter sub bass impact, slightly more fluid overall sound, better detail retrieval, more clarity. I'm curious about the pairing with the Etys, however, as they should be more refined in the treble and less glassy/sibilant than my Vsonics. I feel like the Etys would be one hell of a pairing with the HM-700 and would appreciate any feedback on it. Thanks.

 

[BRCMRGN]

I actually have my ER4S configured with HIFIMAN-style 3.5mm TRRS cabling, so I can try this. I will will warn you up front that I am not a big fan of the ER4S, so I may not like it even if the HM-700 is powerful enough to drive the ER4S. 

 

[Jmop]

What I'm most worried about is it not having enough power to drive them but thank you I look forward to hearing your impressions.