vikinguy
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When can we buy this sucker? Want
ONIX XM5 - First Portable Player by ONIX / Flagship ESS ES9039PRO DAC / Simple Music Focused System
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We now have it in stock. Check with your local Shanling/ONIX distributor.
Was hoping that besides Tidal Pls include Apple Music and 3rd party apps like UAPP
XM5 is running in-house Linux system. We would have to recommend getting some Shanling Android player if you wish to use Android apps.
Pls recommend some ANdroid Apps options that can be installed onto the XM5. Thanks!
XM5 is not running Android. You cannot install any apps on XM5
No feedback yet ? I really dig the specs and the custom os on linux. Would love trying this out as I'm currently in the market for a new dap.
I've had the QLS and LPGT for a while specifically because I don't want a full android experience, but having tidal would be an awesome addition
I've had the QLS and LPGT for a while specifically because I don't want a full android experience, but having tidal would be an awesome addition
exitfire401
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That's basically where I stand. Finger on the trigger, just waiting to hear...anything about it. Love the physical controls, tidal is the only streaming platform I use, and it seems like the form factor is right for me.
You should check the other topic of XM5, there are already users sharing their impressions:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/int...-player-from-onix.972642/page-4#post-18165630
searchingtom
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I agree. Qobuz is my main streaming platform. Tidal is ok.
Hello,
Can someone tell me how to import it into a playlist?
Can someone tell me how to import it into a playlist?
I asked this question in another thread, so ignore this QA.
New Firmware V1.6 Released
Download link and Notes on ONIX Website: https://onixhiend.co.uk/overture-firmware-update/
* OTA update will be delayed, please use manual update for now.
Download link and Notes on ONIX Website: https://onixhiend.co.uk/overture-firmware-update/
* OTA update will be delayed, please use manual update for now.
clastorder
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Just two cents on this because I managed to snag a good deal on it recently and I've been very pleasantly surprised.
I've been burned on DAPs before, I used a gen 1 Hiby R6pro before the compromises inherent with DAPs got to me. Issues with android, software bugs, more and more. My portable setup after that became the Fiio UTWS5 attached to whatever IEM I was feeling at the time. Again, not perfect, but good enough and convenient enough even if the UTWS5 has regular problems with charging.
Listening to the XM5 blew my mind. I had an emotional response to the way it sounded. It does have a tendency to match poorly with certain IEMs, but for the majority of my current in-ears it sounds like someone is pouring butter into my ears. Staging, bass, details, treble, and a rich midrange that makes me want to roll around it naked and smear it all over my body. It brought me back to my school days, when I would carry an iRiver H320 in my jacket pocket on the bus and disappear into the music for hours. I get why ToneDeafMonk had such a strong reaction to the player in his Youtube review, because I had a similar experience. It's got that special something. It's also easy to use, intuitive, and fits my particular use case perfectly (screw streaming, screw online, and I use my own library of FLACs exclusively). If you're the same way and dislike the experience of Android-powered players, I can wholeheartedly recommend this. It's competitive with much more expensive DAPs and even some desktop systems.
Of course, the usual DAPs Equal Compromise stuff still applies; the thing can't hold any kind of bluetooth signal beyond 4 feet, and I can basically forget about using it with any kind of bluetooth equipment when I'm mobile. It disconnects if I'm not literally holding it to my face. Holding it at hand height results in frequent crackling no matter what bluetooth codec I tried. It does get slightly warm even in low gain mode, and there's no fast charging.
I wish Shanling would fix certain things about the software. 20,000 song limit is, enh. I'm at eight thousand songs in the library currently and see myself comfortably doubling that in the next few years, having everything on 1 microSD card is the dream.
I've been burned on DAPs before, I used a gen 1 Hiby R6pro before the compromises inherent with DAPs got to me. Issues with android, software bugs, more and more. My portable setup after that became the Fiio UTWS5 attached to whatever IEM I was feeling at the time. Again, not perfect, but good enough and convenient enough even if the UTWS5 has regular problems with charging.
Listening to the XM5 blew my mind. I had an emotional response to the way it sounded. It does have a tendency to match poorly with certain IEMs, but for the majority of my current in-ears it sounds like someone is pouring butter into my ears. Staging, bass, details, treble, and a rich midrange that makes me want to roll around it naked and smear it all over my body. It brought me back to my school days, when I would carry an iRiver H320 in my jacket pocket on the bus and disappear into the music for hours. I get why ToneDeafMonk had such a strong reaction to the player in his Youtube review, because I had a similar experience. It's got that special something. It's also easy to use, intuitive, and fits my particular use case perfectly (screw streaming, screw online, and I use my own library of FLACs exclusively). If you're the same way and dislike the experience of Android-powered players, I can wholeheartedly recommend this. It's competitive with much more expensive DAPs and even some desktop systems.
Of course, the usual DAPs Equal Compromise stuff still applies; the thing can't hold any kind of bluetooth signal beyond 4 feet, and I can basically forget about using it with any kind of bluetooth equipment when I'm mobile. It disconnects if I'm not literally holding it to my face. Holding it at hand height results in frequent crackling no matter what bluetooth codec I tried. It does get slightly warm even in low gain mode, and there's no fast charging.
I wish Shanling would fix certain things about the software. 20,000 song limit is, enh. I'm at eight thousand songs in the library currently and see myself comfortably doubling that in the next few years, having everything on 1 microSD card is the dream.
derhundmarie
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@Shanling Will SyncLink also be possible via Wifi in the future? As no parallel Wifi/BT connection is supported, this would be helpful for handling the XM5..
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