[jdog]

Imho its a good move.

Send out 50 beta units, get feedback. Yeah ok. I can see the benefit.

But....

Then they return the beta units?

Or keep the beta units?

Or keep the beta units and also get sent another alpha unit (perhaps the same apart hardware from firmware update).

It seemed a bit difficult/messy.
Better to have chosen ten well known users/reviewers to give feedback.

-seems all sorted now anyway.

If indeed CD got valuable feedback from "10 well known users/reviewers", took the feedback to heart, and acted on valid recommendations, then by-passing the previously planned "beta-testing" process will probably not hurt us or them in the long run.  I do feel bad for the people who were chosen as "beta testers" since they have been on a bit of a roller coaster ride wondering when the beta units would finally be shipped out...  At least CD has promised the "beta-testers" some sort of surprise gift, I just hope it's not another feather DAC or set of IEMs....  I do hope CD remembers to send all us early backers the free IEM and DAC they promised earlier when they send out our Pro/Pro X and PHA units. As Middy says, firmware updates can be developed if necessary over time to address any bugs that may be found after mass release.  I just hope that CD stays committed to firmware development over time to ensure all the players will continue to function as intended and remain "up to date" with future features....

 

[oliolio]

Not really sure what they meant but latest update says they plan to change the free Dac to the dock?

 

[chompchomps]

sounds like its just a dock that can connect to their speakers via line out or any other speakers for that matter.

i think they should look into a greater wireless application using google cast or something along the lines of airplay.

We are moving towards the wireless direction

 

[Xdaggersoul]

I think I would prefer the Free DAC though, has more use for me.

 

[chompchomps]

Yup i think i would prefer the Free DAC too. 
 
I hope CD gives the option though

 

[chompchomps]

Would this be useful with the PRO X? 
 
Maybe CD can look into future proofing the device with usb C
 
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/smsl-ivy-micro-usb-dac-amp/talk

 

[fox403]

Not expecting the feather dacs to be up to much, id go dock

 

[Kundi]

so what is the ETA for us getting the Pro X? October?

 

[Jackpot77]

so what is the ETA for us getting the Pro X? October?

If they are in mass production now, I might be optimistic enough to guess at some point in mid September (assuming all is as it seems). Anyone with a project management/manufacturing background care to offer a more educated opinion? Middy? tienbasse?

 

[Middy]

Depends on the factory set up, manufacturing slots, other Cyberdrive product runs. The programs and some tooling is in place.. Depends on the scale of the max batch....
So many factors but getting our Batch before OCT at the latest now they scrapped Beta doesn't seem unrealistic.
Only they can say for sure.. Even if they have them boxed ready it still takes some doing shipping and organising.....

Nearly there.... Just can wait to try it out now....

 

[glassmonkey]

  I think I would prefer the Free DAC though, has more use for me.

I've already got the DAC. I'm gifting someone my free DAC.

 

[swannie007]

The dac any good? Do you know if it compares to a Dragonfly? Cheers.

 

[chompchomps]

Right now, i guess we are not getting the DAC. 

 

[Xdaggersoul]

Unless they give us an option to choose. Would you prefer to receive the AV dock or the DAC? 

 

[chompchomps]

Unless they give us an option to choose. Would you prefer to receive the AV dock or the DAC? 

i would prefer the DAC. i doubt i would use it stationary attached to a speaker tho. I usually take my music along or it is streamed to my wireless speaker.

Im using a ipod now so it is streamed using airplay. i would have to hook the speaker up to a android streaming service to use back the speaker