cehowardNote3
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Tested my 2nd pair of M2s using the usb dac feature. I posted on how to use it here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/749606/sennheiser-momentum-2-0-and-wireless/855#post_11409321
The feature still works on Chromebooks and the stock android music player but not with UAPP. However, since my Note 3 is now upgraded to android 5.0, the audio skips at times with the M2's usb dac through the stock player and JetAudio Plus (same with my idsd micro). Had to buy UAPP which corrected the playback issue for the micro but the app doesn't work with the M2's dac.
So, if you're still on android 4.4, it may be better to stick with that for best usb dac compatibility. 5.0 appears to require UAPP which won't work with some usb dacs.
The M2's dac feature may not be a strong point or deal breaker, but I thought it was a nice added feature. Now that I'm unable to use the dac feature smoothly, combined with the known bluetooth issues, it makes me think anyone considering the M2 may just want to get the wired version and save some money. I'm already beginning to feel that if I keep the M2, I'll likely be using them wired anyway for the most trouble free sound.
On my Note 4, I am with Tmobile, and it seems like they are not issuing the 5.0 update until all the bugs are out.. I am cool with that..
I think I lucked out my M2. First, wireless was my main priority. For me, my M2 works flawlessly. It could be because my work doesn't require me to be in the city or a lot or places where there is a lot of interference. However, I do use my M2 wired sometime, but when I do, I got them connected to my 02-0DAC. They perform!