[nmatheis]

Guys, can you please tell me more about the M1's EQ? Is it efficient?

It's basically the same 10-band EQ you get with Cayin, FiiO, and Shanling DAPs...

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

Best place to buy this in the US? Are these worth the extra $50 over the FiiO X1v2?

 

[apaar123]

This or hidiz ap60?

 

[dbaker1981]

How does this compare sound wise to the Xduoo X10? I love the signature of the AKM4490 and this is about the same price so any opinions would be appreciated.

 

[mrazik]

X10 is more neutral and balanced, M1 have slightly more impact-full low end and more prominent high end.

 

[waynes world]

Shanling M1 is the official nmatheis Find Of The Year for 2016 in the entry-level DAP category!

Can you please let me know what your budget and mid-fi DAP picks for 2017 are?

 

[Korzno]

Hello! 
Recently bought Shanling M1
Firmware 1.10
I downloaded from your site firmware 1.11
The firmware is not updated. The whole process it freezes on the splash screen and no further go. What should I do?

 

[Paulus XII]

 
Quote:

  Hello! 
Recently bought Shanling M1
Firmware 1.10
I downloaded from your site firmware 1.11
The firmware is not updated. The whole process it freezes on the splash screen and no further go. What should I do?

 

[nmatheis]

Can you please let me know what your budget and mid-fi DAP picks for 2017 are?

For me, M1 is a budget / entry-level DAP. I did just order Walnut to play with, but that obviously won't be a 2016 Find.

For mid-tier DAPs, I chose Shanling M5 and thebit Opus #1. I think they're equally good but did different reasons. Check either thread, and you'll see my posts with a bit more detailed response. I can elaborate as needed.

For a more minimalist experience, I chose Teriplayer G1 DAP + Nuansa A1 amp. It lacks a screen abs comes in the same enclosure as Walnut. Really impressive SQ but needs fw improvements. Experienced guys I let try G1 at RMAF thought it should cost around $400 rather than the $180 I paid for it. I could've sold it on the spot, lol!

 

[Korzno]

Sorry. Accidentally he wrote.
I can not update the firmware. There are some solution?

 

[Korzno]

 

Sorry. Accidentally he wrote.
I can not update the firmware. There are some solution?

 

[originalsnuffy]

If the update is frozen I presume that plugging the unit in and pressing the power button should restart to the old firmware.   I am not at home to test this out.

 

[silverfishla]

Shanling M1 is on Massdrop now for $128, just in case some of you don't want to do the overseas thing or are uncomfortable with that.

 

[waynes world]

For me, M1 is a budget / entry-level DAP. I did just order Walnut to play with, but that obviously won't be a 2016 Find.

For mid-tier DAPs, I chose Shanling M5 and thebit Opus #1. I think they're equally good but did different reasons. Check either thread, and you'll see my posts with a bit more detailed response. I can elaborate as needed.

For a more minimalist experience, I chose Teriplayer G1 DAP + Nuansa A1 amp. It lacks a screen abs comes in the same enclosure as Walnut. Really impressive SQ but needs fw improvements. Experienced guys I let try G1 at RMAF thought it should cost around $400 rather than the $180 I paid for it. I could've sold it on the spot, lol!

 
I don't think that you saw the "2017" in my query! But that's okay, because I'm happy to see your 2016 picks summary - thanks dude! Do any one of those syngergize particularly well with your "2016 headphone pick" (aka NH's)? 

 

[nmatheis]

I don't think that you saw the "2017" in my query! But that's okay, because I'm happy to see your 2016 picks summary - thanks dude! Do any one of those syngergize particularly well with your "2016 headphone pick" (aka NH's)? 

Even though this is a Shanling thread, and it's known to all his much I love my M5...

For Nighthawks, I'd recommend the Opus #1 for most people. It's less relaxed sound will provide a bit more excitement to the Nighthawks listening experience. If you can swing it, LPG is amazing with Nighthawks. That's moving up the DAP food chain quite a bit, though!