[bachankas]

I would buy M1s with more powerful battery

 

[LouisPhu]

It's had loads already hasn't it? I checked the Shanling site and they've released 7 firmware updates since last October.

Or maybe I misunderstood you and you meant a new model?

Ah, yes I should have been more specific. I meant a new model eg. M1s as Bachankas was alluding towards. I noticed that the M2s, M3s, and M5s are coming out this year so I'm excited for a possible M1s. It took ~2 years for the M2S, but sooner is always better.

 

[eaglesgift]

Ah, yes I should have been more specific. I meant a new model eg. M1s as Bachankas was alluding towards. I noticed that the M2s, M3s, and M5s are coming out this year so I'm excited for a possible M1s. It took ~2 years for the M2S, but sooner is always better.

I remember somebody asking the same question a little while ago and the answer from Shanling was that, as the M1 was the most recently released of the first generation (about 11 months ago?), a new model wasn't imminent (or words to that effect).

 

[eaglesgift]

This is a really great little DAP by the way but then you probably all know that already. It's brighter than some others, with a more spacious treble to my ear. I think it might not be well suited to very bright headphones but it goes very well with the TFZ Exclusive 5s I tried yesterday. I love the display too.

 

[bachankas]

IMO this DAP likes V-shaped sound. Both MA750 and M50x make great synergy with M1.

 

[eaglesgift]

IMO this DAP likes V-shaped sound. Both MA750 and M50x make great synergy with M1.

Cool. I'll try the M50x with it next.

 

[peter123]

Fortunately I've never heard any V-shaped DAP and the M1 surely is not one:

Source:
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/amp/shanling-m1.php?otl=1

 

[eaglesgift]

Fortunately I've never heard any V-shaped DAP and the M1 surely is not one:



Source:
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/amp/shanling-m1.php?otl=1

I assumed that he meant it likes a headphone with a v-shaped sound, not that it had a v-shaped sound itself.

I have been comparing it to other DAPs and I really like the sound quality. In addition to the spacious treble end, the bass seems very tight and controlled. I don't really like trying to describe sound in that manner but the bass lines on Dream Theater albums sound more precise on this player than some others I've tried.

It is definitely the best player I have for electronic music/ambient-style music and for technical heavy rock too.

 

[peter123]

I assumed that he meant it likes a headphone with a v-shaped sound, not that it had a v-shaped sound itself.

I have been comparing it to other DAPs and I really like the sound quality. In addition to the spacious treble end, the bass seems very tight and controlled. I don't really like trying to describe sound in that manner but the bass lines on Dream Theater albums sound more precise on this player than some others I've tried.

It is definitely the best player I have for electronic music/ambient-style music and for technical heavy rock too.

Aha, re-reading his post that seems to be correct.

I agree, it's a really nice DAP for its price both when it comes to sound quality but also features and the way it works as a transport.

 

[bachankas]

It is rather neutral-warm DAP - not so much bass but with great control, really nice close vocals and great sounding highs with good separation and no sibilance.

 

[Shanling]

Does anyone know if/when the M1 would get an update?

Not in plans right now, we are quite busy with other models and honestly, not many things we could change on M1 right now. I truly think it serves is purpose pretty well.

 

[LTripleE]

Could @Shanling (or anyone I guess) answer if the M1 can use the new 400GB TF that's about to come on the market from Sandisk? Thanks in advance.

 

[RojasTKD]

Could @Shanling (or anyone I guess) answer if the M1 can use the new 400GB TF that's about to come on the market from Sandisk? Thanks in advance.

I don't know, but it's very possible as some advertise comparable up to 2TB, others don't as there is no such size available.

BUT damn that card cost more than the player!

 

[Shanling]

Could @Shanling (or anyone I guess) answer if the M1 can use the new 400GB TF that's about to come on the market from Sandisk? Thanks in advance.

Once it comes to the market, we will get it and test it in our players. In theory, it should work just ok.

 

[LTripleE]

Once it comes to the market, we will get it and test it in our players. In theory, it should work just ok.

Brilliant. Fingers crossed. Cheers!