[nmatheis]

DAC is only part of the audio signal path, though. I've heard the M3, so I've got a feel for their house sound. I recently got to hear FitEar TG-334, which are one of the IEM Shanling's using to tune it. It has a very smooth, organic sound. FitEar's owner uses Shanling DAPs. There's a pattern there

ASpencer: Indoctrinated? Really? You crack me up, man :wink_face:

 

[ASpencer]

@ASpencer: Indoctrinated? Really? You crack me up, man

Your human half is showing.
 
Thanks for recommending Shenzhenaudio via the experiences of others.  They've apparently shipped me something internationally in a mere seven days.

 

[nmatheis]

ASpencer; Glad you had a good experience with Shenzhen Audio - and thanks for reporting back.

 

[ASpencer]

@ASpencer; Glad you had a good experience with Shenzhen Audio - and thanks for reporting back.

 
Sorry for not including a stardate with my report.  Since Shenzhenaudio is one of the prime purveyors of Shanling products via Amazon and their very own website, it seemed relevant to this thread.

 

[Shanling]

The conclusion from @nmatheis is very accurate.
 
M2 is positioning lower than M3, with smaller driving power.
 
But as a new generation product, it improves a lot on the manipulation, size control, circuit design, screen, etc. We call it a mature product.

 

[audionewbi]

Power is not everything. While M3 drives HD600 far better than my lotoo PAW Gold however I think what is more important is how it is tuned. I look forward to hearing the M2 and seen how it has matured. 

 

[hakushondaimao]

  The conclusion from @nmatheis is very accurate.
 
M2 is positioning lower than M3, with smaller driving power.
 
But as a new generation product, it improves a lot on the manipulation, size control, circuit design, screen, etc. We call it a mature product.

Excited about giving the M2 a listen some time. Am due for the M3 on the tour @nmatheis organized (so will get to hear the famous Shanling "house sound" for the first time then), but like the size of the M2. 

 

[nmatheis]

Really looking forward to seeing how Shanling's second DAP has matured. From the pics and specs provided so far along with knowledge that Suyama-san of FitEar rocks the Shanling M3, I'm excited!

 

[Shanling]

some pictures
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jackharm]

Lovely.

 

[nmatheis]

Wow, that's some beautiful photography Shanling!

 

[hakushondaimao]

Man...

 

[audionewbi]

The more I listen to M3 the more I am hyped for the M2.

 

[nmatheis]

The more I listen to M3 the more I am hyped for the M2.

I'm psyched to hear it, too!

 

[XERO1]

I just wish the M2 had a lower output impedance.

  12 Ohms is a little too high, IMO, especially for multi-driver IEMs.  Some of those have below 10 Ohm impedances.
 
Maybe the next version can have a switch that allows the user to be able to select between a 'High' (12 Ohms) and 'Low' (1 Ohm) output impedance.

 
Otherwise, I love the design and aesthetics of the M2.  Great job, Shanling!