[chupacabra314]

For anyone interested I ordered a second M2s (same seller on Amazon) and this time the volume knob clicked fine but was really loose. It would easily wobble in all four directions, while the first one felt really solid and wouldn't wobble at all but would stick so bad that I would have to pull it out in some cases. The display on the new unit had different max brightness and color temperature too so I'm assuming it was a different batch run.

I read back through this thread and saw a few posts with volume knob issues. I'm not claiming it's a common occurrence but 2 players in a row for me is a red flag so I'm returning both. It's a fantastic device in all other aspects and I would still recommend it but I can't commit this
kind of money hoping every day that it won't break.

 

[Joe Caldino]

Hi all, got my new M2s today and am pretty impressed so far.
One thing that irks me is the dial/button is really sticky when I click it. The harder I press it, the more time it takes to pop out back again. It doesn't have the same nice click as the other buttons. Is this normal or should I ask for a replacement?

Sorry if it's been addressed before. I searched the forum and google but didn't see anything.

For anyone interested I ordered a second M2s (same seller on Amazon) and this time the volume knob clicked fine but was really loose. It would easily wobble in all four directions, while the first one felt really solid and wouldn't wobble at all but would stick so bad that I would have to pull it out in some cases. The display on the new unit had different max brightness and color temperature too so I'm assuming it was a different batch run.

I read back through this thread and saw a few posts with volume knob issues. I'm not claiming it's a common occurrence but 2 players in a row for me is a red flag so I'm returning both. It's a fantastic device in all other aspects and I would still recommend it but I can't commit this
kind of money hoping every day that it won't break.

Seems that badluck hit you twice already. Bought mine last July 2017, never had issues besides the pairing issue on my android phone. Hope you can work this out with your supplier.

 

[digititus]

Can anyone explain how to use the M2S as an external USB DAC? I have an android phone running 7.1.2. I have a USB 2 micro USB cable connected to the phone and the other end of the cable is USB 3. When the physical connection is made, android doesn't seem to recognize the M2S. What settings are needed to accomplish this task? Bluetooth works FWIW.

 

[DBaldock9]

Can anyone explain how to use the M2S as an external USB DAC? I have an android phone running 7.1.2. I have a USB 2 micro USB cable connected to the phone and the other end of the cable is USB 3. When the physical connection is made, android doesn't seem to recognize the M2S. What settings are needed to accomplish this task? Bluetooth works FWIW.

Is the USB cable identified as an OTG Cable?

 

[digititus]

Is the USB cable identified as an OTG Cable?

Nothing on the box says OTG

 

[DBaldock9]

An OTG cable is slightly different than a standard USB cable -

 

[digititus]

An OTG cable is slightly different than a standard USB cable -

Thanks. I need to find an OTG cable then.

 

[Ivan TT]

Thanks. I need to find an OTG cable then.

I use this one, although to connect M2s to mojo as transport. They come in left and right angle varieties, check which one would fit your phone better:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Left-Ang...o-Amplifier-/301996162871?hash=item46505fbf37
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Right-An...C-Amplifier-/301996172236?hash=item46505fe3cc

 

[digititus]

I use this one, although to connect M2s to mojo as transport. They come in left and right angle varieties, check which one would fit your phone better:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Left-Ang...o-Amplifier-/301996162871?hash=item46505fbf37
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Right-An...C-Amplifier-/301996172236?hash=item46505fe3cc

Thanks. I will order one of these

 

[Shanling]

Can anyone explain how to use the M2S as an external USB DAC? I have an android phone running 7.1.2. I have a USB 2 micro USB cable connected to the phone and the other end of the cable is USB 3. When the physical connection is made, android doesn't seem to recognize the M2S. What settings are needed to accomplish this task? Bluetooth works FWIW.

I will just say, not all Android phones works this way, too many random things in settings, different firmwares, etc.

With my Honor 9, on Android 8 and matching OTG cable(used one we had for Shanling UP), connection is immediate and with no need to change anything in settings. But that is experience just with this one phone, no guarantee with others.

 

[Mal Waldron]

After installing new firmware my device doesn't recognize one of my three micro sd card. Any suggestion, please? Thank you in advance!

 

[FaBjE]

After installing new firmware my device doesn't recognize one of my three micro sd card. Any suggestion, please? Thank you in advance!

Several people have this, including me. It is really annoying.
Rebooting the player helps temporarily. it is about 50/50

I'm still waiting on a response from Shanling about the status of this issue.
I hope it will be fixed soon...

 

[Mr Trev]

After installing new firmware my device doesn't recognize one of my three micro sd card. Any suggestion, please? Thank you in advance!

Doesn't recognize, or just not find any music? A couple of times now I've had mine tell me there's nothing on the SD card when I've changed it. Had to reboot the m2s to get it to read the card properly. I don't think it happened with the previous firmwares…

 

[Shanling]

I'm still waiting on a response from Shanling about the status of this issue.
I hope it will be fixed soon...

Firmware fixing this problem should be available later today or tomorrow

 

[Hherrmmann]

Thanks to a couple headfi buddies for helping me out with changing the thread title!

You know who you are

Thanks to golov17 for tipping me off to this upcoming DAP from Shanling, an update to the original Shanling M2.

Translated from a Russian forum:

"New audio player Shanling M2s is in monoblock format of aircraft grade aluminum, the front and rear panel covers 2.5D glass, the front panel adorned Retina 3 inch screen. To adjust the volume using the potentiometers legendary Japanese production of ALPS. For ease of use on the left side are three physical buttons are located. Navigation is traditionally carried multifunction wheel.

Shanling M2s autonomy of 9 hours of continuous operation, the standby time of about 300 hours. The player is equipped with a Type-C interface, the presence of stated Bluetooth 4.0 with support Apt-X, is also implemented option works as an external DAC. As used AK4490 DAC converter DSD256 with hardware support, op amp MUSE8920, with improved amplifier circuit that provides low distortion and high efficiency. The player will be available in two colors: Black and noble Glam Blue. The declared cost of M2s 1098 yuan equivalent of 160 USD. The release is scheduled for the 28th of April."

Shanling M2s webpage: LINK

Introductory Video

Great and well-elaborated review - thanks a lot!

A few follow-on questions:
1) Does it play playlist files (e.g. M3U?
2) is it possible to delete the song that is playing (i.e. without going into folder view)?
3) can it be controlled via headphone buttons (back, play/pause, fwd)
Thanks,
Herman