[VintageFlanker]

Updated with detailed specs. Cheers

Hi Shanling, Does the M5 have got a USB DAC function? Thanks.

 

[nmatheis]

Yup. Shanling DAPs are plug n play USB DACs with my MacBook Pro. I can also use M2 & M5 as DACs for my smartphone WOOT WOOT!!!

 

[zeusminos]

Is it possible to use the M2/M5 as a backup battery via USB?

 

[nmatheis]

Is it possible to use the M2/M5 as a backup battery via USB?

Nope

 

[sledgeharvy]

Nope

Just noticed you have the Luxury and Precision L3.. What's it like versus either the M2, or the M5? Or would you still prefer the M5?

 

[nmatheis]

Good question sledgeharvy. I'm burning the L3 in with MEE P1 as we speak. Give me some time, and I'll let you know. Out if the box, I think I prefer the Shanling DAPs -especially the M5.

L3 has a warm/thick sound sig with rolled-of upper end by default. Switching to Rock EQ pushes the mids back and makes it sound a bit leaner. Jazz EQ sounds lean and tight with a lot of upper end definition. I'm bouncing back and forth between Normal and Jazz EQ right now and would honestly like something right in between. Hopefully burnin will help.

There's no way L3 can touch M5 IMHO. Maybe M2. Maybe...

 

[sledgeharvy]

Good question sledgeharvy. I'm burning the L3 in with MEE P1 as we speak. Give me some time, and I'll let you know. Out if the box, I think I prefer the Shanling DAPs -especially the M5.

L3 has a warm/thick sound sig with rolled-of upper end by default. Switching to Rock EQ pushes the mids back and makes it sound a bit leaner. Jazz EQ sounds lean and tight with a lot of upper end definition. I'm bouncing back and forth between Normal and Jazz EQ right now and would honestly like something right in between. Hopefully burnin will help.

There's no way L3 can touch M5 IMHO. Maybe M2. Maybe...

Thanks for the initial impressions..

 

[Shanling]

Yes M5 is with USB DAC function

 

[Shanling]

Important notice: Output impedance of M5 is 0.18 ohm
 
Previously we marked the headphone output impedance of M5 6.2 ohm, which is inaccurate-we use our regular testing standard from the full-size units, which is with a different load.
But we recently found out other brands are using a total different standard of testing-a common standard for DAPs. This is why we are now with a new value and need to revise our specification.
 
The same to M2 and M3, their output impedance is not as high as the number we provided before.  

 

[Shanling]

New Firmware 1.10 released
Update diary:
1.Quicker responsing 
2.Quicker cover loading, within 2 seconds
3.Upgraded playing interface 
4.Debug, enhancing system stability
 
 
Please download here 
http://www.shanling.com/Product/Detail?id=2cd29a255f124057bef261b3ab239e2e
 
 

 

[Audio Addict]

Are there any US dealers to purchase from or is it only direct?

 

[HK_sends]

Are there any US dealers to purchase from or is it only direct?

I just checked and it is available on Amazon.
Cheers!
-HK sends

 

[Audio Addict]

I just checked and it is available on Amazon.
Cheers!
-HK sends

The Amazon seller is a Chinese Audio company and it ships by DHL. I would rather consider a US Dealer in the event any service is needed.

 

[Shanling]

The Amazon seller is a Chinese Audio company and it ships by DHL. I would rather consider a US Dealer in the event any service is needed.

You could check AVgearshop.com from Canada. Thanks. 

 

[thepooh]

Is there any discount for headfiers?