[neo_styles]

Based on the M0's success, I expect these to sell really well. That little baby is surprisingly powerful; the fact they can get 2V out of that thing when wide open is really impressive. Also makes my car system sound fantastic.

 

[papa_mia]

If the price is kept around 400$, this could very well be my big save up for the year.


(And the next)

 

[myusernameislove]

My impression is, that the size of M5S is similar to M3S (2nd dap from left). It can be deduced from the size of microSD card slot cover.

 

[abitdeef]

Most of them still have s****y battery life though!

That’s true but the output power of these modern hi res daps has gone up quite a bit from the old school daps where a lot of then were lucky to hit 32mw a channel into 16 ohms.

So something is going to take a hit, unless it’s a class D device like a Sony

 

[abitdeef]

My impression is, that the size of M5S is similar to M3S (2nd dap from left). It can be deduced from the size of microSD card slot cover.

Yes it looks like about the same exact footprint to me.

 

[abitdeef]

OS: MTouch 2.0
DAC: AK4493 EQ Dual
display: 3.2 inch touch screen
PC connection: USB Type-C
wireless: Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g / n compatible), two-way Bluetooth
memory card: microSD 1 slot 512 GB compatible
output terminal: 3.5 mm headphone (unbalanced), 2.5 mm headphone (balance)
output: balance 300 mW @ 32 Ω, single 130 mW @ 32 Ω
battery: 3700
mAh DSD 256
SN ratio - 121 db
The price is a target of 3,000 yuan or less

Great info Thnx if you happen upon the dimensions that would be ultra cool to know. I mean unless Shanling does first ha ha

 

[silverfishla]

This kind of feels like an M3s replacement, but it has enough refinements and upgrades to be be called M5s. Shanling calls this a flagship, and I’m taking them by their word...if I get this one, there better not be a M7 (as somebody here coyly suggested) in the works. If so, Shanling should let us know. I don’t want to be surprised that one.

 

[ngs428]

This kind of feels like an M3s replacement, but it has enough refinements and upgrades to be be called M5s. Shanling calls this a flagship, and I’m taking them by their word...if I get this one, there better not be a M7 (as somebody here coyly suggested) in the works. If so, Shanling should let us know. I don’t want to be surprised that one.

Agreed. It is stated as a flagship, but from what has been released so far I would have expected more. I am looking at this vs the Cayin N5ii. Seems like the Cayin can do more for less.

 

[papa_mia]

Agreed. It is stated as a flagship, but from what has been released so far I would have expected more. I am looking at this vs the Cayin N5ii. Seems like the Cayin can do more for less.

What more are you talking about here exactly?

 

[ngs428]

What more are you talking about here exactly?

Android OS with the ability for streaming apps. Spotify, etc. 2 micro SD card slots. Larger screen, smaller overall size.

 

[abitdeef]

Agreed. It is stated as a flagship, but from what has been released so far I would have expected more. I am looking at this vs the Cayin N5ii. Seems like the Cayin can do more for less.

I had the N5ii didn’t like the horrible screen (it has way too much blue) and thought the sound was meh, just not much body and dynamics as I like. Of course lots see to love it and it’s a good deal but after having the I5 it just seemed like a downgrade.

 

[ngs428]

I had the N5ii didn’t like the horrible screen (it has way too much blue) and thought the sound was meh, just not much body and dynamics as I like. Of course lots see to love it and it’s a good deal but after having the I5 it just seemed like a downgrade.

I like the sound of it. But I do agree the screen is not the best color wise.

 

[abitdeef]

I like the sound of it. But I do agree the screen is not the best color wise.

Well I was comparing it to Sony ZX300 and ak70 so maybe that was maybe not fair. I honestly like the sound of the M0 better. Just not my cup of tea I guess.

 

[papa_mia]

Android OS with the ability for streaming apps. Spotify, etc. 2 micro SD card slots. Larger screen, smaller overall size.

Well, I think Shanling can fix this with updated firmwares in the future.
Beside, the ultimate reason we buy DAPs is because of the sound and we didn't even hear them yet so I wouldn't agree when you're saying the Cayin N5ii is doing more for less.

 

[ngs428]

Well, I think Shanling can fix this with updated firmwares in the future.
Beside, the ultimate reason we buy DAPs is because of the sound and we didn't even hear them yet so I wouldn't agree when you're saying the Cayin N5ii is doing more for less.

I was just comparing the released features at this point. I would expect this unit to sound as good if not better than the Cayin.

None of the items I mentioned can be fixed via a firmware update. Shanling has already stated that this is not an android DAP and it will not work with Spotify.