Shanling M5s now with TIDAL - Dual AK4493EQ DAC, fully balanced, Wi-Fi, 2way LDAC BT, 3.2 Touch screen, FW 3.7
Dec 15, 2018 at 12:46 PM Post #1,201 of 2,497
You really missed ibasso, they are right there at the top when it comes to support.
I was going to say this, but you already did. My it04 are off for RMA for a finish issue. Paul is great, responds almost immediately to any inquiry. I hope he sticks around.

Honestly we have such a weird hobby that we really talk directly to the major manufacturers.
 
Dec 16, 2018 at 4:05 AM Post #1,205 of 2,497
guys, a fun question ... if you could have any portable DAC at the moment what would it be and why?
 
Dec 16, 2018 at 6:07 AM Post #1,208 of 2,497
Anyone had a chance to compare the M5s to the old M5?

For me, the M5 is still a fine sounding product. However, I find it’s amp to be its weak spot so I usually use it with an external amp and the results are excellent. If the M5s is a significant step up I’d certainly be interested.
 
Dec 16, 2018 at 6:48 AM Post #1,209 of 2,497
Meanwhile, how are the early adopters getting on with their Shanling M5S?
Amazon review is a joke, but you don’t have to agree with me. I have high-end systems and still appreciate DX200Titanium enough to make it my avatar
gotcha. Just looking for as much info as possible for the “best under $500 dap award.’
 
Dec 17, 2018 at 1:33 AM Post #1,211 of 2,497
guys, a fun question ... if you could have any portable DAC at the moment what would it be and why?

If I have to .... buy a DAP on my own, it is definitely the Shanling M5s. Simply because it is “best for the money” now!

If ... :angel:Santa could bring a Xmax gift, it would be another alternative DAP: a Cowon PLENUE 2 Mark Ⅱ! This device is so beautiful! (and over price (2.5K usd on amazon :grimacing:) too)!

BTW, I found some early reviews from happy M5s customers:
https://shop.musicteck.com/products/shanling-m5
 
Dec 17, 2018 at 2:57 AM Post #1,212 of 2,497
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Dec 17, 2018 at 2:58 AM Post #1,213 of 2,497
While black and titanium Shanling M5s just slowly started shipping to international market, we are already working on adding more colors.
In early 2019, be on lookout for our traditional red color.

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