[PopZeus]

Will the M6 have a true dedicated line out setting with different opamps, or will it be sharing essentially the same power output as the single-ended phone out? Regardless the answer, I’m happy to hear that the sound quality is better than M5s, which imho, sounds pretty great for a portable already.

 

[IcedFrosty]

I wonder since this is a new DAP, why does it still utilizes old DAC chips? Does the 4495SEQ has unique characteristics?

 

[Shanling]

The price has me wondering as I was recently looking at the M5S,

It currently sells for $429 on amazon and you are pricing this at $499. It is unusual for a manufacturer to price two DAP's so close together. Especially when one offers so much more than the other, is the M6 meant to replace the M5S? If not it most likely will, I can't imagine to many people choosing the M5S over the M6 unless the M5S gets a big price drop. Are you planning to keep selling the M5S after the M6 release?

If there are some good deals coming for the M5S it could become a contender for me over the M2X. As great as the M6 looks it really has features I don't need and would rather not pay for.

There is still quite large group of users that wishes to use simple DAP dedicated system and don't want to use cluttered Android, with its follow up problems(screen size, battery life, start time, etc). For them M5s still stays as alternative choice.

But there is possibility of small price adjustment. Will see when M6 gets closer to release.

I have to wonder with the M6 if Shanling will abandon Linux altogether and use Android on all their future DAP's. Sticking with Linux on some of their DAP's could be a way to distinguish them from other manufacturers. I would still consider the M2X if it ever comes to Canada.

We will continue with both Android and our MTouch system. At least until we figure out how to get usable Android into device with 1.54 inch screen.

Will the M6 have a true dedicated line out setting with different opamps, or will it be sharing essentially the same power output as the single-ended phone out? Regardless the answer, I’m happy to hear that the sound quality is better than M5s, which imho, sounds pretty great for a portable already.

No dedicated lineout circuit.

I wonder since this is a new DAP, why does it still utilizes old DAC chips? Does the 4495SEQ has unique characteristics?

We chose 4495S based on our experience with it in some of our 2channel designs, we think it provides great and little bit unique sound.

 

[jasondcdyee]

So the M6 is open to pre-order for China only on Sept 16th?
Where and when would I be able to order one in the UK ?

 

[Shanling]

So the M6 is open to pre-order for China only on Sept 16th?
Where and when would I be able to order one in the UK ?

When we have the system ready for international market. Not exact release date for now.

 

[Evoke]

Hopefully we can get to see some early impressions soon since you are able to buy from Taobao/Tmall now

 

[Evoke]

Some early reviews of m6

https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv3623916?from=search

https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv3605351?from=search

 

[vodanhkhack]

@Evoke thank you. Google translate, the reviews are quite interesting!

 

[jasondcdyee]

Some early reviews of m6

https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv3623916?from=search

https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv3605351?from=search

Yeah, I've browsed on both Baidu and Bilibili.
Shanling seems to have released a Firmware update to fix some early issues (battery drains etc...)

Very impressive showing of customer service so far.
@Shanling Do you guys have an official distributor in the UK so far?

 

[Nayparm]

I have some on the way along with M11Pro so will get to check both out

 

[Nayparm]

Shan Ling M6 Android lossless music player, V2.4 firmware released.

After the M6 V2.3 firmware was released, the M6 V2.4 firmware was officially released in just 4 days. For a long time, Shanling pays the most attention to the user's product experience. After collecting the feedback and needs of M6 users, the younger brothers and sisters of the software have been working overtime until early morning on Saturday. The firepower is fully opened and new firmware is available. Thanks again. Their contribution. This version of the firmware, we mainly focus on feedback, focusing on optimizing the listening and listening experience, the stability and fluency of the system is greatly improved. Users who have already got M6, go and update.

M6 V2.4 firmware update content

[Please be sure to reset the machine to the factory settings once the firmware upgrade is complete! 】
(Restore the factory settings will clear all installed APP, saved WiFi records, playlists, etc., everyone needs to advance in advance)

1. Remove the TF card and insert the notification bar to fix the status bar display problem;
2. Fix the lock button setting;
3. Optimize the BT occasional jam problem when optimizing Bluetooth playback;
4. Fix the occasional playback of the plug-in headset and switch the song noise problem;
5. Optimize the format hints and related logic that are not supported in the folder;
6. Optimize the stability of the APP;
7. Fix the DSD, PCM, Native mode switching noise problems in the Bluetooth and headset scenes;
8. Fix the EQ noise problem;

9. The repair system prompts occasional popping problems when the battery is low;


download link:

1. Official website address: official website download

2, Baidu cloud address: Baidu cloud download


Upgrade method:

1, manual card brush upgrade (recommended)

Download the firmware in Shanling official website or Baidu cloud, and then upgrade the file with the suffix "M6_V2.4 upgrade firmware package.zip" (directly into the M6 as an upgrade file, do not decompress), and put the M6 body memory into the whole. Or an external memory card (recommended in the root directory). Click "Technical Support" - "Firmware Upgrade" - "Local Upgrade", browse the folder, select the downloaded "M6_V2.4 Upgrade Firmware Package.zip" upgrade file, and wait for the update.

2, OTA online upgrade (and too many upgrades will seriously affect the update speed)

Click on "Technical Support" - "Firmware Upgrade" - "Online Upgrade". When the system detects that there is updateable firmware, click Update.

* Retain at least 20% power and 1G space for firmware upgrades.

 

[Nayparm]

For completeness - Previous V2.3 change log

System update:

1. Increase the LO function in the drop-down box to pop up the prompt;
2. Optimize the system service, and the system operation is smoother;
3. Improve the system setting display and optimize the volume progress bar display;
4. Optimize and improve the TP algorithm;
5. Repair the clock application. Set the problem that the large font display is incomplete;
6. Fix the problem that the backlight will still be bright after the screen
is turned off.
7. Modify the problem that the APP does not stop playing.
8. Optimize the Bluetooth compatibility;
9. Support the multi-path server for the technical support application. When the OTA is upgraded, the multi-user upgrades the download speed at the same time (the next update takes effect);
10. Repairs the song list after the SD card is inserted and removed, and the song file does not have a problem.

Mountain Spirit Music APP Update:

1. Increase the folder return positioning function;
2. Optimize the folder loading speed and return the refresh speed;
3. Optimize the playback response speed of the song;
4. Fix the CUE format playback time;
5. Optimize the DSD playback logic;
6. Optimize occasionally Unstable operation;
7. Optimize the problem of partial EQ playing noise;
8. Modify other bugs;

 

[Shanling]

Yeah, I've browsed on both Baidu and Bilibili.
Shanling seems to have released a Firmware update to fix some early issues (battery drains etc...)

Very impressive showing of customer service so far.
@Shanling Do you guys have an official distributor in the UK so far?

Yeah, these early issues of M6 is why we are keeping it away from international release for now.

KS distribution is our distributor in UK.

 

[likearake]

Is the M6 silent with sensitive iem's like Andromeda?

Liked the M0 so much I am interested in this, looking for a player with offline tidal one day...

 

[fish1050]

Yeah, these early issues of M6 is why we are keeping it away from international release for now.

KS distribution is our distributor in UK.

I am very reluctant to purchase new generation DAP's like the M6 being your first Android DAP. After prolonged delays in firmware releases for the M0 which caused me to sell it. The thought of going through this again with a much more expensive DAP and the likely growing pains Shanling will go through adopting Android. I am looking at the M5S if there is a price drop but I know that your Linux based DAP's still need work. Spliting development between your MTouch Linux based DAP's and new Android DAP's concerns me.

Several times you used your small software team as a reason for long delays in firmware updates. How much worse will it be with trying to update both Linux and now Android based DAP firmware's going forward.