[Shanling]

OTA firmware update available yet?
If so, where can I find it in settings?
Thanks

https://en.shanling.com/article-FirmUpdateFeb23.html

The OTA update guide is posted on all firmware updates.

 

[alavenue]

In terms of sound, streaming, UI. Would you guys get the wm1am2 or shanling m6 ultra?

 

[WDitters]

Let the testing and comparison begin

 

[gc335]

Let the testing and comparison begin

I'm VERY curious to get your thoughts on this comparison!!!

 

[alavenue]

Can anyone compare Wm1am2 and m6 Ultra in terms of sound and usability? Also are the software issues I'm ready about ongoing or fixed? Sanks

 

[WDitters]

I'm VERY curious to get your thoughts on this comparison!!!

First impressions are that they are closer than I expected (which definitely speaks for the M3 Ultra and the insane amount of musicality that Shanling has managed to put into such a small footprint. @Shanling Absolute compliments for this)

Having said this, the M6 Ultra definitely operates at a level that's audibly above the M3 Ultra. Much more coherently balanced and musically engaging.. More drive, more subtle details and layering, more emotion. But for me a €500,00 difference in quality it might not be ... For that the M3 Ultra potentially brings too much to the table (or the M6 Ultra too little?)

I am not sure yet whether I will ultimately favor the M3 Ultra for its portability or the M6 Ultra for its musicality and drive...

Ironically I come from a level up (Shanling M9, Cayin N8ii) because I initially wanted to focus on desktop amplification.. And I purchased the M3U only to be a Bluetooth source for my travel cans

The fight is on...

 

[anandgiridhar]

Current standard of cards should work up to 2TB.



Uncertain at this time.



With some routers and WPA2, we are facing issues with speed. If you can let me know what router are you using, I will add it to our list to check.

Hi, Can Shanling or anyone confirm if Tidal downloaded music can be stored on the SD card? Thanks,

 

[joegreat99]

Hi, Can Shanling or anyone confirm if Tidal downloaded music can be stored on the SD card? Thanks,

Yes, we can!
Works on my M6U with a 256 GB SD-card.

 

[anandgiridhar]

Yes, we can!
Works on my M6U with a 256 GB SD-card.

Thank you so much, @joegreat99 !! That really clarifies!

 

[jp11801]

First impressions are that they are closer than I expected (which definitely speaks for the M3 Ultra and the insane amount of musicality that Shanling has managed to put into such a small footprint. @Shanling Absolute compliments for this)

Having said this, the M6 Ultra definitely operates at a level that's audibly above the M3 Ultra. Much more coherently balanced and musically engaging.. More drive, more subtle details and layering, more emotion. But for me a €500,00 difference in quality it might not be ... For that the M3 Ultra potentially brings too much to the table (or the M6 Ultra too little?)

I am not sure yet whether I will ultimately favor the M3 Ultra for its portability or the M6 Ultra for its musicality and drive...

Ironically I come from a level up (Shanling M9, Cayin N8ii) because I initially wanted to focus on desktop amplification.. And I purchased the M3U only to be a Bluetooth source for my travel cans

The fight is on...

oddly enough I did a comparison between the M6 ultra and M8 and while the M8 is somewhat better subjectively. The trade offs in heat, size and available outputs without swapping out headphone input modules make me lean to the M6 ultra. The M8 wins for SQ with a warmer slightly more inviting sound with harder hitting bass, slightly better miss and better layering. The M6 ultra is faster, lighter, smaller, less heat and 85%+ the sound of the M8. Percent variance intended as subjective SWAG on how close or far the M6u is to the M8.

looks like the venerable M8 may hit the classifieds

 

[WDitters]

oddly enough I did a comparison between the M6 ultra and M8 and while the M8 is somewhat better subjectively. The trade offs in heat, size and available outputs without swapping out headphone input modules make me lean to the M6 ultra. The M8 wins for SQ with a warmer slightly more inviting sound with harder hitting bass, slightly better miss and better layering. The M6 ultra is faster, lighter, smaller, less heat and 85%+ the sound of the M8. Percent variance intended as subjective SWAG on how close or far the M6u is to the M8.

looks like the venerable M8 may hit the classifieds

Been swerving around between DAPs for quite some time now, up and down the entire spectrum... Shanling M3x M3U M6U M8 M9, Cayin N6ii-R01 N8ii, Hiby RS6 R8, various AK and FiiO... And in retrospect, for me only the M6U and the RS6 were able to really strike the perfect balance between portability and musicality.

 

[jp11801]

Been swerving around between DAPs for quite some time now, up and down the entire spectrum... Shanling M3x M3U M6U M8 M9, Cayin N6ii-R01 N8ii, Hiby RS6 R8, various AK and FiiO... And in retrospect, for me only the M6U and the RS6 were able to really strike the perfect balance between portability and musicality.

yup I'll take the M6U for portability and my DX320 for transportable

 

[WDitters]

Opinions anyone? What's you top 3 Over-Ear (or IEMs) matching with the M6 Ultra?

 

[BRIAN VALLOTTON]

I enjoy my Hifiman Ananda's with my M6 Ultra. I listen to Apple Music and don't even need to EQ them. The naturally warm sound of the M6 Ultra helps to make up for a bit of what may be lacking. I have also used my Sennheiser 58X on this unit. It has a nice mellow sound, very enjoyable. Even my Apple AirPods Pro 2 sound good with this unit!

 

[e-dub]

Opinions anyone? What's you top 3 Over-Ear (or IEMs) matching with the M6 Ultra?

I thought the M6 Ultra + Fiio FH9 was endgame for me, then I tried the IER Z1R and had that definition reset. The smooth presentation of the M6 Ultra really let both of these IEMs do their thing.