[RIGATIO]

The Monarch's original cable is terrible. I had them sharpened back then with the Satin Audio Athena and Azla Xelastec. But with the DX320. And as you know, after the first software update, I didn't find the iBasso's sound signature any good at all. In my opinion, iBasso ruined the sound with that. Even after the 3rd or even 4th update, the sound was never the same as it was with the original software. I will listen to the Monarch again with the M8.

Ive heard the dx320 with the latest fw and i liked it a lot better than before. Its more organic and musical, with better bass extension. But it still sounded bit too intensive in mids. The M8 was more liquid and velvety. My friend said that my combo- The M8+ the Monarchs sounds like his speakers with the r2r dac he had a couple month ago. Very analog, smooth, natural and warmish. Hes not a fan of such sound, he prefers the dx320 paired with the Mest 1 and 2 but he confirmed that my combo is more natural and true to life. Also more punchy, analog and mature.

 

[RIGATIO]

Today i compared the M8 to the IFI Diablo and i liked the M8 more. The M8 was slightly more detailed but what mostly jumped to me ears was how more analog and pleasant the M8 was. The soundstage was similar (maybe slightly more 3D on the M8) but the complexity of a warmish timbre was way better on the M8. Diablo sounded too clinical and dry. Even the bass was slightly more controled and deeper on the M8. Also the mids were less intensive on the M8. Damn this dap never stops to surprise me.

 

[RIGATIO]

Guys what filters do you use with the M8? My fav where Short delay Slow Roll-Off and Low Dispersion Short Delay (this one is very mellow and musical).
But yesterday i tried Sharp Roll-Off and damn.. The separation, air, bass depth, kick and controll and overall dynamics have jumped to another level. This is the filter which gives me the most WOW factor and fun.

 

[spectrum48k]

Guys what filters do you use with the M8?

Short delay Sharp roll-off

 

[Stu Paddasso]

Has anyone tried Wavelet EQ on M8? It works on M7 wondering if the operating system on M8 can handle it.

 

[RIGATIO]

Has anyone tried Wavelet EQ on M8? It works on M7 wondering if the operating system on M8 can handle it.

No it doesnt work on the M8.

 

[Shanling]

Guys what filters do you use with the M8? My fav where Short delay Slow Roll-Off and Low Dispersion Short Delay (this one is very mellow and musical).
But yesterday i tried Sharp Roll-Off and damn.. The separation, air, bass depth, kick and controll and overall dynamics have jumped to another level. This is the filter which gives me the most WOW factor and fun.

Short delay slow roll-off is preferred in the tuning of our players.
I personally like the Sharp roll-off more.

 

[RIGATIO]

Short delay slow roll-off is preferred in the tuning of our players.
I personally like the Sharp roll-off more.

The sound of the M8 is smooth enough to use the normal Short roll off. I also noticed that the soundstage is more 3 dimensional and the bass is more precise on this setting.

 

[BaltColts]

Can anyone tell me where to order a replacement battery for the M8 in the United States? Thank you.

 

[BaltColts]

Hello again everyone, I am just checking to see if anyone knows where to get a replacement battery for the M8 in the United States. Thanks.

 

[driftstar]

Hello again everyone, I am just checking to see if anyone knows where to get a replacement battery for the M8 in the United States. Thanks.

I'm goikng through the same thing. Shanling directed me towards linsoul.com but they said no way to ship battery. They are going to try a different carrier after the Chinese holiday. I'll let you know if I have any success.

 

[spectrum48k]

Short delay slow roll-off is preferred in the tuning of our players.
I personally like the Sharp roll-off more.

what difference do you hear with the short delay version of the filter? Do you know which filter reproduces the highest frequencies (eg 16 kHz) with minimal distortion? (According to the experience of measuring the shape of the sine wave of other players using motu m4 line in + ARTA in 24/192 mode, sharp filters show better results, unlike "short" filters.)

 

[Frabera]

If I want to upgrade my M8, what might be the best choice keeping the great analog natural sound and being slightly less punchy with a lot of realism, besides the M9 I found not as analog as the M8.

 

[RIGATIO]

If I want to upgrade my M8, what might be the best choice keeping the great analog natural sound and being slightly less punchy with a lot of realism, besides the M9 I found not as analog as the M8.

Maybe Hiby RS8?

 

[Frabera]

The problem with the RS8 is that is unfortunately not convenient using on the go because the jacks are at the bottom of the DAP if you put it in the pocket the cable will be up therefore the DAP is not in the right position…
Some manufacturers are aware of this problem some not at all…