[ChrisOc]

The Tempotec V6 is currently available to back on Kickstarter until the 5th of October 2022.

You get what could be a good discount if you pledge. Your money will not be taken unless the project has attained its objective.

If the project goes ahead, those who backed the project have this thread to discuss the process while they wait. On completion those who own the V6 can have their discussion space.

 

[ChrisOc]

Here is the Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/project...ariations-v6-dsd512-android-hifi-music-player

 

[ChrisOc]

A few youtube reviews:

 

[Barndoor]

As an owner of the V1 and Serenade X, I jumped on the Kickstarter campaign early on. Looking forward to this being out in the wild.

 

[jmwant]

As an owner of the V1 and Serenade X, I jumped on the Kickstarter campaign early on. Looking forward to this being out in the wild.

How's the usability of the Serenade X? I've been thinking of adding a wiim mini or this one to my stereo setup.

 

[Barndoor]

How's the usability of the Serenade X? I've been thinking of adding a wiim mini or this one to my stereo setup.

I've got mine in the office paired with an iFi Zen Can. I'm mostly using with cheaper iems (S12, Aria snow, Tipsy Ttromso, Hiby Hela....), but am pretty happy with the sound of the combo.

Usability wise it works for me as I'm only using it to play music stored on a usb stick. The screen is to hand, so easy to choose tracks and the Hiby link app is handy.

I did use streaming on Qobuz for a while, but was pretty cumbersome tbh, so really wouldn't recommend for that.
The OS is fine, however I've had quite a few crashes for no particular reason, requiring me to pull the plug and restart.

 

[jmwant]

I've got mine in the office paired with an iFi Zen Can. I'm mostly using with cheaper iems (S12, Aria snow, Tipsy Ttromso, Hiby Hela....), but am pretty happy with the sound of the combo.

Usability wise it works for me as I'm only using it to play music stored on a usb stick. The screen is to hand, so easy to choose tracks and the Hiby link app is handy.

I did use streaming on Qobuz for a while, but was pretty cumbersome tbh, so really wouldn't recommend for that.
The OS is fine, however I've had quite a few crashes for no particular reason, requiring me to pull the plug and restart.

That looks nice! Thanks for sharing your impressions. I was planning to use qobuz as I don't have a collection of downloaded files. Guess it's a no- go for me.

 

[Barndoor]

That looks nice! Thanks for sharing your impressions. I was planning to use qobuz as I don't have a collection of downloaded files. Guess it's a no- go for me.

I was exploring Qobuz on my phone, then saving to favourites.
Then opening Qobuz on the X and playing from favourites there. Not ideal.
Searching using the X was pretty painful, so I suspect you are right and it probably isn't for you.

 

[ChrisOc]

I've got mine in the office paired with an iFi Zen Can. I'm mostly using with cheaper iems (S12, Aria snow, Tipsy Ttromso, Hiby Hela....), but am pretty happy with the sound of the combo.

Usability wise it works for me as I'm only using it to play music stored on a usb stick. The screen is to hand, so easy to choose tracks and the Hiby link app is handy.

I did use streaming on Qobuz for a while, but was pretty cumbersome tbh, so really wouldn't recommend for that.
The OS is fine, however I've had quite a few crashes for no particular reason, requiring me to pull the plug and restart.

Nice setup you have there!

 

[Barndoor]

Thanks, I'm happy with my office setup.
Hopefully the V6 and my RS2 will satisfy on the move.
Then onto some home upgrades!

 

[jmwant]

I was exploring Qobuz on my phone, then saving to favourites.
Then opening Qobuz on the X and playing from favourites there. Not ideal.
Searching using the X was pretty painful, so I suspect you are right and it probably isn't for you.

Tell me more about it. I installed Tidal on my firestick thinking I could play music directly from TV to my speakers. Then I found out I have to save the albums as favorites and play them from Plex. And that's 44.1/16.

 

[Barndoor]

Kickstarter have taken my money for the V6. Hopefully only a few weeks from these being produced.

 

[ChrisOc]

Kickstarter have taken my money for the V6. Hopefully only a few weeks from these being produced.

We have lift off. Hopefully, it will not be a long wait.

 

[Barndoor]

We have lift off. Hopefully, it will not be a long wait.

Tempotec provided an update saying, "The mass production is conducting in an orderly manner".
They also mentioned that the discount is still available on indiegogo

 

[dharmasteve]

Some good news....we should get the V6 soon.