[MikeyFresh]

Is that, ahem, audiophile enough...?

Ha, you asked what would work, not what would be audiophile enough! That's an entirely different question.

 

[doctorjazz]

Never been great with computer audio. Can't get my Windows 10 PC to connect with JRiver27 (but it works with Youtube, so the overall connection must be there)

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Theres also mini adapters you can buy. (One either side of the iFi) i have about 4 different ones? They still come in use occasionally.

i found the both usb ports going in to be similar if not the same (in sound).

i usually used an ipod touch or iphone4 (as source) using Flacplayer app by Dan Leehr

Photo from 2016. A joke ‘how long a audio snake can i make?’ photo.

 

[peterinvan]

AKM DAC
I am still enjoying my M8. Now driving Elegias and LCD-XCs as my desktop rig. PC > Ifi Purifier > IfI USB Power > Centrance M8
I seem to prefer AKM to Saber DAC sound with my headphones.

 

[musiclvr]

AKM DAC
I am still enjoying my M8. Now driving Elegias and LCD-XCs as my desktop rig. PC > Ifi Purifier > IfI USB Power > Centrance M8
I seem to prefer AKM to Saber DAC sound with my headphones.

Me too! Well my M8 and DACportable. I am not an eq guy but Centrance has my number with the treble and bass switches. Very nice to have when the mood calls for a little tone shaping.

 

[MrMan]

I recently bought a pair of HD800 that came with 2 cables, stock cable and Moon Audio Black Dragon V2 Premium XLR Balanced cable. Naturally I assumed the moon audio cable would be better. After a week of using the moon audio cable I wanted a longer cable so I decided to plug the stock 1/4 cable in. The music went from lifeless and boring to exciting and weighted. Curious if this is due to the cable or is the m8 that big a difference between XLR and 1/4.

 

[mgoodman]

Hi All, If anyone is in LA next weekend, Sept. 24th, please come to CanJam. We will show HiFi-M8, DACport Pro, the new Ampersand, and much more!

 

[Sefelt103]

Still using my V1, so very convenient with Apple devices. I like its simplicity. For me a DAC/Amplifier should just be a large transportable battery powered, 'wire with gain'. One large (hall effect) volume dial and a 1/4" (6.35mm) jack on the front and a USB type A female on the back that's compatible with any 30 pin or lightning iPod/iPhone/iPad with an optical in for good measure. I find the V2 intriguing but too complex, and if I'm on a noisy bus then my iPod's headphone oot is more than adequate.

 

[ai_enabled]

Hi guys. Please remind me how to properly use the line out from my Hi-Fi M8. IIRC it should be middle gain setting and the volume must be cranked all the way up, connect via 3.5 mm jack. But when I do it this way, it's super loud when paired with my amp (Aiyima A07) so that I have to turn the volume on the amp almost the whole way down (and it's not a powerful amp, it's a mini/desktop amp which I'm using with KEF Q150).

 

[mgoodman]

Hi guys. Please remind me how to properly use the line out from my Hi-Fi M8. IIRC it should be middle gain setting and the volume must be cranked all the way up, connect via 3.5 mm jack. But when I do it this way, it's super loud when paired with my amp (Aiyima A07) so that I have to turn the volume on the amp almost the whole way down (and it's not a powerful amp, it's a mini/desktop amp which I'm using with KEF Q150).

How about low gain setting?

 

[ai_enabled]

How about low gain setting?

Thank you for the quick reply, Michael!
It's a bit lower but still loud. I wonder whether it's the proper way to use it as a line out or I just can stop worrying about this and can simply turn down the volume on my Hi-Fi M8 while keeping the middle gain setting (which is the best setting for my headphones so I prefer to keep it).

 

[peterinvan]

I have been using my M8 since 2014 as my Desktop DAC/AMP. I really enjoy its sound, especially with my full sized headphones.
I changed the battery a couple of years ago, but I don't use it as a portable any longer. It stays plugged in and on all the time.

The switch controls are well designed to allow me to set my personal hearing profile and headphones.

 

[musiclvr]

I have been using my M8 since 2014 as my Desktop DAC/AMP. I really enjoy its sound, especially with my full sized headphones.
I changed the battery a couple of years ago, but I don't use it as a portable any longer. It stays plugged in and on all the time.

The switch controls are well designed to allow me to set my personal hearing profile and headphones.

I still use mine as a portable rig from time to time. The sound shaping controls are a definite plus with this device as well as the ohm selector. It’s been perfect for my iem’s. I acquired one of the “IEM Modified” versions. I love it!

 

[peterinvan]

Upgraded from CEntrance M8.

I just got the FiiO K7 DAC/amp, and my first impressions are very good. I am an AKM fan and the K7 implementation suits my ears.

The K7 drives my LCD-XC with ease, presenting a big sound stage with good instrumentation. I read most of the reviews and agree with the assessments of the sound profile: tight and accurate bass, mids (vocals) clear and lifelike, treble is precise and offers clarity without and sibilance. Comfortable listening... no fatigue so far. Will burn the K7 in for a few days to see if anything changes.