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The Shanling M3s is the flagship DAP from this exciting audio brand. Along with the M1 and the M2s, Shanling have released some of the best portable audio players available at very good prices. Capable of playing popular audio formats like FLAC, WAV, MP3 and DSD – this M3s player could very well be the best available for the price.
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That Sony NW-A25HN hust rolls off the tong.
Funny how good a £250 DAP is now you have lost the FiiO dealership?
Shanling DAPs sound excellent, but there are balanced options in the price range and below. Also, use it one handed, the design is kick ass on ergonomics.
Is it in your line to review the Sony NW-A40 series?
AK Junior has colored sound. Vocals sound closer, and highs are sharp (with good headphones). So i think its meant for darker/cheaper headphones. Its not neutral, so….. i don't know if it makes sense to compare something to Jr.
Fiio's sound must be more neutral. Depends on what genres you listen to. So its important to talk about DAPs sound signature (dark or neutral or bright). There is not a single DAP that will make everyone happy.
I can listen to relaxing music like jazz, classical, ambient on AK Junior for hours, but at the same time absolute cannot listen to House, Trance, Rock etc. for 5 minutes. To do that ill have to take cheap/dark headphones, under 50$
What were the IEMs that were mentioned ?
Does the M3s have enough output to power a headphone like the M1060 planar?
I'm looking for a DAP that supports Sony's Hi-Res Audio, has bluetooth and wifi so that i can stream Spotify etc. What can you recommend thats really really good and under $250?
2:33.. Akira Soundtrack!!! (^_^)
A meaty battery? 13 hours? Cowon DAP's at this price range have battery life of 48 to nearly 100 hours. (Plenue J, Plenue D) All the Chinese DAP's never go above 20 hours.
Request Sony nw a45….. review 😁😁😁
Go To Google And Type: FreeCodesXXX This is actually the purely working spotify premium codes working from this month. Don't waste your precious time on other methods
Hi…can this be used as a USB DAC with an iphone or a laptop?
Can I stream music two-way via Amazon?
Good information but all of that annoying racket in the background is distracting and pointless. Had to move on.
Isn't it crazy how hifi headphones reviews are products that they sell and happen to be the best ever made of each category? Ba dum tss!
mp 3 …..man….
The question is, can it read Replaygain tags?
Thank you for your reviews. You mentioned that the sound was even better with balanced IEMs. Which were the balanced IEMs that you used? Neither the PFE232 and Ariveti you mentioned has balanced cables.
I think you've sold me on this model…was thinking of getting the M2s. I've never owned balanced IEM's before tho…what models would you recommend that I can get in the US for under $150? Thanks in advance!
Why the hell you want to buy chinese DAP? They sound lousy, buy cowon or sony product
m3s or xduoo x20?
Great review. Had to subscribe after seeing your music library. I thought for a second, "Wait. How is he scrolling through my library?" LICE, CoFlow, Edan, Akira Soundtrack, Squarepusher… all of it …except Slipknot. Is that just to test gear with terrible music? 😉 Kidding. Mostly.
Personal opinion… No… This s not worth the price. There are players that are far superior for equal or less money than this thing
Pretty late to the party, but what's the warranty like in these? I can't find the info online. If anyone can help, that would be awesome. My ipod classic and 1more triple drivers met their ends within a week of one another, so my wallet is going to be a little sad. The triple drivers died a week out of warranty
Good day, I want this dap, the only thing is I heard it has bright sound and my ears are sensitive for example to m50x headphones and the harsh fiio x5ii, is it bright? Thnks
Shanling m3s vs Sony nw-a45? Which is better? And does the wheel scroll fast through the songs?
Please stop the background music. Very distracting. And terrible.
Hiby r6 or sony zx300 or m3s is (best sound quality) ?? Which one do you recommend
13 hours battery wtf
Its fine but I think the FiiO X5 III sounds better.
Can you compare the sound of the M5s or Cayin 5ii with the M3s? Thanks in advance if you've had a chance to listen to either of those.
I have this and it is a keeper. Wish it had FM radio and Stereo Recorder, I am allowed to dream?
I thought this was a great recommendation. This player has great sound quality. The scrolling button was the problem, though.