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Shanling M0 Digital Audio Player

Shanling M0 Digital Audio Player

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Engineered for portability, the Shanling M0 is a tiny digital audio player that doesn’t skimp on sound quality or features. Great for traveling, commuting, or working out, it weighs just over an ounce and measures about the size of most watches Read More

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Stephen
120
Jan 8, 2021
Anyone know what to do when the battery no longer charges?
Serge.SE
1
Nov 7, 2019
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With 32 Ohm headphones audio quality of M0 ($100) is on a par with Chord Hugo 2 ($2500) - http://soundexpert.org/articles/-/blogs/audio-quality-of-high-end-portable-players#shanlingm0
EdinNJ
271
Sep 20, 2019
Have one, for a few reasons. The 16/44 limit on an iPhone is so Y2K, I've got a pretty decent size HD library, including studio masters from friends' recording sessions, and yes, the difference between 16/44 and 24/96 is quite striking with my ears. Maybe not with yours. Just like I need glasses and many people don't. And, listening on this doesn't eat battery life from my phone that I may need for a three hour conference call later on. I carried a few different DAPs over the years because I traveled every week, at least three days, and did a lot of music listening in hotel rooms and airplanes, and wanted the music to be as deeply engaging as possible through my CIEMs or my travel speakers. Many brands, including a few that were hacked to enable better sample rates and bit depths, most recently a couple of FiiOs. The sound quality on this is every bit as good as the last two FiiOs I had, no EQ required. A lot of DAPs don't sound great through CIEMs, which are extremely sensitive, but this one is top of the heap. I've also listened to my AKG and Sennheiser open back headphones through this and the sound is excellent. While its tiny size is a big asset - I tuck it into the coin pocket in a sports jacket or parka, it adds zero weight to my travel gear - it's also a downside. I don't have Hulk hands (size L glove size) but it can be tricky to use the touch screen. That tiny screen makes it really hard to manage a huge library of music. That was a problem with every other DAP I owned, but the small screen intensifies the pain. But... thinking it through... I carry 8-10 micro-SD cards in a pill container. Each of them with a mix of music in some genre or another. If I'm in the mood for Afro-beat, I got a card for that. Classical? Got a card for that. Alt-Rock? Card for that. Etc. The media asset tool I use lets me swap cuts in and out of individual cards based on listening stats with minimal effort. I went to this on my FiiOs when managing 400GB of music made me crazy, and it worked. With this tiny form factor, even better. 128GB and 256GB cards are dirt cheap, and hold many hours of each genre. I manage the media on my computer screen. On this screen, I just start the playlist, or restart it. If higher definition files aren't important, don't buy this. If you love using your phone, don't buy it. If you enjoy high def files, and worry about battery life causing a dropped call with a client whose problems are paying for your house... you might want a DAP, and this is a good choice.
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dleblanc
246
Aug 14, 2019
Have one gunmetal for sale low. Ideally within Canada. Thx thy_ironman@hotmail.com
GriffinDeth
6
Aug 14, 2019
First question is : DOES THE PLAYER HAVE ANY BUILT-IN MEMORY? Second: why are there no photos with the screen on... showing the software etc?
Ryantxh
1
Aug 14, 2019
GriffinDeththere is no build in memory
coolerking
164
Aug 16, 2019
GriffinDethOr a picture of the input output (IO) ports?
Narq
912
Aug 13, 2019
I'd get one, but it's not 2004.
NarqThey didn't have two way LDAC in 2004. You don't seem to get the purpose of this device and there is nothing wrong with that. But it doesn't mean you should be condescending about your ignorance.
lasharela
72
Aug 13, 2019
It's a little tough marvel. I purchased it from Aliexpress more than an year ago (BTW you can buy it for as little as $89 during major sale events). This thing is the best thoughtfully engineered gadget I've ever had. There are incredible number of features packed into a tiny fancy device. Audio quality is great as is the workmanship. Output power is more than enough! I've never cranked volume above 75% with any of my headphones I tried and 65% with any of my earphones. User interface is exceptional and everything works flawlessly except one bug that hasn't been addressed for long (see below). If you purchase M0, I warn you, don't buy the original polycarbonate plastic case with a clip! It killed my player several times. The clip on the case is so flimsy that it can't secure the player to your collar, pocket, belt or a bag strap. Thanks to this lousy accessory, I dropped my M0 a dozen times on the floor, two times into water and finally on the crowded street where several pedestrians stomped on it when it was laying screen-down. after the final accident, the screen got a few small scratches that are noticeable when screen is off. None of the mentioned above accidents have affected the functionality of the M0, although I damaged the battery from washing many times in water and alcohol and after about 20 disassembly-assembly cycles (to get rid of the remaining vapour) I also damaged the printed flexible cable which connects the wheel to the main board and as a result, it became almost impossible to control the volume by turning the wheel. Currenty I'm using the player it as a USB DAC, but I'm going to replace the swollen battery and use my beloved M0 as a player again but in BT mode, because of the broken volume control. BTW the replacement wheel is also available online. I'm amazed how the screen didn't fall apart after so many immersions in water and alcohol. LG is definitely producing tough things in every sense! The outer shell of the screen is glass, so it's naturally scratch resistant unless you put it on asphalt and use it as a ski (as it happened with my poor M0). Now about the negative side of M0. The only cons that can't be corrected is the wheel, which is, at the same time, very practical and very impractical. The other issue is that in DOP mode, the timing of the songs is incorrect so can't choose a song from a DSD file, need to play it whole. I don't understand why Shanling has been reluctant to correct this bug in latest FW releases.
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ReadWryt
67
Aug 13, 2019
What the hell does  240 x 240 HD mean? My Commodore 64 had a higher resolution display, was THAT HD too? How about rather than simply copying and pasting the propaganda from the manufacturer, you actually READ what you are posting for your customers to see?
factsvsfeelings
17
Aug 17, 2019
Nope i just gave facts that proved i was correct now you are unable to refute me and again you only respond with rheotric and a strawmanning. The article supports all of above and it explains to you at your mental level that the whole point of resoloution is too obtain higher pixel density on larger screens and it explains how this does class as HD debunking your rant. Better luck next time. Not unstabinated the pixel density of this screen does class as HD and the article explains it. Facts vs your feelings. Sourcing wins, your rant which got debunked by the first respond failed.
EdinNJ
271
Sep 20, 2019
ReadWrytThat Commodore 64 fit in your shirt pocket? This isn't for watching videos.
jrflanne
3
Aug 13, 2019
It is a bit fragile. If you bump it, it will rebuild the library for some reason. Also, don't get all crazy about the number of songs because rebuilding the library takes time. Does this after charging as well. Scratches and dents easily. The EQ settings are pretty poor. However, when set to no EQ, it has a nice sound. A bit warm and not shrill at all. When it comes to the UI, the small screen can be a pain to navigate. For $100, I can live with it. Pair with SR80's and you have a killer $200 headphone system.
npc2
43
Aug 13, 2019
jrflanneHave you tried the EQ with the newest firmware? It does now have parametric EQ but is hard to configure due to the screen size. Though IIRC it may still not work with hi-res files.
Bailey2013
188
Aug 13, 2019
Bought this beast off Amazon. Only limitation is the screen size. Never experienced system freeze. I'm now saving money to buy shanling m2x :)
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Have one, for a few reasons. The 16/44 limit on an iPhone is so Y2K, I've got a pretty decent size HD library, including studio masters from friends' recording sessions, and yes, the difference between 16/44 and 24/96 is quite striking with my ears. Maybe not with yours. Just like I need glasses and many people don't. And, listening on this doesn't eat battery life from my phone that I may need for a three hour conference call later on. I carried a few different DAPs over the years because I traveled every week, at least three days, and did a lot of music listening in hotel rooms and airplanes, and wanted the music to be as deeply engaging as possible through my CIEMs or my travel speakers. Many brands, including a few that were hacked to enable better sample rates and bit depths, most recently a couple of FiiOs. The sound quality on this is every bit as good as the last two FiiOs I had, no EQ required. A lot of DAPs don't sound great through CIEMs, which are extremely sensitive, but this one is top of the heap. I've also listened to my AKG and Sennheiser open back headphones through this and the sound is excellent. While its tiny size is a big asset - I tuck it into the coin pocket in a sports jacket or parka, it adds zero weight to my travel gear - it's also a downside. I don't have Hulk hands (size L glove size) but it can be tricky to use the touch screen. That tiny screen makes it really hard to manage a huge library of music. That was a problem with every other DAP I owned, but the small screen intensifies the pain. But... thinking it through... I carry 8-10 micro-SD cards in a pill container. Each of them with a mix of music in some genre or another. If I'm in the mood for Afro-beat, I got a card for that. Classical? Got a card for that. Alt-Rock? Card for that. Etc. The media asset tool I use lets me swap cuts in and out of individual cards based on listening stats with minimal effort. I went to this on my FiiOs when managing 400GB of music made me crazy, and it worked. With this tiny form factor, even better. 128GB and 256GB cards are dirt cheap, and hold many hours of each genre. I manage the media on my computer screen. On this screen, I just start the playlist, or restart it. If higher definition files aren't important, don't buy this. If you love using your phone, don't buy it. If you enjoy high def files, and worry about battery life causing a dropped call with a client whose problems are paying for your house... you might want a DAP, and this is a good choice.
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