[German Expat in Vietnam]

So I also have a question about Tidal as to how it works on the player. I've never had Tidal. So I have to create a Tidal account on my cell phone or computer and then scan the player and then I'm logged in? Apparently I can't open an account on the player itself.
Thanks for some Information.

 

[webline]

Tidal integration is fine. You scan the QR code once to register the M5U as a new device for your Tidal account. That's all it needs. The next time you start Tidal it will not ask again (don't know for how long the logged in state will be active).
Just got my M5U today and switching from a M3X I'm really impressed. The resolution is much better, more dynamic and simply more fun to listen to. I have an over-ear headset (Meze 109 Pro) and this combination seems to work great. I'm really impressed and didn't think the difference would be so big.
The UI responds much, much faster. On a cold start, the M5U is there very quickly - no comparison to the minute wait on the M3X. So - I have to keep trying and listening...

 

[Vitaly2017]

On my side for streaming I use iphone 13 pro max and AirPlay to m5u. I stream only Spotify and always been a huge lover of Spotify nothing pleased me more and all my favourite music is there.

What I found is that AirPlay sounds better then Bluetooth and usb dac mode is the ultimate best sounding way for streaming. My 13 pro max don’t work well with my m5u in usb dac, it doesn’t connect @Shanling I tested it with my wm1zm2 and android phone and no problems everything is working. So with IPhone you only get AirPlay as option. My H5 worked flawlessly with my 13 pro max in usb dac…

Also tested from my sony in ldac hq (990kbps) and AirPlay still sounds better to my ears. Its wifi vs Bluetooth.

I really like the way m5u ui is done is simple fast and reliable not a single hick-up yet no hard reset either. Standby mode is very neet, battery longevity is impressive as well.
M5u is impressive even if its not android its super easy to stream into it, Bluetooth, airplay, dlna, usb dac. Internal music files sound amazing very high quality.


A quick update on my m5u burn in, I have to say its very impressive soundstage has opened up and while background is black it still has very good extensions and expansion in notes. You can feel that fade away effect so good.
The bass got ultra fun, so detailed so deep, so addictive just love it love it so much, I am starting to love my m5u more then the H5
The elna silmic capacitors are very impressive in sound character and starting to love them more than the Sony's. Simply delightfully amazing and so good. M5u just ticks all my favourite cravings in music such a gem.

 

[German Expat in Vietnam]

I love the M5U more and more every day. I've listened to more hours of music in the 8 days I've had it than I did in four months with the Sony WM1 AM 2. Good thing it went away with almost no loss. I won't cry a tear after that. To be honest, I'm glad the M5U came out. And yes, it gets better and better the more hours it burns in. I'm now at 165. It's really addictive!!! Just a quick listen isn't possible.

 

[webline]

Yes, still the same limit for music scan. Folder browsing unlimited.

any chance the limit of 20.000 files will be raised?

 

[woolnerc]

Hello all, I have the shanling m3 ultra which was fine for 80% of my headphones but struggled with my nicer closed back headphone, the DCA Aeon nior 2 ballanced.. and a fee others.. but focusing on the DCA because the closed back desine is good to on the go, but it requires power.

I mainly use the m3 for tidal on the go with mainly the of use of downloaded music on the Tidal App. Spend alot of time away from wifi and cell coverage.

I got my m5 ultra today, I updated the firmware, tidal is now there.. I linked my acc and that worked great.

The two issues I have.

With tidal linked it is absent all options to download on tidal app.. is this not an option for the m5 ultra.. is it comming?

The other is the sound cuts out at about 85% and the amp trips, need to do a reset to get it to work again.. I'm pretty sure this is a protect feature, as that 85 on hi gain is on really difficult headphones. the dca aeons go to loud levels with low distortion.. about the max of my listen level..then it peak and reaches its limit and trips. it pushed every thing else just fine..

but the biggest issue is the tidal download issue

Only had it an hour but may have to send it back as the only real feature I got it for is not there.

 

[webline]

but the biggest issue is the tidal download issue

see ("It will support Tidal streaming, but online only. (Offline playback is not allowed outside of official app)")

 

[cerbatillo]

My m5u is coming to my place soon so hopefully I will share my impressions as well as a comparison with m6u this weekend

 

[Nalin]

How would this compare with something like Mojo 2 for HD600?

 

[cerbatillo]

@Shanling which are the maximum and recocommended working temperatures? Its only 15° degrees here and it gets a little bit hot, but in summer if we reach near 40° would it be a problem?

 

[German Expat in Vietnam]

@Shanling which are the maximum and recocommended working temperatures? Its only 15° degrees here and it gets a little bit hot, but in summer if we reach near 40° would it be a problem?

Here in Vietnam it's 32 degrees in the shade. In the sun it's 37-39 degrees. So I'm sitting on the beach with the player in my pocket and there are no problems. Yes, it gets a little warm but it stays that way. It doesn't get so hot that you can't touch the M5U anymore. It doesn't turn off because it's too hot. This was different with the M 8 in the same example. It turned off every 20 minutes and you had to wait 10 minutes until it cooled down before you could turn it on again. That's why I sold the M8. But with the M5 Ultra it's not a problem.

 

[cerbatillo]

Here in Vietnam it's 32 degrees in the shade. In the sun it's 37-39 degrees. So I'm sitting on the beach with the player in my pocket and there are no problems. Yes, it gets a little warm but it stays that way. It doesn't get so hot that you can't touch the M5U anymore. It doesn't turn off because it's too hot. This was different with the M 8 in the same example. It turned off every 20 minutes and you had to wait 10 minutes until it cooled down before you could turn it on again. That's why I sold the M8. But with the M5 Ultra it's not a problem.

By the way I read most of your impressions... I just try it for 1 hour and its a beast and for its price a banger, but I find the sound a little bit congested or like it has a veil... if this gets corrected with burn in... then its an endgame...

testing all filters the default one sounds more natural to me, I dont think the sharp roll off has more soundstage than any other but maybe its because the lack of burn in

 

[Vitaly2017]

By the way I read most of your impressions... I just try it for 1 hour and its a beast and for its price a banger, but I find the sound a little bit congested or like it has a veil... if this gets corrected with burn in... then its an endgame...

testing all filters the default one sounds more natural to me, I dont think the sharp roll off has more soundstage than any other but maybe its because the lack of burn in

We found out that sharp roll off has the most dynamic and bassy sound and also im medium gain you get an edge up in that same direction for more fun and punchier sound.

After my burn in I find the sound is more open and fluid, not restrained or contested like you calling it. I also found the best sounding filter would be slow roll off and low gain, that is the setup I found to make m5u to sound as closest possible to my wm1zm2.

In short slow roll off there is a layer of warmth which may hide some details a little bit, the sound overall is very pleasant and warmer with very interesting bass decay.

If you favour more clean sound you can try short fast roll off filter its very close to the default one yet not as warm.
Fast roll is very dynamic and strong, I find it a little sharp on the treble in occasions.
My favourite atm is slow roll off and I play with gain level between low and medium. Also set fast roll off medium gain if I listen to edm, for audiophile music I am in between slow roll off and short delay slow roll off, I set default filter if I really want that warmer warm and cozy feeling as its a very gentle tuning and never ever sharp on the treble.

Slow slow roll off is overly smothered out in my opinion haven’t really used that one so far.


After my burn in period of 265 hours I find m5u way better then it was before, everything improves. The only part that I really miss in comparison to my wm1zm2 is the airiness and the huge soundstage of the mighty 1zm2. Some music seems to have a slightly more natural feel for vocals in sony, sony is a tad more audiophile oriented so it is a bit normal it has an edge in that regard.
But m5u is faster, more tight, more blacker background and also more sharper in details, in sony things sound like hazy not as precise. Overall m5u if had a little bit more airiness and soundstage by 10% it be a darn flagship and would kick ass to sony territories.

I am still in process of deciding which I prefer more, for now I am 40 sony and 60 m5u. The fun factor and musicality of m5u is undeniably good.


Hope that helps!
Tiger

 

[cerbatillo]

Intriguing, I find the slow roll of the worst of all at least to my ears, but as I said 1 hour vs 250+ hours could make a huge difference

 

[German Expat in Vietnam]

I agree with @ Tiger. I also burned in about 260 hours. The veil mentioned by Cerbathillo is gone. I think the sound stage has also become wider. From the overall soundstage presentation, I would say it is on a good level comparable to the Sony WM 1 AM 2. But this bass hits much harder and the overall dynamic is three times as high as the Sony. I don't like the sharp roll off to mid gain on the IE 600. It's too much and aggressive in the treble for me. For long listening sessions I often choose Short Delay Sharp Roll - off. I find the IE 600 quite pleasant and no details are lost.