[New] HiFiMAN (HM)-901s

[Gaminator]

In other news, how about that HE1000... My HE6 may finally be retired.

Heard the HE1000 is NOT for the faint hearted.....

Edit - There's news of a new Senn flagship, that one is really NOT for the faint hearted!

 

[derazor]

>Second oscillator
>Gapless playback
>2 second startup
>24 bit playback, including ALAC and DSD
>Improved wheel
>ESS9018 x 2
>Amp w OPA627 x 2, OPA2107 x 2

Initial impressions from a Head-Fier:



Looks like 2015 will be the year for high-end DAPs.

This, X7, Geek-Wave, & perhaps an upgrade to the AK240 (plus some other obscure Chinese brands looking to venture into this market, as well).

how come so big?
can we have an SQ upgrade with dx90 size, with android OS ?

 

[Taeyeonie]

how come so big?
can we have an SQ upgrade with dx90 size, with android OS ?

Gadgets gets bigger upon getting new upgrades each time, it doesn't get smaller. At least for our era.

 

[Jeremy1]

how come so big?
can we have an SQ upgrade with dx90 size, with android OS ?

Big mean more powerful sound...........................

 

[derazor]

Big mean more powerful sound...........................

big means not portable but transportable LOL.

so far I feel dx90/a&k best size liao

 

[xuan87]

big means not portable but transportable LOL.

so far I feel dx90/a&k best size liao

Haha i agree. Besides the price, the size is the other factor that turns me off. DX90 is a very good size, same as the first gen A&K. While the gen 2 AK is a little too tall for me, the fact that it sounds so good makes it an acceptable tradeoff. However, the HIFIMAN daps are just too big...

In any case, can the 901s play DSD natively? Also, has there been mentions of other cards besides the balanced card?

Interested in the RE1000 too but wish that it will be available in universal and not just customs.

hopefully, the fact that there are so many manufacturers pushing "DSD capable" will result in more recording studios going the DSD route.

 

[Dysprosium]

More pics:

According the a Head-Fier (the one who gave the initial impressions), the mod will have:

1. New enclosure w/ improved scroll wheel and buttons
2. New phone outs
3. New stepped attenuator
4. New analog stage

So you will get the improved sound. The second oscillator won't be included, which is ONLY relevant if you use it as a DAC.

Release date will be after CNY.

 

[3SG_NS_Wong]

Haha i agree. Besides the price, the size is the other factor that turns me off. DX90 is a very good size, same as the first gen A&K. While the gen 2 AK is a little too tall for me, the fact that it sounds so good makes it an acceptable tradeoff. However, the HIFIMAN daps are just too big...

In any case, can the 901s play DSD natively? Also, has there been mentions of other cards besides the balanced card?

Interested in the RE1000 too but wish that it will be available in universal and not just customs.

hopefully, the fact that there are so many manufacturers pushing "DSD capable" will result in more recording studios going the DSD route.

If it's a UIEM, then really no brainer for me.

Customs very mafan leh. (for me la...im lazy)

 

[Lookingforiems]

I think no DSD leh... max 24 bit..

 

[jelt2359]

Haha i agree. Besides the price, the size is the other factor that turns me off. DX90 is a very good size, same as the first gen A&K. While the gen 2 AK is a little too tall for me, the fact that it sounds so good makes it an acceptable tradeoff. However, the HIFIMAN daps are just too big...

In any case, can the 901s play DSD natively? Also, has there been mentions of other cards besides the balanced card?

Interested in the RE1000 too but wish that it will be available in universal and not just customs.

hopefully, the fact that there are so many manufacturers pushing "DSD capable" will result in more recording studios going the DSD route.

Two new cards coming. Minibox ES (winner of the Hifiman amp competition), and Hifidelity card (second place). Both are balanced, and the Hifidelity also has an SE version.

 

[rickysio]

I think no DSD leh... max 24 bit..

If you would even look at the images posted.

 

[iAHBEE]

If you would even look at the images posted.

Thats why his nic not lookingfordaps

 

[rickysio]

True dat, iVIJAY

 

[Lookingforiems]

Unless they actually mention it's native, I will assume that it's down sampled to PCM.

 

[Dysprosium]

James, from Fiio, just released the final design for the X7:

Thoughts?

Best looking DAP from Fiio, yet, IMO.

 

[rickysio]

Just better pray hard the UX is not half ****ed like usual.

 

[koicafex]

camping for 2nd hand cos moi nose marnee

 

[iAHBEE]

The fact he chose wifi + BT and removed a microsd slot to save power killed my interest in the x7

edit:

i preferred this design

 

[derazor]

Haha i agree. Besides the price, the size is the other factor that turns me off. DX90 is a very good size, same as the first gen A&K. While the gen 2 AK is a little too tall for me, the fact that it sounds so good makes it an acceptable tradeoff. However, the HIFIMAN daps are just too big...

In any case, can the 901s play DSD natively? Also, has there been mentions of other cards besides the balanced card?

Interested in the RE1000 too but wish that it will be available in universal and not just customs.

hopefully, the fact that there are so many manufacturers pushing "DSD capable" will result in more recording studios going the DSD route.

Would it be faster to wait for a next gen dx90 rather than a new FIIO?

 

[Dysprosium]

Tiagong iBasso will have a flagship DAP released before June next year.