I had the same set up(SMSL M500 + SP200) as yours. My hps are SendyAiva and HD800s, and I just replaced my SMSL combo with matrix mini i pro3 early this May. I think it does provide what I want, so I sell my smsl combo to my friends.
For sound quality, I'd still go for SMSL combo, but it only...
That's a very good review. I have been using m500 for a couple of weeks on my Windows laptop, and I didn't try to test it on my Linux machine(Arch+i3) until I saw your post. I didn't test any MQA files but was having a hard time setting up the sample rate through the Pulseaudio. I manage to set...
Sadly, M500 doesn't have a touch screen. You can either press the dial to navigate the interface or just use the remote controller.
For the output, you can only use either headphone out or line(RCA/Balance) out at a time. And yes, they do have separate volume settings, so you won't get any...
I just test the RCA output with my Aune X7s and Massdrop O2. At first, I was having the issue just like what you mentioned. After I turn the volume to 40(maximum) on M500, I no longer have the problem.
Got my m500 today. Pair it with my baby, sendy aiva. It sounds much better compared to my previous sdac+o2 amp. While sendy only got 32ohms impedance, but I have to turn the volume up to around 20(which may be quite loud for some people). The resolution and imaging are much better than the...
I'd like to know about it too. I place my order on 3rd Sep, but the status shows it's waiting for the dispatch.
Btw, I bought it from a Chinese website, and they sold it for 2200rmb only.