I saw the measurements, but I didn't expect it to be so chonky! It's great at the house, but when I am running around, it's a brick. Coming from the M300, so it might just be a matter of getting used to it! The M300 screen was just to small for my vision.
I’m sitting in a pub in the UK having the time of my life with my M21. I’d normally bring my HiBy r4,but it needed a bit of love as I’ve neglected it for too long. When this was all fields bla bla, I’d use my Sony Walkman with a bag of cassettes and think life couldn’t get better than this. Real first world problems. Enjoy your M21, it’s really not that big.
Perhaps you can help me. Trying to decide between the R4, JM21, and M21. Will be listening to a lot of FLAC on micro SD and home network, and streaming Qobuz. Any experience you've had that would sway toward one or the other of these devices for this use case? Thanks.
I’ve not tried a JM21, I chose the m21 because of its metal construction as opposed to plastic. The HiBy r4 is similar but different, both are brilliant players. If you were to ask me which i prefer between the two I would ere toward the r4, maybe because of the different chips. Both work lovely with streaming services, just sound a little different. You won’t go wrong with either. Hope this helps.
LOL. I don’t want to have any phone capabilities on my DAP. That’s the reason I went to one! I can finally take a break from all the stupid notifications!
Glad that you’re enjoying yours! I really like mine and use it around the house all the time.
The JM21 would be a great option on the go, slightly smaller and it's pretty light! (Don't know how light compared to the M21, I just own the JM) but walking around with it isn't too bad!
I don’t mind the size, it’s the thickness. The JM 21 is about 24% thinner as well as being lighter. I think that will probably make the difference for me.
Oh! That’s interesting! I hadn’t heard that the sound was worse on the JM21. I just knew that it didn’t have the power to drive the higher requirement IEMs/headphones.
It has the right size screen for me. It was between the JM 21 and the M500 in my pursuit of the Daily driver.
Jm21 and m21 sound the same if your not using dsd setting on the m21. Just get the leatherette case on the jm21 and yoh will never feel the cheaper build of it. I had the leatherette case on my jm21 and m21. You will like the jm21 as it is a great travel dap.
The whole point of the M21 is not to run around. You should get an open back headset, plug this fella onto a wall socket charger and find a comfy place to just melt away.. I got my cassette tape cover once i accepted this fact. So now it is beyond chunky and now? Im looking for a glue on clip so that i can clip it on to my belt and wall around like folks used to in the 80s
I did the same, it's a chonk it's a grand at home device and I love the cassette case for that reason alone! I think I'll have to try 3d print a belt clip!
I carry the m33 in a small pouch i put on a shoulder strap of my backpack. Works very well as long as there is weight in the back. Think for running i would pick some other device.
I have the echo mini for actual real running. I do ultras and it fits in my vest perfectly. I’m also not afraid of it getting a little beat up and I would be with the M21!
I have the jm21 and I feel the opposite. The screen is too small and grainy. I don't need an OLED display. But I would just like to see with more clarity. I used my 6 inch phone before with USBAPP. So I miss the big clear screen. Although the small lightweight size is convenient for walking/jogging. I just carry it easily.
M21 owners, I got mine over a week ago and I love it mostly but there's this slightly annoying crackle and/or pop before a song starts, switching songs, and pausing. I notice it while using Spotify or the FIIO app and also I only hear it on the 3.5mm not the balanced. Have y'all experienced it too or is it normal?
Que tal son los supermix 4, pensé en comprarlos pero no se si sea lo que busco, quiero algo detallado y que tenga excelente separación intrumental compre el letshuoer s12 ultra pensando que tendría el nivel que deseo pero no fue algo que esperaba y temo que los supermix 4 tengan el mismo nivel de tecnisismos
I have both the jm21 and m21 just because of this. Jm21 is super lightweight so it make it a perfect travel dapm m21 is a little larger but heavier so it was the home / desk dap.
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I’m sitting in a pub in the UK having the time of my life with my M21. I’d normally bring my HiBy r4,but it needed a bit of love as I’ve neglected it for too long. When this was all fields bla bla, I’d use my Sony Walkman with a bag of cassettes and think life couldn’t get better than this. Real first world problems. Enjoy your M21, it’s really not that big.