Colorfly CDA M1P Portable HiFi DSD512 USB AK4493SEQ DAC Amplifier
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Introduction:-
Hey guys today I will review the Colorfly CDA-m1p. Its a new dongle from colorfly and the update of their old model to CDA-M1. It is priced at around $68
I have also shared a video version of the review at YouTube any support there in form of a view, A like or A subscribe is greatly appreciated. But if you so wish to read the written version you can read this.
This is a review unit sent in by Shenzhen Audio, but all the thoughts and opinions are my own.
But it here (unaffiliated link) :-
https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/colorfly-cda-m1p-ak4493seq-portable-usb-dac-amp
I will be as usual following my bullet style format for better readability for those who are dyslexic and in general find it hard to read long paragraphs. I follow this guide in general from the British Dyslexia Association.
So lets get started!
Review:-
1. So packaging is very simple and it comes with the dongle and a very good ribbon style c to c cable.
2. First thing when you pick up the dongle you see is how heavy that is! It doesn’t feel like a $70 dongle at all! The build quality is very good, infact some might say too good.
3. The dongle is quite heavy and makes quite hard to control the dangle when using it daily
4. Also the entire inside the board moves in and out when plug in and out. Although I haven’t found anymore issues regarding the build this does concern me for long time use.
5. There is no floor noise I have heard.
6. Now the M1P uses a AKM AK44993SEQ chip with dual independent dac and can support upto PCM768 ad DSD 512
7. It has power upto 125mw from 3.5 and 240mw from 4.4
8. It has a high and low gain and also supports UAC 1&2
9. It has 6 filters and 100 independent volume steps
10. Now talking about the sound, the sound is absolutely fantastic! Now again generally I don’t find the difference in dacs I have to a-b them and find the subtle differences.
11. The overall sound is very warm and luscious. It has that akm sound which everyone talks about.
12. The lower range is slightly extended and that comes out very well.
13. Both the upper mids and treble seems very neutral.
14. But the overall harshness of the treble is subdued a lot, but that doesn’t mean it isnt technical enough.
15. When listening to the 1985 live album the instruments were very good and they had the body while sounding very clean.
16. The soundstage is quite good although not as wide as the aune yuki. Which is a benchmark as of now in my book. But still is very good! It performs well for its price.
17. When using the dongle with moondrop chu 2, at 30% volume via the 3.5mm with my 5000mah smartphone I ran it for around 12 hours.
18. The dongle after 2-3 hours of run time runs very hot and becomes quite hot too touch, now this does scare me about the longevity of the dongle. But still there are other dongles which becomes hot too and they seem to running fine like the questyle m15 which I haven't reviewed.
19. The dongle is quite heavy, also the controls for it and the led system is a bit confusing and you have to go through the manual a bit to understand.
20. The entire colorfly website is in Chinese and all the instructions there are in Chinese. I don’t know how a firmware upgrade in future will be notified for international customers.
21. The sort of bright ea1000 pairs really well with the warm CDA-M1P
22. If you wanted something like the FC6, I think so the m1p does a great job sounding similar to the fc6. Now obviously it doesn’t best the fc6 or comes close to the fc6 when it comes to overall sound but it does give a taste of the fc6 and how it might sound.
23. If you are hesitant to spend money of the fc6 the m1p is a great option for under $100.
24. That is my review of the colorfly cda-m1p. I think so it makes for a great dongle if you want that akm sound and want a good warm sounding sound. It pairs very well with planar iems or anything bright.
25. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have a great day! Bye!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day ahead! Bye!
If you have any questions please feel free to ask me and also if you have any issues regarding this format of review please do comment I will try to mend it. Also sorry to those who are used to reading long paragraphs of review in headfi. I hope my review was upto the mark, I appreciate any feedback.
Again a big thanks to Shenzhen Audio for making this review happen.
Have a great day ahead
COLORFLY CDA M1P [AK4493SEQ]
The return of affordable AKM DACs…..
[MY PERSONAL HEAD-FI GRADING]
1 ★ - Appalling! please avoid this!
2 ★★ Subpar offering, there are better options out there!
3 ★★★ Decent with some caveats! Not a bad pick!
4 ★★★★ Not perfect but solid choice ! This should be in your shortlist. A nice addition to your collection.
5 ★★★★★ One the best in class! You should go right ahead & buy one! A must have!
SOUND IMPRESSIONS & USER EXPERIENCE:
[SOUND QUALITY 8/10 VALUE: 9/10] [Warm-Neutral]
▓▒░ SOUND-SIGNATURE ░▒▓
- It sounds warm, smooth, rich with organic tone & timbre.
▓▒░ BASS/LOW-END ░▒▓
- The low-end has good presence and control without being too domineering. It has a slight mid-upper bass biased with adequate sub-bass pressure and sustain.
- There is a noticeable sub-bass roll-off on the lowest region of the bassline. Those sub-bass kick and rumbling sensation has been dialled down a little but it is not severely lacking.
- The mid-upper bass region has greater density. It’s thick and thumpy. It does bleed ever so slightly onto the low-mid-range, giving vocal and instrument a welcoming sense of body and warmth.
- The overall bass layering and dynamic is good but not outstanding. The bass attack is not going to be the most visceral in class as it remains gentle but still impactful. The decay-rate is excellent especially on filter 1-2. All and all a solid bass performer.
▓▒░ MID-RANGE /VOCAL ░▒▓
- The greatest strength of the M1P lies in its mid-range presentation. The vocal and instrument will come across more to the fore.
- It may not have the highest level of vocal transparency but the richness and fullness of vocals is something many people would appreciate. The energy from the lowest to highest voice range is well dispersed.
- Having said that, the naturalness of vocal transient remains top-notch, it's got none of that edginess, sharpness or metallic sheen regardless of pairing.
▓▒░ TREBLE/HIGHS ░▒▓
- As for the highs, due to the intimate presentation, treble elements are well received without overly sharp or smoothed-out despite going for the more laidback, warmer approach. The brightness hits right on the sweet spot without being overbearingly hot or shrill, combined with that warmish low-end, it is quite the pleasant experience. The treble remains evenly smooth and well-extended with acceptable air presence. This trait allows it to pair with wider-range of sound-profile.
- It’s got none of that harshness, grains, distortion or any unnecessary noise which could degrade its refinement.
- As for the downsides, the treble could use with abit more bite for added definition. Secondly, it is not the most forgiving to sibilant tracks. Even so, the sibilance does not come across as piercing which is great. And it has to be said that, it is not so forgiving on low-fi. Hence, most of the bad artifacts on recordings can’t go unnoticed. Other than that, there isn’t much to complaint when considering the tuning it’s trying to achieve.
✧ ════ •TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE• ════ ✧
- The HEAD-STAGE plays with more width than height with adequate sense of depth. For an intimate or immersive presentation, the space and dimension doesn’t seem to be lacking.
- As for 3D/IMAGING factor, it is not it’s strong point. The instrument placement or transition of sound between channels are mostly accurate but not razor sharp.
- When it comes to SEPARATION & LAYERING, clearly, it is not class leading. The background is not pitch black while the gap between each element isn’t generous due to that close, intimate staging. Hence, any gears that doesn’t have good separation prowess tend to struggle on busier tracks.
- The MACRO-DETAIL though is good, the MICRO-DETAIL is lacking behind versus some of its competitors. - And the dynamic-range isn’t that high. As a result, it is not going to reward listeners with pure music engagement but rather a relaxing and smooth experience. But it will be exaggerating to say that it sounds uninspiring, soulless and dull because it isn’t.
- The reason you get the M1P is because of its organic TONE & TIMBRE. It’s got none of that artificial attribute that can sometimes irk timbre-heads. The richness and fullness to the sound is quite addicting. Plus, that laid-back nature gives it a soothing experience which is great on longer listening session.
- As for the BUILD, it is very solid but it is quite heavy. Definitely one of the heaviest dongles I’ve tested.
- It's DRIVING POWER is great. Amplification-rate on low/high gain for both 3.5 SE or 4.4 BAL out-put is pretty high. And more importantly, it delivers a hiss-free power delivery. Pairing with sensitive gears shouldn’t be a problem.
- Unfortunately, the power-draw isn’t the most efficient. The heat management could be better as it can get as hot as your coffee or tea.
- As for FEATURES, it provides an independent volume adjustment (with small increment volume steps), 2-way gain switch and 6-level of digital filters (give subtle difference) with a tiny LED indicator which is very user friendly.
- As for SYNERGY, I’d recommend pairing the M1P with something that is neutral or bright. With warmer gears, it can sound a tad too warm.
- And finally the PRICE, for a 79$ USD retailed, it presents an amazing value. It gives ample of performance for so little money.
~ HEAD-2-HEAD : IN-DEPTH COMPARISON ~
Vs TANCHJIM SPACE [Dual-CS43131] x BAT AUDIO OTG
[SOUND QUALITY 8/10 VALUE: 8/10] [NEUTRAL-BRIGHT]
"My nearly 1 year old Tanchjim SPACE OTG connectors has gone loose. Hence, I’m using an aftermarket OTG during the test which may alter the sound by 5% at best."
● The Tanchjim SPACE sounds less coloured by comparison. It sounds brighter, cleaner and clearer across the spectrum.
● The SPACE may not carry the same warmth, note-weight and thickness of the M1P but the SPACE will reward you with better bass dynamic and control. The bass seems to have better definition and layering too. The sub-bass is felt more than heard. Those rumbling sensation just resonate and vibrate harder while the sub-bass kick offers more punch. They both are somewhat tuned to have a slight mid-bass biased. But the SPACE hits faster, tighter and deeper. It is snappy and bouncy with almost zero bleed onto the lower mid-range.
● The SPACE is definitely the more mid-centric DAC of the two. In a sense that, the bass and treble took a step back within the tri-frequencies giving its mid-range/vocals a better spotlight. The SPACE offer better vocal transparency and clarity. But in-trade, it doesn’t have the richness or the fullness of the M1P mid’s. Despite that, there has not been any major dryness issue on vocal reproduction, at least with the IEMs I’ve tried with. Both male and female voice sounds natural as far timbre is concern. And not mention, the energy balance from low to high pitch is excellent. The same true can said with instrument replay. The overall transient-attack on strings/guitar plucks, piano hits just sound crisp yet impactful with adequate fundamental body to the notes.
● Yes, the space is noticeably brighter by comparison. But because everything doesn’t sound as intimate the M1P, those extra treble energy does not come across as being overly sharp or spicy. It is very well executed. The extension has minimal peaks and troughs with a tad more air presence. The treble has more bite and better define overall. I find that instrument like hit-hats and cymbal crash has a smoother and more precise decay. As for the downside, the SPACE is more source revealing than the M1P. And it might not work well with brighter gears as it can tends to sound abit too sharp on transient. The warmer nature of the M1P is a safer bet.
As for technical performance:
● The SPACE sounds more open; slightly wider with more depth and head-room.
● The openness to the stage gives each element of sounds a better space between them hence boosting the SPACE’s separation & layering prowess.
● The blacker background of the SPACE also helps in giving it’s separated elements a clearer cut.
● Imaging/instrument place is definitely sharp and move vivid with the SPACE.
● Micro-detail and dynamic-range is a step up with the SPACE.
● But the M1P with offer better note-weight and density with a more laid-back and softer transient.
● The SPACE will definitely synergy better with darker, warmer and less technical gears.
● The driving power and volume adjustment calibration are equally as good on both.
● The SPACE seems to be more efficient on power-draw and the device is not only lighter but also less hot upon usage.
● The SPACE is about 10$ USD more expensive than the M1P but given its superior technical performance, it is well worth it.
With my money I’d personally go with the TANCHJIM SPACE still. Other than being less coloured, it is more dynamic, great technical performer without sacrificing much musical factor while still treading on the lines of being natural.
◤FINAL THOUGHTS◢
To sum up then, the COLORFLY CDA M1P is a solid piece of kit. It is very reminiscing of the Hiby FC6 with a cut back in technicalities and dynamics for a fraction of the price. The Cirrus Logic based dongle has been reigning the market for the longest since the terrible Asahi Kasei Microsystems (AKM) factory fire incident. And I’m glad that to say that with the M1P, the velvety of AKM sound is finally back. If you’re looking for a budget dongle that is warm, smooth, rich with organic tone & timbre, I would totally recommend the M1P. And for 79$ USD, its a no brainer really.
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【SOURCE & GEARS】
● Huawei P20 PRO [Phone][ App- Foobar2000]
● IEMS USED FOR ASSESSMENT :
- Letshouer EJ07 x Hakugei Skyrim x Spinfit CP155 (M)
- Dunu EST112 x StarPicker Uranus Super Fusion x Spinfit CP100 (M)
- Tanchjim PRISM x Hakugei Rapheal 2023 x Spinfit CP100 (M)
- 7hz Timeless x Kinera Leyding x Spinfit CP100 (M)
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1982 Chicago – Hard to say I'm sorry. ★
2003 NARUTO Original Soundtrack I – Wakiagaru Toushi ★
2008 K.will (케이윌) – 소원 (Great King Sejong OST Part.1)
2009 Maksim – Exodus
2010 Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou (OST) – Kokoro no Oku De Ha
2014 Grabbitz – Here with you now. ★
2014 BoA – MASAYUME CHASING
2014 Hyolyn – 안녕 Good bye ★
2015 KOKIA – I Found You ★
2015 K MISSING KINGS (OST) - New Kings
2016 K RETURN OF KINGS (OST) - Return of Kings
2016 K RETURN OF KINGS (OST) - If you die.
2017 Berry Goodman – Zutto (ずっと) ★
2017 SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:mizuki – ViEW
2017 Namie Amuro – Hope
2019 K SEVEN STORIES (OST) - In Pursuit Of
2019 K SEVEN STORIES (OST) - Lost Small World
2019 Blade & Soul (OST) – Half-Moon Lake
2019 CAROLE & TUESDAY VOCAL COLLECTION Vol.1 – Light a Fire ★
2020 Paradox Live Opening Show (1st E.P) – BAE – BaNG!!! ★
2020 Paradox Live Opening Show (1st E.P) – cozmez – Where They At ★
2020 倖田來未 (Kumi Koda) – GET NAKED (Kiyoshi Sugo Remix)
2020 倖田來未 (Kumi Koda) – again (MATZ Remix)
2020 premiere fleurs – プリンシパル
2020 Love Live! Nijigasaki – 朝香果林 (Karin Asaka) – VIVID WORLD ★
2020 Fujii Kaze – へでもねーよ”／Hedemo Ne-YoSeishun Sick
2020 King Gnu – 三文小説 ／Sanmon Shosetsu ★
2021 OWV – Fifth Season ★
2021 加藤 ミリヤ (Miliyah) feat. Yoshida Brothers – この夢が醒めるまで ★
2021 Aoi Teshima – ただいま★
2021 Official髭男dism – Cry Baby
2021 Chanmin BIJIN 美人 – Morning Mood
2021 門脇更紗 (Sarasa Kadowaki) – きれいだ
2021 Mirei Touyama – 美忘録
2021 SELECTION PROJECT Vol.1 – Only one yell -天沢灯ソロver.- ★
2022 Belle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Million Miles Away (ENG vers.)
2022 rei (E-girls) – Dark Hero.
2022 rei (E-girls) – IDNY
2022 I can fly (Special Edition) – Bleecker Chrome - You will shine ★
2022 I can fly (Special Edition) – YOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chrome - UP ★
2022 BEAST TAMER (OST) – じんわり感じている幸せ
2022 Ado – 会いたくて
2022 Ado – 踊
2023 La prière – Sweet Dreams ★
2023 Bungou Stray Dogs 4th Season ED – Luck Life – しるし★
2023 Genjitsu no Yohane – Far far away
2023 Genjitsu no Yohane – Hey, dear my friends
2023 UMAMUSUME PRETTY DERBY - Hat on your Head!
2023 Anna – 花のように (Hana no You ni)
2023 riria. – 貴方の側に (Anata no Soba ni)
2024 Dungeon Meshi OP – BUMP OF CHICKEN – Sleep Walking Orchestra ★
2024 Sasaki and Peeps OP – MADKID – FLY
2024 Burn the Witch #0.8 Theme Song – NIL – PROVE
★ Main-Test-Tracks/ A glimpse of what listen to 90% of the of time.
Do take my words for what it’s worth. Afterall, I am just one man. ╮(╯▽╰)╭
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING! HAVE A GOOD DAY WHEREVER YOU ARE! TAKE CARE!
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- This is a loaner unit. Big thanks to the @ Edmund Chan (Facebook) for making this possible!
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The return of affordable AKM DACs…..
[MY PERSONAL HEAD-FI GRADING]
1 ★ - Appalling! please avoid this!
2 ★★ Subpar offering, there are better options out there!
3 ★★★ Decent with some caveats! Not a bad pick!
4 ★★★★ Not perfect but solid choice ! This should be in your shortlist. A nice addition to your collection.
5 ★★★★★ One the best in class! You should go right ahead & buy one! A must have!
COLORFLY CDA M1P 4 ★★★★
SOUND IMPRESSIONS & USER EXPERIENCE:
[SOUND QUALITY 8/10 VALUE: 9/10] [Warm-Neutral]
▓▒░ SOUND-SIGNATURE ░▒▓
- It sounds warm, smooth, rich with organic tone & timbre.
▓▒░ BASS/LOW-END ░▒▓
- The low-end has good presence and control without being too domineering. It has a slight mid-upper bass biased with adequate sub-bass pressure and sustain.
- There is a noticeable sub-bass roll-off on the lowest region of the bassline. Those sub-bass kick and rumbling sensation has been dialled down a little but it is not severely lacking.
- The mid-upper bass region has greater density. It’s thick and thumpy. It does bleed ever so slightly onto the low-mid-range, giving vocal and instrument a welcoming sense of body and warmth.
- The overall bass layering and dynamic is good but not outstanding. The bass attack is not going to be the most visceral in class as it remains gentle but still impactful. The decay-rate is excellent especially on filter 1-2. All and all a solid bass performer.
▓▒░ MID-RANGE /VOCAL ░▒▓
- The greatest strength of the M1P lies in its mid-range presentation. The vocal and instrument will come across more to the fore.
- It may not have the highest level of vocal transparency but the richness and fullness of vocals is something many people would appreciate. The energy from the lowest to highest voice range is well dispersed.
- Having said that, the naturalness of vocal transient remains top-notch, it's got none of that edginess, sharpness or metallic sheen regardless of pairing.
▓▒░ TREBLE/HIGHS ░▒▓
- As for the highs, due to the intimate presentation, treble elements are well received without overly sharp or smoothed-out despite going for the more laidback, warmer approach. The brightness hits right on the sweet spot without being overbearingly hot or shrill, combined with that warmish low-end, it is quite the pleasant experience. The treble remains evenly smooth and well-extended with acceptable air presence. This trait allows it to pair with wider-range of sound-profile.
- It’s got none of that harshness, grains, distortion or any unnecessary noise which could degrade its refinement.
- As for the downsides, the treble could use with abit more bite for added definition. Secondly, it is not the most forgiving to sibilant tracks. Even so, the sibilance does not come across as piercing which is great. And it has to be said that, it is not so forgiving on low-fi. Hence, most of the bad artifacts on recordings can’t go unnoticed. Other than that, there isn’t much to complaint when considering the tuning it’s trying to achieve.
✧ ════ •TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE• ════ ✧
- The HEAD-STAGE plays with more width than height with adequate sense of depth. For an intimate or immersive presentation, the space and dimension doesn’t seem to be lacking.
- As for 3D/IMAGING factor, it is not it’s strong point. The instrument placement or transition of sound between channels are mostly accurate but not razor sharp.
- When it comes to SEPARATION & LAYERING, clearly, it is not class leading. The background is not pitch black while the gap between each element isn’t generous due to that close, intimate staging. Hence, any gears that doesn’t have good separation prowess tend to struggle on busier tracks.
- The MACRO-DETAIL though is good, the MICRO-DETAIL is lacking behind versus some of its competitors. - And the dynamic-range isn’t that high. As a result, it is not going to reward listeners with pure music engagement but rather a relaxing and smooth experience. But it will be exaggerating to say that it sounds uninspiring, soulless and dull because it isn’t.
- The reason you get the M1P is because of its organic TONE & TIMBRE. It’s got none of that artificial attribute that can sometimes irk timbre-heads. The richness and fullness to the sound is quite addicting. Plus, that laid-back nature gives it a soothing experience which is great on longer listening session.
- As for the BUILD, it is very solid but it is quite heavy. Definitely one of the heaviest dongles I’ve tested.
- It's DRIVING POWER is great. Amplification-rate on low/high gain for both 3.5 SE or 4.4 BAL out-put is pretty high. And more importantly, it delivers a hiss-free power delivery. Pairing with sensitive gears shouldn’t be a problem.
- Unfortunately, the power-draw isn’t the most efficient. The heat management could be better as it can get as hot as your coffee or tea.
- As for FEATURES, it provides an independent volume adjustment (with small increment volume steps), 2-way gain switch and 6-level of digital filters (give subtle difference) with a tiny LED indicator which is very user friendly.
- As for SYNERGY, I’d recommend pairing the M1P with something that is neutral or bright. With warmer gears, it can sound a tad too warm.
- And finally the PRICE, for a 79$ USD retailed, it presents an amazing value. It gives ample of performance for so little money.
~ HEAD-2-HEAD : IN-DEPTH COMPARISON ~
Vs TANCHJIM SPACE [Dual-CS43131] x BAT AUDIO OTG
[SOUND QUALITY 8/10 VALUE: 8/10] [NEUTRAL-BRIGHT]
"My nearly 1 year old Tanchjim SPACE OTG connectors has gone loose. Hence, I’m using an aftermarket OTG during the test which may alter the sound by 5% at best."
● The Tanchjim SPACE sounds less coloured by comparison. It sounds brighter, cleaner and clearer across the spectrum.
● The SPACE may not carry the same warmth, note-weight and thickness of the M1P but the SPACE will reward you with better bass dynamic and control. The bass seems to have better definition and layering too. The sub-bass is felt more than heard. Those rumbling sensation just resonate and vibrate harder while the sub-bass kick offers more punch. They both are somewhat tuned to have a slight mid-bass biased. But the SPACE hits faster, tighter and deeper. It is snappy and bouncy with almost zero bleed onto the lower mid-range.
● The SPACE is definitely the more mid-centric DAC of the two. In a sense that, the bass and treble took a step back within the tri-frequencies giving its mid-range/vocals a better spotlight. The SPACE offer better vocal transparency and clarity. But in-trade, it doesn’t have the richness or the fullness of the M1P mid’s. Despite that, there has not been any major dryness issue on vocal reproduction, at least with the IEMs I’ve tried with. Both male and female voice sounds natural as far timbre is concern. And not mention, the energy balance from low to high pitch is excellent. The same true can said with instrument replay. The overall transient-attack on strings/guitar plucks, piano hits just sound crisp yet impactful with adequate fundamental body to the notes.
● Yes, the space is noticeably brighter by comparison. But because everything doesn’t sound as intimate the M1P, those extra treble energy does not come across as being overly sharp or spicy. It is very well executed. The extension has minimal peaks and troughs with a tad more air presence. The treble has more bite and better define overall. I find that instrument like hit-hats and cymbal crash has a smoother and more precise decay. As for the downside, the SPACE is more source revealing than the M1P. And it might not work well with brighter gears as it can tends to sound abit too sharp on transient. The warmer nature of the M1P is a safer bet.
As for technical performance:
● The SPACE sounds more open; slightly wider with more depth and head-room.
● The openness to the stage gives each element of sounds a better space between them hence boosting the SPACE’s separation & layering prowess.
● The blacker background of the SPACE also helps in giving it’s separated elements a clearer cut.
● Imaging/instrument place is definitely sharp and move vivid with the SPACE.
● Micro-detail and dynamic-range is a step up with the SPACE.
● But the M1P with offer better note-weight and density with a more laid-back and softer transient.
● The SPACE will definitely synergy better with darker, warmer and less technical gears.
● The driving power and volume adjustment calibration are equally as good on both.
● The SPACE seems to be more efficient on power-draw and the device is not only lighter but also less hot upon usage.
● The SPACE is about 10$ USD more expensive than the M1P but given its superior technical performance, it is well worth it.
With my money I’d personally go with the TANCHJIM SPACE still. Other than being less coloured, it is more dynamic, great technical performer without sacrificing much musical factor while still treading on the lines of being natural.
◤FINAL THOUGHTS◢
To sum up then, the COLORFLY CDA M1P is a solid piece of kit. It is very reminiscing of the Hiby FC6 with a cut back in technicalities and dynamics for a fraction of the price. The Cirrus Logic based dongle has been reigning the market for the longest since the terrible Asahi Kasei Microsystems (AKM) factory fire incident. And I’m glad that to say that with the M1P, the velvety of AKM sound is finally back. If you’re looking for a budget dongle that is warm, smooth, rich with organic tone & timbre, I would totally recommend the M1P. And for 79$ USD, its a no brainer really.
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【SOURCE & GEARS】
● Native FLAC Files [44.1Khz 16bits-96Khz 24bits]
● Foobar2000 [ROG Laptop] [Ugreen USB C Adapter]● Huawei P20 PRO [Phone][ App- Foobar2000]
● IEMS USED FOR ASSESSMENT :
- Letshouer EJ07 x Hakugei Skyrim x Spinfit CP155 (M)
- Dunu EST112 x StarPicker Uranus Super Fusion x Spinfit CP100 (M)
- Tanchjim PRISM x Hakugei Rapheal 2023 x Spinfit CP100 (M)
- 7hz Timeless x Kinera Leyding x Spinfit CP100 (M)
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【PLAYLIST／TEST-TRACKS】
1977 Fleetwood Mac - Dreams ★1982 Chicago – Hard to say I'm sorry. ★
2003 NARUTO Original Soundtrack I – Wakiagaru Toushi ★
2008 K.will (케이윌) – 소원 (Great King Sejong OST Part.1)
2009 Maksim – Exodus
2010 Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou (OST) – Kokoro no Oku De Ha
2014 Grabbitz – Here with you now. ★
2014 BoA – MASAYUME CHASING
2014 Hyolyn – 안녕 Good bye ★
2015 KOKIA – I Found You ★
2015 K MISSING KINGS (OST) - New Kings
2016 K RETURN OF KINGS (OST) - Return of Kings
2016 K RETURN OF KINGS (OST) - If you die.
2017 Berry Goodman – Zutto (ずっと) ★
2017 SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:mizuki – ViEW
2017 Namie Amuro – Hope
2019 K SEVEN STORIES (OST) - In Pursuit Of
2019 K SEVEN STORIES (OST) - Lost Small World
2019 Blade & Soul (OST) – Half-Moon Lake
2019 CAROLE & TUESDAY VOCAL COLLECTION Vol.1 – Light a Fire ★
2020 Paradox Live Opening Show (1st E.P) – BAE – BaNG!!! ★
2020 Paradox Live Opening Show (1st E.P) – cozmez – Where They At ★
2020 倖田來未 (Kumi Koda) – GET NAKED (Kiyoshi Sugo Remix)
2020 倖田來未 (Kumi Koda) – again (MATZ Remix)
2020 premiere fleurs – プリンシパル
2020 Love Live! Nijigasaki – 朝香果林 (Karin Asaka) – VIVID WORLD ★
2020 Fujii Kaze – へでもねーよ”／Hedemo Ne-YoSeishun Sick
2020 King Gnu – 三文小説 ／Sanmon Shosetsu ★
2021 OWV – Fifth Season ★
2021 加藤 ミリヤ (Miliyah) feat. Yoshida Brothers – この夢が醒めるまで ★
2021 Aoi Teshima – ただいま★
2021 Official髭男dism – Cry Baby
2021 Chanmin BIJIN 美人 – Morning Mood
2021 門脇更紗 (Sarasa Kadowaki) – きれいだ
2021 Mirei Touyama – 美忘録
2021 SELECTION PROJECT Vol.1 – Only one yell -天沢灯ソロver.- ★
2022 Belle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Million Miles Away (ENG vers.)
2022 rei (E-girls) – Dark Hero.
2022 rei (E-girls) – IDNY
2022 I can fly (Special Edition) – Bleecker Chrome - You will shine ★
2022 I can fly (Special Edition) – YOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chrome - UP ★
2022 BEAST TAMER (OST) – じんわり感じている幸せ
2022 Ado – 会いたくて
2022 Ado – 踊
2023 La prière – Sweet Dreams ★
2023 Bungou Stray Dogs 4th Season ED – Luck Life – しるし★
2023 Genjitsu no Yohane – Far far away
2023 Genjitsu no Yohane – Hey, dear my friends
2023 UMAMUSUME PRETTY DERBY - Hat on your Head!
2023 Anna – 花のように (Hana no You ni)
2023 riria. – 貴方の側に (Anata no Soba ni)
2024 Dungeon Meshi OP – BUMP OF CHICKEN – Sleep Walking Orchestra ★
2024 Sasaki and Peeps OP – MADKID – FLY
2024 Burn the Witch #0.8 Theme Song – NIL – PROVE
★ Main-Test-Tracks/ A glimpse of what listen to 90% of the of time.
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DestinoAzell
@Uros63 yea due to its analytical/brighter nature, it tends to have a sharp edge. But sometimes the harshness is coming from the recording or could the IEM tuning itself.
Uros63
@DestinoAzell Yea maybe you are right in that regard, i looked at dc04pro and i liked the reviews everyone said it had smooth treble so id rather get that one, but i seen Aune Yuki too and it look that one would be a good fit to.
I read a few reviews on Space and some of them reported that Space has a little harsh treble which is the one thing i do not want, so i am not sure about it.