vladzakhar
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I guess it's a design flow. Hope it won't brake over time.
Could you please share some notes about how does CMA18 stack up against Cayin RU6 and Mojo in terms of sound quality???The CMA18 Portable is impressive.. It's not in the rarified air of a Hugo 2 but, it's close enough that I haven't used the Hugo 2 much since the CMA18 Portable landed.
I've had my CMA18 Portable for about 2 weeks now. I've tried it with the Unique Melody Multiverse Mentor, MEST MKII, Empire Ears Legend Evo, Fir Audio Xenon 6, 64 Audio U12t, FAudio Mezzo LE, Sony IER-Z1R, Meze Liric, and Sony MDR-Z1R.
I still have a few more IEMs to listen to... Thus far, I think it is a remarkable device.. I don't feel so bad that I missed out on the Questyle QPM now. The CMA18 Portable definitely caters to musical enjoyment and detail retrieval.
@someyoungguy @gto88 That's correct, only the first small batch of CMA18Ps that were released only in China did not have the charge & play function. Starting with the second batch, which began shipping internationally, this was resolved.My understanding is that it was only the first batch sold in China that couldn't charge and play at the same time. I think with subsequent batches here - and the ones shipped overseas - they had updated the firmware to enable charge and play. Maybe @Questyle can confirm.
@sofastreamer No, the battery cannot be bypassed in this model, unfortunately.can the battery be bypassed, when connected to a laptop via usb? I fear the battery will die within 2-3 years, when used on a daily basis. Will it be replaceable by someone who is able to do this on a smartphone?
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thank you for your reply and honest communication! much appreciated!@someyoungguy @gto88 That's correct, only the first small batch of CMA18Ps that were released only in China did not have the charge & play function. Starting with the second batch, which began shipping internationally, this was resolved.
@OneEyedHito Unfortunately no, those lights cannot be switched off during operation.
@sofastreamer No, the battery cannot be bypassed in this model, unfortunately.
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Just as great as the designCMA18, love the design!
What do I think about the sound performance? Well, just a little patience please!
Same here... Literally, every IEM and Headphone I've plugged into the CMA18 Portable just gravitationally pulls me in to the music. Loving mine very much.Just as great as the design
This device is blowing my mind every time
Best purchase in 2024 for sure and I don't expect anything to top the value for money!
Can someone please try using the CMA-18P as a portable amp with balanced line-in from a TOTL DAP, and let us know if it improves on the DAP's amp stage?