The DAC part is a high-quality dual AK chip implementation, with two AK4493SE chips. There is 2 GB of RAM memory, and the unit also has 16 GB of ROM or internal memory, enough for apps, but not enough for a cache file if you’re into streaming. The display is a 4.2″ 720p display, and we also have a strong Snapdragon 425 CPU powering V6. There is a very slight change in the display’s color if you push on it very hard, but nothing out of the ordinary. There’s no flex in the unit, regardless of how you push on it, on its back or sides, and the unit is simply too thick and has a chassis made of metal, so there’s no way it would give in to twisting forces and such. The right side of the unit has a sleek golden volume wheel that clicks when turned, a LED light beneath it, and three navigation buttons beneath the LED light. ![]() We have a microSD card slot on the left side, and I can confirm that 512 GB microSD cards work just fine, but the company stated that all microSD card sizes currently on the market should work (theoretically up to 2TB), and there’s no size limit for the microSD card or for the number of songs that V6 can read. The company decided to go for a dedicated headphone output, and a dedicated balanced headphone output in the 4.4mm format, but they also have a mirrored line out on the left, with a 3.5mm single ended line out on the left of the type-c USB port, and a 4.4mm balanced line out on the left corner of the unit. Tempotec has been cool enough to offer to stylize my unit, but I went for a “TempoTec V6” writing at the top of the unit to better brand it as I feel it helps define how cool the product looks like.Īlthough this is Tempotec’s first try at an Android music player, they went for a high-end construction, and V6 has a glass back, with a responsive touch screen, a Type-C USB port, and 4 outputs at the bottom. We start with a pretty classic-looking DAP, that reminds me a bit of a smaller smartphone, with a very edgy and sharp design, but with a volume wheel on the right side, protected by the metal casing. ![]() If you’re in the UK, you can grab one from here: Īnd if you’re from Europe, you can grab one from here: You can preorder one from Kickstarter here : The purpose of this review is to help those interested in TempoTec v6 Variations find their next music companion. Every opinion expressed is mine and I stand by it. This review reflects my personal experience with the TempoTec V6 DAP Music Player. ![]() I’d like to thank TempoTec for providing the sample for this review. It should be noted that I have absolutely no affiliation with TempoTec. Although V6 is currently on kickstarter, TempoTec has a clean record, and while we’re in September and they’ve just launched their campaign, it will feel much more like a little preorder, as customer V6 units will be delivered starting with October, as they are ready with V6, the unit in my hands being strong proof of this. TempoTec has a clean record with their products, and they have not disappointed in any way so far, providing good, effective products that passed the test of time. They’re not very popular as they’re from China and don’t have a strong marketing, but the quality of their products speaks for itself, as most people who try a TempoTec product will always return to the company for more, and they keep telling others just how awesome their experience has been. TempoTec is a pioneer-class company at the moment, quite efficient at designing new products, pricing them at affordable / entry-level pricing, but still having superb performance. As the 399 price is the typical pricing, I will use it for today’s review, but you can find the V6 at an extra early bird special 300 USD price, currently on kickstarter. It will be compared to other high-quality DAPs or Digital Audio Players, including FiiO M11 (420 USD), iBasso DX160 (400 USD), Shanling M3X (340 USD), and FiiO M9 (300 USD). It is also often named TempoTec V6 Variations. ![]() TempoTec V6 Variations is a 399 USD Music Player or DAP, with a decent battery life, balanced headphone output, and DXD support, MQA support, USB DAC function, and Android 8.1 operating system. TempoTec V6 Music Player DAP – Super Performer
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