Feiao's New X1 Second Generation Audio Player: The Only Choice for Initial Burning

I have always believed that entry-level audio players are the inheritors of MP3 players in the past, but because they have been able to support more mainstream audio formats, including lossless audio formats, it is not appropriate to call them MP3 players again. And this kind of product has always been a must for all manufacturers because of its wide audience. As for the term "national brick", although it is a synonym for portable audio players, it is becoming less and less appropriate, because today's portable audio players do not lack exquisite appearance and small size. This new X1 second generation of Feiao, which I want to share with you in this article, has been in close contact with it for a month. This audio player has really given me a lot of surprises. Compared with the X1 generation, its changes are quite obvious, especially the design of "one turn" and the addition of Bluetooth and car functions. It is very conceivable that its price is only 666 yuan, coupled with the appeal of the Feiao brand, I would call it "the best choice for the first burn" without exaggeration ".

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products. This price is unlikely to make the box "magnificent". It is still a simple and fashionable style. However, in terms of accessories, Feiao products have always been very careful. Let's say X1 II. In addition to basic accessories such as instructions and data cables, it also includes two stickers, two sets of carbon fiber stickers, plastic jackets and small gold standard stickers. The appearance of the small gold label sticker also means that Feiao has officially become a member of the Japan Audio Association JAS (Japan Audio Society) and has been authorized to use the Hi-Res AUDIO small gold label.

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compared with the previous generation of products, although the layout of the screen and keys is not much different, after using the touch dial and glass panel design, the X1 second generation still gives people a brand-new feeling. The one I experienced is a silver version. It is reported that it also has rose gold and black body color versions, but the front panels are all black, which makes me interested in the black version X1 II I have never met before.

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has been in contact with several Feiao products and has always recognized its production process. The back shell and middle frame of the X1 2nd generation are made of all-aluminum alloy material, and anodizing and metal sandblasting processes are added, which is full of texture. Its back shell and the middle frame on both sides are integrated design, and the C- shaped radian brings a comfortable grip. The portability of the second generation of X1 is also better than that of the previous generation. The body size of 97X55.5X12(mm) and the weight of 102g make it really suitable for all men, women and children.

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X1 II uses a whole glass panel for the screen and key area, which looks delicate and moist. Moreover, the concentric lines on the five mechanical key caps can also play a certain decorative role. Personally, I think the "color value" will be higher than that of X1 generation, but it is also an unavoidable problem for glass panels to leave fingerprints easily.

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X1 II chose a 2.0-inch 260,000-color TFT material screen with a resolution of 320*240. Although the display effect is quite satisfactory, as an entry machine, this configuration is reasonable and clearly enough to display all kinds of information in the file. As for the system UI, the aesthetics has been improved, providing 6 color themes. The system menu is still in good order, and it is not difficult to master its control in a short time.

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touch dial is a bright spot of X1 II. It was finally developed by Feiao engineers after dozens of design schemes and hundreds of experimental tests. The first feeling that the touch dial gives me is to make the whole machine taller and more convenient to use, unlike the mechanical dial, which makes sound, and the touch dial is more sensitive.

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, it is easy to choose to run too far. After getting used to it, the situation will improve. Or Feiao Company can upgrade its firmware to reduce its sensitivity slightly. In addition, the upper and lower first switch buttons can also replace the touch dial for front and back selection in some menu interfaces.

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X1 II are arranged above the left side of the fuselage. Because the fuselage is already small, it is very convenient to control both left and right hands. It is worth mentioning that under the music playback interface, the touch dial can also be used to adjust the volume and improve the usage rate of the touch dial.

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price, to be equipped with LO line output interface. Perhaps for ordinary users, the probability of using LO line output interface is not high, but I think it is better than nothing. Maybe it will come in handy when it comes into contact with earphones in the future. The impedance range of X1 second-generation matching earphones is 16~100 Ω, so most earphones are well matched with them, but if you want to push those high-impedance earphones directly, you will be unable to do so. At this time, you need to use earphones.

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battery life, X1 II has built-in 1800 mA lithium battery. The official reference is not less than 12 hours. I listen to most songs in lossless format, with a volume of 50. After fully charged, I can play music continuously for about 10 hours, which is satisfactory. As an entry-level audio player, X1 II does not have built-in storage, but it supports TFC cards with a capacity of up to 256GB. For most people, buying a 32GB TFC card with 50 to 60 yuan should be enough.

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in fact, even medium and high-end audio players do not necessarily have Bluetooth function, but X1 II has built-in Bluetooth 4.0 system based on F1C81 chipset, which is quite touching, which means that it can be used with Bluetooth speaker and Bluetooth headset to get rid of the shackles of wires. This function is too practical for people who like fitness running.

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In addition to Bluetooth, car mode is also a practical function. After selecting "Car" in the USB mode in the setting menu, the car function of the X1 second generation is started. It allows the car audio system to play the tracks in the X1 second generation in real time. When the car starts, the X1 second generation also starts. When the car turns off, the X1 second generation also stops working, which is simple and convenient.

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X1 II uses Junzheng JZ4760B main control chip, while DAC chip is a PCM5242 from Texas Instruments. PCM5242 has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than PCM5142, and supports fully differential line output. It can support up to 192Khz/32bit. Mainstream lossless formats are also perfectly supported. The signal-to-noise ratio of ≥ 114dB and the total harmonic distortion of ≤ 0.003% are still highly praised for their overall performance. In addition, it is also equipped with ISL28291 ear chip and OPA2322 low-pass filter. Although X1 II does not support hard decoding DSD decoding, it is a little regrettable, but at its price, having such a combination configuration is enough to show the sincerity of Feiao Company.

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, regarding the sound of X1 II, Feiao Company has adjusted the listening needs of major consumer groups. It does not pursue the neutral reality of the sound like the flagship X7 player, but also carries out certain modifications to make the sound slightly warm and popular and human voices easier to please the ears of the Chinese people. In terms of high frequency, the sound gives people a clean and transparent feeling without obvious burrs. Even listening to the solo repertoire of pure instruments will not appear too cold and cheerless, but the sense of extension is general. The best performance of the second generation of X1 should be in the intermediate frequency, the sound separation degree is good, the levels are relatively clear, and the polished human voice is infectious. If the human voice position can be further advanced, it should be more atmosphere. As for the low frequency, the performance is not particularly prominent, but there is no obvious problem. The overall sense of quantity is relatively moderate, but the dive is not deep enough. As for the sound field, I have matched several earphones for audition. I always feel that the space is not very strong, and there is still a gap with medium and high-grade players. If I want a magnificent picture feeling when listening to large-scale repertoire, I am afraid I need high-quality earphones or earphones to support it.

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in recent years, music mobile phones have not been popular. It is not that the hardware is not good, but that while listening to songs with the mobile phone, it will inevitably consume a certain amount of electricity. This will affect the use time of the mobile phone. Because of this, more and more people who do not play audio will choose a cheap and high-quality portable audio player. The second generation of X1 is guaranteed by the gold-lettered signboard "Feiao". The sound quality is sufficient to meet the listening needs of most people. Moreover, the appearance is quite pleasing, and the workmanship can be assured. At the same time, Bluetooth and car mode also add a lot of value to the machine. There are so many bright spots, but they only sell for 666 yuan. At this price, I really can't find a better choice. Can you find it? Tell me.

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