You can do the hardware mods if you want some improvement. :relaxed:

However, there are not many aftermarket cables for the D8000.

I suppose, he is talking about the regular black cable (which is the 3.5 mm comes with the pro version).

The adapter will be listed 13,200 Japanese Yen. Which around 125 USD.

Yep, the 3.5 just act like the grounding.

Want to try this and see how this improve the sound.

I don't have a Bentley to match it.

I will use my TA to drive it first to see how it is. If this combination is not working out, then I will try to find and buy a new amp for it. :sweat_smile: Any advice?

I just ordered a D8000 pro yesterday.

The Tidal app on ak380 still working fine, but unable to play MQA files and master quality of the music. Due to the Astell and Kern are not going to releases any firmware update for ak380 that you are unable to get the newest version of Tidal app in the future. Yes, the AK380 can read a micro...

You can check on minidisc.com.au as well. They also have some discounts sometimes over the year.

Does anyone have any experience both of MS K Ultimate mod 1Z and Romi Audio 1Z version 3.5? What kinds of differences between these hardware and sound signatures? Cheers!

I want to know this as well. Does the Japanese tourist version with the J code?

Maybe you can try to set different EQ for different earphones on your player?