So I finally found a Singxer SU-1 2nd hand and bought it. Installed yesterday evening. Even with the standard PSU the improvement is significant. Middle and treble are sharper, with a sense of improved clearness. Bass are tighter and more present. I have planar speakers (Magneplanar 3.7) and it...

Thanks, yes I have a spare LPSU I can use for that, and I'm fully aware of the benefits of clean power. Did anybody try the Hydra Z with the audio gd? This should be a very good digital interface too, although more expensive.

Hi everybody, I wanted an update on the state of digital interfaces with audio gd M7 dacs. I left the discussion about a year ago, when many people spoke very well of devices such as the Singxer SU-1, but also audio-gd DI-U8, then disconinued. For a time I was very happy with the M8, then for...

Unfortunately not, they told me yesterday that for them too the deadline for ordering the upgrade is Feb. 16th. This was the reason why I asked what the wisdom was about improving from NOS7 to Singularity, given also the rather expensive cost of the upgrade (at least 500 euros shipping of the...

Thanks for the reply. Actually, I'm not sure, as references to v2 are unclear. But the most important thing, if I get you both right, is that soundwise all Hugo sound exactly the same. Sonic changes were introduced only with the new Hugo 2 version, is that right? How the usb change can be...

Hi everybody, I have a basic question I could not answer: when did the Chord Hugo v2 replaced the v1 (I'm not talking of the new Hugo 2)? any significant difference soundwise? Thanks in advance

Hi everybody, I own a M7 already upgraded to the NOS7, that I use through the i2s port. In my condition, would you still say that upgrading to the Singularity would make a really significant sound improvement?

They told me up to 1.5m. I've read somewhere that the need for short cables concern the internal connection, not the external, protocol is not the same, but I would not be able to explain the technical reason.

Thanks motberg. What puzzles me is the lack of responsiveness to jumpers modifications when connected via i2s. Fact is, that when I did the same tests on jumpers and the dac was connected through the usb port, the differences were significantly bigger. Actually when I did this test I had the...

Hello, it may already have been said but I cannot find the reference: the DSP settings for this dac are active on all inputs or the i2s connections (rj45 and hdmi) bypass it? I'm asking because I cannot hear any significant difference while taking jumpers on or off, which is strange. The dac is...

Can you provide some exact references? I do not know any of them. You also put in the lot the audio-gd's: I already have the U8, but maybe you are referring to a different model?   Following your suggestion I could find: https://kitsunehifi.com/product/singxersu1silver/   Tanly just found a...

I'm the happy owner of this wonderful M7 NOS dac, which I use with the audio-gd digital interface U8. The interface improves significantly the sound. I've compared it with the DI-2014  (is that the name?) and found no significant difference. I was wondering if someone have had the chance to...

Can one stream through Tidal or only buy albums like with Qobuz? I've seen both are classified as 'Store' in the ak240.

@DrSheep  thanks again. Two things I'm not sure to understand: the ak connect goes only through the wi-fi right? second, what do you mean by forget about the internals and use a USB 3.0 microSD reader instead. I mean, that's fine with the external micro sd, but the internal storage cannot be...

@DrSheep  Many thanks. I was reading on AK website that for mac users there is a procedure that allows the Mac see the AK as an external folder. It is described as follows:  (1) Turn on the Astell&Kern and connect it to your Mac.   (2) Quickly choose “CONNECT REMOVABLE DISK” when shown on...

Hello again, my ak240 has just arrived, there a few things i cannot resolve: the internal HD seems limited to 228gb rather than 256. connected to a windows machine, I cannot access the internal HD (usb settings in mode MTP) when the ak is connected to a computer, either Mac or pc, batteries...

Is there a consensus among AK240 users that balanced silver cables are always (or near always) better than balanced copper cables? Of course when headphone/iem are of a qualitative level appropriate to a top level DAP such as this. Price differences are quite significant and was just wondering...

Thanks, what do you mean exactly by advantages and disadvantages? I'll take a look at toxic, as I'm based in Europe and that would be much easier. Anyone that has tried this?

That's very helpful, and Ted answered my questions. Didn't you find the silver cable too harsh or too tuned toward the treble? My experiences with silver on my main rig have not been satisfying, but maybe with ciem it is different.

Hi, nobody can advise about this cable or suggest another balanced one? thanks

hello everybody, my AK240 is arriving soon. I will use it with custom iem 64audio model V6. I'm seriously considering buying an aftermarket balanced cable but have absolutely no experience in this domain. I've been suggested to look at cables produced by effect audio, in particular their model...

Thanks, I have already read them, but I was hoping for something more specific, and also for additional experiences from other users.

I want to upgrade from my actual Ibasso dx80. I listen only to acoustic music, only flac (no interest for dsd), and only with CIEM (actually a pair of 1964 V6). I'm considering the Questyle, and the AK240 as an alternative. I have no chance to listen either of them before purchasing. Any...

Hi, anybody tried it with 200gb micro sd or is it limited to 128gb? does it sport a lock function? thanks

Hi, anybody tried a 200gb micro on the ak320? Or is it really limited to max 128gb? thanks for clarifying.