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  1. theosteopath

    Astell&Kern new flagship A&Ultima SP2000

    Saying the 2Go is a pain to use is a profound understatement. For a few dollars more they could have put a rudimentary display and playback controls on it and made it a useful device. Given its current state and software, its a curiosity at best. Given the current server software options on...
  2. theosteopath

    Astell&Kern new flagship A&Ultima SP2000

    Focal Stellia w Arctic cable. This combo is the most satisfying portable combo I’ve had. The Hugo2 2Go combo sounded great- perhaps the bass was more articulate than the sp2000- but i prefer the midrange smoothness and clarity of the sp2000 / stelia combination. That being said, the user...
  3. theosteopath

    Astell&Kern new flagship A&Ultima SP2000

    I really don’t agree. I’m using the TT2 in my home system. It is wonderful- but while the Hugo2/2go sounds really good- it’s not appreciably better than the sp2000, either through headphones or plugged into my home system. Furthermore, the 2go is such an unfinished product that I had to get rid...
  4. theosteopath

    Astell&Kern new flagship A&Ultima SP2000

    I had similar feelings until I switched the cables.
  5. theosteopath

    Astell&Kern new flagship A&Ultima SP2000

    This is the same combination I am using, and honestly- it is the best all around performing two piece system I have ever heard. i just upgraded to the silver Arctic balanced cable, and this has brought it to another level of articulation and clarity. Absolutely worth the investment. (looks...
  6. theosteopath

    ONKYO DP-X1 | Dual Sabre Dacs | Balanced | Sabre BTL Amp | MQA | DSD 256 | Android 5 |

    It's funny you mention the es60 here. I have been on an extensive search for the best portable setup I could come up with. I've had been using the Onkyo player with the ES60s for a couple of months- and was very happy. After a lot of back and forth, I finally splurged on the Silver Dragon...
  7. theosteopath

    ONKYO DP-X1 | Dual Sabre Dacs | Balanced | Sabre BTL Amp | MQA | DSD 256 | Android 5 |

    Mine from B&H also. No plastic wrap. Just inner and outer boxes.
  8. theosteopath

    Portable Balanced amps.....

    Ok, so I've been using an AK120II for over a year, and I've loved it. I use the balanced output on my Westone W60s for ultimate portability, and a Fostex HP-V1 on the single ended output when I'm driving bigger phones. If just pulled the trigger on the Onkyo DP-P1 for a few reasons- most;y...
  9. theosteopath

    Portable Balanced amps.....

    Ok, so I've been using an AK120II for over a year, and I've loved it. I use the balanced output on my Westone W60s for ultimate portability, and a Fostex HP-V1 on the single ended output when I'm driving bigger phones. If just pulled the trigger on the Onkyo DP-P1 for a few reasons- most;y...
  10. theosteopath

    The DX90 by iBasso . . . Sound impressions . . . . . . . New Firmware, 2.5.1 . . .

    You should definitely hear some tightening up of the bass- particularly if you're using good phones, -Andy
  11. theosteopath

    The DX90 by iBasso . . . Sound impressions . . . . . . . New Firmware, 2.5.1 . . .

    I'm totally ok with the fact that you have to be just a little crazy to be an audiophile. It took me 6 months to place my speakers ***! It's amazing what we go through to squeeze out that last drop of audio quality. No offense taken-AT ALL!! -Andy
  12. theosteopath

    The DX90 by iBasso . . . Sound impressions . . . . . . . New Firmware, 2.5.1 . . .

    LOL! I have a dedicated mains for my home system- I'm well acquainted with the slippery slope- I wear skis most of the time....
  13. theosteopath

    The DX90 by iBasso . . . Sound impressions . . . . . . . New Firmware, 2.5.1 . . .

    Yes, just plug in battery as though you were charging the DX90. I've not tried it without the internal battery in place, and I've not tried any of the replacement internal batteries (yet). My issue with replacing the internal battery is using it out of spec- it shouldn't be an issue, but a...
  14. theosteopath

    The DX90 by iBasso . . . Sound impressions . . . . . . . New Firmware, 2.5.1 . . .

    I haven't tried any of the replacement internal batteries yet- all of my experience is other external USB batteries. I don't know how to aggregate my posts, but the DX90, to my ears anyway, is superior in virtually every way to the AK120, except possibly the resolution of low level detail...
  15. theosteopath

    The DX90 by iBasso . . . Sound impressions . . . . . . . New Firmware, 2.5.1 . . .

    I've been doing some heavy comparison between the DX90, the x5, and the AK120, Check my posts- gotta say, the DX90 is proving its worth, and I feel it is a better player than both. Been demoing with friends and they all seem to felt he same way. I do not have access to the HM I'm afraid, so not...
  16. theosteopath

    The DX90 by iBasso . . . Sound impressions . . . . . . . New Firmware, 2.5.1 . . .

    Here's a couple more thoughts: -The differences we heard with the battery supply are REAL and consistent. The Mophie juice pack seems to sound the best. Tried with the Eton, and it just wasn't there. A couple of off brand batteries yielded the same result- Mophie sounded the best. -This player...
  17. theosteopath

    DX90. 2X Sabre,1st page: Downloads, info&inst. . ! Lurker0 FW Mod link 1st page !!. .NEW FW! 2.3.0 . . . . .

    Can you please post an amazon link to the 3250mah battery? Is it the 3.7V fioxnovo for the Galaxy??
  18. theosteopath

    The DX90 by iBasso . . . Sound impressions . . . . . . . New Firmware, 2.5.1 . . .

    A couple more thoughts- -This device handles Apple lossless files brilliantly, I suspect largely due to the enormous processing power afforded by dual DACs. -I'm getting about 7 hours playing FLAC files with Beyerdynamic T5p's. -I wish the back button on the tough screen was a little larger...
  19. theosteopath

    The DX90 by iBasso . . . Sound impressions . . . . . . . New Firmware, 2.5.1 . . .

    My first review for Head-Fi: After several failed attempts to contact iBasso to locate my tracking information, I was very pleased to receive a DX90 before traveling this week. I've been excited to listen to and review the new iBasso since it was announced last year. I was very interested to...
  20. theosteopath

    DX90. 2X Sabre,1st page: Downloads, info&inst. . ! Lurker0 FW Mod link 1st page !!. .NEW FW! 2.3.0 . . . . .

    Finally a reply- looks like my dx90 is in Ohio. Assuming all goes smoothly, Friday? -Andy
  21. theosteopath

    DX90. 2X Sabre,1st page: Downloads, info&inst. . ! Lurker0 FW Mod link 1st page !!. .NEW FW! 2.3.0 . . . . .

    Thanks for the info. I guess I'm just frustrated that they haven't even acknowledged my order at all. Not a peep. I can't check the status 'cos there's nothing to check. I wish they could at least respond to my email. I'm traveling for two weeks next wednesday, and I'm sure I don't need to tell...
  22. theosteopath

    DX90. 2X Sabre,1st page: Downloads, info&inst. . ! Lurker0 FW Mod link 1st page !!. .NEW FW! 2.3.0 . . . . .

    Has everybody out there received their shipping details? Has anyone ever received their unit without getting any shipping details?   I ordered mine within a couple of hours of the release- and I have gotten nothing. Ive sent several emails- nothing. Everyone else seems to be receiving their...
  23. theosteopath

    DX90. 2X Sabre,1st page: Downloads, info&inst. . ! Lurker0 FW Mod link 1st page !!. .NEW FW! 2.3.0 . . . . .

    Well, more than a week, and still nothing. No confirmation email. No shipping details. No reply to my questions. I know I'm supposed to be patient. But this is stressing me out. -Andy
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