Was excited to order a set, but $15 shipping for $20 tips = pass, sorry.

Has anyone found a source for an additional case? OEM or after market? Different colors?

OTA update downloaded and installed. Apple Music 4.7.0 issue is resolved 👍🏻

When will the update be available OTA?

Although I do not personally subscribe to Amazon Music, I’ve listened to MANY different streaming services using the DC Elite and ALL sound very good. No reason Amazon Music HD would be any different 😉.

Found this online also…

Better solution 😄: Maybe just stick with a DAP and invest more resources into IEMs 🤣🤣🤪.

Yeah, I prefer to get away from the “mess” if I can. The Apple camera adapter certainly works but it is not aesthetically pleasing lol. Would be okay for a table top/desk setup with an iPad though. For the iPhone 12 Mini, I think the best choice would be a MagSafe charger on the back of the...

Yes, I have the CB19 and the results are the same. Although adding an alternate power source via either the CB19 cable or the TC28i Pro adapter doesn’t really help with the battery drain on the phone, I suppose it does help to maximize the sound quality from the DC Elite by insuring that it...

Was hoping that the ddHiFi TC28i Pro adapter might be a good solution to battery drain on my iPhone 12 Mini while using the DC Elite, but sadly it makes no difference. The phone does show it is charging while streaming music and connected to power, however the battery drains down just as...

Great communication, fast shipping, and as described. Thanks Ahmed! Recommended seller 👍🏻.

In fairness to @Shanling, I must share my great experience with their warranty and service work along with their US distributor @MusicTeck. Shortly after purchasing my M9 Plus at the launch, the gorilla glass on the bottom of my device cracked and shattered as I tried to push the unit out of...

Check out this video from Joshua Valour… skip to ~6:00 minute mark. You might find it helpful.

I own both the SP2000T and the M9 Plus. The UI in the Shanling is much better, as it uses Android 10. You’ll have no problem using Apple Music and downloading tracks for offline playback. The M9+ is a definite upgrade! IMHO the only area where the SP2000T bests the M9+ is it is also a Roon...

Just got it to work actually 🙂. I have a little “piggyback” stack with an iPhone 12 mini and my DC Elite. I use a Lightning male > USB C female adapter connected to the iPhone.

I received a CB19 cable that I ordered from AliExpress yesterday. Sadly, it is not working for me with any of my gear. No audio signal seems to comes through no matter what source device I use. I’m not sure if this is a knock off or fake cable - it was only $14 USD or somewhere in that range...

^^^ Curious if line out is one of the options...

From the AK U.S. website: The photos online showing the VU meters look cool. I wonder what the "Tube Current" voltage option means... Line out to another amplifier such as the PA10 while in tube mode perhaps? That's something that the SP2000T can not do...

A couple of press release articles: https://www.ecoustics.com/products/astell-kern-sp3000t-novus/ https://darko.audio/2024/02/astellkerns-sp3000t-is-a-dap-with-tubes-inside/ Interesting that price is less than SP3000. Also, a dual AKM 4499EX DAC configuration vs. quad AKM 4499EX's in the...

I’d agree that a decent copper wire is the way to go. I swapped the stock cable for a Dunu cable made with Japanese copper (the “Chord” model I think?) the first day I received my Timsok’s. I like the flexibility of Dunu’s modular plug system. I’ve been very happy with the sound of this...

Timsok TS-316, Softears Twilight, and FAudio Dark Sky are my 3 favorites. I spend the majority of my listening sessions with one of these. It’s hard to pick a “best,” but I guess I gravitate more towards the Timsoks. I’m curious about the E12’s though! I’ve not heard them myself but the...

I've had the DC Elite for about one week now. Bought it to pair with an older iPhone (XS) which is just used as a transport and Roon endpoint these days. I connected the Elite to my HiBy R6 2020 (one of my few Android devices) so I could check out and play with the various settings in the UAC...

Although the special PW cable that’s included with the new Mason’s will likely sound fine, you‘ll need to upgrade to a Brise cable to truly hear the TOTL sonic nirvana that they are capable of…

@movinIron hit on a product idea that nobody seems to be doing… portable device interconnects with right angle (90°) plugs/connectors (male>male). Short ones please, and not the giant size plugs like what is on your current 4.4mm > 4.4mm interconnect: Both 4.4mm > 4.4mm and 3.5mm > 3.5mm...

I suppose the tuning of the iems or headphones you are connecting to the PA10 will make more of the difference, but my initial reaction is “no,” the PA10 paired with an RS6 is not too warm. I have never heard an NX7, but my guess is it is probably a little more clinical/sterile than you would...