The New iRiver AK100: A High-End DAP - Page 28

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Originally Posted by frenchbat 

Yeah I changed my post slightly. Anyway he'd know or I'll pay him a beer next time we meet
Bottom line is just what you said. Can't rule out it would be ok in some cases, but frankly that's a steep gamble at 600$. It's not like you can make a TP mod à la LCD3 on such tiny drivers.

lmao Toilet Paper? :P. That paper must be made of gold.

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Originally Posted by frenchbat 


ZOMG ! An Australian that doesn't drink beer !?! What is teh world coming to ?
Not joking. Just dig in the LCD3 thread. I could have referred to the T50P mods too, but somehow the LCD3 reference was funnier to me

I think it's funnier because of the expensive price tag and the ensuing issues (more relevant to what we are discussing :).

Well, with regards to the DAP, it's pretty so-so... I mean, on my IEMs it sounded fine, but there were some small problems, especially with the more sensitive IEMs. Also, I'd just recommend saving up for the HE-901 when it hits :)

In the end, its a nice device to have in the collection but I guess that's about it. I know I'm keeping it as a novelty item, I guess.

Also with regards to the volume knob in the pocket? I've never tried. But it seems like the device screen needs to be on to change the volume? I dunno, at least I think it seemed that way. Haven't really brought it out for a walk or anything.

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Originally Posted by lee730 

Your wish is my command ;)

 

http://www.markuskraus.com/RMAA/dx100.htm

Very flat response:) The more I listen to my dx100, the more I love it. It just bring the most out of all my CIEMs. The only hope that can beat this right now is 901.

But I did heard early impressions saying that 901 remains the mids of 801 so it still won't satisfy people won't doesn't like forward mids. I hope this isn't true.

Because if 901 has the same mids like 801, that will be a no for me.

early impressions saying that 901 remains the mids of 801 so it still won't satisfy people won't doesn't like forward mids.

sorry I mean who don't

So sad to see that this iRiver AK100 is not a good match with IEM's nor my Westone 4R.

IRiver what are you doing to your loyal costumers?

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Originally Posted by tupac0306 

early impressions saying that 901 remains the mids of 801 so it still won't satisfy people won't doesn't like forward mids.

sorry I mean who don't

I don't mind forward mids myself but then again I don't like them to be invading either. For me it's a balancing act.

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Originally Posted by ExpatinJapan 

Thanks, thats pretty flat for the Triple fi 10s, must be low output impedance!

 

Back to the iriver and my thread of DOOM!

If you don't mind modding it maybe the flaws could be fixed lol :P.

Nice. Looking forward to more impressions on this new unit. I absolutely love my LX. But really had no need for an amp section from them. I still have my doubts their amp section will beat the Triad L3 so I'd rather get a dedicated DAC. I'm gonna save up and eventually get that D2 Sabre DAC.