Sony have just released information about the continuation of the PHA series. Their new PHA-2 DAC/headphone amp will support DSD at sampling rates of 2,8 and 5,6MHz. It looks to share the same form factor, but sports a couple of improvements to the design. Yes, you still get the roll cage...

I am seriously considering to buy the AK120 but do not want to use any AMP. Can someone share how this player sounds without any AMP? I am currently using Sony X1061 with JHAudio Pro13 IEM. How is AK120 using Pro13 if you have one? I want to use the device when I workout only so I cannot...

Hi I am currently using Shure 215 and a mook amp with my iphone 4s as a DAP, I was thinking of eventually getting a Ak120 as my DAP but also I want to upgrade my IEM first, so even though my 215 is pretty good, what other IEM can u suggets that will go well with the AK120?   I was thinking of...

Hello! I am a new AK120 user and have been trying to collect info on how to move wav files from Mac to AK120 without losing the Artist and Album info and the artwork. The AK120 seems to have a lot of issues with Macs. So far, I have been able to move audio and cover artwork from my MacBook...

is it a gd match?

Hi guys, I just got a ie800 and ak120, people said ie800 is not good at pop songs, and they suggest me to buy a se535Itd, and they said it is good at playing girls voice, is this ture? or do you guys have any other suggestions? thx guys, i really need your suggestions!

Hi, I received my AK120 just a day ago. I am using the device with two Samsung 64GB SDXC cards that are properly recognized. Yesterday I connected the device with my PC via USB and filled one Card with about half of my FLAC Music collection (about 700 Songs in different Folders).Everything...

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Sorry if this has been already answered in full, but I just ordered AK120 and remember seeing some problems mentioned, when transferring files from a Mac.   Do moving CD artwork and upgrading firmware work properly, when using a Mac? In AK120's technical specs the OS support says MAC OS X...

Has anyone tried this combination? RE-600 is supposed to sound great with balanced HM 901. But is someone using RE-600 with AK-120? Any comments?

My main Portable gear is an AK120 and at the moment either my ASG-2 or Tzar 350, Although the ASG-2 are my go to IEM at the moment.....   As is usual in this game I am wondering whether I could do better than the ASG-2 paired with the AK120 and I am therefore considering selling the Tzar 350...

could any one please give an impression on comparing the two? maybe the 901 with a balanced as well. ak120 here is £1099 and hm 901 import from china £800 with balanced card... but i heard the built n software is not that fraet in 901..   cant decide which one to go for...  I have the...

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I have decided to purchase an Astell & Kern AK120 Titan. The list price is $1499 and everyone I have seen so far sells it for $1499.   Does anyone know any dealer that discounts this unit or offers a package along with it to sweeten the pot? It seems like I might as well close my eyes and...

hi !   anybody heard the AK120 compared to the invicta or hilo ? i use HD600 and TH600