[Giraku]

So I understand the idea of using this with a pc or a mac. But if you use with say an SP1000 are you not just using it as an external headphone amplifier and not using
the ACRO DAC as no optical in only USB.

When you connect SP1000 to L1000, SP1000 becomes a transport. L1000 becomes DAC and amplifier. L1000 access only USB input, which is just for digital data.

 

[cheznous]

When you connect SP1000 to L1000, SP1000 becomes a transport. L1000 becomes DAC and amplifier. L1000 access only USB input, which is just for digital data.

But i thought sp1000 only had optical out. Is the usbc also digital out?
What cable?

 

[Giraku]

But i thought sp1000 only had optical out. Is the usbc also digital out?
What cable?

I use USB-C to micro USB cable for this purpose (SP1000 -> L1000).
I bought AK CD-Ripper II which includes this exact cable (it's a bit short, though).

 

[JasonNYC]

So I understand the idea of using this with a pc or a mac. But if you use with say an SP1000 are you not just using it as an external headphone amplifier and not using
the ACRO DAC as no optical in only USB.

The SP1000 has digital output via USB-C. When connected to the ACRO L1000, the SP1000 will act only as a source device and will use the L1000 dual-DAC and amp, bypassing the internal DACs in the SP1000.

 

[Noughtgate]

I was wondering as well if, with the appropriate cable, it could function as an external DAC for a smartphone capable of streaming from the charging port. But so far, I’m under the impression that there’s firmware that needs to be installed on a desktop for it to be used, which would rule out phones. My setup would be Tidal streaming through my phone’s micro USB port into the L1000 and bi-wired into a pair of SVS Ultra bookshelves.

 

[Giraku]

I was wondering as well if, with the appropriate cable, it could function as an external DAC for a smartphone capable of streaming from the charging port. But so far, I’m under the impression that there’s firmware that needs to be installed on a desktop for it to be used, which would rule out phones. My setup would be Tidal streaming through my phone’s micro USB port into the L1000 and bi-wired into a pair of SVS Ultra bookshelves.

You should be able to use your phone as a transport connected to L1000, which acts as a DAC/amplifier. But I don't understand the bi-wiring configuration. How is the signal supposed to flow?

 

[benbun]

love the design, but many questions regarding this DAC/AMP, any input would be appreciated.
1, can this DAC be used as pre-amp, any of the output be able to use as line-out or pre-out?
2, is this iphone compatible and if L1000 can play high res/DSD files through OTG with iOS apps like onkyo player.
3, I have a onkyo DAP, wondering if it will also play back from it on OTG.
4, would be nice to have an adapter to add airplay to connect wirelessly from iOS.
Thanks!

 

[Giraku]

love the design, but many questions regarding this DAC/AMP, any input would be appreciated.
1, can this DAC be used as pre-amp, any of the output be able to use as line-out or pre-out?
2, is this iphone compatible and if L1000 can play high res/DSD files through OTG with iOS apps like onkyo player.
3, I have a onkyo DAP, wondering if it will also play back from it on OTG.
4, would be nice to have an adapter to add airplay to connect wirelessly from iOS.
Thanks!

1. In my understanding, no. But still you can use the headphone out as line-out (variable).
2. Yes.
3. Should work.
4. Don't know anything about such an adapter.

 

[JasonNYC]

can this DAC be used as pre-amp, any of the output be able to use as line-out or pre-out?

There is no Line-Out available. All the analog outputs are going through and after the volume control.

2, is this iphone compatible and if L1000 can play high res/DSD files through OTG with iOS apps like onkyo player.

Yes. And other major manufacturers’ Android phones and devices as well.

3, I have a onkyo DAP, wondering if it will also play back from it on OTG.

It should. We do not have an Onkyo DAP here to test out. It does work well with AK Players

4, would be nice to have an adapter to add airplay to connect wirelessly from iOS.

There is no wireless connection available with L1000.

 

[Giraku]

@JasonNYC I asked the following questions 2 months ago. I would appreciate if I can get some input from you:

1. With the near future firmware update, is there any plan to add a true "High Gain" mode?
2. How many steps are there in the volume setup? I mean how many clicks does it require to bring volume 0 to max?

Thank you.

 

[JasonNYC]

@JasonNYC I asked the following questions 2 months ago. I would appreciate if I can get some input from you:

1. With the near future firmware update, is there any plan to add a true "High Gain" mode?
2. How many steps are there in the volume setup? I mean how many clicks does it require to bring volume 0 to max?

Thank you.

@Giraku

I apologize, I thought I had answered you. I was told there currently are no plans for an update to change or adjust the filter settings on the L1000.

I don't remember how many steps there are in rhe volume control and I don't have one with me. I will find out.

 

[Giraku]

@Giraku

I apologize, I thought I had answered you. I was told there currently are no plans for an update to change or adjust the filter settings on the L1000.

I don't remember how many steps there are in rhe volume control and I don't have one with me. I will find out.

Thank you, @JasonNYC!!

 

[JasonNYC]

2. How many steps are there in the volume setup? I mean how many clicks does it require to bring volume 0 to max?

@Giraku

Sorry for the delay. It is 10 clicks to advance one light on the L1000. 11 LED lights. 110 clicks to light up the last light and max volume.

 

[Giraku]

@Giraku

Sorry for the delay. It is 10 clicks to advance one light on the L1000. 11 LED lights. 110 clicks to light up the last light and max volume.

Great to know. Thank you, @JasonNYC!!

 

[JasonNYC]

If anyone is planning on attending AXPONA this weekend in Chicago, we will have the SP1000 Stainless Steel, Copper and Black Onyx available for demo, along with the KANN, AK70 MK II, ACRO L1000 Desktop Amp and ACRO S1000 speakers.