[bartsimpson6994]

Just to check you didn't unzip the file first - it should be in the folder and not unzipped ?

 

[kkcc]

Another thought is to re-download the update.zip file as an incomplete file may also be a cause....

 

[Jwm48324]

   
Shouldn't have anything to do with the computer as long as the update.zip is loaded onto the root of your SD card.
 
So you mean you successfully entered the firmware update screen but it didn't complete?  Try restarting into the update mode and see if it works.  If not maybe try a different SD card (smallest one you can find

I reloaded the software on the PC side of my apple and it works. Go figure. Thanks for suggestions.

 

[Kiats]

What's the battery life like when powering the HE-500?

I can't I have actually timed it but I listen to the HE-500 on off in the office and I have never gone beyond the half battery full icon. Sorry I can't be more precise: but what it means is that the HM-901 is still running when I leave the office at the end of the day.

 

[zenpunk]

You couldn't have been more evasive but thanks anyway.

I am sure it would be much appreciated if you could run a rough test to have an idea how many hours that would be.

 

[Kiats]

You couldn't have been more evasive but thanks anyway.
I am sure it would be much appreciated if you could run a rough test to have an idea how many hours that would be.

Heheh! One day I'll bring the HE-500 home and run down the HM-901.

 

[frankrondaniel]

Today I noticed channel reversal that I recall was mentioned earlier in the thread.  Near the beginning of Steely Dan's "Babylon Sisters" there's a little percussion part that I always hear in the left channel.  This time I noticed it in the right channel.  I'm not sure if this has always been occurring and I never noticed or if it's a new development.  It's a little bit of a bummer.  I'm using IEM card - balance/normal switch doesn't make a difference.

 

[frankrondaniel]

Just did a little test - turned the unit off/on and the channel's are correct. That's good but I'm still concerned that there's an issue that needs to be addressed.

 

[LarsHP]

I also experienced channels reversed, however only once. It was reversed both headphone out and line out, which bothered me, but since I haven't noticed is since then, I haven't gone through any research process to find out what caused it.

 

[fermelom]

I also experienced channels reversed, however only once. It was reversed both headphone out and line out, which bothered me, but since I haven't noticed is since then, I haven't gone through any research process to find out what caused it.

I think that, affecting the amplified and unamplified outputs, it's likely a software issue.

 

[LarsHP]

That's also my assumption.

 

[goodvibes]

I think the 901 is just better as my AK120 is also better. I chose the AK due to it's quality, size, storage, build and best UI but I really liked the 901 very much when I heard it. Studio is a great little device that does music really well but I prefer the other 2 at twice(+) the price. I really enjoy and am keeping the Anniversary 3 but...
 
It wouldn't surprise me one bit if the Anv 3 still was more involving than these recent, cheaper HiDef players but it isn't up to the current flagships from A/K and HiFiman.

 

[qrtas]

Is there anyone using a case to protect the 901? I couldn't find anything about this. This is such an expensive DAP and I would prefer to have some kind of protection. Any suggestions?

 

[Jwm48324]

I went to my camera store and just bought the Tamrac 5691 Digital Photo Bag. It's the perfect size for the unit and it has a separate zipper compartment to fit a second battery perfectly.

 

[kkcc]

Is there anyone using a case to protect the 901? I couldn't find anything about this. This is such an expensive DAP and I would prefer to have some kind of protection. Any suggestions?

 
It is not recommended due to heat dissipation / lack of ventilation.  There are some third party cases but all of them IMHO look hideous....  some samples for you: