[audionewbi]

Audioenbi didn't you answer your own question with your friends rips of 24/88 vs the actual direct rip from iso and conversion to DSD (no loss in quality at all).

I got to listen to it more carefully. I wanted to compare Peter Gabriel so in vinyl, DSD and redbook today and figure it out now critically but didn't happen

I wanted to know how the ak120 converts to pcm as at the end it comes down to how the DSD is converted.

 

[lee730]

I haven't compared the 24/192 yet either. I think both are really good going from memory though. Will give that a try later.
 

 

[vonjuergen]

How is it as transport?
Anyone compared it to a high end rig? Pwd, PWT, Berkeley alpha usb, concero, audiophilleo, hilo ....


Is it good with the th600?

 

[lee730]

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I got to listen to it more carefully. I wanted to compare Peter Gabriel so in vinyl, DSD and redbook today and figure it out now critically but didn't happen

I wanted to know how the ak120 converts to pcm as at the end it comes down to how the DSD is converted.

Here you go man.
 
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Can you recommend / share which software for convert SACD ISO to DSF ?
Thanks : )

 
http://www.mediafire.com/download/d6yu2t1x1p85gci/SACD+Extract+0.3.6.zip
 
Depending on if your ISO is DSD or DST you drag and drop the desired ISO into one of these folders. I use Foobar to determine file type it is by playing back the ISO files in foobar first. Then you drag and drop to the corresponding folder (which you extract from the link above). So if foobar reads the file as DSD drag and drop to the DSD folder. If its DST drag and drop to DST. Then you open up the corresponding folder and run the bat file which will execute the conversion for you and create a new folder with the DSD files all separated. once this is done you just drag and drop to your AK120 and you have quality music on the go! .
 
If you want you can find the latest extractor 0.3.7 I think and just replace 0.3.6 extractors in the DSD and DST folder. Basically follow what I said above and you'll be done in minutes. Cheers .

 

[kkcc]

I tried the AK100 with the SE535R n Klipsch X10, though the sales said the X10 is better I found the Shure more of what I like; would it possibly imply that I might like the SE846 more than IE800? Though I had a bit of problem putting on the Shure... Lol

Since you are in HK you should just go to one of those headphone specialist shops in Mongkok and try everything. AK120 pairs well with most IEMs so you can't go wrong as long as you like what you are hearing in demos. It is really a luxury not many headfiers elsewhere enjoy. Of course, slowly (or quickly) you will be more sure what sound you really enjoy and you will keep upgrading and sidegrading. IE800 and SE846 are nice choices but if you are spending immediately in the upper price bracket, you owe yourself to try those really excellent ones like Tralucent's or Fitear's, and maybe customs from JH, UM, Westone, Fitear too. All these are readily available for demos and purchase/order in Hong Kong.

 

[nashton]

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The solution is to download the iriver software and just simply use that to upgrade your AK1xx. 

... only on a Windows machine. Everyone else must copy the hex file to the root of the file system.

 

[kkcc]

... only on a Windows machine. Everyone else must copy the hex file to the root of the file system.

This is actually even more straight forward than using the iriver windows software....

 

[lee730]

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This is actually even more straight forward than using the iriver windows software....

Lost in translation .

 

[audionewbi]

It is but for those who are lucky enough to be able to download the firmware without the signal keep dropping on them. 

 

[nashton]

This just received from Cookie at Blue Coast - enjoy everyone!
 
Blue Coast Records Buy One Get One Free Music Promotion  Extended through August 31, 2013 for Head-fi.org members.

Here's how it works....
Buy any music from our catalog....
Forward the paypal receipt to support@bluecoastrecords.com with the code words "Head-fi  BOGOF'' in the subject
Along with the paypal receipt, let us know what piece(s) of music you'd like to get free.
The music choices can be the same or lesser value of the paypal receipt.
There is no limit to purchases and free music.
Offer  ends August 31, 2013

Music can be selected from
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We;re a small company of 3 people plus volunteers so we send links to the free music manually within 24 hours.

-- Cookie Marenco, founder, Blue Coast Records

Thank you for your support!
Cookie Marenco
 

 

[audionewbi]

Thank you so much for that

 

[bunchi99]

Since you are in HK you should just go to one of those headphone specialist shops in Mongkok and try everything. AK120 pairs well with most IEMs so you can't go wrong as long as you like what you are hearing in demos. It is really a luxury not many headfiers elsewhere enjoy. Of course, slowly (or quickly) you will be more sure what sound you really enjoy and you will keep upgrading and sidegrading. IE800 and SE846 are nice choices but if you are spending immediately in the upper price bracket, you owe yourself to try those really excellent ones like Tralucent's or Fitear's, and maybe customs from JH, UM, Westone, Fitear too. All these are readily available for demos and purchase/order in Hong Kong.

Thanks so much! I like the JH16pro! Double the price of the IE800 though... But u r right, should go around a bit to check things out. Thx again!

 

[Sam Edwards]

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Thanks so much! I like the JH16pro! Double the price of the IE800 though... But u r right, should go around a bit to check things out. Thx again!

Wow, that's crazy. In the US it's a 15% difference. Are the IE800 less or the JH16's more?
Thanks,
Sam

 

[Zaroff]

One thing that keeps happening, and that never happened once with 1.00, is that half the time when the unit is powered up it won't see one of the two SD cards, which incidentally are exactly the same - Sandisk 64gb. Shutting it down and turning it on again seems to be a sort of fix, but it's a PITA.

 

[bunchi99]

Wow, that's crazy. In the US it's a 15% difference. Are the IE800 less or the JH16's more?
Thanks,

Sam

The IE800 is HK$5699. But afterall I decided to go for the 1plus2, gonna receive it in 10 days hopefully! Thx to all advices!