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New TOL A&K DAP : the AK Ultima SP1000
I can't connect to wifi at all. Message says check my connection - my connection is fine on all other devices I use. Will doing a settings reset erase my playlists? Thanks.- EricMck
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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ZMF Verite Closed - Headphone Amp
Thanks for that. I listen to rock music mostly, don't use Tidal. I'm happy enough with what I've got, it's just that a few people on here have suggested that using a headphone amp (just amp, not the DAC) I could squeeze out a bit extra. As you have said, my gear probably does exceed my ability...- EricMck
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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ZMF Verite Closed - Headphone Amp
Just got the ZMF VC and they sound great from my SP2000, but I do have to increase the volume to 125 -130. But will a headphone amp actually improve them?. The VC is my first quality headphones (been using iems to date) so I have no experience of the merits of a separate amp. Any views?- EricMck
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Astell&Kern new flagship A&Ultima SP2000
I am not technical at all so don't understand all this type of stuff. But Zach did say the SP2000 can drive the VC so I guess I will take him at his word.- EricMck
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Astell&Kern new flagship A&Ultima SP2000
I emailed Zach about this and ne said "it (the SP2000) absolutely can drive it fine! The v closed only needs about 80 to 100mW at 300 ohms to sound great so you'll get plenty of volume."- EricMck
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Astell&Kern new flagship A&Ultima SP2000
"I have A&K SP1000 and just received my verite Closed, and.... obviously the VC is underpowered by the SP1000 (volume level is OK, but sound is congested and soundstage colapsed ! :frowning2: . While it sound wonderful out of my desktop tube amp ED445.) So... I am hesitating between getting the...- EricMck
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ZMF Verite Closed or Focal Stellia - Help me decide.
I currently have iems - Empire Ears Legend X but am thinking of selling them to help fund either the ZMF or Focal. Without getting too much into IEM v Headphone debate (I just can't seem to get a comfortable fit in my ear with the LX and worry a bit about damaging my hearing). If anyone has...- EricMck
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IEMs or Headphones?
Oppo PM3s might be a good compromise without spending the earth, Got some great reviews. Thanks for the tip.- EricMck
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IEMs or Headphones?
Thanks. From what I can gather from reviews, closed back headphones will also be less annoying to people on the train on my way to work!- EricMck
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IEMs or Headphones?
Thanks for the replies. I've got the A&K SP2000 so I will have to read the reviews if I go for headphones. The Empire Legend X are good for bass, but I am left wondering if headphones will be even better (I'm a bit of a bit of a basshead!). Guess there's no substitute for getting down to a...- EricMck
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What Are You Listening To Right Now?
Going antipodean of late: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever DMA'S The Beths -
IEMs or Headphones?
I have always used IEMs and currently have Empire Ears Legend X, which I am very happy with. But I'm tempted to sell these and go for the ZMF Verite Closed. I'm not very technical but, in simple terms, would a good pair of headphones sound better than an equivalently priced iem?- EricMck
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A&K SP1000 problem with Tags
All files have the Album Artist tagged...- EricMck
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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A&K SP1000 problem with Tags
My new SP1000 has 58 albums where the Artist is listed as 'Unknown'. The artist is definitely in the Tag. I've synced with JRIver Media Player; reset the player and drag and dropped files from Explorer, but the problem persists. I can't fathom what the problem is and it is a nuisance when a...- EricMck
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Any SP1000 owners out there who can help?
Hi just got the SP1000. Coming from the Sony ZX2, which was easy to navigate, I am a little confused how to select an album, under 'Artists'. After selecting an album this way, the next screen shows the tracks but I can't play the album. How do you do this? Also, 64 of my albums show as...- EricMck
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations