Here is what I have running thru the AK120 and they all sounds wonderful.   AK120 -> Shure SE535 - Volume 50-60 AK120 -> Sony MDR EX-1000 - Volume 60-70 AK120 -> AKG K3003i - Volume 50-65   AK120-> LCD-2 Rev 2 - Volume Max 75 (good) AK120-> LCD-2 Rev 2 - Schiit Lyr - Volume Max 75...

Today I tested the Optical Input and it worked flawlessly on all my device at home.   - iMac 27" - MacBook Pro - ASUS 27" Touch-Screen Windows 8

Today I tested the Optical Input and it worked flawlessly on all my device at home.   - iMac 27" - MacBook Pro - ASUS 27" Touch-Screen Windows 8

Here is my impression. All combination sounds great without amp.   AK120 -> Shure SE535 - Volume 50-60 AK120 -> Sony MDR EX-1000 - Volume 60-70 AK120 -> AKG K3003i - Volume 50-65   AK120-> LCD-2 Rev 2 - Volume Max 75 (good) AK120-> LCD-2 Rev 2 - Schiit Lyr - Volume Max 75 & Lyr at...

Taking audionewbie advice, I bought a like-new Sony MDR EX-1000 on Ebay and have been listening the last 2 hours. It is awesome... Beat my Shure SE535 in dynamic, soundstage and impact. Very close to the AKG K3003i overall. I got a steal for $300...

Just received my Sony MDR EX-1000 and listening for the last 2 hours on AK120. I must say that it sounds sweet and better than my Shure SE535 and same dynamic, soundstage and impact as the AKG K3003i on loan from a friend. However, the AKG K3003i is the winner in the high treble and clarity...

Today, a friend loan me the AKG K3003 IEM to try with my AK120.   WOW, I love it... Now I cannot go back to my Shure SE535.    The sound is clear, dynamic and huge soundstage. The build is high-quality, and very easy to wear.   The only two nit-picking is the cable cannot be change...

More test on the sounds of different lossless formats: (AIFF, WAV, FLAC, ALAC)   Test tracks (All songs are 24 bit / 96kHZ): - Keith Don't Go, Nils Lofgren - What A Different A Day Make, Ingram Washington - A Lover in Berlin, Kari Bremmes - St. James Infirmary, Hans Theessink -...

One feature, that I did not expect to have but find it really nice and useful is the Bluetooth. I normally use Bluetooth on my Sony Xperia Z with Plantronic 901 BT headset for exercise and choir around the house.   Today, I tested the Bluetooth on AK120 and it pairs with my Plantronic...

Have been reading this thread for a month now. Thanks for all valuable information. I got my AK120 a week now, and would like to return the favor and contribute here.   Regarding Album Art (I did a lot of test, and here are the finding) - AIFF, Album Art NO - WAV, Album Art NO -...

Inital test impression:   Test track: - Keith Don't Go, Nils Lofgren (24 bit / 96kHZ)   Equipment: AK120 -> Schitt Lyr -> LCD-2 Rev 2 Maximum HO on AK120 12 o'clock on Lyr volume pot   Everything is fixed, I just switch songs and listen (eyes closed)   Going all the way...

I just checked all the songs and all formats loaded on the AK120 and it retains the 24 bit /96kHZ.   When I use XLD, I ensure that I have options not upsampling/down sampling....   I played some songs and it all showed 24 bit /96kHZ.   As I was doing this checking. I have the AK120...

I am of the side of "No Sound Differences", but just have to do it to satisfy my curiosity    I hope that with this test, I can finally put to rest and be comfortable with my choice. If there is no sound differences to my ears, then YES it would be great for me to convert my large library of...

I have an album with 15 songs in AIFF format. I copy this album and convert into 4 popular formats (WAV, AIFF, FLAC & ALAC .m4a). All songs on the album is 24bits/96kHz. I use XLD on iMac to do the conversion.   Size comparison: (I see consistent numbers) - AIFF 2,502,778,496 bytes (2.5...

Glad to report that the AK120 -> Schitt Lyr -> LCD-2 Rev2 is Awesome... I turn the volume Max on AK120 and Lyr at 11-12 hour and the LCD-2 is plenty loud. Cannot go any higher.   It actually sound better than my iMac (Amarra) -> Bifrost -> Lyr -> LCD-2 Rev2   I think I will need to sell...