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    Astell & Kern SR25: The next A&norma player

    This may be a noob question: SR25 can only install APK file? not APKM or any other variant of APK? I can't find Apple Music 3.6 in APK?
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    The Qudelix-5K thread

    I posted in Qudelix forum as well will playing a lossless file improve the sound quality of Bluetooth-transmitted sound? I am not sure about the exact signal/data path. But if the file to be converted/compressed to BT signal is higher quality (lossless), won’t the sound be better? Or will...
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    The Qudelix-5K thread

    Apple just turned switch on to lossless. Their news release said that Bluetooth doesn’t support lossless. But I think I hear improvement. Am I hearing a non existent improvement caused by bias?
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    NEW Astell&Kern SR25 DAP - Available Soon!

    I have had my unit for about 9 months until the back cover came off. I sent the unit back without a firm return date. I am looking about 45-60 days? Has anyone had the same issue?
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    Astell & Kern SR25: The next A&norma player

    Has anyone tried HD650 or HD800 with SR25? It seems like KANN can drive full size headphones, but I'm not sure if SR25 can
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    Astell & Kern SR25: The next A&norma player

    it took sometime to get used to. give it more time
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    Astell & Kern SR25: The next A&norma player

    do you know if I playback from SR25 via bluetooth I'd be listening to a sound that bypassed SR25's DAC? or is there a SR25 DAC -> BT ADC -----> transmission -------> BT receiver DAC?
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    Astell & Kern SR25: The next A&norma player

    I see. I'm using a Bluetooth dongle (receiver). So it'd be same as connecting directly to PC via Bluetooth.
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    Astell & Kern SR25: The next A&norma player

    I'm afraid I don't understand your suggestion?
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    Astell & Kern SR25: The next A&norma player

    I just ordered Qudelix 5K. To my surprise, I found out that SR25 does not support bluetooth when used as DAC from a PC. WOW...I didn't expect that... I wonder if this something that can be addressed by A&K later as a firmware update
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    The Hi-Fi + Hi-Res Audiophiles' Bluetooth Headphone Adapter Thread - [17.Oct.21] iFi GO Blu impression added

    I'm sorry for asking a question off topic. do you think 5K would be able to drive HiFiman Ananda?
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    The Hi-Fi + Hi-Res Audiophiles' Bluetooth Headphone Adapter Thread - [17.Oct.21] iFi GO Blu impression added

    I ordered 5K based on the review. However, I wonder if anyone has had a chance to compare 5K with Deva Bluemini.
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    Astell & Kern SR25: The next A&norma player

    Does anyone know if there is a way to customize the function of the three buttons on the side? They seem pretty useless for now. When listening to Tidal app, the buttons control the app (play, pause, next, previous). as soon as I pause and stop using the app for a few minutes, the buttons stop...
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    Hifiman DEVA - Official Thread

    It's been a week since I receive my set of Deva. While I'm impressed with the SQ via BT, I wonder how it compares to HD 6XX when connected to cable. It's been a while I sold my HD 650 but I've been missing it. Does anyone have both Deva and HD 6XX to give me a simple comparison? I listen to...
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    Reply to review by 'dkpaul' on item 'Astell & Kern A&norma SR25'

    Great review. got me hooked up and bought one. I can't be happier.
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    Astell & Kern SR25: The next A&norma player

    the response varies. There are time the screen responds instantly while there are times it lags. While it's not a show stopper, at nearly what an iphone costs, I'd expect a better/quicker response. I guess A&K's bread and butter is not building OS.
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    Astell & Kern SR25: The next A&norma player

    I got my SR25 today. Unlike (fortunately) I haven’t experienced any wifi issues. I have been listening and downloading to/from Qobuz without hiccups. My UE 18+ do wonders with this DAP
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    iMod 5.5 + ttvj slim vs AK100 vs DX100

    really? no one has tried iMod and DX100?
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    Help finding IEMs or headphones under $800. Big soundstage, rich vocals, slightly sparkling highs

    I bought UE RM after much research (and since I liked UE TF, I knew I could trust UE). the set goes for $1k plus ear impression and tax if you live in California.   these monitors are flat (but not boring), big soundstage and very clear. After using these monitors, I developed preference...
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    Help me blow $2000! Build me a portable rig from the ground up!

    For portable, get a good pair of custom IEM. depending on what you get, that should cost you $1100 - $1500. get a nice small amp (I hear Pico Slim or Shadow are good) and use it with your iPod. I tried the no-amp option, but I enjoy more with an amp.
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    Ultimate Ears Personal Reference Monitors: The *Custom* Custom In-Ear Monitor

    Personalizing the sound signature by turning three knobs (high, mid and low) on each channel sounds naive. UE should have come up a sound 'design' tool that involves 'graphic EQ' rather than three knobs with numbers that remind me of the old cassette counters (man! that's old school) True...
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    UE RM + amp?

    I discovered two interesting facts: - rechargeable 9v batteries create a heck of noise (hiss) on my iBasso D4. but not on Corda Move. - Corda Move has much forthcoming highs that hurt my ears. D4's treble is somewhat recessed, but it turns out that is easier on my ears. - I'm sitting in...
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    UE RM + amp?

    Quote: hm.. that's one of the amps that I had in mind besides Shadow. how are you with the volume? the Move is too loud for RM. I barely turn the knob and it's already too loud for long listening....
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    UE RM + amp?

    I took out my old Corda Move... wow what a difference it makes. It definitely blows out the iPod-direct sound by miles. the only disadvantage is the size and weight. I'm eager to try the Shadow, but @ $400, I am not sure if I'll get that much of an improvement/convenience from a new amp.  ...
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