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    Brand New : Tralucent Audio Ref.1 Too & original Ref.1

      I haven't tried the medium size version. Been using the large one since day 1.
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    Cowon Plenue P1

    3 ohm output impedance is not going to work well for se846. People already complaining about the 2 ohm single-ended out on the AK240 with se846.   EDIT: And why does it take 4 hours to charge its battery on a DC adapter 5V/2A with only a playback time of only 8.5 hours? 2A should be able to...
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    The Astell and Kern AK240 Impressions Thread

    After some more listening, I agree the difference between EQ OFF and EQ PRO is very slight. Almost not detectable. EQ OFF has a more forward soundstage presentation while EQ PRO has a slightly more laid back and wider soundstage.
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    The Astell and Kern AK240 Impressions Thread

    I did a reboot again to make sure the AK240 patch is properly installed and running and here is the sonic impression I told Gavin in pm. "Ok I just tried a full reboot and now I hear all 3 of them to be different from one another. EQ OFF, EQ FLAT and EQ PRO. All sound different from one...
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    The Astell and Kern AK240 Impressions Thread

    I just updated my AK240 to V1.15. EQ OFF is still the same sonic signature as PRO.  And using EQ OFF at flat bar makes the sound slightly softer and less aggressive/more natural. Seems like it is still the same setup as V1.11 sonically. Anyone else experiencing the same thing?
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    The Astell and Kern AK240 Impressions Thread

        Found the patch notes for v1.15 but it's only currently available on the iRiver's Japanese website.   Gavin also told me he liked the new signature on v1.15.
  7. Bluebear

    The Astell and Kern AK240 Impressions Thread

    Any official patch notes for v1.15?
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    Brand New : Tralucent Audio Ref.1 Too & original Ref.1

      Either from MusicaAcoustics or you can pm spkrs01 (Gavin).
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    Brand New : Tralucent Audio Ref.1 Too & original Ref.1

      Are you sure you are not having the 2.5mm plug issue which is common on many AK240 units? I have bought and tested many different off-the-shelf 2.5mm TRRS plugs as well as ready-made cables from ALO, Moon Audio and Wagnus and my conclusion is that not all of them are made equal. Even among...
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    Brand New : Tralucent Audio Ref.1 Too & original Ref.1

      Wait I thought you are in Singapore? Did you not go to the Jaben meet yesterday to try out Ref 1? You bought your 1plus2 together with uBer right? So you have never heard the 1plus2 with the stock silver/gold cable before?
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    Brand New : Tralucent Audio Ref.1 Too & original Ref.1

      No no.  I wrote that quick short review based on the stock silver/gold cable with 1plus2 and Ref 1 since I felt most people will only be getting the stock silver/gold cable and not the uBer (due to its price), so giving impressions on 1plus2 and Ref 1 based on the silver/gold cable is more...
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    Brand New : Tralucent Audio Ref.1 Too & original Ref.1

    So I finally get to meet the famous Gavin on Friday here in Singapore and had a private auditioning of the uBer cable before the Jaben SG meet. It really sounds significantly better compared to the silver/gold cables that come with my 1plus2 and Ref 1.  In fact, I was previously hunting all over...
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    Brand New : Tralucent Audio Ref.1 Too & original Ref.1

      Connect IT @ JEM has both SD2 and SD3 for demo. I have auditioned both and personally SD2 feels more comfortable to me than SD3. SD2 is more balance across the whole spectrum compared to SD3. SD3 on the other hand is very bass focused and narrow in soundstage, so the highs and instrument...
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    $999 Calyx M with DXD + DSD, 64GB + SD + µSD storage

      That guy has nothing better to do? I thought the 1st thing you would do to a DAP is to pump it up with music and listen to its SQ lol...
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