Quote:   Yes, I understand what you are saying and it does make sense. I guess I can do that comparison as well. However, wouldn't any playback be affected by the DAC being used? Therefore I want to compare the DAC that I will normally be using for playback (the AK120) to my vinyl system...

Quote:   Yes, I did check and it was showing 96kHz in the bottom right and bottom left.

Okay, I've recorded 4 albums now using the ADL esprit. Using a B&O T2 turntable with MM3 cart > RSA F-117 Nighthawk phono-pre > ADL Esprit > PC with Windows XP using Audacity. As drtebi stated above, set up was very easy. Downloaded drivers from ADL website and they installed with no problem...

Quote: Hmmm, I have only one response for that.....grrrrrrrrr...whuffff....grrrrrrr. 

Just saw this surfing around on the net. Sounds like a new docking station coming for AK100 and AK120 in August. Here's the link and there are pictures of the dock at the link:   http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2013/07/astellkern-ready-ak100ak120-docking-stand/

Quote: I've got the W4R and enjoy the pairing with the AK120. Don't use external amp. To me the sound is well balanced.

If you go to this web page there are links to quite a few reviews of the ADL Esprit.   http://www.adl-av.com/products/usbdac/esprit/   I bought one and should be receiving it either tomorrow or Monday. Going to rip my vinyl collection for more source material for my AK120. At least it...

For those of you converted to FW 1.3 or 1.32, would you say it is worth installing in place of 1.0 (which is FW currently on my AK120)?   My iem's are W4R's. I like the sound with 1.0 and really don't want to mess with it unless you think there is a definite improvement in SQ with the new FW.

Thanks all for the welcome.   kkcc, FW version is 1.00. After reading all the various opinions on the AK120 thread concerning FW 1.21, I'm reluctant to update from 1.00. I really like the sound I am getting with FW 1.00 and the W4R.

Newbie to the forums, just wanted to tell the posters on this thread thanks for the info you have been providing as it helped me make a decision to buy the AK120. Just received it on Friday (along with W4R iem's) and I am extremely pleased with the operation and SQ.   Only issue I've had at...

Hello all,   I've been lurking on the forums for months doing research on what DAP and IEM's to buy. Head-Fi site and forums are great source of information and helped me immensely in making my decisions.   Going on a long flight in September and decided I needed a good portable digital...