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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
I have noticed lately that when I stream audio on my Alpha (using 3.5mm on low gain) with Andro 2020's i can clearly hear radio interference from wifi. When I turn off wifi, the interference goes away. Admittedly, it's far more audible when at 15 on the volume dial or lower. However, it is...- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
Cheers for the assist. Thank you.- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
What sources for the Spotify APK are people using? I am running an older version that recently became very sluggish. (More that AK usual) Links appreciated.- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
I don't listen at high volumes, but some blue tooth headphones have separate volume. On my XM3's I have to turn the headphone volume up independent of the source. It should link, but some devices don't. Your right about amp level, it makes no difference for blue tooth. If control is not linked...- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
This is an interesting take. As a first-time A&K user, I was expecting a lot more. The sound is fantastic if you like properly powered reference sound. (I do) I do admire what they accomplished with the power and sound, but the rest of the experience is problematic. I echo your thoughts on the...- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
I prefer the Clear anyway. Though obviously, the Utopia is more technically adept. Really depends what music you listen to. The pairing is highly resolving.- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
I've used Utopia with Alpha. Though, I own the Clear and use it daily with the Alpha. The Focal's don't need power to sound awesome, but with the power the sound spatiality and overall impact of the sound improves IMO.- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
Not OP, but here you go. Also, the Side-load Tidal version 2.37.0.1023.1257 does not exhibit this issue.- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
Like a PC. Just keep holding the power button until it shuts off. Really should only be used if the device is frozen. Cheers- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
FYI: Touch screen stopped responding while using Tidal (side-load) and while in settings menu. This is notable since it has never happened before - ever. In 4 months of daily use. Maybe a coincidence. A hard reset reset function each time.- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
I have logged into Tidal embedded player and side-loaded version. They both work for me.- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
I am currently using 8.6.4.971 Tried updating to 8.6.24.757 from Spotify apk link, but after install it won't open/run. Can you direct to a current Spotify apk source that runs? Interestingly, after Spotify starts exhibiting this skipping behaviour, and I go back to the native player on the...- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
@JasonNYC Spotify skipping frequently? I have seen threads about Spotify skipping, but I cannot find a solution. Have tried multiple apk versions, but the problem persists. It happens when playing offline from SD card as well as while streaming online. Curiously it never happens when I'm...- Tymestream
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Astell&Kern Launches KANN ALPHA Digital Audio Player
It may be the cable. I have not experienced any problems with charging cables and I rotate through 3 regularly.- Tymestream
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