So, as it turns out,  Not possible to stroll in somewhere to pick up a TG334 off-the-shelf in Tokyo.   That being that, visiting next month (Dec 2016). What would be another interesting IEM to try/buy that is available off-the-shelf in Japan?   Cheers.

Cool, Riley. Appreciate the info, thanks.    Was hoping to pick up a TG334 while in Tokyo.. and enjoy it while in Japan.   Guess that is not happening.   Will look elsewhere...   Cheers.

Ouch.   Was hoping that Tokyo was the place. So, no chance (at all) for instant gratification? As in new universal off-the-shelf?

Heading to Tokyo in December.   Thinking TG334.   Which store in Tokyo would you recommend?   TIA.

Yes, one would agree that it should.   That said, hope you don't mind too much that I have taken a liberty to send you a PM.   Cheers.

    Yes, I was.   Tried sending back to England through retailer. Where it got stuck for almost 2 months due to some issues.   Got it back. It's still not firing up.   May I send it directly to you (with the power supply & cable)? If yes, we could take this to PM (if you prefer)...

Good advice indeed, and yes, I know one might well have no other resort.   I was just wondering if any other of the many users here had encountered such a scenario... and had found a solution.   Thanks again.

I appreciate the kind reply.   In my case, the Hugo battery should not be running low because it was plugged into AC when I noticed the phenomena.   Faulty power adaptor possibility: I have tested with another spare power adaptor. Same results as noted in post #13200.   Puzzling...

Thanks, paulchiu, will give it a shot.   Seems to be that Hugo will not 'boot up'.   > Not plugged to AC with power switch ON = all dark. > Not plugged to AC with power switch OFF = all dark. > Plugged to AC with power switch OFF = all dark.     * Plugged to AC and switched ON: 1)...

Hugo (when Powered On and connected to AC):   1. Charge Light on (white) and Battery Light on (white). 2. Volume Light (green) and Input Light (white) and Sample Rate Light (Red)… blinking.   3. When Power Switch is clicked to Off position, no lights whatsoever.  = No audio output via...

  Somewhat ‘tricky’ Q ;)   If you are asking whether there is a digital volume attenuation (DVA) sub-module in the 320’s DAC module data path, I would say the answer is:   Yes... but, it should not audibly degrade signal output quality.

  I should have expressed it better.   Generally speaking, when S/PDIF output via Toslink is initiated, the DAC is not in control of the incoming data rate/timing from the digital transport (in this case, the 320).   As stated by teros1, most external DACs use buffers, clock(s) of their...

Cannot comment on the 901s because I have not listened to music played by this DAP. For one listening impression of the PAW Gold, please flip a few pages back on this thread.

  It may be better for you to listen/play around with all the portable DAPs mentioned and decide.   If your basic needs/wants are:   1) pocket-ability 2) standalone performance, including reference-level portable SQ in today’s context, and 3) adequate juice to drive the 335s…   …then...

  The AK320’s 3.5mm port is also a mini-Toslink (optical) out. How you ‘plug in’ determines the output.   1) A 3.5mm mini-Toslink plug < cable > Toslink plug delivers raw signals to an off-board DAC (no internal 2x AKM4490 processing + 200 Femto-seconds clocking).   To use the unit as a...

Quote:     Quote:   1. a) Depends on type of usage/application: When connected to external DAC (like a Hugo), power consumption seems to be higher. b) Depends on volume/driving power in standalone mode: HPs = higher power consumption. IEMs = 6.5 hours (down to 10%-ish). c)...

  You are welcome, catoval55.   2 last bits to clarify:    1) Are you using the Toslink <-----> Toslink cable that came with your Hugo?    If yes, please look in the Hugo box for another short optical cable that is *mini-Toslink* <------> Toslink (thin white cable with two plastic black...

If the issue is specifically 24/192 PCM file playback via Toslink to Hugo, please ask him to try/test using the 'freebie' mini-Toslink<---->Toslink cable that came with his Hugo. It should be in the box somewhere.    It may not look like much but this cable from Chord should 'enable' 24/192...

Interesting.   If he can hear playback of lower bit depth PCM with the Hugo + AK320 combo via Toslink, then the issue may also be the compatibility of the Toslink cable/connectors... with regard to the Hugo and/or the AK320.   Do you know if he was using the Toslink cable that came (as a...

Quote:   Do you hear music when playing 24/192 files... with headphones plugged-in directly to the AK320?

  Like you, I did not get my Rox from Moon Audio. However, my dealings with them went well as well.    Having heard & learnt about MA from feedback here and their posts here, I have bought stuff from them.   IME, Mr. Baird's replies to enquiries (via email) are patient & timely. Items were...

Thanks for the feedback, mrmax. I was just wondering if Layla is (still) considered the most 'transparent' IEM (SQ-wise) today  ?

How time flies.   If you are spending quality time with Layla: IYO, how does she compare with…   a.     a. 64Audio U12 (1599)? b.     b. Noble K10U (1599)? c.     c. AKT8IE (999)?                 TIA.      

Will the AK320 do?   + sounds better than AK240 + sounds like AK380 (PCM) + significantly cheaper than 380 + nice, fast UI + not as thick and ‘industrial’ as a PAW Gold + optical digital output + amp upgrade module   - no native DSD playback  - USB DAC output limited to 24/96 PCM...

Hi,   Does anyone experience the 'iP6 buzz' when using the Onkyo HF Player app?   TIA.