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  1. NoAlCastor

    Dap upgrade with a Chord Mojo

    Thanks I will check that out
  2. NoAlCastor

    Dap upgrade with a Chord Mojo

    With Tidal support ending on the AK300 it’s time for me to upgrade my DAP. I am torn between the A&K Norma Sr 25 and the A&K Futura Sr 180. The issue I have is I use a Chord Mojo with UE 18+ when travelling and Sennheiser HDVD 800 with HD 800 headphones (balanced) when at home Will there be...
  3. NoAlCastor

    Pictures of Your Portable Rig (part XVI)

    Can I ask where people have been able to get the short usb micro to use micro cable? I need one to connect an ak300 to a chord mojo.
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    Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆

    Can anyone recommend a short USB micro to USB micro cable to connect the Mojo to AK300  I am using a diy one presently but its far too long.  Moon Audio seem to do a Tousling cable in the size I am looking for but not a USB one.
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    Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆

    Ahh ok that is understandable. I would have thought MQA would have simply licenced the decoding technology
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    Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆

    Does the Mojo allow for user firmware upgrades? If so is there ever likely to be an update to allow full MQA decoding?
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    TIDAL is coming to Astell&Kern players!

    I see there a couple of DAP/Streamers that support MQA. I wonder is it theoretically possible on the AK 300 series. Offline mode is unlikely but is at least possible
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    TIDAL is coming to Astell&Kern players!

    Using an AK300 with Tidal for a few months now and whilst enjoying it just have a few complaints. 1. Lack of offline mode, not a deal breaker but would be a very handy addition for travelling. 2. Sleep mode not working in Tidal is very annoying. Hopefully will be sorted in next update...
  9. NoAlCastor

    Ultimate Ears unveils the new UE PRO 18+

    I'm in exactly the same situation. A little annoying but c'est la vie
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    Bose QC35 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones

    Went to demo a pair of these today and picked up an unusual issue. I paired them via Bluetooth to my AK JR and they sounded nice but not spectacular on the initial songs I tested. However when I tried to play anything with a sample rate above 96khz there was an audible noise in the left ear cup...
  11. NoAlCastor

    The Fiio X3 Thread.

    My bad. Shows why I shouldn't post when tired
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    The Fiio X3 Thread.

    I can not get the x3ii to play 5.6 dsd files.  Has anyone else had any luck?
  13. NoAlCastor

    The Astell and Kern AK240 Impressions Thread

    Quick question.  I noticed in an article earlier today that it was said the 240 comes with a 192/24 version of a Corrs album (In blue i think the article said).  I was just wondering if that was true and if it was is there anywhere else to get it?  `Just got an AK Jr and would like to test it...
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    I have the Sennheiser HDVD 800 amp/dac which I believe is capable of balanced output. Difficulty I have is that I am completely useless with my hands and there's no where for 100 miles that has any clue on headphones.
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    I have a Marantz Na 6005 connected via optical for streaming or a Fiio x3 using coaxial as a source going into a HDVD 800. From that I use a set of HD 650 to listen to a lot of different 24/192 Rock and folk tracks. Will I notice much improve if I get a balanced cable (up to about $250) for...
  16. NoAlCastor

    Astell & Kern Junior (AK Jr.) Impressions Thread

    Thanks. I'm not a big fan of bass so I am still torn
  17. NoAlCastor

    Astell & Kern Junior (AK Jr.) Impressions Thread

    Couple of quick questions. I have an x3 Mark ii currently that I use in two ways. Firstly I use it on the go with either phonak 232, b&o h3 (don't judge me I think they are very underrated) or Shure 535. More often though I use the x3 as a source and use the line out via the coaxial adapter to...
  18. NoAlCastor

    Streaming hi res music

    No problem.  Thanks
  19. NoAlCastor

    Streaming hi res music

    Sonos ZP90 controlled by an app on phone feeding a Zero Dac via coaxial. Files mainly Apple Lossless from NAS or via Spotify
  20. NoAlCastor

    Streaming hi res music

      Yeah I do nearly all my headphone listening in that area and its where I want to use the HDVD 800
  21. NoAlCastor

    Streaming hi res music

    Well the headphone zone is the area I'm most concerned about. I have a Play 1, Play 5 and ZP 120 in other rooms but I am happy using Spotify on them as they are used more for parties and/or my partner.
  22. NoAlCastor

    Streaming hi res music

    The biggest issue is my partner she doesn't like clutter and wires. The zero Dac sits on the bottom shelf of a Bedside locker for lack of a better description the ZP 90 underneath the shelves. My comfy reading chair infront. There's no room to set a laptop unfortunately. I want something I can...
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    Streaming hi res music

    I am really not explaining myself well.  Currently my router, has and play 5 are in the green room, the ZP 90 and Zero Dac are in the blue room where I do most of my listening and its not practical to have a laptop there hence the presence of the ZP90.  The laptop and HDVD 800 are being tested...
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    Streaming hi res music

    Sorry yes to avoid confusion the set-up is NAS is connected via ethernet to a Airport Extreme router in a bedroom, the Play 5 is connected to the same router also via ethernet.  The Zp90 is in another room and (as I understand it) is connected to the Play 5 using Sonos proprietary Mesh network...
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