Any suggestions for ear tips that doesn't bury the bass? The stock eartips have tiny bores that putting them on is next to impossible. The ones I were able to get in (including the default white with black stem and white with yellow stem) were mostly on the bright side without much bass. I've...

Does anyone know where I could buy this in Southeast Asia online? It's out of stock everywhere.

How slow does this load files off a microSD card equal to or higher than 128GB? One problem I have with the Astell & Kern players is that it pauses for several seconds everytime I get to the Playlists section where the Recently Played, Most Played, and Playlists are and it's really annoying.

How does this compare to the Polaris? I'm seriously considering switching to these but don't have the benefit of an audition.

I realize that I may be getting some biased answers here since it's a ZX2 thread but what the hell: Do you think a used ZX2 at around $400 is a better buy than a used WM1A at $750? At that price, I could get the ZX2 right now and maybe have chump change for an IEM upgrade while the WM1A will...

I had my sights set on the AK70 MKii but a used WM1a popped up in my radar for about $200 more. Can someone do a comparison of both players tonally?

^ That's exactly the problem. No one wants to deal with a 0 feedback buyer.

Woe is me

That's what confuses me about the 486. On almost any review site, it's heralded as the greatest thing since sliced bread - but on most forums, it's widely regarded as a bassy piece of crap. Methinks it's because for the retail price, you could probably find something better. But used when it...

Another question: What are some IEMs that have great synergy with this one? I have my eye on an either the Xelento, SE846, and CA Nova, but not sure if there are others in that price range that ae in the conversation. For what it's worth, I'm into warm sound signatures and plan on using the...

I used to have the AK100ii and I thought it was the best DAP I've ever had and in some ways even superior to the DP-X1 sound-wise although the latter could retrieve a lot more detail but perhaps due to the dual DACs. I figured an AK-tuned device with a similar implementation (like the AK70 mkii)...

Interesting. So basically, the AK70 MKii isn't much of a step up (if any at all) from the 100 or 100ii? How about to the older ak240?

And the 300r having jack issues are news to me. Yes, the hardware is relatively similar but I've never heard of this issue cropping up on this model. If this is verified, that should accelerate my plans of skipping the 300r and going back to A&K.

Is this finally getting MQA support and a UI/navigation update?

Pretty sure Onkyo fixed the jacks issue with the X1a. Hell, I have an X1 and the jacks are fine because it's not from the early Japanese production line. But anyway, in some respects, that and the 300R are relatively future proof for most people.

Prowler for sure, although pre-Book Burner was pretty good as well. I'll check those guys out. Thanks!

Does it have IPTV channels built in already?

Cold brew coffee

Any recommendations that resemble Pig Destroyer?

Just chiming in to say that this is the best PS4 game I have ever played and probably the best ever that I could remember. Hopefully Bloodborne 2 happens sooner rather than later.

Isn't Tidal offline next to impossible due to rights issues as mentioned by an AK rep here?

How does this stack up sound-wise to the Kann?

How does the AK70 MK II compare to the Pioneer XDP-300R? Can't decide if the twin DAC of this one (and other sonic qualities) is better enough to compensate for the many other features of the 300R.

Not sure if this was answered already but how does this compare to the CA Andromedas? Assume they're priced the same and we just go strictly by sound, build quality, and ergonomics.

A few questions about these phones: 1. How harsh is the treble on these? Is it well controlled? 2. Would Shure Olives work with these? 3. How's the synergy with an AK Kann or DP-X1?