Done with all the dynamic/static Shures. Done with Westone W80. Now enjoying Solaris (new back) and IER Z1 using AK SP2000. Wondering if there is ONE ultimate CLOSED IEMs that justify the purchase. Is Futura the bravest contender?

LOL. You guys sold me it. I bought it and no regrets. I'm in love with the ease of use on all levels. The SQ is insane.

I was shopping for cables by DUNU and saw this beautiful DAP and I can't tell which one it is. Thanks

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I have this question, is NW-WM1Z still a first line contender after all the surge of newer DAPs on the market? Is the fact that its price hasn't budged a dime really justified? I'm mostly after SQ and I love the Sony signature sound but I'm very hesitant to pay that much when AK SP2000 is a...

My pain when it comes to the Alpha software is the anomaly of grouping the folders into unknown artists. My SE200 is so cool in that department. As you can see, 82 files went into unknown artists on Alpha, whereas ONLY ONE is unknown on SE200, and guess what! It's not something I uploaded. It's...

On the main menu you get "services". Click on it and there you go. No need to download the app. It's there. That is an awesome bonus because in my country i can't download it and i tried a vpn it and it still won't download. The sound quality is day and night different from spotify premium.

A&K won't allow the owner of their DAPs to alter the sound of AK. Even the YouTube Music app (they call it V-Link) in its services section (along with Deezer and Tidal) is stripped from the EQ you get on the web as part of the YT Music app. I have come to accept this because the sound of AK is...

I need to order an upgrade cable for IEMs: U18T (universal). I need to place the order but it looks I have to choose between two connector types: 2pin 0.78 AND 2 pin QDC. The cable is expensive and I can't risk making the order without being 100% sure. I have not found anything in my research...

I need to order an upgrade cable for IEMs: U18T (universal). I need to place the order but it looks I have to choose between two connector types: 2pin 0.78 AND 2 pin QDC. The cable is expensive and I can't risk making the order without being 100% sure. I have not found anything in my research...

I'll send you a song from an album I bought from Bandcamp. How can I do that. Some albums list normally and some don't - although from same source (hdtracks or bandcamp.

Ripping/downling FLAC. Even Aiff and mp3 have the same anomaly.

I have a problem with albums data on Alpha that I don't face with other DAPs: Many albums go into "Unknown" although I get my files from MY original CD's being ripped by me, and the albums I guy from Bandcamp. Also, what would you guys recommend as the FASTEST microsd to benefit from storage...

I can get the U18T for a very good price from Jaben Hong Kong. I need a grand sound. Ample soundstage and impressive bass and sub-bass and of course I love the sparkle in the highs. What would you guys recommend?I have IER Z1R and it's good with many DAPs but there's something about the mids. A...

Maybe by mid 21? I read that somewhere

My IER Z1R is a good match to Alpha sound-wise. All my other HPs and IEMs need EQing and the existing EQ is very poor in terms of effect. There was talk about Audeze making a special EQ for A&K tailored for their HPs. I hope this materializes one day soon. I intend to but SE200 next month for...

I have M15 and Kann Alpha and they handle LCD XC very nicely but LCD XC is 20 ohms only. If I get the HD820, will it sound powered well with Alpha or M15 WITHOUT an additional amp in between?

I'm having a love affair with my Alpha. Alpha with Z1R - EQed. Lush sound and SO full. I changed the cable (to 4.4 99% silver) of my LCD XC (maple) and the base became a LOT better. I should be content but I still have the itch to get the HD820 and change its cable with a short balanced one. My...

The verdict: I'm keeping Alpha. I read somewhere here that Qudelix K5 receiver/external dac can be a solution for EQing Alpha on the go. Blasphemy. Bypassing the Alpha dac*2 is going down in SQ. K5 is cool for a mobile phone to beef up the sound and allow more free play with the sound but by...

After one week of toying with Alpha, the conclusion I have made is that its basic SQ is very very good but definitely not for different IEMs and headphones. The EQ is HORRIBLE and less than basic. Just an eyewash kind of component. The DAP is very classy and aesthetically it's very impressive...

Well, after imagining and envisioning the toil and sacred mission you are talking about, I still have the same question. I'm not content with the amount of sound control the present multi-channel EQ offers. I have other DAPs like Fiio M15. The non-Android mode on M15 has a player which IMO (or...

Is there anyway, I can bypass the operating system and get Andoid on Alpha? Though everything is impressive about the Alpha DAP, the EQ is not good AT ALL.

The sparkle in the highs is to die for as well.

Apart from the difference in size, is soundstage less in the new version? Are these IEMs good for Heavy Metal music?

The XBA-Z5 have always been good IEMs except for the low sound level (due to high impedance). I took the 3.5 cable that came with Z1R and used it with the XBA. The earpiece sits better now. To answer your question, with M15 the XBA-Z5 comes next behind Z1R. The bass is very good and the clarity...