Oh, interesting. Thanks.I wasn't complaining about the pop. I was pointing it out since i have been told it is a common "feature" of a class A amp; hence, i assumed it was a good indication of what was going on in the hardware.
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Acoustic Research M2 Audiophile-Grade Hi-Res Portable
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Hi guys, I'm currently selling my Ar-m2 on ebay for £480.00 if anyone is interested. I'm switching to a desktop setup which is why I'm selling. It's probably the cheapest you'll currently find one on the Internet.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15334762...2b244a21680aade2743edd6fff974b5&ul_noapp=true
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15334762...2b244a21680aade2743edd6fff974b5&ul_noapp=true
surfratt
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Picked up the AR-M2 on eBay via Voxx outlet, for around $370. Brand new. Great price, and so far loving it. Have not had a chance to put it through its paces, but on initial listening with EE Phantom, Kumitate Lab Trio, Aeon Flow closed and ie800, I am very happy and stoked!!!! Will post pics and hopefully get some real time to listen tomorrow.
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Initial thoughts are this is an under appreciated piece of kit. I know it is older but am loving it so far.
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Quick question, does the AR-M2 sound change with burn in? Sounds good out of the box, just wondering if it gets even better or if any changes after the hours rack up
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Hi guys... What do you guys think about sq wise ar m2 vs onkyo dpx1a or maybe xdp 300r?
I'm planning to upgrade my dap who can streaming.. And budget wise i think those 3 are in my budget.
Will be appriciate if someone ever tried to compere 3 of those dap. Thanks
I'm planning to upgrade my dap who can streaming.. And budget wise i think those 3 are in my budget.
Will be appriciate if someone ever tried to compere 3 of those dap. Thanks
Snowball0906
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ARM2 for sure.. it’s really good even it’s 3.5mm. You don’t have to buy balanced cable. ARM2 can drive headphone as well
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ARM2 for sure.. it’s really good even it’s 3.5mm. You don’t have to buy balanced cable. ARM2 can drive headphone as well
Thanks for the reply bro. I read on earlier post that newer firmware is kinda different rather than stock fw for sq wise.
Can you give sq rate between those two fw?
Ps: I'm planning to buy 2nd hand unit and it got newer firmware.
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I need your help.
After not using AR-M2 during the weekend, the player won't turn on again. Nor is the battery charging LED working when plugged in.
Can anyone suggest a solution?
Thanks
Tom
After not using AR-M2 during the weekend, the player won't turn on again. Nor is the battery charging LED working when plugged in.
Can anyone suggest a solution?
Thanks
Tom
I need your help.
After not using AR-M2 during the weekend, the player won't turn on again. Nor is the battery charging LED working when plugged in.
Can anyone suggest a solution?
Thanks
Tom
I don't know if any of these will help but here is what I would try:
- Leave it plugged in for a while to see if it starts charging after a while.
- While plugged in as above, hold down the power button to see if it will restart.
- Plug it into a computer to see if the different power source makes a difference.
Maybe someone can chime in with a reset procedure while plugged in...
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I don't know if any of these will help but here is what I would try:
- Leave it plugged in for a while to see if it starts charging after a while.
- While plugged in as above, hold down the power button to see if it will restart.
- Plug it into a computer to see if the different power source makes a difference.
Maybe someone can chime in with a reset procedure while plugged in...
Thanks for your suggestions. I could solve the issue:
- The player's battery was totally depleted
- I tried charging on a MACBook Pro USB output - to no avail.
- back home I used the regular USB charger - voila - it charged and powered on just fine after a while
I am happy the device worked after all.
Thanks again for your help!
Hi headfi,
Please let me know if you're letting go of your m2s. I'll be happy to take them off from you. $300 to $330 will be fine.
Thank you!
Please let me know if you're letting go of your m2s. I'll be happy to take them off from you. $300 to $330 will be fine.
Thank you!
cup0kimo
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I ask marketing manager of AR and get the confirmation of new M2 successor
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immortalsoul
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If your information is true that is really good news because I really believe that m2 is one of those great sounding daps
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