[mik000000]

mine came with screen protector but didn't really use it either. I've gotten used to it without anything.[/QUOTE

thanks for the heads-up. i checked the box and found the screen protector. i didn't realize it came with one.
what size microsd are you using? the spec say it will work with card to 200gb. i am wondering if it would work with a 256?

 

[mik000000]

Any comments about sound vs. more recent DAPs?

i have a FIIO X5iii and a Sony A45. the M20 is warmer than the FIIO and closer to the Sony

 

[udesign48]

Sony ZX1 vs AR M20? what do you guys think? do they sound the same?

 

[Andreeww]

What... .I can't believe I missed it!
I would totally buy AR M20 for $200..

Would sell for 200

 

[blacksesame]

I only have 128gb in mine.

 

[mik000000]

I only have 128gb in mine.

i have a 256 in another DAP. i will try it in the M20 tonight

 

[naynay]

Samsung 256gb card works fine using one in mine.

 

[mik000000]

put in a 256 sandisk. scanned card and worked fine. added more files. re-scanned worked fine.

all good so far

 

[taffy2207]

@udesign48 et al. it's back on Drop for $200

https://drop.com/buy/acoustic-research-ar-m20-digital-audio-player?

NB It can only be shipped to the US, drop ends in 5 days.

 

[udesign48]

Cool! thanks. I have a storage in US.

 

[morndewey]

Received the m20 from Drop yesterday.
In bed last night, listening to music and scrolling thru screens via AR music player pro. Sudden split second, max volume static burst. Absolutely deafening. I tore my iems out but too late. Hurts like a so-and-so. Actually fearful now of accessing dap options while playing music. And yes, pops clicks, sudden volume variability (as previously noted) all occur when changing songs. Hey, but the screen is nice, and sounds good!?!

 

[crabdog]

Received the m20 from Drop yesterday.
In bed last night, listening to music and scrolling thru screens via AR music player pro. Sudden split second, max volume static burst. Absolutely deafening. I tore my iems out but too late. Hurts like a so-and-so. Actually fearful now of accessing dap options while playing music. And yes, pops clicks, sudden volume variability (as previously noted) all occur when changing songs. Hey, but the screen is nice, and sounds good!?!

I have experienced that volume blast a couple of times. Really nasty and one of the reasons I rarely use that DAP now. AR firmware support is not great so I'm not expecting a fix anytime soon.

 

[Signal2Noise]

I think it's time to take the "coming soon" part out of the thread title.

 

[morndewey]

I have experienced that volume blast a couple of times. Really nasty and one of the reasons I rarely use that DAP now. AR firmware support is not great so I'm not expecting a fix anytime soon.

Ugh. I was hoping it was a one off.
I switched to the non-pro music player hoping to safeguard. The pro looks better, better EQ?, but seems to function less reliably also.
Definitely a different sound profile than my M9.
I read the thread. It’s weird how involved the AR rep was then silence. Do they even make daps anymore? I just see some weird outdoor lantern-looking speakers on website.

 

[naynay]

I have experienced that volume blast a couple of times. Really nasty and one of the reasons I rarely use that DAP now. AR firmware support is not great so I'm not expecting a fix anytime soon.

I to have the Volume issue it is very concerning I thought it was just that mine was a one that was faulty but looks like a common issue on this Dap.
I told Acoustic Research as it could potentually cause hear damage, they asked for £180 just to look at it so i told them thats day light robbery.
You can buy a new one for £200.