Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP2000T Impressions Thread
Feb 11, 2022 at 7:38 AM Post #452 of 763
For me the SP2000T is a more musical and engaging player than the DX300. I really liked my DX300, found it had really nice wide soundstage with plenty of detail, however I'm finding the SP2000T to be a better overall player for it's wonderful musical sound when using tube or hybrid mode. The OP mode is no slouch but I rarely use that mode, Usually have it either full tube mode or around the middle setting on hybrid mode.
 
Feb 12, 2022 at 9:20 AM Post #455 of 763
So been using for a couple weeks now with my jh audio laylas and definitely more of a fuller sound than the 1km.
now in tube mode and hybrid mode I'm not hearing any difference from op mode thought that it was maybe as I've been using a 4.4mm balanced cable it might be that,
but have just tried my JH13V2 with a 3.5mm and not hearing any change in the sound, subtle or otherwise, going from a 3.5 to a 4.4 is a night and day difference, I have never used a tube amp in the past, so thinking its either me and my hearing or I have a faulty unit
 
Feb 12, 2022 at 9:58 AM Post #456 of 763
So been using for a couple weeks now with my jh audio laylas and definitely more of a fuller sound than the 1km.
now in tube mode and hybrid mode I'm not hearing any difference from op mode thought that it was maybe as I've been using a 4.4mm balanced cable it might be that,
but have just tried my JH13V2 with a 3.5mm and not hearing any change in the sound, subtle or otherwise, going from a 3.5 to a 4.4 is a night and day difference, I have never used a tube amp in the past, so thinking its either me and my hearing or I have a faulty unit
To me the differences are subtle. I use Hybrid mode all of the time. Some IEMs showcase the change more than others.
 
Feb 12, 2022 at 10:37 AM Post #457 of 763
With my Zeus the differences are clearly audible. As are the filter differences, The Zeus is a very neutral IEM. I suppose if your IEMs have a more colored sound you might not hear the differences. And I'm running a 2.5 PWA 1960.
 
Feb 14, 2022 at 12:58 PM Post #458 of 763
Just received my SP2KT and am loving it so far. Sounds incredible with Campfire Ara IEMs! Has anyone had trouble getting it to show up in Roon? I have the Roon selection on in the SP2KT menu and the DAP is definitely on the same network (with a fixed IP address) as my Roon Core. No amount of reboots of Core, SP2KT, or Roon control device can get it to show up. One of the attractions to this device vs. a Sony DAP was the Roon ready certification for use at home.
 
Feb 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM Post #459 of 763
Just received my SP2KT and am loving it so far. Sounds incredible with Campfire Ara IEMs! Has anyone had trouble getting it to show up in Roon? I have the Roon selection on in the SP2KT menu and the DAP is definitely on the same network (with a fixed IP address) as my Roon Core. No amount of reboots of Core, SP2KT, or Roon control device can get it to show up. One of the attractions to this device vs. a Sony DAP was the Roon ready certification for use at home.
Did you enable it in the settings screen on the device you are using to control Roon?
 
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Feb 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM Post #460 of 763
Just received my SP2KT and am loving it so far. Sounds incredible with Campfire Ara IEMs! Has anyone had trouble getting it to show up in Roon? I have the Roon selection on in the SP2KT menu and the DAP is definitely on the same network (with a fixed IP address) as my Roon Core. No amount of reboots of Core, SP2KT, or Roon control device can get it to show up. One of the attractions to this device vs. a Sony DAP was the Roon ready certification for use at home.

Have you enabled it in Roon settings, audio?
 
Feb 14, 2022 at 1:04 PM Post #461 of 763
Just received my SP2KT and am loving it so far. Sounds incredible with Campfire Ara IEMs! Has anyone had trouble getting it to show up in Roon? I have the Roon selection on in the SP2KT menu and the DAP is definitely on the same network (with a fixed IP address) as my Roon Core. No amount of reboots of Core, SP2KT, or Roon control device can get it to show up. One of the attractions to this device vs. a Sony DAP was the Roon ready certification for use at home.
Under serttings -> audio on the Roon Control device - click Enable

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Feb 14, 2022 at 1:55 PM Post #462 of 763
Under serttings -> audio on the Roon Control device - click Enable

Yes, enabled on SP2KT and does not show up at all on Settings/Audio menu within Roon. This applies to 3 different devices used to control Roon in my setup (Windows PC, iPhone and iPad). The SP2KT does not show up as a Roon ready device on any of them.
 
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Feb 14, 2022 at 2:06 PM Post #463 of 763
Yes, enabled on SP2KT and does not show up at all on Settings/Audio menu within Roon. This applies to 3 different devices used to control Roon in my setup (Windows PC, iPhone and iPad). The SP2KT does not show up as a Roon ready device on any of them.
I assume the SP2000T is on the same network as your Roon core, correct?

I would recommend trying one of two things:

1. Soft reset the SP2000T - To perform a soft reset, while the SP2000T is on, press and hold the power button on the SP2000T for about 10 - 12 seconds until the player shuts off. Once it shuts off, press the power button again to restart the player.

2. Restart your Roon Core.
 
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Feb 14, 2022 at 2:09 PM Post #464 of 763
Wait...hold the phone. Just got it to show in Settings/Audio within Roon on my PC. It is connected via ethernet, as is my Roon Core. May be a WiFi issue with iPhone and iPad? The SP2KT seems to be working fine in Roon with the PC though so I don't think it has an issue.
 
Feb 17, 2022 at 12:09 PM Post #465 of 763
Has anyone paired the full size MDR-Z1R with the SP2000T? I wonder how it would pair with the sp2000t.
 

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