Luke Skywalker
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Hey guys, I'm looking for some kind of USB-C splitter that would allow me to use my SP 3000 in digital output mode while charging it at the same time. Can anyone recommend one? Thanks!
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I’ve tried extensively several high end daps. The dx300 and 320 (non max) don’t even get closer to the sp3k in terms of sound quality.
If you are interested in a complotti different, but sublime sound, I would think about trying a HiBy rs8
I am looking for DIGNIS [LUCETE] AK SP3000 Minerva Brown case. Does anyone know who still has it in stock?
FWIW, I sold my SP3K Cu in favour of the DX320 Max Ti. I love SP3K's SQ, but I feel the 320 Max takes it up a notch. The obvious trade off is portability, but for my use case (which is strictly at-home listening with DAPs) I can live with the bigger footprint.
Is it possible to connect a portable ssd to the SP3000. via an otg cable?
johnnyroma
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Yes, I connect a SSD 2TB and it reads fast and plays perfectly. It's a pleasant surprise. My SP 3000 suddenly has a heck of a lot more storage. It's not completely portable this way of course, but at my desk it's a game changer. (Sorry for the duplicate post. Can't seem to delete this one).
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johnnyroma
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Yes, I connect a SSD 2TB and it reads fast and plays perfectly. It's a pleasant surprise. My SP 3000 suddenly has a heck of a lot more storage. It's not completely portable this way of course, but at my desk it's a game changer.
it works in folder mode ?
I have A&K 380 and LPGT TI
I was in Munich with my Jewel Aroma with First Time to listen SP3000 and Molnijr.
I listened 20 minutes sp 3000 SS and CU,but was disappointedly, find much better my LPGT TI,more neutral, transparent and natural.
Also volume I keep LPGT at 46/48 on 100 and sp 3000 to listen at same volume has to go to 130/135 on 150.
Molnjir is another level.Much better than sp 3000 and better in every parameter than LPGT TI
Is in another league.Price around 7.000 euro
how about adding a tsuranagi into the equation ? yes you would be stacking but i’d like to know whether sp3k (or lpgt ti or lp6-ti) + tsuranagi is comparable to molnjir if not better, considering only SQ ?
Jewel with First Times and SP3000 here: no way (!!) that the volume could be at 130/135. Above 60 it is already quite loud. The question now is where the problem lies.
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I have SP3k + Tsuranagi. But I haven't heard the 320Max or Mjolnir to be able to compare. All I can say is that the Tsuranagi provides quite a step up in sound quality. Prior to that, I hadn't quite realized how much of an improvement a good amp can make.
I never listened tsuranagi and I don't know.
I think can improve sp3000 and LPGT but not sure if improve Molnjir
johnnyroma
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Yeah, it shows up just like the internal folder in folder mode. SanDisk 2 terabyte solid state. I'll do a test later but I think it reads and is playable all within about 20 seconds.
@JasonNYC is there any possibility we're getting the ability to install di.fm? I'd love it if you guys whitelist it.
