Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000

[nfandi]

Don't both of these players also not use Android OS and instead use a customized version of Linux?

Haha, are you saying a customised version of Linux gives a better user experience?

 

[aaf evo]

Haha, are you saying a customised version of Linux gives a better user experience?

In terms of boot up speed any DAP that isn’t running Android is going to be significantly faster. Even a 2024 smart phone can’t go from power off to power on in 3 seconds.

 

[JasonNYC]

Haha, are you saying a customised version of Linux gives a better user experience?

No, just saying Android OS takes forever to boot in general, even with a flagship Android phone.

 

[Leto Dal]

Don't both of these players also not use Android OS and instead use a customized version of Linux?

They do. As user I care about the endresult though. And from what I remember n8ii and 320 max which are android based dont re-scan sdcard on each start up either. I think it might be the right call to make it optional. Button software lock just like with the volume wheel would be a very welcome addition too.

 

[maceto]

No, just saying Android OS takes forever to boot in general, even with a flagship Android phone.

both are true - but they also don't use wifi...

 

[OneEyedHito]

@JasonNYC the SP3000M has the line out feature in the software and it it can be activated in the software but it is not operating as a true line out, it is still using the internal amplifier of the SP3000M. Is this by design or is this another software issue that needs to be updated, and I guess even if it is by design then it is still a software feature that needs to be updated, correct? Thanks in advance.

 

[JasonNYC]

@JasonNYC the SP3000M has the line out feature in the software and it it can be activated in the software but it is not operating as a true line out, it is still using the internal amplifier of the SP3000M. Is this by design or is this another software issue that needs to be updated, and I guess even if it is by design then it is still a software feature that needs to be updated, correct? Thanks in advance.

The SP3000M fully bypasses the amp section when line out is enabled.

 

[OneEyedHito]

The SP3000M fully bypasses the amp section when line out is enabled.

I am going to take this to the M thread for now and if you could reply there to track appropriately that would be great, my apologies for cross posting again!

 

[nfandi]

@JasonNYC the SP3000M has the line out feature in the software and it it can be activated in the software but it is not operating as a true line out, it is still using the internal amplifier of the SP3000M. Is this by design or is this another software issue that needs to be updated, and I guess even if it is by design then it is still a software feature that needs to be updated, correct? Thanks in advance.

When you set the device to ‘line-out’ are you confirming it by pressing “line-out” when you see it on the screen? If you don’t do this you have not activated line-out correctly.
Edit: when you set ‘line-out’ in the menu turn the volume dial one click and you should see “line-out” appear on the screen. Press this and you will correctly set line-out. If you change cables or make any other connection changes you will disable line-out. Just reactivate by going back into settings, selecting it and then moving the volume by one click and pressing “line-out” when you see it on the screen.

 

[OneEyedHito]

When you set the device to ‘line-out’ are you confirming it by pressing “line-out” when you see it on the screen? If you don’t do this you have not activated line-out correctly.

Yes Jason got me sorted, I wasn't pressing it a second time once I turned the volume knob and the volume screen came up, I was just doing it in settings and drop down menu. Thanks!

 

[BlueThunder]

The SP3000M fully bypasses the amp section when line out is enabled.

I guess the same is true for the Sp3000 and 3000T?

 

[cheznous]

FYSA. 2TB Micro SD is now available on amazon. Has anyone bought it yet?

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B0DFX1XFFH/

Got one in Black Friday sale for 140 pounds in UK. Previous prices were over 200 pounds.
Works fine though takes forever to fill.

 

[PuPS]

 

[JasonNYC]

I guess the same is true for the Sp3000 and 3000T?

Yes, same for both.

 

[boodi]

Nice
What's the case?