Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Carriable Headphone Amp
Jan 25, 2022 at 3:44 AM Post #124 of 680
Jan 25, 2022 at 3:45 AM Post #125 of 680
Jan 25, 2022 at 5:48 AM Post #126 of 680
Why make another topic?
So it would be easier to compile all the links into one location so members can easily go to those posts directly instead of reading pages of non-helpful posts.
I see only an impression about the hinge?
Yes, I just got the unit today. Idea with impression thread is based on long term usage, things that most likely reviewers cannot complete during the time they have the unit.
 
Jan 25, 2022 at 5:50 AM Post #127 of 680
Yes, I just got the unit today. Idea with impression thread is based on long term usage, things that most likely reviewers cannot complete during the time they have the unit.
Gotcha. Building up the tension, teaser approach.

Who's the "we" in your impressions - this a co-authored set of impressions, or are we referring to the royal we?
 
Jan 25, 2022 at 6:02 AM Post #130 of 680
Gotcha. Building up the tension, teaser approach.

Who's the "we" in your impressions - this a co-authored set of impressions, or are we referring to the royal we?
We refer to any future buyers, owners or anyone who shares their impression. As I can edit my own post, I will link to those impressions directly, hopefully making it easier for viewers.
 
Jan 25, 2022 at 6:55 AM Post #132 of 680
Thanks! I was mainly referring to ergonomics of library more than the DLNA tech itself.
Not sure if you can install external apps so we'll have to rely on AK capabilities to explore and manage local librairies.
 
Jan 25, 2022 at 9:45 AM Post #133 of 680
About Roon?
Yes indeed, I was referring to the output mW. A&K always gives the data in Vrms Condition non Load and whatever you ask you won't get them out of there. If you ask them output mW for different headphone loads, they just don't answer. It is a polite silence, yes.
 
Jan 25, 2022 at 10:29 AM Post #134 of 680
Yes indeed, I was referring to the output mW. A&K always gives the data in Vrms Condition non Load and whatever you ask you won't get them out of there. If you ask them output mW for different headphone loads, they just don't answer. It is a polite silence, yes.
That's exactly right. In my experience, the Vrm specs can look impressive on paper, but in the flesh the actual output is underwhelming.

As an aside - and without wishing to throw "shade" - it's striking the difference between the the non-presence and lack of engagement of the A&K rep on this thread with the fully engaged, highly knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic (but also honest) presence of reps on other threads (especially Cayin but also FiiO). Brand ambassador. Something to think about.

Anyway, the proof will be in the testing of the pudding.
 
Jan 25, 2022 at 1:29 PM Post #135 of 680
That's exactly right. In my experience, the Vrm specs can look impressive on paper, but in the flesh the actual output is underwhelming.

As an aside - and without wishing to throw "shade" - it's striking the difference between the the non-presence and lack of engagement of the A&K rep on this thread with the fully engaged, highly knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic (but also honest) presence of reps on other threads (especially Cayin but also FiiO). Brand ambassador. Something to think about.

Anyway, the proof will be in the testing of the pudding.
What exactly haven't I addressed? I already replied a page back saying I was still waiting for the official numbers in mW as I asked for them from the HQ team.
 
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