[bmichels]

  Did I miss something?
 
"By the time you read this, the AK380 should be able to stream from Tidal....

 
I wish this will be the case, but.... 2 years ago, Astell&Kern already announced streaming from QOBUZ on the AK240, and.... nothing happened !

 

[ginster6]

 

I would believe so, But it is not a small remote to place in pocket.  I would not want to bring it out.    I got my connected last nite.   AK380 on nitestand charging.  while I have the remote  next me.    I luv it.  easier to use than picking up the AK380.

 

[Eroica4th]

A dude come on, Louis. That's all right between your ears. I see you making quite some controversial claims but this really goes too far. After I wash my music player the music also sounds more liquid and when I don't use it for days it seems to need some warming up, the bass gets loose when it's hot outside but the treble dominates when it freezes.
It's great you want to help people around here, but saying using a case could make any impact on the sound (same as housing material of the player itself) is really really really 100% bs.

Lol I was going to say the same thing, really. This guy is either trolling or stupid. ( or maybe both, but then ... Meh) Enough is enough....

 

[Sound Eq]

i am sorry to ask again as i am not good in understanding impedences of different iems and sensitivities
 
which is a great iem to use with ak380 and is easy to drive like the shure 846, as i am thinking of upgrading my iem but i do not wnat to buy one that is not sounding well with ak380 , for example my sony xba z5 does sound dull with the ak380 compared to shure 846
 
i am considering
 
1- adel u12
2- jhaudio angie
3- k10 u

 

[DrSheep]

  i am sorry to ask again as i am not good in understanding impedences of different iems and sensitivities
 
which is a great iem to use with ak380 and is easy to drive like the shure 846, as i am thinking of upgrading my iem but i do not wnat to buy one that is not sounding well with ak380 , for example my sony xba z5 does sound dull with the ak380 compared to shure 846
 
i am considering
 
1- adel u12
2- jhaudio angie
3- k10 u

Get the K10U bundle (w/ SXC 8 cable) from ALO Audio.

 

[b0ssMax]

i am sorry to ask again as i am not good in understanding impedences of different iems and sensitivities

which is a great iem to use with ak380 and is easy to drive like the shure 846, as i am thinking of upgrading my iem but i do not wnat to buy one that is not sounding well with ak380 , for example my sony xba z5 does sound dull with the ak380 compared to shure 846

i am considering

1- adel u12
2- jhaudio angie
3- k10 u

I've the u12 and pairing it with the ak380 + linum balanced was my flavor of the month last December. i'm in search of a better cable as infound the linum to somewhat attenuate the lows and low mids. But damn, the bass goes deep. Details are rich and overall details are there. Can't compare with your other 2 options.

 

[mike7898]

Just gotten the AK 380 AMP for my 380. Running it with my Oppo PM-1 with Silver Dragon V3 Headphone Cable single ended. I must say it's truly much better & much more amazing SQ!

 

[raypin]

mmm.....fellow OCDs: it is a losing battle trying to keep the 380 cu in pristine condition. The metal polish that I have used easily removes discoloration from the copper chassis but the discoloration reappears a few hours later. So, my reco is to just use the Turkish leather case. I finally read the manual of the cu for the first time today (lol!). It pretty much says that you are on your own since copper will tarnish no matter what you do and discoloration or tarnishing is not covered by replacement warranty. Oh yeah: no. 3 on the cleaning instruction says you can use standard copper polish. There. That's that. (sigh).

 

[joshuachew]

mmm.....fellow OCDs: it is a losing battle trying to keep the 380 cu in pristine condition. The metal polish that I have used easily removes discoloration from the copper chassis but the discoloration reappears a few hours later. So, my reco is to just use the Turkish leather case. I finally read the manual of the cu for the first time today (lol!). It pretty much says that you are on your own since copper will tarnish no matter what you do and discoloration or tarnishing is not covered by replacement warranty. Oh yeah: no. 3 on the cleaning instruction says you can use standard copper polish. There. That's that. (sigh).

I like how AK screws with their customers.

 

[b0ssMax]

mmm.....fellow OCDs: it is a losing battle trying to keep the 380 cu in pristine condition. The metal polish that I have used easily removes discoloration from the copper chassis but the discoloration reappears a few hours later. So, my reco is to just use the Turkish leather case. I finally read the manual of the cu for the first time today (lol!). It pretty much says that you are on your own since copper will tarnish no matter what you do and discoloration or tarnishing is not covered by replacement warranty. Oh yeah: no. 3 on the cleaning instruction says you can use standard copper polish. There. That's that. (sigh).

Good luck on he daily polishing...

 

[raypin]

mmm......a really, really good pairing: AK 380 cu + the mid-tier (and mid-priced) Noble Audio 6C (used with the Linum balanced cable). Transparent, very musical and very pleasant sounding listening experience.....taken to another level, specially with female, jazz acoustic tracks.

 

[Sound Eq]

I've the u12 and pairing it with the ak380 + linum balanced was my flavor of the month last December. i'm in search of a better cable as infound the linum to somewhat attenuate the lows and low mids. But damn, the bass goes deep. Details are rich and overall details are there. Can't compare with your other 2 options.

can i ask do u listen to the adel u12 with ak380 amp, or without the amp, and is the stock cable of u12 not good enough?
 
did you compare it to the layla with ak380 and which is better
 
at what volume do u listen to with the adel u12

 

[mysony1]

 i am sorry to ask again as i am not good in understanding impedences of different iems and sensitivities
 
which is a great iem to use with ak380 and is easy to drive like the shure 846, as i am thinking of upgrading my iem but i do not wnat to buy one that is not sounding well with ak380 , for example my sony xba z5 does sound dull with the ak380 compared to shure 846
 
i am considering
 
1- adel u12
2- jhaudio angie
3- k10 u

Get the K10U bundle (w/ SXC 8 cable) from ALO Audio.

Yes, Noble K10 will pair better with ak380 with majority types of music.

If budget allow go ahead with CM K10 you will not regret with this.

 

[Sound Eq]

Yes, Noble K10 will pair better with ak380 with majority types of music.

If budget allow go ahead with CM K10 you will not regret with this.

so many recommend the k10 i think i will have to look seriously at that iem again, as the adel u12 distracted me from the k10u

 

[burtomr]

  mmm.....fellow OCDs: it is a losing battle trying to keep the 380 cu in pristine condition. The metal polish that I have used easily removes discoloration from the copper chassis but the discoloration reappears a few hours later. So, my reco is to just use the Turkish leather case. I finally read the manual of the cu for the first time today (lol!). It pretty much says that you are on your own since copper will tarnish no matter what you do and discoloration or tarnishing is not covered by replacement warranty. Oh yeah: no. 3 on the cleaning instruction says you can use standard copper polish. There. That's that. (sigh).

I like how AK screws with their customers.

Good luck on he daily polishing...

 
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