Astell&Kern AK380
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Mmm......@ultrainferno posted a screencap of an AK FB post showing an AK DAP streaming Tidal. Backread a bit. It is the most definitive confirmation to date that Tidal is on the way for AK users. Once it arrives, I am dumping my Onkyo DPX1 and Sony ZX2 (my current Tidal devices). If it is true that it will happen in the next firmware update, it will be hugely welcomed.
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U can watch the announcement here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6i87LEnC1O8&t=15m47s&feature=youtu.be
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U can watch the announcement here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6i87LEnC1O8&t=15m47s&feature=youtu.be
No. That is not saying that Tidal is coming in the next firmware upgrade as you speculated.
All it means is that Tidal will be coming at some indeterminate point in the future. Where does Jude (not even A&K) say that the next firmware update will have Tidal support? I think I must have missed it.
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Did you guys not see Jude post on this subject?
http://www.head-fi.org/t/812343/tidal-is-coming-to-astell-kern-players/45#post_12910884
http://www.head-fi.org/t/812343/tidal-is-coming-to-astell-kern-players/45#post_12910884
Uncle Monty
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Quick question - what do AK380 users on this forum listen to on their DAP - ALAC / FLAC, WAV, AIFF or DSD?
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in my experience i listen to all of them u listed and also MP3 files. even i have some bad quality mp3 (songs i can't find nowadays nor online or in music shop, traditional music from my place ..
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I received my new open box full warranty AK380 copper and I'm very pleased, especially after paying so much less for it (2600usd). Listening to Chesky's Ultimate Headphone disc is amazing. 
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I received my new open box full warranty AK380 copper and I'm very pleased, especially after paying so much less for it (2600usd). Listening to Chesky's Ultimate Headphone disc is amazing.
That's a seriously awesome price mate. Hope you enjoy it!
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Hi I would like to know if I can play, M4P, M4A and MP4 files in any of AK players. I notice these files sometimes good sound quality and are available in utube. These can be played on a computer.
Your reply is appreciated. Thank you.
I recently became a proud owner of AK70 player.
Your reply is appreciated. Thank you.
I recently became a proud owner of AK70 player.
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I received my new open box full warranty AK380 copper and I'm very pleased, especially after paying so much less for it (2600usd). Listening to Chesky's Ultimate Headphone disc is amazing.
Congratulation ! and welcome!
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Also cfrTidal, Alex An told me himself they were doing the final tests this weekend before doing the roll-out in the next FW upgrade
A few more days!
A few more days!
Uncle Monty
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Yes, this was my intention also - all that I've read about FLAC suggests it is truly lossless - but some say you'd be better off with a lesser DAP if only listening to FLAC.
Having never listened to WAV, AIFF or DSD, can you really hear a difference and, if so, is it worth the larger files?
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