[Jazzi]

  mmmm.....was looking for a balanced 2 pin for my Zeus and AK 380 cu. Got this from Egghead today. Really good pairing (Zeus, PEF 23, ak380 cu):
 
http://shop.iriverinc.com/astell-kern/crystal-cable-next-pef23-custom-iem-2-pin-2-5mm-balanced-cable.html

Interesting!  I was thinking just a couple of days ago that I'd never seen anyone mention using Empire Ears IEMS via balanced cable.  

 

[raypin]

mmm.....the Crystal Cable Next AK-balanced, to my ears, enhances but it does not alter (in a negative way) the Zeus'  SQ as compared with the BTG Starlight (the stock cable) . Also, I love the flexible nature of the cable (no  memory wire effect). No microphonics.

 

[spkrs01]

Listened for a few hours and some comparing....

Post some thoughts later

 

[muinia]

 

 
Is it lighting as your set looks yellowish?

 

[my-2000]

   
Is it lighting as your set looks yellowish?

 
That's the Copper combo - copper version for both the player and amp if you're not aware of it.
 
Had a few minutes of listening of 1.24. Bass seems to be slightly tighter, overall pretty pleasant listening experience. Definitely not the revolutionary difference like from 1.19 to 1.23, but from initial listening I am happy with the update.

 

[muinia]

   
That's the Copper combo - copper version for both the player and amp if you're not aware of it.
 
 

 
I know that's the copper set but that's yellowish. Mine is towards rose gold.

 

[spkrs01]

   
I know that's the copper set but that's yellowish. Mine is towards rose gold.

 
LOL
 
Probably just lighting, and was testing out the camera on my new Samsung S7 edge.....at the store.

 

[spkrs01]

So a few initial thoughts, and will add more after a few days, as I find AK usually takes that amount of time to stabilize sonically.

Firstly, a little disappointed that the initial sealed unit had a channel mis-wiring, Left was right and Right was left. Luckily Jaben Hong Kong had another sealed unit and was kind enough to exchange and open another fresh unit for me, after I checked it was not my player, to test.

Great service, and a huge thumb's up to them.



OK to the combo 380CU and CU amp. It is worth it and adds very nicely to listening with than just the player. Better control all round. I will listen a few more days before adding more thoughts about the combination. I prefer listening to the combination with the amp set at high gain, finding it sounding richer, fuller with better fluidity and density in it's presentation.

Most of my time was comparing with Stock 380 and amp with my in-ears....and it would probably go...

380Cu/Cu amp > 380Cu > 380Cu/amp > 380/Cu amp > 380 = 380/amp






My 2 cents

 

[Sound Eq]

i hope AK will make it possible to use eq when connecting ak380 to my mojo
 
as it really sucks not to have eq when connecting to a dac like mojo

 

[sawrym]

i hope AK will make it possible to use eq when connecting ak380 to my mojo

as it really sucks not to have eq when connecting to a dac like mojo

It's gonna sound better when u get headphones with right sound sig/tuning than using eq.

 

[Sound Eq]

It's gonna sound better when u get headphones with right sound sig/tuning than using eq.

i am very happy with the sound and could not complain at all with ak380 and amp
 
I already am very happy with my u12 and ak380 and amp
 
I am just asking why not when connecting it to the mojo the eq does not work, and am not asking if that is the correct way to be

 

[mike7898]

So how is this new firmware update anyone? & Why so quick? I only ask cause I would hope the SQ has stayed the same cause a couple weeks ago firmware is perfect. Plus I never used the EQ on the previous firmware till that previous Update and use Pro EQ.
Mike

 

[spkrs01]

So how is this new firmware update anyone? & Why so quick? I only ask cause I would hope the SQ has stayed the same cause a couple weeks ago firmware is perfect. Plus I never used the EQ on the previous firmware till that previous Update and use Pro EQ.
Mike

 
Listening literally all day, the new FW gives a better sense of immediacy and spatial cues.
 
Bass is slightly more tactile, mids where they were and highs more present....it's nice and still maintains that non fatiguing quality.
 
All in all strong recommendation to update.....

 

[Jazzi]

So a few initial thoughts, and will add more after a few days, as I find AK usually takes that amount of time to stabilize sonically.

Firstly, a little disappointed that the initial sealed unit had a channel mis-wiring, Left was right and Right was left. Luckily Jaben Hong Kong had another sealed unit and was kind enough to exchange and open another fresh unit for me, after I checked it was not my player, to test.

Great service, and a huge thumb's up to them.



OK to the combo 380CU and CU amp. It is worth it and adds very nicely to listening with than just the player. Better control all round. I will listen a few more days before adding more thoughts about the combination. I prefer listening to the combination with the amp set at high gain, finding it sounding richer, fuller with better fluidity and density in it's presentation.

Most of my time was comparing with Stock 380 and amp with my in-ears....and it would probably go...

380Cu/Cu amp > 380Cu > 380Cu/amp > 380/Cu amp > 380 = 380/amp






My 2 cents

So, if I understand your comparison, the Cu amp is better than the regular 380amp?

 

[spkrs01]

Geeze.................. 


 


I can't believe my 380Cu has just died on me, even plugged in, the battery icon does not show when I press the power button

 


Any idea what to press to revitalize it?


 


Long press what and what?


 


Any help will be useful and much appreciated as I am traveling soon again....