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May 31, 2016 at 5:48 PM Post #5,416 of 9,041
Good to see this thread getting back to reason about the chassis wonders in sound enhancement :)
 
Jun 1, 2016 at 2:06 PM Post #5,418 of 9,041
louisarmstrong said:
 
It does make a very big difference. You will have to actually hear it to believe it. I am looking forward to auditioning the black version.
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Seriously...
Why is it so difficult to admit that they tweaked the sound via hardware/software, and that this has nothing to do with the chassis ?
It's not a shame, and the extra-cost is the chassis cost, since manufacturing copper is expensive after all.
 
I can't wait for the advertisement for the black version: "we painted the chassis black with a special paint which reduces noise and makes you gain 20% IQ instantly".
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New chassis and new sound tweaking sure sounds less glamorous.
 
Jun 1, 2016 at 2:46 PM Post #5,419 of 9,041
its been a long time since last firmware update
 
Jun 2, 2016 at 4:32 AM Post #5,420 of 9,041
tienbasse said:
 
Seriously...
Why is it so difficult to admit that they tweaked the sound via hardware/software, and that this has nothing to do with the chassis ?
It's not a shame, and the extra-cost is the chassis cost, since manufacturing copper is expensive after all.
 
I can't wait for the advertisement for the black version: "we painted the chassis black with a special paint which reduces noise and makes you gain 20% IQ instantly".
wink.gif
New chassis and new sound tweaking sure sounds less glamorous.
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I will be alot more cautious about what AK say in the future.  First, they say that copper chassis is the only difference.  Second, they say  AK380Cu only produced 500 units...  
 
Jun 2, 2016 at 4:51 AM Post #5,421 of 9,041
appleteapot said:
I will be alot more cautious about what AK say in the future.  First, they say that copper chassis is the only difference.  Second, they say  AK380Cu only produced 500 units...  
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Which is why you should always have a listen yourself and decide for yourself: trust your own ears. Either way. :wink:
 
Jun 2, 2016 at 5:09 AM Post #5,423 of 9,041
musicday said:
Let's start counting the owners of the AK380Cu,and i bet they are more then 500 out there :disappointed::smiley:
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Interesting point, MusicDay. I'll assume that this is merely conjecture on your part? :wink:
 
Jun 2, 2016 at 5:27 AM Post #5,424 of 9,041
appleteapot said:
I will be alot more cautious about what AK say in the future.  First, they say that copper chassis is the only difference.  Second, they say  AK380Cu only produced 500 units...  
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I have another theory for why Cu sound better than standaard 380. Mai be it has Notting to do with the Copper casting but... They use better tolerence components for the electronic ( example 1% tolerence resistances instead of 5% in the standaard 380). So the components match better.

What do you think ?
 
Jun 2, 2016 at 5:48 AM Post #5,425 of 9,041
Interesting theory, Bmichels. More fundamental is whether one can discern the sonic differences. If you can, then you can consider getting the Cu. if you can't, then you don't have that dilemma of whether to get the Cu: the stock AK380 will suffice for you.

But the basic premise which goes to the root: have a listen to both and see what your ears tell you. No substitute for that. :)
 
Jun 2, 2016 at 12:47 PM Post #5,428 of 9,041
wmns said:
I have optical out on AK380 with DSD64 and 128, but not with 256. Otherwise DSD256 files play well. Firmware is 1.24. Anyone having same problem ?
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I don't think the AK380 supports DoP, or your DAC might not support PCM at 256.
 
Jun 2, 2016 at 1:09 PM Post #5,429 of 9,041
musicday said:
Let's start counting the owners of the AK380Cu,and i bet they are more then 500 out there :disappointed::smiley:
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Who knows, but it seems that way...
 
001/500 (?)
 
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