judomaniak57
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i figured it out with a google search. hold the power button for 12 seconds then plug it in
The both use different DACs. The CS43198 is a newer DAC and Cirrus Logic's upgrade to the CS4398 used in the AK70 MK II. The CS43198 DAC is used in the new Astell&Kern SR15, which is the replacement for the AK70 MK II. If you want choice of streaming services and a bit of future proof, I would recommend looking into the SR15 since it is newer. If you are primarily playing back music stored on the device, the AK70 MK II is a great device.This or Opus #1s? Do they both utilize the same same dac chips? 70 mkii uses the cs4398, Opus uses the cs43198. Are these the same chips? Either way, I can't imagine these daps sound a lot different. I had the Opus #1s. Loved it, but some pretty serious battery issues. Reading through this thread, it appears some users are experiencing battery issues with this device as well, such as excessive heat and rapid draining. The UI looks a little cleaner on the ak70 mkii, with some additional features. Plus it's smaller and lighter. Less power from single ended, but more power from balanced. Neither dap is short on it. At the moment, this dap is roughly 100 dollars more, plus the additional expense of a case. Anyone use or own both of these daps? Thoughts?
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I don't need streaming services, and the SR15 is more expensive than I can afford. Looks like the chips in the Opus are 32 bit, while the AK is 24 bit - according to the Cirrus Logic website.The both use different DACs. The CS43198 is a newer DAC and Cirrus Logic's upgrade to the CS4398 used in the AK70 MK II. The CS43198 DAC is used in the new Astell&Kern SR15, which is the replacement for the AK70 MK II. If you want choice of streaming services and a bit of future proof, I would recommend looking into the SR15 since it is newer. If you are primarily playing back music stored on the device, the AK70 MK II is a great device.
Hi,Is anyone using Bluetooth headphones? I had a pair but I can't get it to pair - if finds the headphones fine but sates that it can't pair with them.
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BT
HI,
I'm thinking of buying a pair of Shure SE425 to use with the player. Does anyone have experience with these? And has anyone switched to a balanced cable as well? (Looking for recommendations).
Thanks in advance
/M
HI,
I'm thinking of buying a pair of Shure SE425 to use with the player. Does anyone have experience with these? And has anyone switched to a balanced cable as well? (Looking for recommendations).
Thanks in advance
/M