[gerbi]

I'd be interested in knowing the battery life. Thank you.

 

[all999]

I'd be interested in knowing the battery life. Thank you.

Did a test yesterday. After first charge, 10 hours of 16 and 24 bits. Screen on only for changing albums.

 

[gerbi]

Did a test yesterday. After first charge, 10 hours of 16 and 24 bits. Screen on only for changing albums.

Great, thank you!

 

[Dillan]

I've had both for couple of days and I don't think AK300 sounds better than Onkyo. Technicaly and objective Onkyo sound more neutrl and will pair well with more headphones.

Personally disagree. To me DP-X1 sounded withdrawn and not as smooth. Not to mention streaming services were very staticy as low volumes and the headphone jacks were faulty with their first batch.

 

[all999]

Personally disagree. To me DP-X1 sounded withdrawn and not as smooth. Not to mention streaming services were very staticy as low volumes and the headphone jacks were faulty with their first batch.

So You're talking about prefences here, AK300 is better than Onkyo, if You're looking for a smooth, a little bassy sound. If You like balanced, transparent and detailed sound, Onkyo is a winner. Also I had testing second batch unit and I didn't notice any Tidal noise or jack issues.

Still, AK300 is a really good sounding DAP. Synergie and personal taste. Enjoying my train ride.

 

[bluesyfluesy]

So You're talking about prefences here, AK300 is better than Onkyo, if You're looking for a smooth, a little bassy sound. If You like balanced, transparent and detailed sound, Onkyo is a winner. Also I had testing second batch unit and I didn't notice any Tidal noise or jack issues.

Still, AK300 is a really good sounding DAP. Synergie and personal taste. Enjoying my train ride.

Agreed. Auditioned the AK300, 320 and the DP-X1 and this basically sums up my experience. The AK's tend to sound more intimate and warmer, with slightly better layering while the Onkyo is spacious, transparent - a little to the drier side of things. Overall the AK's are more musical and emotional - it was a hard decision between them but in the end I went for the Onkyo because I simply love its spaciousness and transparency 

 

 

[emrelights1973]

I own an EU zx2 which is good with items but can not drive anything else, how is Ak300? Can it drive Sony Z7 Or HD800?

 

[Dillan]

I own an EU zx2 which is good with items but can not drive anything else, how is Ak300? Can it drive Sony Z7 Or HD800?

Personally I recommend the amp add on for the 300 if you plan to drive an HD800.

 

[Eden Tan]

I'm using AK Jr and when I'm using it as a DAC, it does not work for USB 3.0. Does the AK300 work on USB 3.0?

 

[korvin12]

any1 noes wats the charging time for the ak300 battery? do we still need to do the full 8hr charge when we jus bought it?

 

[329161]

Anyone else see the parallels? I might buy this on looks alone.....the dap, not the car.

 

[irrefleumas]

I purchased the Ak300 few days ago and loving the SQ. Made a quick comparison with my AK100ii, the AK300 has better clarity, soundstage, layering and details. AK300 is bit warmer, good body on the vocal. So far, really enjoy it. Cant wait to compare it to DPX1, soon maybe

 

[H20Fidelity]

I'm going to demo AK300 this week as a possible purchase. Regardless of my decision I will put together some impressions for the thread.

 

[HeavenMore]

Kindly share your thought with plus5 if possible.

Thanks!

 

[regit]

The AK was in general pretty good. To my ears sounded better than the DP-X1 but at the end of the day I wanted Class A and native dsd built in (which not even the $4000 380 has both). Had to return it and continue my search.

Doesn't Anne M2 already does what you're seeking?