Herbet
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can the AK300 handle MQA. Tidal has started to release titles in the format available through their computer app. I'm wondering if the AK300 is able to handle the format.
can the AK300 handle MQA. Tidal has started to release titles in the format available through their computer app. I'm wondering if the AK300 is able to handle the format.
Hi everyone!
I'm looking for a DAP, some like the AK300, I know is not top of the line but comparing it to the Fiio X1 I own now I know its going to be in a totally different level...
My question is, would this be a good pairing with my He400is? I'm not too pleased with the sound out of my fiio actually it beeing better than my desktop computer output it still like too bright? Sometimes they become harsh, I tested my Macbook pro and the sound is a lot warmer and not harsh but loosing in details and soundstage...
I'm looking for a high end DAP to use as a stand alone music player, I don't want to have an amp and dac for my home and a player for my work, I want a one for all device, that's why I'm looking for this DAPs.
I would like to know how is the coupling with my headphones and how does it compare to the AK70 or older versions of AK player that could be priced similar today...
There are lot of brands, I know, but I'm just starting to look and A&K seems like a premium brand to aim for.
Thanks a lot for any help!!
I even got to knock the volume to 140 to get it loud enough and that's with a +5db on the EQ.
Odd... what firmware # are you currently running?
Just rechecked the specs btw:
300: 1.98V (SE)
320: 2.2V (SE)
As for your IEMs:
http://images.klipsch.com/X20i_-_Spec_Sheet_635790355542438000.pdf
111dB / 50Ohms shouldn't be a show stopper. When running my 100Ohm 98dB Etys I have to admit the vol is closer to 100~105 but the Etys are much less efficient than yours.
Let us (or the other 300 owners) know what you are able to compare with the 300 @ 140 (example, another DAC, your phone, etc.)
Running the 1.20CM Firmware. And running a Dragonfly Red on my iphone 7 plus was deafining above 80 volume
I also have the DF Red; it's stupid loud... . Given that it's own DAC specs state an output of 1.8V I have to assume that either AQ added an op-amp at the output stage or more likely, the source is automatically in high-gain mode... (no, I don't really know what I'm saying but fortunately the "Sound Science" members don't come here often...)
Fact: the Red's output level is controlled by the source device whereas the Mojo (for example) controls output levels.
Fact: output attenuation is performed by the DAC chip in all of A&K's DAPs.
I am in the market for a new DAP and cant make my mind up between the AK70 and the AK300 ... also wondering whether any of the above DAPs would do a good enough job to drive the above HE1000. They sound good with the Sony but get to nowhere near the levels I like to listen to...
Ok so how does this info help me? lol I gather I'm going to have to spend another 699 just to get higher gain.