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Astell&Kern KANN CUBE
Jul 15, 2019 at 7:49 PM Post #421 of 2,200
It fit in my shirt pocket, both problem. I wear two pocket shirts from Duluth Trading. They work great for EDC audio.
 
Jul 15, 2019 at 9:13 PM Post #423 of 2,200
Interesting enough, I don't find the size too overwhelming. I like the fact that it has some heft, it sits well on the desk and I have been walking all around the house this evening listening to the planar Sendy Audio Aiva and the pairing is super.
 
Jul 15, 2019 at 9:55 PM Post #424 of 2,200
DarginMahkum said:
One important point is, looking at this diagram we can see that there is no volume control on the XLR output. So if you happen to connect your Cube directly to an active speaker system without volume control (like studio monitors), you might blow them. Or at least make sure to start from the volume completely turned down:
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On the KANN it was possible to use the SE and the balanced output and the same time. From this diagram it seems that the CUBE also has the needed circuitry for this function. However, when I plug in the SE, the balanced output is muted. Is there any settings somewhere that I missed?
 
Jul 15, 2019 at 10:03 PM Post #425 of 2,200
Love the case. It's nice and finally nice to hold in your hand.
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Jul 15, 2019 at 10:07 PM Post #426 of 2,200
zeroselect said:
Love the case. It's nice and finally nice to hold in your hand.
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Is that the $179 case? Also, you hear hiss with the Solaris through the SE output? I am marveling at the fact that the floor is black, especially given the power output.
 
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Jul 15, 2019 at 10:11 PM Post #427 of 2,200
Hear hiss on both 3.5 and 2.5 balanced. The 3.5 isn't bad and honestly I don't bother using the IEMatch with the 3.5 SE. The 2.5 balance I use the IEMatch for quieter songs. I am sensitive to hiss. and yes its the A$K made case for the Cube.
 
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Jul 15, 2019 at 10:17 PM Post #428 of 2,200
zeroselect said:
Hear hiss on both 3.5 and 2.5 balanced. The 3.5 isn't bad and honestly I don't bother using the IEMatch with the 3.5 SE. The 2.5 balance I use the IEMatch for quieter songs. I am sensitive to hiss. and yes its the A$K made case for the Cube.
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What volume do you find yourself listening to in Low Gain with the Solaris?
 
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Jul 15, 2019 at 10:45 PM Post #430 of 2,200
subguy812 said:
Interesting enough, I don't find the size too overwhelming. I like the fact that it has some heft, it sits well on the desk and I have been walking all around the house this evening listening to the planar Sendy Audio Aiva and the pairing is super.
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Take it out for say three hours and see how that feels.
 
Jul 16, 2019 at 12:43 AM Post #431 of 2,200
subguy812 said:
The eagle has landed. The first thing you notice is the size... It is large. This is not a pocket carry device. I set it next to the QP2R which is a DAP on the large size, and the Cube dwarfs it. QA361, Cube and QP2R...the photo does not do the size justice. I did not plan on carrying the Cube in my pocket anyway, maybe a pouch or a backpack. It is well built, like a tank. It feels substantial in your hand, but not uncomfortable, which caught me off guard.

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What's its sound like? I'm considering getting one of these
 
Jul 16, 2019 at 1:19 AM Post #432 of 2,200
JasonNYC said:
Yes, KANN CUBE includes a leather case in the retail box. It's similar to the case for the SP1000 AMP. I thought I took some pics of it, but can't find it in the moment. Below are the pics of the SP1000 case. The KANN CUBE has a similar design on the back.
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I bought the kann cube and mine did not come with a case. And the case you showed for the sp100 looks just like the kann cube case being sold for 179
 
Jul 16, 2019 at 3:12 AM Post #435 of 2,200
Newsee said:
On the KANN it was possible to use the SE and the balanced output and the same time. From this diagram it seems that the CUBE also has the needed circuitry for this function. However, when I plug in the SE, the balanced output is muted. Is there any settings somewhere that I missed?
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Ouch it's a show stopper for me. I also have the old Kann and I was on the verge to buy the cube but I need to feed from both output at the same time.
Does someone can confirm this?
 
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