Philomena88
New Head-Fier
Hello all,
Newbie here. I realize the above heading sounds silly, but I will appreciate any comparison and advice between the Kann Max and SR35. I had previously posted about urgently needing a new dap in the $1000 range, as my current one (A&K 100II) died on me. I initially settled on the A&K SR35, but now I am in a position to stretch more go in for the Kann Max. It is at the absolute limit of what I can spend, but SQ is key to me, and I will be using the device for the next few years (initially with my mid-level DUNU SA6 ($550), though I will upgrade eventually). I was wondering if anyone has experience using both the Kann Max and the SR35, and can compare them? Does the difference in SQ in your view sufficient to warrant the extra money? Would the Kann Max cause any issues with a mid-range IEM (I will upgrade later), or should I just go in with the SR35? I'll be grateful for your advice.
Edit: I've heard slightly different opinions from a pair of audiophile friends — one of them said that the Kann Max is meant more for headphones, and it's not different noticeably superior to the SR35 when it comes to IEMs. The other person said that the Kann Max is definitely superior, even with IEMs. I realize this is subjective, but in case someone has experience comparing the two with IEMs, please let me know if there is a significant difference in terms of clarity and detail. Thanks!
While I appreciate any responses referring to other brands, I plan to stick to Astell & Kern for now. Their sound profile (clear details) just suit me better, though I realize this is subjective. I eventually hope to save for a Luxury and Precision LP6 (or the next model), though this will probably take several years. In the meantime, I am looking for a mid-level DAP with clear detailed sound (not bassy, though a bit of warmth is fine) that is especially suited for listening to classical music.
Thanks in advance!
Newbie here. I realize the above heading sounds silly, but I will appreciate any comparison and advice between the Kann Max and SR35. I had previously posted about urgently needing a new dap in the $1000 range, as my current one (A&K 100II) died on me. I initially settled on the A&K SR35, but now I am in a position to stretch more go in for the Kann Max. It is at the absolute limit of what I can spend, but SQ is key to me, and I will be using the device for the next few years (initially with my mid-level DUNU SA6 ($550), though I will upgrade eventually). I was wondering if anyone has experience using both the Kann Max and the SR35, and can compare them? Does the difference in SQ in your view sufficient to warrant the extra money? Would the Kann Max cause any issues with a mid-range IEM (I will upgrade later), or should I just go in with the SR35? I'll be grateful for your advice.
Edit: I've heard slightly different opinions from a pair of audiophile friends — one of them said that the Kann Max is meant more for headphones, and it's not different noticeably superior to the SR35 when it comes to IEMs. The other person said that the Kann Max is definitely superior, even with IEMs. I realize this is subjective, but in case someone has experience comparing the two with IEMs, please let me know if there is a significant difference in terms of clarity and detail. Thanks!
While I appreciate any responses referring to other brands, I plan to stick to Astell & Kern for now. Their sound profile (clear details) just suit me better, though I realize this is subjective. I eventually hope to save for a Luxury and Precision LP6 (or the next model), though this will probably take several years. In the meantime, I am looking for a mid-level DAP with clear detailed sound (not bassy, though a bit of warmth is fine) that is especially suited for listening to classical music.
Thanks in advance!
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