[gadus]

I wonder why this thread is here, it is no longer suitable for Portable Source Gear threading?
I see that there are the threads of the daps.
Maybe because it has a powerful built-in headphone amplifier?

 

[morndewey]

Case for kann max for those who do not want to pay 149 dollars for the original ...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MITER-Kann-Max-Handmade-Leather/dp/B0B3WZLWQ1/ref=sr_1_3?crid=G78O4RH8M0AW&keywords=kann+max&qid=1656611512&sprefix=kann+max,aps,593&sr=8-3

Good find.
Had a miter for my erstwhile se200. Good fit but didn’t care for the feel.
I reached out to Dignis via Instagram. Said they have no plans at this point for a KMax case.

 

[morndewey]

I wonder why this thread is here, it is no longer suitable for Portable Source Gear threading?
I see that there are the threads of the daps.
Maybe because it has a powerful built-in headphone amplifier?

I have to wonder if I can hear hissing on my all-BA iem because KMax amp is perhaps too powerful for such even on low setting? Hoping this can be addressed via firmware update without charging sound signature.

 

[RIGATIO]

Hi guys, I'm interested in getting the Max as i need a dap which is as small as possible because I'm traveling a lot this year.
Now I'm using the dx320 with amp13 and it's heavenly sounding dap, actually i don't need anything better (it's even too sophisticated in nuances to pay attention when I'm outside) but i need even more subbase rumble and the size of the dx320 is way too much for a pocket.
How would you compare the Max to the others AK players? I had for a long tests sp1000M, sp1000, sp2000T and I liked the sound from them all but they suffered from a bit narrower soundstage in comparison to the dx320. I tried the original Kann Alpha and didn't like the sound much- it was flat and uninspiring even in comparison to my previous dx300. Also how the Max compares to the se200?

 

[morndewey]

Hi guys, I'm interested in getting the Max as i need a dap which is as small as possible because I'm traveling a lot this year.
Now I'm using the dx320 with amp13 and it's heavenly sounding dap, actually i don't need anything better (it's even too sophisticated in nuances to pay attention when I'm outside) but i need even more subbase rumble and the size of the dx320 is way too much for a pocket.
How would you compare the Max to the others AK players? I had for a long tests sp1000M, sp1000, sp2000T and I liked the sound from them all but they suffered from a bit narrower soundstage in comparison to the dx320. I tried the original Kann Alpha and didn't like the sound much- it was flat and uninspiring even in comparison to my previous dx300. Also how the Max compares to the se200?

Hi. I wrote a few impressions in previous posts. I do prefer KMax to se200. Out of the four A&K models I’ve owned I do think KMax sounds best. And it is small and on the thick side.

 

[subguy812]

Joining the group...in the waiting room!

 

[RIGATIO]

Plz, those who already enjoy the MAX, share more impressions! I love reading detailed sound descriptions and comparisons with other daps

 

[AnalogandDigital]

Here's a review of my buddy Matty about the AK Kann MAX
Just spoke to Matty about his update running the Susvara Balanced on the MAX and he added it in the meantime
So now I'm in trouble ...
.
Yes you read it correct : Susvara driven by the MAX
.
https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/blogs/reviews/astell-kern-kann-max-digital-audio-player-review
.

 

[subguy812]

I am excited to hear it. With the holiday, mine isn't slated to arrive until Friday. Hopefully it will arrive sooner. I still have my N8ii as well and a pile or review DAPS so we will see.

 

[gadus]

Here's a review of my buddy Matty about the AK Kann MAX
Just spoke to Matty about his update running the Susvara Balanced on the MAX and he added it in the meantime
So now I'm in trouble ...
.
Yes you read it correct : Susvara driven by the MAX
.
https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/blogs/reviews/astell-kern-kann-max-digital-audio-player-review
.

Beautiful review!
Note that this little player drives hd800 and even susvara !!!
And iem's !!!
I must note that this player opened my ie800s for me, the ie800s have never sounded so good, what a stage, detail, emotion, !!!

 

[Pow3lley]

Beautiful review!
Note that this little player drives hd800 and even susvara !!!
And iem's !!!
I must note that this player opened my ie800s for me, the ie800s have never sounded so good, what a stage, detail, emotion, !!!

I found the same with the Se846, didn’t need the volume as loud as I had previously with the Cube, soundstage and detail even at low levels is tremendous.

 

[Avenida]

Plz, those who already enjoy the MAX, share more impressions! I love reading detailed sound descriptions and comparisons with other daps

I had a chance to try out the Max for as long as I wanted at my local audio store that had one on stock as a display

I was really tempted to get it, but felt like it wasn’t a massive improvement over my Alpha which I’ve only had for a year.

I used 4.4mm balanced with headphones I was super familiar with. The soundstage is much better, noise floor is reduced, bass and sub-bass are more present. It feels like it’s lifted up the Alpha to a more cleaner sound which is analytical and uncompromising. The Max is much faster in the menus as well. You definitely feel the size and weight decrease in a good way. Personally if I had to choose, I would grab an Alpha on sale (they’re about 50% the price of a Max at my local dealer). If you really had the money and liked the sound, the Max is there. It’s just a super different sound, much like the Cube was to the Alpha.

 

[RIGATIO]

I had a chance to try out the Max for as long as I wanted at my local audio store that had one on stock as a display

I was really tempted to get it, but felt like it wasn’t a massive improvement over my Alpha which I’ve only had for a year.

I used 4.4mm balanced with headphones I was super familiar with. The soundstage is much better, noise floor is reduced, bass and sub-bass are more present. It feels like it’s lifted up the Alpha to a more cleaner sound which is analytical and uncompromising. The Max is much faster in the menus as well. You definitely feel the size and weight decrease in a good way. Personally if I had to choose, I would grab an Alpha on sale (they’re about 50% the price of a Max at my local dealer). If you really had the money and liked the sound, the Max is there. It’s just a super different sound, much like the Cube was to the Alpha.

Thanx! I hope it sounds way better than the Alpha as i wasnt a big fan of the way it sounded. For me the Alpha was flat and uninspiring. I much prefered my former dx300. Now i have the dx320 so the Max has quite a tough fight ahead. But as i mentioned, i could sucrifice a small sq drop for the way smaller size of the device.

 

[AnalogandDigital]

I had a chance to try out the Max for as long as I wanted at my local audio store that had one on stock as a display

I was really tempted to get it, but felt like it wasn’t a massive improvement over my Alpha which I’ve only had for a year.

I used 4.4mm balanced with headphones I was super familiar with. The soundstage is much better, noise floor is reduced, bass and sub-bass are more present. It feels like it’s lifted up the Alpha to a more cleaner sound which is analytical and uncompromising. The Max is much faster in the menus as well. You definitely feel the size and weight decrease in a good way. Personally if I had to choose, I would grab an Alpha on sale (they’re about 50% the price of a Max at my local dealer). If you really had the money and liked the sound, the Max is there. It’s just a super different sound, much like the Cube was to the Alpha.

So reading this I definitely want to hear it
I have a AK Kann Alpha here
But maybe time to upgrade ...

 

[gadus]

The player warms up after an hour of use (both at relatively low volume and in amp low mode) and also when charging, does this happen to you as well?
Is this normal?