Astell&Kern new flagship A&Ultima SP2000
Jan 9, 2022 at 4:16 PM Post #5,401 of 5,840
Nice app, wasn't aware of it until now- thanks! Still doesn't let me switch on disk mode. Gotta hate Apple sometimes..
Not working for you? I have used it quite a bit with no issues on several DAPs, including A&K.
 
Jan 9, 2022 at 4:19 PM Post #5,402 of 5,840
Not working for you? I have used it quite a bit with no issues on several DAPs, including A&K.
Nope. I have the latest 14" MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro chip. You?
 
Jan 9, 2022 at 4:59 PM Post #5,403 of 5,840
Nope. I have the latest 14" MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro chip. You?
Mine is MacBook Pro but not M1. Maybe there are issues with the M1 and USB? Seems that I remember something about that. You have USB mode set to MTP in settings?
 
Jan 9, 2022 at 10:56 PM Post #5,405 of 5,840
Thanks @rlw6534, just tested the app on my Intel MacBookPro, works very well with AK and Sony.
I suspect that the problem comes from the M1 chip for NYanakiev; maybe try using a USB hub between the AK and the MBP.
As has been said multiple times before in this thread, no file transfer programme to android works with M1 Macs.
 
Jan 10, 2022 at 7:05 PM Post #5,407 of 5,840
Has anyone tried the Dan Clark Audio Stealth with the SP2000? Is the SP2000 able to properly drive the Stealth, or is that asking too much of a DAP? If it works, this seems like an awesome portable (not walking around, but travel) setup.
 
Jan 12, 2022 at 4:47 PM Post #5,409 of 5,840
Has anyone been able to install the Dreamus Windows USB driver and have it connect to the SP2000? I have not been able to get it to work. It works fine with the Kann Cube and sounds fantastic, but I can't get it to recognize the SP2000 no matter what I try including deleting the driver from Windows and restarting over and over again. The instructions on AstellnKern.com just doesn't makes sense. It wasn't proof read by an English native and it certainly hasn't been update to provide accurate instructions for Windows 10 or Windows 11. I am so frustrated.

I am trying to use the SP2000 as a Windows DAC. I work from home and have over 10K songs so quicker and faster to use JRiver and send the data to SP2000. If I can get it to work. This works fine with Kann, but I'd like to hear the SP2000 this way too.
 
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Jan 16, 2022 at 5:40 AM Post #5,412 of 5,840
Would the sp2k be able to power the Meze Elite properly? Or would the Fiio m17 be a safer bet in that regard? I prefer an over-ear experience.
In balanced for sure, but of course in the paper m17 has more power, but better Sq wise? I don't know...but I bet that the sp2000 is better
 
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Jan 16, 2022 at 9:35 AM Post #5,413 of 5,840
Has anyone observed the white noise from playing high-res music at Apple Music (3.8.0 beta from apkpure) in SP2000 (paired with Noble Katana)?

It's hardly noticeable but I think there is. The background is quiet and clean while playing music on Spotify and Qobuz.

I wonder if there is any software that I can use to show it.
 
Jan 17, 2022 at 11:37 PM Post #5,415 of 5,840
Has anyone observed the white noise from playing high-res music at Apple Music (3.8.0 beta from apkpure) in SP2000 (paired with Noble Katana)?

It's hardly noticeable but I think there is. The background is quiet and clean while playing music on Spotify and Qobuz.

I wonder if there is any software that I can use to show it.
Apple Music has become my preferred streaming service (over Tidal and Qobuz) on SP2k. Best all around in every way (features, playlists, AI, sound quality)
 

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