[Van Gogh]

5 more days...stock on the SP-2000 is supposed to be at my dealer on Thursday 9/19 and overnight shipping will get it to me by Friday by 10:30AM. I've already told all my friends and business associates not to expect to see or hear from me until after the weekend. Welcome to America

Lol

 

[wxkwin]

I know it sounds crazy but there you go.
I note already an update to firmware upon connecting wifi.
I don't like Android file transfer sometimes it doesn't play well with my MAC. Suddenly stops working in middle of a transfer for no good reason. Are there any recommendations for alternatives.

You need Commander One. It is fabulous.

 

[cheznous]

You need Commander One. It is fabulous.

I did look at downloading the trial version but I don’t think it works with AK until full version purchased.

 

[kel77]

Mm....I can respect that opinion. I m not saying that the SP2K is bad but to my taste and preferences, it is not up to par to what I expected. It has its stellar qualities.....clarity, resolving power etc., stuff that are trademark Astell & Kern (since the launch of the AK 240) but it has its drawbacks specially with headphones. It is not there yet. So, I am reverting back to the DMP Z1 for headphones and in ears and the SP2K for my in-ears. There's a place for both so I ll never let go of my SP2K and I never ever sell (I hate losing money). Old gear gets handed down as gifts to those that I know will appreciate it and understand this hobby (there are so few of us).

Agree to disagree.

If you wanted a less in your face sound, you should have went for sp1000 although it is not the latest.

I agree the sp2000 is more forward sounding and that's why I chose to upgrade.

 

[raypin]

Mm...am damn dumb. Wasted one perfectly good set of protectors. Botched the job. Had a pro do it for me for only 3 bucks.

Flawless, no bubble.

 

[jmills8]

Mm...am damn dumb. Wasted one perfectly good set of protectors. Botched the job. Had a pro do it for me for only 3 bucks.



Flawless, no bubble.

A girl did it ?

 

[IgeNeLL]

The SP2000 doesn’t sound digital to me at all. Somehow clean or transparent character frequently get labeled as digital and warm signature get equated with organic.

It's actually more transparent, more detail as well as sound stage and separation.
I cannot understand why they can call it "Digital" vs the Warm, round, heavily processing to serving what listeners want ( thick, warm, sweet)

 

[IgeNeLL]

I totally agree with you that it is criteria number one that the DMP-1Z should be to your liking, personal taste and preference since you are the one that pays for it. However, when you say it is not up to par and its has drawbacks with headphones. I did a casual comparison of the spec between the two, the SP2K uses AKM4499EQ with fully independently channel throughput implementation, the 1Z uses the AKM4497EQ. The amp section for the SP2K (base on 16 Ohm) produces 2.25 Watts and the DMP-1Z produces 1.50 Ohm both based on balance output. The SP2K has a sensitivity (I mean signal to noise level) of a whopping 124 making it one of the extremely quiet players around even at high volume level, I don't know the spec for the DMP-1Z but based on my audition it wasn't too bad either. The SP2K has a 5 inch display versus the 3.1 inch display on the DMP-1Z. I will give the DMP-1Z for that beautiful volume pot. The only thing I complaint about the SP2K is the lack of the 4.4 balance output. Even setting weight, cost and personal preference aside, and only judging from sound alone, the SP2K is up to par even with full size headphones. And I will be able to enjoy it ten times more frequent as it is a much more portable unit. I am not saying the DMP-1Z is not good, I am merely addressing the issue that you raise concerning the "not up to par and draw back with headphone" issue. Again that is just my take and you certainly have many beautiful devices and some of them shared by me.

Hi, How did you measure the output?

 

[Sound Eq]

Mm....I can respect that opinion. I m not saying that the SP2K is bad but to my taste and preferences, it is not up to par to what I expected. It has its stellar qualities.....clarity, resolving power etc., stuff that are trademark Astell & Kern (since the launch of the AK 240) but it has its drawbacks specially with headphones. It is not there yet. So, I am reverting back to the DMP Z1 for headphones and in ears and the SP2K for my in-ears. There's a place for both so I ll never let go of my SP2K and I never ever sell (I hate losing money). Old gear gets handed down as gifts to those that I know will appreciate it and understand this hobby (there are so few of us).

Agree to disagree.

I think becoming a friend of you is top priority, if your friends get such gifts, I promise forever friendship , why I have no friends like you

 

[raypin]

A girl did it ?

Mm...yup. Mall girl here. Selling cellphones, tempered glass for cellphones etc. she did a bang up job.

Ot : Speaking of Bang....Bangbros the porn guys in Miami want naming rights to the Miami Heat arena in exchange for ten million greenbacks.....the Bangbros Arena

Bwa ha ha ha!

Btt: the sideloaded Tidal offline app on SP2K is not stable. Happened twice....after pressing next track, the app will keep on skipping tracks and stop. Forced stopped it. No go. Have to do a power off and on.

 

[Sound Eq]

Mm...yup. Mall girl here. Selling cellphones, tempered glass for cellphones etc. she did a bang up job.

Ot : Speaking of Bang....Bangbros the porn guys in Miami want naming rights to the Miami Heat arena in exchange for ten million greenbacks.....the Bangbros Arena

Bwa ha ha ha!

Btt: the sideloaded Tidal offline app on SP2K is not stable. Happened twice....after pressing next track, the app will keep on skipping tracks and stop. Forced stopped it. No go. Have to do a power off and on.

in hong kong i heard the erlkonig, it was the best iem i ever heard, but i had to forget it exists and focus on buying within my budget. But I was mesmerized by it

 

[ChisChas]

have a 5ft from MA Black Dragon V2

Thanks but 5 foot far too long for my needs (using N8 in a leather mini bag with shoulder strap). I need no more than 3 foot, perhaps 2.5 foot

 

[jmills8]

Thanks but 5 foot far too long for my needs (using N8 in a leather mini bag with shoulder strap). I need no more than 3 foot, perhaps 2.5 foot

Cut it and make two.

 

[Jalo]

in hong kong i heard the erlkonig, it was the best iem i ever heard, but i had to forget it exists and focus on buying within my budget. But I was mesmerized by it

I also was in Hong Kong and went to the store to audition the VE Elysium but ended up with the Erlkonig and ever since it has been my favorite.

 

[Jalo]

Hi, How did you measure the output?

From Sony DMP-1Z website: balance output at 16 ohm = 1500 mW or 1.5 watt
For SP2K, it is rated at 6 Vrms at no load, therefore to convert to wattage = Vrms x Vrms / resistance or 6 x 6 / 16 = 36 / 16 = 2.25 watts. So the SP2K has higher driving power than the DMP-1Z