[mrmoto050]

Thanks for doing that. That’s an interesting comparison and it certainly gives me something to think about. I thought that the SP2000 would be much better, but from what you have said the difference does not seem to be as big as I thought, especially with what you said about probably not being able to tell the difference in a blind test. I would obviously need to have a listen myself to the SP2000 to see which I preferred out of it and N6ii /E02, but your A/B of the two Daps has been really useful. Thanks again.

You're welcome. I agree that you have to listen for yourself as everyone has a different perception to sound. Cheers and stay safe.

 

[lonelyboy888]

I believe the next firmware update will enable DAC filters for the SP1000/SP1000M.

That would be great! I am looking forward to this for my SP1000M Gold. When will this happen?

 

[tjm6983]

Is there any speculation on AK producing an SP2000M? I travel a lot and would love to see a smaller form factor. Would pull the trigger the moment it's released.

 

[Deferenz]

Is there any speculation on AK producing an SP2000M? I travel a lot and would love to see a smaller form factor. Would pull the trigger the moment it's released.

That would be a good call if they did. It would make it more portable. But would all of its technicalities transfer across to the smaller unit I wonder.

 

[kel77]

If there is a smaller form factor for the SP2000, battery runtime can take a hit like the sp1000m vs sp1000. AKM 4499 is power hungry as well.

 

[lonelyboy888]

Is there any speculation on AK producing an SP2000M? I travel a lot and would love to see a smaller form factor. Would pull the trigger the moment it's released.

Yes, if there is a SP2000M, I would be very interested in it.

 

[IgeNeLL]

I'm still happy with SP1000M Royal Gold along with SP2000 Vegas gold.
The sound signature is very special compared to normal version

 

[digitalknight]

Folks, I am getting a used SP1000 for Around 2200 USD and am confused is f I should get that or new SP2000. Any thoughts?

 

[aaf evo]

Folks, I am getting a used SP1000 for Around 2200 USD and am confused is f I should get that or new SP2000. Any thoughts?

Do not buy that. You can get a used SP2000 for $200 more.

 

[digitalknight]

Do not buy that. You can get a used SP2000 for $200 more.

Thanks! Another option I am considering is SA700 — it seems to have the same DAC and I like the mid forward representations. Another option is N6ii — people say it’s close second to sp2000?

 

[skueein]

What about a used SP1000m (vegas gold)?

 

[digitalknight]

What about a used SP1000m (vegas gold)?

Would love to get that

 

[wormsdriver]

What about a used SP1000m (vegas gold)?

I might be interested in that also!

 

[Deferenz]

Thanks! Another option I am considering is SA700 — it seems to have the same DAC and I like the mid forward representations. Another option is N6ii — people say it’s close second to sp2000?

Have a look at post #3642 on this thread. There is an A/B between SP2000 and N6ii (E02).

 

[Lépine]

I have a new AK Sp2000 Cu and a little bit more broken in Kann Cube. I am using Noble Khan, 64 Audio U12T/U18T, and Noble Kaiser.
It seems that the Kann Cube sounds clearer, wider sound stage, string instruments have more dynamics, voices are higher resolution and
more believable rendition. What is different about my new AK Sp2000? The trebles are not as clear and the sound stages seems more intimate
than the Cube. It sounds like it is missing some of the acoustical reflections and spacial sound that I can hear much more clearly with the Cube.

Do I need to give the Sp2000 more time, or is this the way it sounds compared to the Cube?

Note: I also have a Hugo2 and Mojo. Like them a lot as well driving them with a Surface Pro 7 and Foobar2000.