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Thanks for your time!I think @JasonNYC is your man now.
Thanks for your time!I think @JasonNYC is your man now.
+To each his/her own but, for me, AK has the best Android customization out there as far as I am concerned.
If one is looking for a music-orientated UI with streaming capabilities when ones needs them yet otherwise on the side -- it is absolutely brilliant.
I mainly listen to local music and Spotify for discovery. The interface I had on my A&norma SR15 was the best I came across after Sony's on the ZX300 (which can't stream though).
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Can you please explain the Android Customization. I am obviously missing a lot. I was very frustrated with trying to log on to internet at Hotel, until someone showed me how to do it. Things I would like to see in the software.
1. Tidal is an old version. I cannot update it so I had to side load another version. Now both versions show up. Makes the menu looked cluttered
2, The Services should be an icon menu available by swiping. Too many clicks to get to Tidal.
3. To many hidden things.
4. Fully functional Android? I cannot load anything other than 10 or so apps. No you tube. It would be nice to listen to some of the concerts on Youtube. Also, NPR music has some awesome in studio performances.
5. This has nothing to do with the sound but does hamper my enjoyment of the device.
A&K’s interface focuses on music.
Without playing with words too much, all else is on the side.
As I personally enjoy the notion of actually processing my music, I mainly use offline music files I bought and use Spotify Premium for discovery as well as in my car.
Accordingly, A&K’s Android customization fits my music flow rather well.
For what I can read, you would be much better suited with DAPs featuring a full Android OS where you would be able to do everything you mentioned above via a somewhat familiar interface.
I totally agree, unfortunately I was not able to test or play with this locally. I had to buy based off reviews, and this unit had/has none. I do enjoy its sound, but I would probably have been better served with another device.
Ryan
I narrowed my choice to A&K's SP1000M and SA700.
On a Cold - Neutral - Warm scale, I'm looking for a neutral/warm sound signature.
Currently using Campfire Audio Andromeda Special Edition: Gold & Sony NW-ZX300.
Anyone could chime in in order to help me make my final decision (can't test either of them I'm afraid)?
Thanks!
I currently use daily an Andromeda S and did have a quick listen to the SP1000m while I was testing the SA700. In my experience, I found the SA700 to really bring the Mids front and centre while making aspects like vocals sound incredibly intimate. Even at the cost of leaving some aspects like percussion left behind in the soundstage.
The SP1000m (and SP1000) were far more neutral and really expanded the IEM across all the frequencies, especially in the low end. However, I wouldn't call either of the SP1000's warm in comparison to something like the Sony WM1A (in my experience).
In short, I found the SA700 to be delicate and very mid centric. While the SP1000m was punchy and detailed across the board, and found it to suit the already forward facing andro’s more. But, I would have a hard time recommending the SP1000m if you were paying a retail price for it.
I can get either of them for the same price (long story).
For what I understand, I better take the SP1000M as a weak lower-end is a no go for me. I also prefer an overall balanced sound rather than having an emphasis somewhere.
Not to mention that the weight of the SA700 is a bit of an issue for me and that the SP1000M features an Octa-core which isn't something to ignore when using a device daily.
Thanks again!
I can get either of them for the same price (long story).
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