[ducnsh]

I recommend checking out these FAQs:

https://us.astellnkern.com/apps/hel...c-streaming-services-are-supported-by-openapp

https://us.astellnkern.com/apps/help-center#hc-how-do-i-install-music-streaming-apps-to-my-player

https://us.astellnkern.com/apps/help-center#hc-do-astellkern-players-support-xapk-files

thanks for your replying, after reading FAQs I have solved it.

 

[Nacmy]

Also sounds like an old school desktop amp. Nice.

 

[JasonNYC]

New firmware for the SE100, v1.57 has been released and contains the following changes:

- Added option to save favorite tracks
- Added bookmark feature in folder view
- Added AK Connect Speaker selection on the Home screen
- Added year/name sorting capabilities in the Artist-album menu
- Added option-specific search function in searchMQS, DSD, Album, Artist)
- Added resume function
- Added ability to change listed order of playlists
- Added option to select DAC Filter
- Operational stability improvements

 

[Mike-WI]

New firmware for the SE100, v1.57 has been released and contains the following changes:

- Added option to save favorite tracks
- Added bookmark feature in folder view
- Added AK Connect Speaker selection on the Home screen
- Added year/name sorting capabilities in the Artist-album menu
- Added option-specific search function in searchMQS, DSD, Album, Artist)
- Added resume function
- Added ability to change listed order of playlists
- Added option to select DAC Filter
- Operational stability improvements

Is it SE100 v1.55 (as on website as of today Mar 8, 20201) or v1.57 ?

https://www.astellnkern.com/eng/con...p?page=1&cg=&search=&word=&idx=1000177&no=131

 

[JasonNYC]

Is it SE100 v1.55 (as on website as of today Mar 8, 20201) or v1.57 ?

https://www.astellnkern.com/eng/con...p?page=1&cg=&search=&word=&idx=1000177&no=131

1.57 is the correct version. 1.55 was supposed to be released last week, but the QA team found a bug that was fixed. The new version firmware reflects the update. The web team had the support page done already ahead of the update that was originally planned for last week. Looks like they forgot to update it. I already put a request in first thing this morning to have the correct version number listed.

 

[Gizka]

At last
JasonNYC thanks for the announcement.
I tried the DAC filter settings but am unable to hear the slightest difference (even with my Focal Clear). Do I need even better headphones or simply better ears?

 

[Dionysus]

the Dac filter changes are ever so slight, and for most hard to discern. Don't expect that a change to a different can will make that difference discernable.

 

[ducnsh]

the Dac filter changes are ever so slight, and for most hard to discern. Don't expect that a change to a different can will make that difference discernable.

I have used many devices using DAC from ESS SABER, and all of them have these filters. After many trying, I cant see any differences between filters haha

 

[Gizka]

@Dionysus & ducnsh
Thanks to both of you for the clarification. Will leave the DAC filter at the default setting.

 

[ducnsh]

@Dionysus & ducnsh
Thanks to both of you for the clarification. Will leave the DAC filter at the default setting.

I see your sign that you have SE100 and SE200, can you compare them?

 

[Gizka]

Yes, of course. As I've written earlier in this thread, IMHO they complement each other.
The big advantage of the SE200 are the 2 DACs. The AK side is more forwarding (like sitting in the first row of a concert) but has a smaller soundstage while the ESS side is a bit more relaxed and spacious. I personally prefer the ESS side, but there're music genres that do sound better using the AK DAC (Neo Classic, Smooth Jazz for example).
The SE200 also sounds a bit more detailed compared to the SE100 but you need good cans to notice the difference.
The last OS feature drop has brought the SE100 on par with the SE200.

 

[sg2k]

New firmware for the SE100, v1.57 has been released and contains the following changes:

Wow, many thanks for releasing this. You forgot to mention that it can also now view Bitrate Information
Last Wish for next Firmware Update: Please add more input methods for international customers for example german and french.
Many Competitors (FiiO, Hiby, Cayin) with Android based Players can do this.

 

[sg2k]

@JasonNYC Another Suggestion for next Firmware: I think it relates to all A&K Players. The Amazon Music App is only capable of playing 24-bit/192kHz Material if you play a song before in 24bit/192kHz with the Onboard Player. Otherwise, Amazon Music App will show that the device is only capable of playing up to 24bit/48KHz. I think that must be a bug within the Hardware/Software of the A&K Players.

 

[JasonNYC]

@JasonNYC Another Suggestion for next Firmware: I think it relates to all A&K Players. The Amazon Music App is only capable of playing 24-bit/192kHz Material if you play a song before in 24bit/192kHz with the Onboard Player. Otherwise, Amazon Music App will show that the device is only capable of playing up to 24bit/48KHz. I think that must be a bug within the Hardware/Software of the A&K Players.

It's a bug in the Amazon Music software. Nothing we can do. If you look at the other manufacturer threads here on Head-Fi, you will see they have the same issue.

 

[rlw6534]

It's a bug in the Amazon Music software. Nothing we can do. If you look at the other manufacturer threads here on Head-Fi, you will see they have the same issue.

I understand that the issue may very well be on Amazon's end, but most of my other Android DAPs (Hiby, FiiO and Sony) have somehow resolved it at this point. Respectfully, perhaps it is worth another look.