JeremyLaurenson
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Going to AK120 or AK120II?
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Going to AK120 or AK120II?
Yeah I have started to use my 120ii as a DAC basically all the time with my MacBook Pro. It`s so . . . optimized, and fool-proof. Totally excellent. My balanced T5P makes even youtube sound okay. Movies sound awesome. Well done, Astell & Kern.
Yeah the DAC functionality works pretty great. It's nice too that after I option+click the sound icon in OSX toolbar and selected the 100ii for output, I only had to do it once. Now it automagically outputs through the 100ii whenever its connected, which is remarkably convenient. It sure does sound good for such a small piece of gear.
Any tips for transferring files efficiently? I'm constantly adding new albums from some artists, but would like to transfer all new music at once without having to replace what is already on the 100ii.
To clarify, I am using the android file transfer software for mac. I have organized my lossless library in a Artist>Album (folder, sub-folder) hierarchy. I then dump that into the music folder on the player. The problem is that if I add a bunch of albums to existing artists, I have to either add them one by one (monotonous) or I can batch update the player, but it then replaces everything including albums that were already there to begin with (waste of time). Tips? Is there additional/alternative software that makes management slightly easier?
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Any tips for transferring files efficiently? I'm constantly adding new albums from some artists, but would like to transfer all new music at once without having to replace what is already on the 100ii.
To clarify, I am using the android file transfer software for mac. I have organized my lossless library in a Artist>Album (folder, sub-folder) hierarchy. I then dump that into the music folder on the player. The problem is that if I add a bunch of albums to existing artists, I have to either add them one by one (monotonous) or I can batch update the player, but it then replaces everything including albums that were already there to begin with (waste of time). Tips? Is there additional/alternative software that makes management slightly easier?
Do you have any issues getting the Mac to recognize the A&K? I successfully used it the first time and the 120ii showed up as an option for sound output but since then, it doesn't even see it. Not sure what is going on. I am running Yosemite OS
Just finished reading through the thread as I was looking for that "perfect" one-box solution for feeding my CIEMs. I had previously dismissed the A&K players; at first because of the 22ohm OI on the original AK100, then the stupendously horrific pricing and design of the AK240. I basically had them pegged as being overpriced and oddly designed.
Then I visited the Estron HQ (they make the Linum Bax cable) and tried the company owner's AK240: Love at first listen and the design looks and feels SO much better than it looks in pictures. Still it was priced WAY beyond what I was willing to spend, so I looked for a slightly cheaper way to achieve such great sound from a DAP without strapping an amp to it. I've just sold my DX90 and PB2 stack to help with the funding and I've asked my dealer/pusher/enabler to order me the AK120 II. REALLY looking forward to hearing it!
Just finished reading through the thread as I was looking for that "perfect" one-box solution for feeding my CIEMs. I had previously dismissed the A&K players; at first because of the 22ohm OI on the original AK100, then the stupendously horrific pricing and design of the AK240. I basically had them pegged as being overpriced and oddly designed.
Then I visited the Estron HQ (they make the Linum Bax cable) and tried the company owner's AK240: Love at first listen and the design looks and feels SO much better than it looks in pictures. Still it was priced WAY beyond what I was willing to spend, so I looked for a slightly cheaper way to achieve such great sound from a DAP without strapping an amp to it. I've just sold my DX90 and PB2 stack to help with the funding and I've asked my dealer/pusher/enabler to order me the AK120 II. REALLY looking forward to hearing it!
I'm exactly the same way. I'd prefer a one box solution, but have been hesitant to abandon my CLAS's warmer Wolfson sound. Maybe the older AK's might be a better choice for me? I'll be interested in your impressions.
^ Soooo you finally went to the dark side of the force. Well its understandable, force choke and force lightning are very tempting powers. But bottom line is would you rather hang out with crazy evil Darth Vader (AK) or the calm and cool Obi-Wan (iBasso). LOL.