[Skint]

http://www.cirrus.com/en/pubs/proBulletin/WM8998_productbrief_v3.0.pdf

From what I read on this document, it seems like a audio processing module that does more than just DAC.
It also can do signal processing (equalizer and stuff) , the DAC part and even a direct analog output for headphones:rolleyes:
But it's main job seems to be digital audio processing, cowon could have implemented the amplification part elsewhere in the circuit. IDK
Looks like the D indeed uses a wolfson, glad I placed the order and regret not paying 10 bucks more for express courier delivery

The pcb tracks from the wm chip go directly to the hphone jack. I may open again and see if I can trace to anywhere else. I must say the build quality is good - a very 'solid' construction.

 

[justrest]

How is SQ AK100II vs Plenue D ?

 

[MattSPL]

Has anybody compared the Plenue D to the AK Jr?

 

[jmills8]

Has anybody compared the Plenue D to the AK Jr?

Yep and I sold the Jr.The D soundwise is much better.

 

[Mistyc]

How is SQ AK100II vs Plenue D ?

Jmills8 have both.Maybe he want to add dx80 too.

 

[jmills8]

Jmills8 have both.Maybe he want to add dx80 too.

All three are good, I prefer the D.

 

[MattSPL]

Yep and I sold the Jr.The D soundwise is much better.

Thanks.
I think I'll be ordering the Plenue D once it's back in stock.

 

[Photoman]

Thanks.
I think I'll be ordering the Plenue D once it's back in stock.

To my ears the D Is better than the dx80

 

[justrest]

Wow, what a wonderful D. I am surprised how good it is. 

 

[MattSPL]

To my ears the D Is better than the dx80

Thanks, that's good to hear. The fact the Plenue D is so small is a bonus too.
Let's hope somebody brings out a decent case with front cover soon.

 

[Mistyc]

To my ears the D Is better than the dx80

Jmills8 tald me the same.
10x jmills.

 

[hypersonic]

Just received mine. This little thing looks so pretty!

At first the sound was not impressive at all, but then I turn on BBE, 
 
yes

 that is how it should sound like. The wolfson signature that I love!
This is my first cowon device, and the equalizer is so much fun. 
Everything reminds me of my old samsung p3 player back in the days,
all metal construction, the slightly tricky capacitive screen, wolfson chip, good equalizer (and cowon is even better on this part)
I love that player very much and I will be the same on this D 

 

 

[audioholic1]

Recieved mine yesterday, still trying to figure out how different is the D from 1. Or shall I say, is Plenue 1 worth keeping if the D sounds almost as good on my HiFiMan 400I and Oppo PM3.

 

[ZerkMeister]

So I am a bit confused, can you use an amp/dac with the Cowon Plenue D or not?

 

[jmills8]

So I am a bit confused, can you use an amp/dac with the Cowon Plenue D or not?