[augustr]

Well, we're past the point where the hobby is a caricature of itself. 200 USD on a adapter is beyond laughable

 

[Doctortre2481]

If someone was this devoted to there ak player they probably already have a 2.5mm .Anyone with 4.4mm would probably be looking at other daps.A 200 dollar adapter is steep too say the least .

 

[Gabehcuod]

@Nick Chia Any ideas if this will work with my Kann Cube with a Dignis case.
I don't have a huge amount of clearance on either side of the connectors, maybe 4mm on the left of the 3.5mm plug and 3mm on the right of the 2.5mm.
There's no way I would use this if i had to take the case off.

 

[Nick Chia]

@Nick Chia Any ideas if this will work with my Kann Cube with a Dignis case.
I don't have a huge amount of clearance on either side of the connectors, maybe 4mm on the left of the 3.5mm plug and 3mm on the right of the 2.5mm.
There's no way I would use this if i had to take the case off.

I can't say with certainty if it will fit as we do not have a Kann Cube with us right now.

I've placed the dimensions of the adapter for your reference to see if it measures up with the Kann Cube (with the Dignis Case)

Do note that the 15.5mm is calculated right from the middle at the end of the plugs to the other. So you may wish to take note of it when measuring the gap between the two inputs on the Kann Cube.

 

[domiji]

200 Dollars for an adapter

I am often willing to spend money on my hobby but this time - no way!

 

[Gabehcuod]

200 Dollars for an adapter

I am often willing to spend money on my hobby but this time - no way!

I haven't seen it in person, but for the quality, they're describing and the fact that it's a fairly limited production line, the price doesn't seem that crazy.
If you invest so much into getting the last percents on a high-end dap, why compromise it with some low-fi adaptor. I don't know of any other adaptors using CNC aluminium to block emi/rf and OCC wiring.

 

[Gamerlingual]

But some of us like to live in the 21st century with streaming etc...

The Sony DAPs are further ahead than people realize. And I stream music.

Here’s hoping the MSRP for this can be cheaper in the future. Glad the A&K peeps have one solution at least

 

[Lalerfy]

Am I missing something here ? don't balanced adapters already exist for just $9
www.Amazon.com/dp/B081C3M5RB

 

[Gabehcuod]

Am I missing something here ? don't balanced adapters already exist for just $9
www.Amazon.com/dp/B081C3M5RB

DAPs also exist for $100.
I don't see your point.

 

[Gamerlingual]

DAPs also exist for $100.
I don't see your point.

He’s suggesting that their are cheaper alternatives

 

[purk]

Well they are using very highend connectors which explain why it is expensive. The cost for those 4.4 and 2.5 are pushing $60 combined. A DIY adapter of similar quality will cost $75 or around that just for the parts cost alone. Still at the asking price, purchasIng another upgrade cable with a 2.5 mm balanced connector may make more sense.

 

[DAPpower]

Or just add a 4.4mm pentacon socket on the SP3000 when it releases, honestly why limit themselves to 2.5mm only? The Fiio DAPS have all 3 and their sockets are much sturdier and secure than AK players.

 

[thatonenoob]

laughs in 4 dimensions

 

[Doctortre2481]

I haven't seen it in person, but for the quality, they're describing and the fact that it's a fairly limited production line, the price doesn't seem that crazy.
If you invest so much into getting the last percents on a high-end dap, why compromise it with some low-fi adaptor. I don't know of any other adaptors using CNC aluminium to block emi/rf and OCC wiring.

Yea but if you were that invested in the high end ak system wouldn't you just buy a 2.5mm cable .

 

[thatonenoob]

What is with the audiophile obsession with using metal blocks to block emi/rf???? As an electrical engineer, I can assure you that you can go ahead and wrap your electronics in tinfoil and it would be just as good if you're trying to make some sort of Faraday cage.