BRCMRGN
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Anyone else having problems playing 24/192 flacs on their glove a1?
Many optical implementations max out at 24/96. Maybe this is why.
Anyone else having problems playing 24/192 flacs on their glove a1?
So what is the improvement compare to the stock ak120?i find the stock to smooth..Tried the A1 today for the first time, having held off for ages.
I have an AK120 modded to run either single ended or balanced (Music Sanctuary's excellent 'Mezzo Soprano' package). And while the modded balanced output has been an absolute joy by itself, there was a definite uptick in depth, soundstage and, notably, bass using the A1's balanced out.
For completeness, the single-ended sound from the A1 was better than single-ended AK by itself, but not as good as the balanced output on the modded AK120 by itself. However, the balanced output on the A1 was definitely better than balanced AK by itself.
After a 20-minute listen to my usual reference tracks, I'm probably going to get one. The overall size is still fairly portable and the music was even more enjoyable, which is enough for me.
PS: I used two of my IEMs - Earsonic Velvets and UM Merlin Universals. The shop lent me a balanced cable (my current balanced cable is a 3.5mm Headphone Lounge, so wouldn't fit the A1's 2.5mm socket). Fortunately I also have a 3.5-2.5 converter from Ted at Headphone Lounge (ordered in anticipation of getting an AK240, which I eventually decided not to buy).
All music files were 16/44 or better.
In summary: If you have an old AK120 then I reckon the A1 is a no-brainier, just for the improvement of going balanced. And I'm pleased (my wallet won't be) that the A1 still adds something even to an already modded, balanced AK120. A really cool little addition to anyone's collection, I reckon.
Anyone else having problems playing 24/192 flacs on their glove a1?
may be a daft question, but is there a correct order for powering up the AK and the Glove?
may be a daft question, but is there a correct order for powering up the AK and the Glove?
Yes that is daft
Hi everyone
I bought a glove a1 recently
its sounds very good with my ak120 titan
I want to ask that is there any difference between the ak120 and ak100 while using the glove a1 dac amp?
If no I think i would sell my ak120 and just buy a ak100 again
Actually I will use the ak120 for the usb dac
Unfortunately the glove a1 did not support the usb dac or even combine with the ak120...
Yes, that's true and such a missed opportunity from CEntrance - to make the A1 also a standalone DAC/Amp for Mac/PC since it has balanced outputs. I would love to use it this way too.
Cheers,
K