[javahut]

Does not work for me for some reason, I could not choose external usb.

Doesn't this require an OTG cable? Is that what you're using?

 

[Hifi2jungle]

Doesn't this require an OTG cable? Is that what you're using?

I am using the standard ak usb c cable. Shouldn’t it work? My T&A MP 3000 HV features a standard pc-like USB port so it fits the standard ak usb c cable.

 

[javahut]

As far as I know, you need an OTG cable (or adapter). The included usb cable is not one. It'll work for transferring files, charging, or using the AK as a DAC with your PC. But if you want to output digital from an Android USB to a DAC, I'm pretty sure you need an OTG cable, or an OTG adapter for that cable.

 

[Hifi2jungle]

As far as I know, you need an OTG cable (or adapter). The included usb cable is not one. It'll work for transferring files, charging, or using the AK as a DAC with your PC. But if you want to output digital from an Android USB to a DAC, I'm pretty sure you need an OTG cable, or an OTG adapter for that cable.

Just ordered an ifi otg cable. Thanks for the hint. Stupid me.

 

[PhilW]

Does not work for me for some reason, I could not choose external usb.

I'm interested to know what you are connecting the M up to please. Afaik there is no such thing as USB C OTG I believe they included the ability on USB C V3. Micro connectors have OTG modes if specific grounding cables are connected to specific pins but USB C doesn't work this way.

 

[JasonNYC]

I'm interested to know what you are connecting the M up to please. Afaik there is no such thing as USB C OTG I believe they included the ability on USB C V3. Micro connectors have OTG modes if specific grounding cables are connected to specific pins but USB C doesn't work this way.

There definitely are USB-C OTG cables. We have a bunch here in the office and my Samsung Galaxy S9 come with one in the box.

 

[cj3209]

Does not work for me for some reason, I could not choose external usb.

Try a different USB cable. Some of my USB cables didn't work.

 

[PhilW]

There definitely are USB-C OTG cables. We have a bunch here in the office and my Samsung Galaxy S9 come with one in the box.

What I mean is this cable you have with S9 is a USB C version 3.1 cable. A USB C version 3.1 cable can be used just like any other USB C cable and will work to put your S9 into the correct mode. Unlike a Micro OTG cable which doesn't function like a normal micro cable.

 

[TYATYA]

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[koven]

Yes, once connected via USB, when you swipe down from the top, you should see the External USB icon lit up. Press it to enable USB Audio out. Once pressed, it should say in small letters under the icon "USB Audio" to indicate it is outputting audio via USB.

Thanks Jason, that worked. I was trying it via Line Out instead... oops!

 

[Sound Trooper]

@JasonNYC : Can I know what is the latest firmware version for the SPKM? I've tried to update the firmware yesterday and it shows that my current firmware (1.10CN) is already the latest.

 

[JasonNYC]

@JasonNYC : Can I know what is the latest firmware version for the SPKM? I've tried to update the firmware yesterday and it shows that my current firmware (1.10CN) is already the latest.

1.10 is the latest firmware for the SP1000M

 

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[piercer]

Dear JasonNYC, can you please explain the way that MQA works on the SP1000.

I presume that the AK4497EQ is NOT an MQA DAC (please correct me if I am wrong) and so I imagine that if I have software decoding disabled it just plays back a 44.1KHz stream and if I enable software decoding it unfolds in software - is that correct?

What s the best way to listen to MQA on the player?


Thanks
Conrad

 

[emrelights1973]

i just downloaded new firmware for MQA, it plays mqa from the original Tidal app but not from the open APK ( or whatever it is called ) one.....

this means no offline MQA?

confused...