New TOL A&K DAP : the AK Ultima SP1000
Dec 9, 2018 at 6:56 PM Post #4,681 of 9,409
I was having a weird clicking issue whenever changing tracks sort of sounded like listening to the cpu clicking when processing and it was going on in the background of the tracks. Only was doing it out of SE.

Anyways I reformatted my micro sd to fat32 and now I have zero issues. For those of you whom would like to know.
 
Dec 9, 2018 at 10:57 PM Post #4,683 of 9,409
Hi guys, I was wondering if the 3.5mm out is softer than the 2.5mm balanced out for se846s? Thanks!
I only have a 2.5mm plug ALO cable, not sure if the fatigue sound is due to the cable or the the balanced output. I am considering get a 3.5mm plug cable for the se846s.
 
Dec 10, 2018 at 6:16 AM Post #4,685 of 9,409
Looks very nice! :relaxed: I might also put some protections on mine.
No no!
Come to this link:

http://foq.jp

I bought TA-102. Effect on desktop amp and cdp but I dont know what position give more or less effect. I just put it on all place where posible as manual.
It change the sound! Yes.Sure.
Treble area is easiest observation. Bass to my ear is no change.
A vinyl rip flac may shows more trace of "noise" generate when needle slide in grooves
You know we can trust Japanese
 
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Dec 10, 2018 at 6:35 AM Post #4,686 of 9,409
Hi,
I received my SP-1000M this morning. My previous DAP was Kann. All I can say is WAAAW, it's a totally different level of sound, much more detailed in all frequencies. The bass is meaty and well controlled. I also like the size factor. It was very difficult to go out with my Kann in my pocket. I assume that you face the same issue with SP-1000. So far, I am very happy
 
Dec 10, 2018 at 10:50 AM Post #4,687 of 9,409
No no!
Come to this link:

http://foq.jp

I bought TA-102. Effect on desktop amp and cdp but I dont know what position give more or less effect. I just put it on all place where posible as manual.
It change the sound! Yes.Sure.
Treble area is easiest observation. Bass to my ear is no change.
A vinyl rip flac may shows more trace of "noise" generate when needle slide in grooves
You know we can trust Japanese
Thanks! I see. That's very interesting! I assume the effect would be the largest if the entire carbon fiber back is covered with this material.
 
Dec 10, 2018 at 2:19 PM Post #4,690 of 9,409
Why is it a fake one when you do not bypass the internal amp?
Hi. I guess the problem is to do with impedance. Line outputs are intended to drive a load impedance of 10,000 ohms; with only a few volts, this requires only minimal current. On the other hand, amps are intended to drive a load impedance of 8 ohms (IEMs) to 600 ohms (HD800 etc.). If the line out signal bypasses the amp, there will be an impedance miss-match which would cause distortions, unless SP1000's software can entirely short-circuit the AMP... That's my concerns.
 
Dec 10, 2018 at 3:19 PM Post #4,691 of 9,409
It feels quite fragile...despite the robust feeling of the front and sides of the DAP.
@JasonNYC is this normal in the SP1000?
Should I expect a problem with the product due to this?

@JasonNYC
Some official statement about this issue...??
I don’t want an exchange...only an explanation.
Just in case the player need some repair in the future due to this issue

Regards
 
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Dec 10, 2018 at 5:29 PM Post #4,692 of 9,409
I'm still having problems with certain albums skipping songs, even after reformatting to FAT32 and doing a manual scan. The same album will skip even on different cards and when I play it from my NAS via AK Connect. Occasionally, the SPKM will show the following message: "unplayable media has been moved". Has any one else gotten this message??
 
Dec 10, 2018 at 5:39 PM Post #4,693 of 9,409
@JasonNYC
Some official statement about this issue...??
I don’t want an exchange...only an explanation.
Just in case the player need some repair in the future due to this issue

Regards
I apologize, I have not been in front of a computer most of the day today.

There is no issue. The back panel is 6-layer carbon fiber. It will not push through or pop out or cause any damage.
 
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Dec 10, 2018 at 6:05 PM Post #4,694 of 9,409
I apologize, I have not been in front of a computer most of the day today.

There is no issue. The back panel is 6-layer carbon fiber. It will not push through or pop out or cause any damage.

Excellent

Thanks!
 
Dec 10, 2018 at 6:14 PM Post #4,695 of 9,409
Anybody knows the burn in time recommended for this DAP?
What are the changes that i should wait after the burn in period?

Anyway it’s sound great out of the box :L3000:
 

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