[CreditingKarma]

This is a decent video from the Germany high end show, they look very similar the SP1000 and SP2000, Only when the unit is flipped to its back you can tell an immediate difference.

So I am sure that I will be keeping my sp1000 and getting the amp. I wish the sp2000 had a tray for the card like the sp1000 I think it makes it look more streamlined. Also it appears that they might not have add-ons for the sp2000 as it doesn't have the pins on the bottom of the unit. The amp will be more than enough power for couch listening with all of my cans I wonder if it will drive the abyss 1266 out of balanced or maybe the susvara (I highly doubt this but one can wish).

All in all this is better for me as I have a Metrum Onyx on the way to test with my desktop setup and 2 channel system. If I like that I might send it back and go for the Pavane if not i might try the Denafrips Terminator.

 

[LouisArmstrong]

I am looking forward to the pairing of amps and SP1000 units. Cu SPK + Cu Amp, Cu SPK + SS Amp, SS SPK + Cu Amp, SS SPK + SS Amp... It would be an interesting comparison.

 

[FidelityCastro]

I am looking forward to the pairing of amps and SP1000 units. Cu SPK + Cu Amp, Cu SPK + SS Amp, SS SPK + Cu Amp, SS SPK + SS Amp... It would be an interesting comparison.

I thought the amps look the same, with just the front piece to match your version of the SP1000 for cosmetic reasons. I.e. I wouldn’t expect a tonal difference as you get with the actual DAP or IEM cables.
Jason will confirm I’m sure.

 

[justone]

I would like to know if any pair of iems or ears would pass the blind test for that.

I am looking forward to the pairing of amps and SP1000 units. Cu SPK + Cu Amp, Cu SPK + SS Amp, SS SPK + Cu Amp, SS SPK + SS Amp... It would be an interesting comparison.

 

[Hifi2jungle]

I would like to know if any pair of iems or ears would pass the blind test for that.

They will all have the same sound signature as the body of all models is made of brass/stainless steel.

 

[junix]

Although I'm really interested to listen to the SP2000, I "pre-preordered" the SP1000 AMP, just in case..

 

[JasonNYC]

@JasonNYC : I'm about to preorder the new amp for my sp1000ss, do I need to order also a leather case for both (dap + amp) or is the leather case included with the AMP ?

A leather case is included with the amp.

 

[olddude]

Do wheels and a handle come with it as well?

 

[JasonNYC]

I thought the amps look the same, with just the front piece to match your version of the SP1000 for cosmetic reasons. I.e. I wouldn’t expect a tonal difference as you get with the actual DAP or IEM cables.
Jason will confirm I’m sure.

This is correct. The amps are aluminum with copper, stainless steel or black Onyx accents depending on the player you have.

 

[JasonNYC]

What is the total weight of that spk amped combo?

Around 20.5oz

 

[justone]

that's a huge combo.
while most of the people were excited with SP2000 launch, got myself with the SP1000.
I am impressed how wide it extended my Lx, now i can feel resolution and soundstage users were talking about previously...

 

[FidelityCastro]

This is correct. The amps are aluminum with copper, stainless steel or black Onyx accents depending on the player you have.

Thanks Jason. I think we all get used to the sonic differences between the different DAP chassis, and copper v silver cables etc, so I can see why folks were asking. But the accent thing is pretty normal for presentation purposes. If AK didn’t offer the different accent colours, you can be sure that it would be requested!

My turn to ask a silly question: would one expect any ‘improvement’ (objective phrase I know - for me it’s probably even wider soundstage and even more note / instrument separation) by adding the amp to the SP1000, or is it simply a way to drive more demanding ear/headphones? I’m assuming the latter based on physics, but just wondered.

 

[FidelityCastro]

that's a huge combo.
while most of the people were excited with SP2000 launch, got myself with the SP1000.
I am impressed how wide it extended my Lx, now i can feel resolution and soundstage users were talking about previously...

Totally agree with that. Wonderfully wide soundstage on the SP1000. Will be interesting to see of the 2000 offers any ‘improvement’ to SQ (I guess for me that probably equates to even better separation or even wider soundstage), or whether it will be more about preference in sound signature plus the other benefits of larger memory size etc.

 

[gazzington]

I may get a sp1000cu now that a lot of people will be probably selling theirs to get the upgrade!

 

[TYATYA]

Will live in Japan one year since this Sunday.
Bring my HD800S and spk+kse1500 combo to go.
Hope a chance to test spk+the amp how it will sound on 800s.
@JasonNYC is there any A&K exhibition new products in Japan and where it will take place?