New TOL A&K DAP : the AK Ultima SP1000
Feb 11, 2021 at 4:10 AM Post #8,626 of 9,411
Feb 12, 2021 at 9:46 AM Post #8,628 of 9,411
Can you show me how to downgrade from 1.52 to 1.13 firmware!
Best regard!
Download required update.hex file and placed it on the root directory.
Once you remove the usb cable it will prompt you for update process.

All firmware downgrade process will cause your player to be wiped.
 
Feb 16, 2021 at 2:31 PM Post #8,632 of 9,411
Hello everybody (especially Jason),

one question, do anyone know when the sp1000m will get the next firmware.
The last is from Apr 07, 2020 (10 months ago).
I know, Corona etc., but.... (for example homework, the SR25 got a firmware this year )
.. or is this device too old?

Cheers
 
Feb 16, 2021 at 2:37 PM Post #8,633 of 9,411
Hello everybody (especially Jason),

one question, do anyone know when the sp1000m will get the next firmware.
The last is from Apr 07, 2020 (10 months ago).
I know, Corona etc., but.... (for example homework, the SR25 got a firmware this year )
.. or is this device too old?

Cheers
There is a SP1000 firmware update coming. I do not have the exact date on when it will be released. I should have more info in the next week or two.
 
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Feb 16, 2021 at 3:06 PM Post #8,634 of 9,411
There is a SP1000 firmware update coming. I do not have the exact date on when it will be released. I should have more info in the next week or two.

Thanks for the fast response Jason, then let us wait and hope.
 
Feb 16, 2021 at 3:56 PM Post #8,635 of 9,411
There is a SP1000 firmware update coming. I do not have the exact date on when it will be released. I should have more info in the next week or two.

Any chance the new firmware will contain the accidentally revealed (and then taken down) "Roon Ready" update? :sunglasses: :deadhorse:
 
Feb 17, 2021 at 12:12 AM Post #8,636 of 9,411
There is a SP1000 firmware update coming. I do not have the exact date on when it will be released. I should have more info in the next week or two.
Hi Jayson

Will there be a firmware update for the SP1000M too? I have a request, being able to use inline volume controls would be great. I have Sennheiser running headphones with start/stop, forward/back and volume all inline. This works on my Android phones but not my A&K players, the SP1000M and AK70. Sennheiser make the same headphone which runs using cable control of apple.

Also an easier format for searching artists, albums and songs alphabetically would be great too. Even using lossless FLACK I have so many albums/artists, let alone songs, working through them can take time.

Oh and both my players are awesome. They both run Audeze Planars and everyone said they wouldn't. Well I know the AK70 drives LCDxc and LCD3. I haven't tried the AK70s on LCD4s. My AK SP1000M plays all the above. With the LCD4s it needs the balanced cable and it just runs out of headroom, but for 99% of my listening it is an astonishing combination.

Re LCD4 I run them in my main system from a Burson conductor 3x fed by a Cambridge Audio 840C, and my desktop home office system Chortd Qutest into Sparko Aries, and my 30 yo classic marantz CD80 /PM80 combo.The LCD4s sound crap on a laptop and mobile phone. What amazes me is the ease with which your portables run Audeze in general and the 200 ohm LCD4s in particular. Oh and how good the vintage equipment is.

And my desktop gear is pretty high quality. For a portable to keep up with it is a testament to how good A&K are.

Cheers
Sam
 
Feb 17, 2021 at 11:50 AM Post #8,637 of 9,411
Hi Jayson

Will there be a firmware update for the SP1000M too? I have a request, being able to use inline volume controls would be great. I have Sennheiser running headphones with start/stop, forward/back and volume all inline. This works on my Android phones but not my A&K players, the SP1000M and AK70. Sennheiser make the same headphone which runs using cable control of apple.

Also an easier format for searching artists, albums and songs alphabetically would be great too. Even using lossless FLACK I have so many albums/artists, let alone songs, working through them can take time.

Oh and both my players are awesome. They both run Audeze Planars and everyone said they wouldn't. Well I know the AK70 drives LCDxc and LCD3. I haven't tried the AK70s on LCD4s. My AK SP1000M plays all the above. With the LCD4s it needs the balanced cable and it just runs out of headroom, but for 99% of my listening it is an astonishing combination.

Re LCD4 I run them in my main system from a Burson conductor 3x fed by a Cambridge Audio 840C, and my desktop home office system Chortd Qutest into Sparko Aries, and my 30 yo classic marantz CD80 /PM80 combo.The LCD4s sound crap on a laptop and mobile phone. What amazes me is the ease with which your portables run Audeze in general and the 200 ohm LCD4s in particular. Oh and how good the vintage equipment is.

And my desktop gear is pretty high quality. For a portable to keep up with it is a testament to how good A&K are.

Cheers
Sam
I did not see the SP1000M listed on the upcoming firmware update schedule. I will inquire.

I believe because of the highly customized version of Android AK uses, inline remotes are not supported. I will also find out if that is something that can be supported in the future. I do not believe we have had many requests for that feature as most cables to do not have the inline remote in them.
 
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Feb 20, 2021 at 12:16 PM Post #8,639 of 9,411
I’ve never had an issue with my unit rebooting mid playback. Ive owned my SP1000 since the product launched back in 2017. have you reached out to AK support? They are very good about getting back promptly in my experience on other matters. I would encourage it since it might be an issue under the hood and not software related. Good luck.
 
Feb 20, 2021 at 1:14 PM Post #8,640 of 9,411
I’ve never had an issue with my unit rebooting mid playback. Ive owned my SP1000 since the product launched back in 2017. have you reached out to AK support? They are very good about getting back promptly in my experience on other matters. I would encourage it since it might be an issue under the hood and not software related. Good luck.
Hey,
Thanks for the input Dionysus. The only support I could find directed me to iRivers page? I couldnt find a specific AK technical support section, I emailed them the other day and they havent got back to me yet as I also thought it might not be firmware related.
 

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