eargo
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Beautiful setup! Any sonic difference between the side line out and the one at the top?
The Astell & Kern AK120
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The SQ is sublime especially considering the size of the package and the ability to play DSD files!
It is comparable to the two Dacs I have, bettering the Bladelius USB dac which uses a single 8741 in my opinion, and very close to the Violectric V200 with a HI Face2. I need more time to listen as I only received the RWAK120-S mid week.
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How rude of me!
A huge thanks to Vinnie at Red Wine Audio. It is such a pleasure dealing with him
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It is comparable to the two Dacs I have, bettering the Bladelius USB dac which uses a single 8741 in my opinion, and very close to the Violectric V200 with a HI Face2. I need more time to listen as I only received the RWAK120-S mid week.
EDIT:
How rude of me!
A huge thanks to Vinnie at Red Wine Audio. It is such a pleasure dealing with him
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The only difference is that the socket is of a much higher quality and has a really nice click on insertion and feels much more secure. But possibly for me at least is the ability to have better orientation with some gear......like with the Wagnus S which is perfect width wise and I can add the RWAK100-S at the back
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The only difference is that the socket is of a much higher quality and has a really nice click on insertion and feels much more secure. But possibly for me at least is the ability to have better orientation with some gear......like with the Wagnus S which is perfect width wise and I can add the RWAK100-S at the back
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Oh this is wonderful! I am really happy for you! It all looks great together!
Though mine is not an RWA modded AK120 this is making me salivate to get my 05' back from Shikada San. Hopefully by this time next week I will have it. Phones will be off, lights down low and just the music!
Though mine is not an RWA modded AK120 this is making me salivate to get my 05' back from Shikada San. Hopefully by this time next week I will have it. Phones will be off, lights down low and just the music!
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Yes I think you will thoroughly enjoy the 120 with the 05, it is hard not to, as the 05 is phenomenal piece of kit!!
I have been listening undisturbed for the last couple of days as my daughters are in Korea ...................and then they are back at school next week............
Talking of my daughters, they just whatsapp this to me, their dinner tonight LOL:-
Ian
Yes I think you will thoroughly enjoy the 120 with the 05, it is hard not to, as the 05 is phenomenal piece of kit!!
I have been listening undisturbed for the last couple of days as my daughters are in Korea ...................and then they are back at school next week............
Talking of my daughters, they just whatsapp this to me, their dinner tonight LOL:-
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Seems to make a great bedside rig....
A few pictures of the RWAK 120-S with the ASP TU-05.
Love the additional line out socket......................
Seems to make a great bedside rig....
Seen On RedWineAudio Facebook :
" [size=12.727272033691406px]Coming soon - RWAK120-B... that's right, a RWAK120-S modification with added 4-pin, true balanced line out jack!"[/size]
Glaad I waited... and I believe I will wait a little more for the successor of the AK120 (Bigger screen, 1200/1500$...) and kept enjoying my RWAK100 in the mean time...
" [size=12.727272033691406px]Coming soon - RWAK120-B... that's right, a RWAK120-S modification with added 4-pin, true balanced line out jack!"[/size]
Glaad I waited... and I believe I will wait a little more for the successor of the AK120 (Bigger screen, 1200/1500$...) and kept enjoying my RWAK100 in the mean time...
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Time to save up for a balanced amp then. It's a good thing I held back from doing the S-mod. 
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I just saw it this morning too when I woke up. Unfortunately the only balanced amp I have is not going to be in my hands much longer and I have yet to come across another balanced amp that I like. It's a pity the Analog Squared Paper tube amps are SE-only.
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Congrats on the new amp. Looks sick
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I love Korean food.
Ian
Yes I think you will thoroughly enjoy the 120 with the 05, it is hard not to, as the 05 is phenomenal piece of kit!!
I have been listening undisturbed for the last couple of days as my daughters are in Korea ...................and then they are back at school next week............
Talking of my daughters, they just whatsapp this to me, their dinner tonight LOL:-
Congrats on the new amp. Looks sick
.I love Korean food
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A few pictures of the RWAK 120-S with the ASP TU-05.
Love the additional line out socket......................
Congrats Gavin for RWA AK 120 S and your new TU - 05
What is the site line out ?
Is that the same line out as optical as well ?
Thank you
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Rudi, I think there are a small number of us lucky ASP amp owners that owe you a great debt for bringing this marvellous amp to our attention in the first place.. Thank you!
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Yes two of us bring this beautiful looking tube amp so favourite now
I saw you have a lot tube collection now for your TU -5
I am waiting Jaben Indonesia has demo unit
I just bought Ko Jo KM 01 amp , I love Ko Jo sweet midrange like tube
Pair with AK 120 sound great with Um Miracle and 1+2
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