[CraftyClown]

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The issue at hand is we are using portable amps......not home rigs! And for home rigs on a RCA connector, line level is 2v which neither the AK100 nor the 120 can achieve anyway. 
 
There is not point spending $400-$1000 buying a decent portable amp and then not use it to it's full potential!
 
The output level at 100% on the DAP renders no headroom on the volume because it will be too loud at 8am on the pot, when ideally the portable amp performs best at probably 10am -1pm

 
Ok, firstly please accept my apologies as my technical understanding in this area is vague at best, so I appreciate I may be making presumptions that make little sense.
 
As I understood it, professional line level signal is considered to be from 1.23v rms upwards, with the AK120 sitting comfortably above that at 1.5v rms. I realise that the snr would be worse than a device at 2v rms, but surely this wouldn't be an unacceptable difference we are talking about?
 
I am connecting to a desktop amp (Schiit Lyr) and my volume pot sits comfortably at around 11am for my ideal listening when connecting the AK120 at 100% volume, so would this be the correct choice for my set up?

 

[spkrs01]

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Ok, firstly please accept my apologies as my technical understanding in this area is vague at best, so I appreciate I may be making presumptions that make little sense.
 
As I understood it, professional line level signal is considered to be from 1.23v rms upwards, with the AK120 sitting comfortably above that at 1.5v rms. I realise that the snr would be worse than a device at 2v rms, but surely this wouldn't be an unacceptable difference we are talking about?
 
I am connecting to a desktop amp (Schiit Lyr) and my volume pot sits comfortably at around 11am for my ideal listening when connecting the AK120 at 100% volume, so would this be the correct choice for my set up?

 
Haha!!!  
 
You are using a Desktop Amp.....yes in the case of an desktop amp you will need to max out the volume.
 
My Bad.....Sincere apologies

 

[CraftyClown]

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Haha!!!  
 
You are using a Desktop Amp.....yes in the case of an desktop amp you will need to max out the volume.
 
My Bad.....Sincere apologies

 
No need to apologise Gav. My grasp of the science in this area is a little weak, so I stumble around a little when trying to get the best out of these devices. 
 
I must say though, the gear I have now sounds pretty sweet 

 

[spkrs01]

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I must say though, the gear I have now sounds pretty sweet 

 
The Ak120 makes a wonderful source and I am so glad you are getting the best out of it?
 
What firmware are you on....I am on 1.21 and find this sounding best when used as a source

 

[CraftyClown]

Yep, I'm on 1.21 as well.  

 

[musicday]

Got my AK120 now.

Only have in the house the Westone1 and Korta Kross pro modded.
What IEM/headphones up to £400 shall I get for this? ES10, InEar SD3, Momentum?
Thanks,
Levi
www.youtube.com/safug

 

[cydonia]

My ak120 will be delivered in 2 days. Can't wait. Anyone know how this pairs with fitear togo 334? I read that a k120 is 3ohms and I am not sure if the impedance for 334 has ever been listed online.

 

[GSARider]

Got my AK120 now.
Only have in the house the Westone1 and Korta Kross pro modded.
What IEM/headphones up to £400 shall I get for this? ES10, InEar SD3, Momentum?
Thanks,
Levi
www.youtube.com/safug

Stretch just a little more for the IE800's, they pair beautifully with the AK120.

 

[musicday]

Thanks GSArider,
Will go to a shop in New Malden and try my AK120 with the IE800, heard the SD3 and Momentum have a great synergy also.

 

[dallan]

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Got my AK120 now.

Only have in the house the Westone1 and Korta Kross pro modded.
What IEM/headphones up to £400 shall I get for this? ES10, InEar SD3, Momentum?
Thanks,
Levi
www.youtube.com/safug

The ES10 sounds great with the AK120.  Very good match.  
 
As far as adding a portable amp, i match so both are running about 50% or close to it.  I have a friend who is an electrical engineer and his view is that electronics run best at or below 50%.  In addition lowering the volume gives more play in the amp volume control.  Know some of this has been said but my 2 cents......

 

[LFC_SL]

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Thanks GSArider,
Will go to a shop in New Malden and try my AK120 with the IE800, heard the SD3 and Momentum have a great synergy also.

 
When I was speaking to them this morning I did not realise it was such a secret they were taking the AK120 on

 

[musicday]

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Thanks GSArider,
Will go to a shop in New Malden and try my AK120 with the IE800, heard the SD3 and Momentum have a great synergy also.

 
When I was speaking to them this morning I did not realise it was such a secret they were taking the AK120 on

I spoke to Phil last week and they were still waiting for the AK120 to be available.But I ended getting it from a different place, with a discount also.
Maybe we should go there together and try different headphones etc..

 

[robdr]

Stretch just a little more for the IE800's, they pair beautifully with the AK120.

I second that.

 

[dallan]

Tried the ProEQ briefly.  Seems to smooth things out a bit, takes off edges, which can be good or bad.  Maybe drops the treble slightly and brings up bass a bit.  On what i was listening to it helped.  Not my normal music though, Michael Franti and Spearhead from 2004-06-18 in Oregon free download over at Archive.org of course......one of my favorite websites, and yes they do have some free 24 bit but quality on the 24 bit varies.  Otherwise i mainly grab soundboard recordings.  Oooops, rambling, sorry.

 

[GSARider]

The Momentum's do sound very good with the AK120, my frustration with them is definitely not in their sonic abilities - it's the fit of the earpads - just too small for the average male, hence why I didn't mention them. If your ears are a good fit for them, then all is well...! I'd suggest that a good half an hour test is needed at a minimum and check the fit carefully. I'd just love to use mine more, but can't take more than 15-20 mins at a time with them.
 
It's why I ended up with a pair of Denon D7100's, which, to my ears, give a good sound and good comfort levels.