Wow, just can't believe how good the DSD download of Mahler 1 sounds with the new software. Fantastic. Also, www.bluecoastrecords.com honored a 2 for 1 deal and is also offering a 20% discount. I would check in advance at support@bluecoastrecords.com.
Today was freaking hot in NL and the AK120 got really hot, I think around 50 Celsius or more. I started hearing some distortion every now and then. The dac really strugle to work properly when it's very hot. So keep your AK cool, don't use the leather case, the heat can't get away when it's too hot.
For those of you converted to FW 1.3 or 1.32, would you say it is worth installing in place of 1.0 (which is FW currently on my AK120)?
My iem's are W4R's. I like the sound with 1.0 and really don't want to mess with it unless you think there is a definite improvement in SQ with the new FW.
Have an ak120 and UE18 pro iem. The two sound amazing together (coming from hifiman801 fwiw). Anyhow I just received an RSA Intruder and moon audio balanced cable. First listen with Intruder in the signal path was far less compelling than I'd hoped. Don't like it. Am wondering if this is normal? Is moving to balanced that different? Any others experience something similar? Thx
Edit-FWIW I have liked the sq quite a bit however notice with the Pico Power amp in line and listening with the ED8 there is a somewhat unnatural bass sound, a thump to it and the upper ends do sound just the slightest bit rough. It is really nitpicking but I have been doing some a/b with other player when noticing that the bass there with the 1.0 is not exactly as well integrated. Maybe the newer FW smooths it out a touch....? The mids and upper end though does have an incredible airiness and are well layered for sure. Yes, i think the bass is somewhat off, the more i listen, but only after comparing to other sources.
For those of you converted to FW 1.3 or 1.32, would you say it is worth installing in place of 1.0 (which is FW currently on my AK120)?
My iem's are W4R's. I like the sound with 1.0 and really don't want to mess with it unless you think there is a definite improvement in SQ with the new FW.
For those of you converted to FW 1.3 or 1.32, would you say it is worth installing in place of 1.0 (which is FW currently on my AK120)?
My iem's are W4R's. I like the sound with 1.0 and really don't want to mess with it unless you think there is a definite improvement in SQ with the new FW.
You can always switch back to 1.00, it has been posted. I have it otherwise. In my opinion 1.00 sounds too dark and congested and 1.32 is significantly better in terms of SQ plus you get USB DAC and DSD (this I really couldn't care less).
You can always switch back to 1.00, it has been posted. I have it otherwise. In my opinion 1.00 sounds too dark and congested and 1.32 is significantly better in terms of SQ plus you get USB DAC and DSD(this I really couldn't care less).
You can always switch back to 1.00, it has been posted. I have it otherwise. In my opinion 1.00 sounds too dark and congested and 1.32 is significantly better in terms of SQ plus you get USB DAC and DSD (this I really couldn't care less).
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