ianmedium
Headphoneus Supremus
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Oh yeah, I was the lowest of the low so I doubt it very much!
A question for lee730, as I know you have both AK120 and 8.A, how do you like the two of them together? How would you describe the fit between them? Believe that you have a more trained ear than me. Any thoughts? Any recommendation for a noob like me?
Thanks
Woah there, calm down. Aren't you the person that constantly tells everyone that doesn't want to get the mod for X reason, "that is your opinion and I have mine"? Well, same applies here. You are taking "butchering" out of context, I assume. Butchering, as in cutting something out - in this case modding a player from its original state is what I was saying, in jest mostly. But since you seem to really be a fan of Vinne's S mods than good for you. Some of us rather use the player for what its intended use. I'd rather spend my money on something else because honestly I feel the AK120 is good enough for portable use. I don't use my AK120 at home, so that is why I wouldn't find the mod very useful (-S Mod that is). I specifically bought the AK120 to get away from bricks. Down the line I might be interested in the RWAK120, but the S mod will never be practical for my usage.
Woosah...
Got it. You should re-read the posts. I've made it very clear the S mod certainly isn't for everyone and is a very individualized decision since it will require use of external amplification. I really struggled with this issue as I made my own decision. I was just responding to the condescending tone of your posts that seem to dismiss the possibility that the AK100 and 120 S mods may be a very reasonable thing for some people to do.
Also, I'm not quite sure what you mean by "intended usage"? If someone decides to use an amp with a DAP that already has a built in amp, are they moving out of "intended usage"? If someone modifies a piece of audio equipment, have they veered from "intended usage"? Maybe you should say they are using the player for something other than YOUR intended usage since you might have no idea what THEIR intended usage is.
Harry technically he is right on that last point. If that wasn't the case your warranty wouldn't be voided when getting it modified from it's original form (for it's original, intended usage).
I have no interest in the mod. I did not find the AK120 to have any issues with my Sony XBA-4 (8 Ohms). The pairing sounds great.
Modding the AK120 to pair with an amp defeats the purpose of this player. It was designed to used as a single unit player, not as portable transport & DAC, not stacked on top of an amp. Which turns it into an ugly brick of gear. yuck!
Got it. You should re-read the posts. I've made it very clear the S mod certainly isn't for everyone and is a very individualized decision since it will require use of external amplification. I really struggled with this issue as I made my own decision. I was just responding to the condescending tone of your posts that seem to dismiss the possibility that the AK100 and 120 S mods may be a very reasonable thing for some people to do.
Also, I'm not quite sure what you mean by "intended usage"? If someone decides to use an amp with a DAP that already has a built in amp, are they moving out of "intended usage"? If someone modifies a piece of audio equipment, have they veered from "intended usage"? Maybe you should say they are using the player for something other than YOUR intended usage since you might have no idea what THEIR intended usage is.
Does the Ak120 have an optical out?
It really is silly how the ak120 doesn't have a line out considering how expensive it is and its totl status.
Ahh, thanks Harry, what sonic differences would one find with the mod with the volume control still on?