Not just the circuit and amp, but the various implementations of the circuit itself, along with amps, pre-amps, and how those are used, and implemented(if at all) in the device. FiiO for example typically uses a pre-amp before going to an output buffer or driving amplifier and what not.
The WM8740 is very popular indeed. I am excited to see AK using the CS4398 in their new AK240 though.
i think ak's time is gonna be really bad after dx90 and x5 come out.
seems its highly overpriced based on good fluid interface and all reports suggest that x5 will have lag free interface this time.
plus ak240 at 2400$ is anoverkill for even ak fanboys
i think ak's time is gonna be really bad after dx90 and x5 come out.
seems its highly overpriced based on good fluid interface and all reports suggest that x5 will have lag free interface this time.
plus ak240 at 2400$ is anoverkill for even ak fanboys
Unless if the AK240 has some sort of unreal hologram-like soundstage and promotes pin point accuracy, even for the mid tier headphones, then it will mostly worth its' price tag. Otherwise, I'm all in for the X5 or DX90 (mainly the X5).
Unless if the AK240 has some sort of unreal hologram-like soundstage and promotes pin point accuracy, even for the mid tier headphones, then it will mostly worth its' price tag. Otherwise, I'm all in for the X5 or DX90 (mainly the X5).
If the X5 is close to the AK240's Sound Quality, the X5's price and quality may be just the biggest bargain I've ever encountered, that is if the AK240's SQ is golden.
The AK 120 and AK 240 don't necessarily need to be superior in audio by the way. Many are missing the point about those units.
I'll be reviewing the AK 120 and X5 along with the Colorfly C4 in the comming month. I may be able to get a AK 240 (most likely not) but yeah.
I'll be releasing a VBLOG video on understanding the logic, and market behind the price and what a DAP should strive for etc etc when I do the shootout.
That is a layman's thinking. Just because the DAC is the same doesn't mean the audio is the same. Please do not judge if you have not own them, they have different characteristics.
I have had enough with all the AK bashing in practically all the threads because of the pricing. It's very tiresome to see a product being judged before anyone listened to the AK240 at all. You guys can gang up and open a AK bashing thread, please keep all the threads clean with appreciation and fair comparisons while leaving the price influence aside.
The AK 120 and AK 240 don't necessarily need to be superior in audio by the way. Many are missing the point about those units.
I'll be reviewing the AK 120 and X5 along with the Colorfly C4 in the comming month. I may be able to get a AK 240 (most likely not) but yeah.
I'll be releasing a VBLOG video on understanding the logic, and market behind the price and what a DAP should strive for etc etc when I do the shootout.
& I'll be selling popcorn during the show ITS GONNA BE INTERESTING! Shall wait for your good news!
Each selling popcorn will be $2k/100g as I need funding for all the 3 DAPs thank you for your support. Click here to download it before it's too late! TOO LATE sorry
That is a layman's thinking. Just because the DAC is the same doesn't mean the audio is the same. Please do not judge if you have not own them, they have different characteristics.
I have had enough with all the AK bashing in practically all the threads because of the pricing. It's very tiresome to see a product being judged before anyone listened to the AK240 at all. You guys can gang up and open a AK bashing thread, please keep all the threads clean with appreciation and fair comparisons while leaving the price influence aside.
Not being harsh, but the AK bashing is happening in every DAP thread and it's getting very annoying and tiring.
And it happens too often for the mods to moderate this guideline.
Likewise, please avoid trashing equipment you haven't used or aren't familiar with. Having doubts about something you see in a design is fair enough, but to quote Robert Pirsig: "The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility, it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed." So remember that you can derive satisfaction from listening with any audio gear as much from your appreciation of the design (whether how it looks or how it measures) as much as how it reproduces music
Not being harsh, but the AK bashing is happening in every DAP thread and it's getting very annoying and tiring.
And it happens too often for the mods to moderate this guideline.
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And as you and almost everyone has not heard the AK240, the bashing is unwarranted as there is no point to be valid in the first place.
Bashing is unwarranted... yes... but having an expectation that the thing should sound freaking awesome for the money is perfectly reasonable. I think that is the underlying point...
If it turns out this player is at the top of the tree by some margin then ... fabulous and well done and they deserve to sell lots of them for the price.... but if it is marginally better than the bevy of Mid priced Daps coming out then it is a different story... Where is the value in that case ?
I hope it's worth it because i am a very fussy listener with very high expectations... but i will most assuredly not be an early adopter.
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ITS GONNA BE INTERESTING! Shall wait for your good news! 
thank you for your support. Click here to download it before it's too late! TOO LATE 
