Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T
May 21, 2024 at 5:44 AM Post #136 of 144
I have the Sony WM1ZM2 and am considering buying this DAP, but I have few concerns before buying this, could anyone give me some insights? Thanks in advance

1. Would it be possible to switch off the tube lights in the back to save some battery life?
2. Would it become warm or even hot after playing with the "hybrid high current mode" for a while, say 30-60mins?
3. I can use the Sony WM1ZM2 as BT TX to my BT speaker in office and usually will use up to 30-40% battery after playing 1-2 hrs of Spotify/Apple music, how long would it play on this player?
 
May 22, 2024 at 5:06 AM Post #137 of 144
The SP3000T does not support spatial audio right?
I know that SP3000 does not, and I can't find this information anywhere in the advertised materials so I assume it does not
Would be happy to be proven wrong though
 
May 22, 2024 at 8:31 AM Post #138 of 144
The SP3000T does not support spatial audio right?
I know that SP3000 does not, and I can't find this information anywhere in the advertised materials so I assume it does not
Would be happy to be proven wrong though
The SP3000T does not support spatial audio.
 
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May 25, 2024 at 12:58 AM Post #140 of 144
Loving my unit so far. The only problem I have is that the Wi-Fi reception is a bit weak. I literally have to stand next to my router to get an excellent signal 😅. Otherwise, it’s usually around 1-2 bars around the house, and there’s no reception in my bedroom (where I tend to use it the most).
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May 25, 2024 at 6:50 AM Post #141 of 144
Loving my unit so far. The only problem I have is that the Wi-Fi reception is a bit weak. I literally have to stand next to my router to get an excellent signal 😅. Otherwise, it’s usually around 1-2 bars around the house, and there’s no reception in my bedroom (where I tend to use it the most).1000310797.jpg
The WiFi reception issue needs to be addressed by A&K. Maybe it was throttled down because of the tubes? I understand the player itself sounds amazing. Congrats.
 
May 25, 2024 at 6:57 AM Post #142 of 144
The WiFi reception issue needs to be addressed by A&K. Maybe it was throttled down because of the tubes? I understand the player itself sounds amazing. Congrats.

My assumption would be that it’s heavily shielded to help mitigate tube noise. I use my 2.4ghz network as it has more range in my home than my 5ghz network does.
 
May 26, 2024 at 12:06 AM Post #144 of 144
I have the Sony WM1ZM2 and am considering buying this DAP, but I have few concerns before buying this, could anyone give me some insights? Thanks in advance

1. Would it be possible to switch off the tube lights in the back to save some battery life?
2. Would it become warm or even hot after playing with the "hybrid high current mode" for a while, say 30-60mins?
3. I can use the Sony WM1ZM2 as BT TX to my BT speaker in office and usually will use up to 30-40% battery after playing 1-2 hrs of Spotify/Apple music, how long would it play on this player?
To reply to the first 2 points :
1) Yes you can turn the lights off - its connected with the volume wheel light.
2) Never felt my unit get hot
 

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