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Post by gerelmx1986 on Sept 28, 2020 17:32:03 GMT
Kann alpha
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Post by darginmahkum on Oct 9, 2020 8:03:34 GMT
It is sad that this is the last remaining ESS based DAP (let's see what DX300 will bring). All other DAP manufacturers switched to A&K DACs which I don't like as much.
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Post by Queen6 on Oct 18, 2020 17:01:16 GMT
It is sad that this is the last remaining ESS based DAP (let's see what DX300 will bring). All other DAP manufacturers switched to A&K DACs which I don't like as much. I'd be more interested in the KANN Alpha if A&K hadn't gimped it with just 64Gb of internal storage, should be 128Gb at this price point. Locally the A&K A&Norma SR25 has a 128Gb option making it far more desirable. Be nice if A&K implemented the same with the KANN Alpha as 128Gb would make it more desirable for many. Q-6 |
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Post by NPAudio on Oct 18, 2020 19:41:08 GMT
Yeah it is odd, they must have had a price point to hit and reduced the memory instead of anything else.
Same company (Iriver) and the Cowon Plenue entry levels are 64gb, old top and current mid are 128gb, current top models are 256gb
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Post by nc8000 on Oct 18, 2020 20:15:00 GMT
I’d much rather have no build in memory but 2 microSD slotd
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Post by gerelmx1986 on Oct 18, 2020 21:27:07 GMT
I’d much rather have no build in memory but 2 microSD slotd yes or 3 or 4 |
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Post by Queen6 on Oct 19, 2020 17:27:13 GMT
Yeah it is odd, they must have had a price point to hit and reduced the memory instead of anything else. Same company (Iriver) and the Cowon Plenue entry levels are 64gb, old top and current mid are 128gb, current top models are 256gb Looks like A&K are getting the message as the SR25 has a 128Gb option in my region. Certainly makes if more attractive, nor is A&K asking an arm and a leg for the upgrade. Makes sense as some will have a smaller library and don't want to bother with SD cards, some will have a larger library and want as much storage as they can get. I think a factor here is the 1Tb SD cards remain to be prohibitively expensive for reasons unknown. I can literally purchase a USB C 2Tb SSD for a good deal less than a 1Tb Micro SD card. Like a guaranteed good 1Tb Micro SD card is around $450, which is plainly ridiculous... Not sure if all DAP''s can, the SR25 definitely can and that makes it a very interesting proposition. I use a physically small SSD, great idea as when your on the go you can use up the 256/512 cards and when static not be limited   Q-6 |
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Post by Queen6 on Oct 23, 2020 19:17:34 GMT
Still yet to see the Alpha in the flesh. Has some impressive power output specs seems to be on the warmer side of A&K. Hopefully see soon enough Q-6 |
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Post by Queen6 on Nov 7, 2020 17:48:16 GMT
Despite being offered a great deal on the Kann Cube, still yet to pull the trigger as I really want to audition the new Kann Alpha. Worse I picked up a small red box of tricks. Problem being is "once you hear a thing, there's no way to unhear it ." Just don't, everything scales, nothing sounds bad, nothing will ever sound the same again ever. Amy Winehouse is singing for me personally right now, it's that intimate, beautiful & accurate. I love the Cube I really do, it's big bold, has huge power, 8 channel desktop class DAC's, XLR out, and a very healthy discount, so what's not to like? Enter the Beast this Red Devil destroys it with the single touch of a finger on play, the world changes. Sony's WM1A/Z for all the technical prowess & polish cant touch this with or without custom firmware sonically.  I'm genuinely interested in the Alpha & Cube, equally the Dark Side pulls me ever closer...LOL Q-6 |
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Post by gerelmx1986 on Jan 13, 2021 19:26:22 GMT
Hi Queen6 do you have the alphanumeric? If yes try please the android screen reader (previously known as Talkback) located on Settings > Qcc ssibility> screen reader. I asked JasonNYC the official representant of AK at head-fi and has not replied |
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Post by Dramba on Jan 14, 2021 16:36:51 GMT
I thought about buying Alpha, and resigned. It's too expensive for me, and without proper Android implementation. Meaning installing APKs with this silly A&K way it's not for me. Besides it's too bulk and heavy for an frequent walker, like me.
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Post by Queen6 on Jan 16, 2021 12:44:34 GMT
Hi Queen6 do you have the alphanumeric? If yes try please the android screen reader (previously known as Talkback) located on Settings > Qcc ssibility> screen reader. I asked JasonNYC the official representant of AK at head-fi and has not replied No screen reader as far as I can see om the A&K. KB is only for text search with the only options being to switch KB English, Japanese, Chinese etc. Q-6 |
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Post by gerelmx1986 on Jan 16, 2021 15:23:39 GMT
Hi Queen6 do you have the alphanumeric? If yes try please the android screen reader (previously known as Talkback) located on Settings > Qcc ssibility> screen reader. I asked JasonNYC the official representant of AK at head-fi and has not replied No screen reader as far as I can see om the A&K. KB is only for text search with the only options being to switch KB English, Japanese, Chinese etc. Q-6 I hanks forbthe reply. Shame it has no SE, i was rhinking gettng one to propwrly run my Z1Rs, both IER and MDR |
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Post by darginmahkum on Jan 17, 2021 9:28:03 GMT
gerelmx1986 why don't you consider, for example, R6 2020? It is small, the screen reader works (at least on R8 but they have the same system), has very good OS and @nayparm said that the sound is pretty good.
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Post by gerelmx1986 on Jan 17, 2021 12:06:46 GMT
I am considering this or R8
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