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post Jan 15 2016, 08:56 AM

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QUOTE(kimsim @ Jan 15 2016, 08:38 AM)
Seriously AK380 full charge can last how many hours?

The quality of sound really worth it? Really poisoning
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Is any headphone worth over $1000 USD? Any DAP worth the same? Logically the answer would be no. But in this hobby, its more of "is it worth that much to me", and often times the answer is yes tongue.gif

Personally would never get one at retail, but hey, go for your bliss, eh?
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post Jan 15 2016, 09:05 AM

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QUOTE(kimsim @ Jan 15 2016, 09:03 AM)
I get your answer, that is why I am wanna test 1st before going for AK120 good than enough, otherwise my iPhone 6s + DAC AK10 or Biio should be gooding right lol

Cause S'pore still got shop for offer you testing.
Just some time was too lazy
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This is the AK thread, so don't want to go into it too much here, but message me if you're curious.
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post Jan 15 2016, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(joshuachew @ Jan 15 2016, 10:30 AM)
Well worth is subjective but I would say no, it's wayyyyyy over priced.
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Well, I wasn't going to just say it, but yes, horribly overpriced tongue.gif But you do get the occasional deal on new units these days that's interesting. Still not my choice though
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post Jan 15 2016, 10:58 AM

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QUOTE(joshuachew @ Jan 15 2016, 10:53 AM)
Quote my whole post next time! Hahaha. I look like a hater with just that first line. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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That's the salient part tongue.gif
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post Jan 15 2016, 03:40 PM

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QUOTE(shin2l @ Jan 15 2016, 03:31 PM)
the other one is this edition? brows.gif :

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I like the MDR-1A that comes with it more. They don't sell it separately or I would have had it by now. But yes, love my ZX2 tongue.gif

Edit: Here's the full press release for the collection

They even have an Ewok design tongue.gif

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post Jan 15 2016, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(shin2l @ Jan 15 2016, 03:43 PM)
Haha, I am opposite to you, I not really like the sound from ZX2, but it is quite a good DAP.
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If you don't like the sound, how's it a good DAP? hmm.gif But anyway, wrong place for further discussion, suffice to say I think you're way off with that statement
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post Jan 15 2016, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(shin2l @ Jan 15 2016, 03:52 PM)
A good DAP can mean good sound and details to your music preference or good amount of details for listening but not your taste.

To me, ZX2 is a good DAP, it has more details than my AK100II but sound signature is not my taste

If I don't like the sound, it doesn't mean it is an inferior DAP too laugh.gif

That is how I define it~ nod.gif
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Interesting way to look at it. I guess that's how I can't really enjoy Ultrasone or Final Audio products, but so many seem to like it. Fair enough, cheers!
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post Jan 15 2016, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(shin2l @ Jan 15 2016, 04:02 PM)
Dont worry, I am with you in final audio view,  flex.gif

It is not that complicated lah, you like the sound but it needs to meet your satisfaction, e.g. instrument separation, clean background, recessed vocal, 3D soundstage etc nod.gif
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I'm a big fan of the AK/JHA Angie though, if that counts tongue.gif My set is my current daily driver. Very curious about the AKT8IE as well, hoping to demo it next month.
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post Jan 15 2016, 04:22 PM

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QUOTE(shin2l @ Jan 15 2016, 04:11 PM)
I tried AKT8i and AKT1p at Sungei Wang before, balanced and paired with AK380 + docking amp

to be honest, quite a far difference from what I know about beyerdynamics, I felt AKT8i lacks of something when I compared side by side with my SE846, most likely it is vocal lah. But its instrument presentation does impress me.

BTW, I am not a fan of JH, especially Roxxane vmad.gif , but I can accept the sound from Angie and Layla icon_rolleyes.gif

I suggest you try Adel A12, probably you would have same first impression as me: "Am I listening to headphone?" nod.gif
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I liked the Angie more than the Layla when I tried it, so... tongue.gif But yes, will demo the AKT8IE sometime, it's on my to-do list. As for the ADEL, 64 Ears are supposed to release a new ADEL module that will isolate sound much better, with the open style soundstage you can get currently, will wait for that before I try. No hurry, K10 also only arriving next month.
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post Jan 16 2016, 03:24 PM

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QUOTE(jchue73 @ Jan 16 2016, 12:54 PM)
Quick... Somebody do a Massdrop on this. I would jump in without question. icon_question.gif
AK 380 right? Nah, still in box some more, can donate your cash to AK here:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/790527/astell-ker...able-mqs-player
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post Jan 16 2016, 06:20 PM

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QUOTE(ezekiel_77 @ Jan 16 2016, 06:14 PM)
At that price I expect it to make me a sandwich.
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"AK" mah, that's what people pay for right tongue.gif

QUOTE(jchue73 @ Jan 16 2016, 03:48 PM)
Thanks. I think I'll pass since it does not run Whatsapp.
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To be fair, it is a DAP, not a phone tongue.gif How you want to Whatsapp on it, without sim card? Better yet, which dedicated DAP today can actually run Whatsapp? Never came across any

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post Jan 16 2016, 06:51 PM

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QUOTE(jchue73 @ Jan 16 2016, 06:41 PM)
On a more serious note, yes there is a phone (with Whatsapp, dual some more  laugh.gif ) I'm using that functions fully as a dedicated DAP. Well not exactly AK380 level, it powers my cans nicely without the need of an external amp stack.
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Seriously, if I was planning my portable purchases today, might just call it a day with a Mojo and Tidal lossless subscription on my phones. Even now it's tempting as an add-on.
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post Jan 16 2016, 08:18 PM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Jan 16 2016, 07:32 PM)
surprise  rclxm9.gif  4 out of 5 taken within the first day  nod.gif  the very first unit is already in KL  brows.gif
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You're official Chord distributor for Malaysia? Thought there's only 1 for them here
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post Jan 16 2016, 10:53 PM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Jan 16 2016, 08:32 PM)
thought this is an AK thread  hmm.gif
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Maybe I misunderstood, thought you were referring to the Mojo when you quoted me, you meant the AK380? tongue.gif
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post Jan 21 2016, 01:27 PM

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QUOTE(joshuachew @ Jan 20 2016, 07:22 PM)
Did an extensive AK380 vs AK320 vs DP-X1 vs Mojo today with my MH335DW.

I have no idea how the AK240 costs as much as it does. I remember when it first came out alot of reviewers were wondering if portable sound could get any better than the 240. My my.... Exciting times we live in.
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I'm really tempted by the Mojo, so many awesome reviews and feedback. Have you had a chance to compare the iFi iDSD with the Mojo?
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post Mar 8 2016, 08:42 AM

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QUOTE(ezekiel_77 @ Mar 7 2016, 08:46 AM)
So... Black > Copper > Regular 380?

Not that I want it (bo lui), is it a different tuning or DAC that differentiates all these 380s?
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No, it's just different, don't ask so many questions and just pay moar! biggrin.gif

Edit: came across a comment on a different forum saying the retail price is slightly lower than the 380Cu (in HK), so maybe it's meant to fit between the regular 380 and the 380Cu.

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post Mar 8 2016, 08:49 AM

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QUOTE(joshuachew @ Mar 8 2016, 08:47 AM)
You mean Gavin from Translucent? Dinner with him on Saturday 😁😎
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In Hong Kong? tongue.gif And yes (stop overlapping, dammit!) Heh.
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post Mar 8 2016, 08:54 AM

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QUOTE(joshuachew @ Mar 8 2016, 08:49 AM)
Singapore.
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Nice! Have fun with that, eh?

 

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