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SpeleoFool
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May 30, 2018
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Joined the drop since the features seem to meet enough of my needs / use cases to justify the drop price: - excellent sound quality - support for very large music library (both storage capacity and UI that scales) - wireless access to NAS - supports streaming (Tidal) - bluetooth (not a must-have, but I'll likely use it *a lot*) - ability to use as USB DAC or source (another nice-to-have for me, but combined with streaming is interesting)
When used as a portable player, I expect to mostly drive CIEMs, so I'm not terribly concerned with amp performance; I can always get the amp module if I decide I want more headroom.
And as good (or "bad for the price") as the sound quality may be, I really don't expect this (or any) DAP to outperform the setups I already have for headphone / loudspeaker listening at home. The AK380 only has to do better than an iPod Classic with a dead battery and a phone with poor signal performance and a crappy data plan.
May 30, 2018
SpeleoFool
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Jul 1, 2018
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SpeleoFoolI've only had this player for a little over a week, but even in that short time it has made enough of an impression that I felt compelled to come back and say that I absolutely do not regret this purchase one bit.
My CIEMs are still in the works, so I have been listening through a pair of 6xx. The AK380 drives them acceptably well, and music is clear and enjoyable (more than a few "wow" moments). After reading quite a few good reviews on the 660 S, though, I auditioned a pair ... and bought them on the spot.
The 660 S presentation is much more forward and lively than the 650s, detail retrieval is fantastic and they're just a little bit easier to drive. They go plenty loud and sound better on the AK380 (without the amp module) than I ever imagined I'd hear full size cans sound outside of the house. Finally, I can take high-end sound on the go and show my friends what they've been missing. ;-)
I'm really glad I didn't let the negativity in this thread deter me from joining this drop. This player is certainly something special, and the drop was a good deal for this player.
Jul 1, 2018
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