You're really well spoken and thought-out in these reviews. No wandering into esoterica and jargon or preening about topics your audience might be too "asleep" to fully follow. Clear solid opinions. Subbed.
Very happy with my SE200 too. Like you I prefer the AKM side, but it’s interesting to have the choice and explore the differences. (Also happy I picked mine up in a Black Friday sale for a 30% discount!) Not that convinced by the SE180 concept. As you say, you’d end up paying significantly more to buy future ‘cartridge’ thingies to swop with what’s already there, which just seems unsatisfactory. It also chunks up the design and weight too much for me, it’s lost the sleek elegance of the SE200.
I got the SR25 and compared it to the M11 Limited. The Fiio DAP is so much better that I don’t think I can trust A&K with my money again. Their DAP’s are outrageously unresponsive and unintuitive.
I just listened to both yesterday and SE 200 is a better Dap, I loved the left side sound of SE 200! I didn’t had enough time to play with it though, and I couldn’t listen to the second module of 180 with ak Dap and supposed to sound better then the 1 module. Anyway overall I liked much more SE 200 , is easier to hold , smaller, lighter and the ak dac has a bit more juice,also.
Just got an SE200 second-hand a few days ago and I'm absolutely blown away. I agree the AKM side has just got _something_ that the ESS side doesn't. I mainly listen offline to FLAC and DSD, but I'm happy I can stream Spotify, Tidal and watch UA-cam on it if I want to. I think I'm going to be happy with it for a long long time.
As much as I have wanted to get a Astell and Kern dap, the software side leaves much to be desired. Hearing that that some can no longer support tidal or other streaming services makes me nervous as well. Seeing some of their not that old recent caps that no longer support tidal is really disappointing. When you see a ibasso dx300 with a smartphone screen and performance and good sound quality that comes in under these Astell and Kern should wake up. I know their optimizing their os for music playback but it shouldn't be trading that for a unresponsive dap that goes oboleste quick. Another things is Astell and Kern seems to release new units rather quick making what you just bought obsolete quick. A lot to spend on a file music player with no streaming capability in the future.
"It's 2021 and, if you're asking me personally, this level of performance is simply not acceptable." You're exactly right, and this shit needs to be called out every time, over and over. Because you're paying so much? Well yeah, sure. But also, as you clearly said... IT'S 2021 FFS!!!
Hello, which player (Astell & Kern SA700 vs Astell Kern Kann Alpha), Astelle A&Norma SR25 has the better sound, i.e., bass, treble, voices, speech, the best package ebend. I would be very happy to receive a few tips. My best wishes and stay healthy Of course I subscribed to your channel and added a thumb to the top
ok they may have another modul soundcards, but as the prosesor & ram that lack of power i might consider go with another daps. it would go the other way of AK use SD 888 series chip and 12Gb of ram & amoled screen.
@@goodnightmoon i just compare them to dx300 witch is cheaper & from spec sheet & ui make ak big name left in smoke, but it's just a matter of sound preference & for some just proud using big name & expensive products to brag. what the procie still using chip rock? and charge over others daps with module?
hi there is rarely a comparison between different type of portable devices for example between a dap, a dongle and a dac/amp. the ultimate goal of these different genres of products is same afterall. so how should consumers know what they should expect from them sound quality wise. i want to buy a portable and have a 1k budget and sound quality is my only priority but don't want to pay more than it is necessary. don't care if it is dap, dac or dongle. which type of product should i investigate? tx
looking at buying the se180 as is currently on special for the same price as a used dx300. still worth it? cant even find a new dx300 for sale(australia)
I listen to the DX300 and DX320 (all 4 different amps) and annoying to say, NONE of them came even close the the se180 with standard amp, then I inserted the SEM4 amp... okay Ibasso was gone... I hate the slower interface, but man the sound quality is superb... I even listen to the whole line of Shanling (only the m9 plus, was on par of the se180), Fiio daps.... no change
Is just a bit worse sounding then se 180 and which is worse then se 200 which has even more volume power .. thing that lacks a bit in m15 and 180 for full size cans
I listened to all 3 yesterday and for me se 180 sounds already better then m15, which after hearing so many great opinions about it was a bit of a deception, se 200 is definitely sounding much better and has even more power,
I have a A&K dap and the sound quality sucks in comparison to a iPhone with a chord Hugo 2 or with my Woo wu8. It was my biggest hp purchase regret. Never again.
You're really well spoken and thought-out in these reviews. No wandering into esoterica and jargon or preening about topics your audience might be too "asleep" to fully follow. Clear solid opinions. Subbed.
Very happy with my SE200 too.
Like you I prefer the AKM side, but it’s interesting to have the choice and explore the differences. (Also happy I picked mine up in a Black Friday sale for a 30% discount!)
Not that convinced by the SE180 concept. As you say, you’d end up paying significantly more to buy future ‘cartridge’ thingies to swop with what’s already there, which just seems unsatisfactory. It also chunks up the design and weight too much for me, it’s lost the sleek elegance of the SE200.
Se 200 is wonderful
I got the SR25 and compared it to the M11 Limited. The Fiio DAP is so much better that I don’t think I can trust A&K with my money again. Their DAP’s are outrageously unresponsive and unintuitive.
what about ibasso dx300 and dx320?
You are the only reviewer that don't seems to like the SE180 sound, everyone else said it competes with ibasso dx300 with a R2R dac like signature
se180 sounds better than even the dx320 (tried it with all 4 amps), with the sem4 amp the se180 sounds superb
I’m very happy with my SE200, but I was very interested in the SE180 when I first found out about it.
I just listened to both yesterday and SE 200 is a better Dap, I loved the left side sound of SE 200!
I didn’t had enough time to play with it though, and I couldn’t listen to the second module of 180 with ak Dap and supposed to sound better then the 1 module.
Anyway overall I liked much more SE 200 , is easier to hold , smaller, lighter and the ak dac has a bit more juice,also.
Just got an SE200 second-hand a few days ago and I'm absolutely blown away. I agree the AKM side has just got _something_ that the ESS side doesn't. I mainly listen offline to FLAC and DSD, but I'm happy I can stream Spotify, Tidal and watch UA-cam on it if I want to. I think I'm going to be happy with it for a long long time.
As much as I have wanted to get a Astell and Kern dap, the software side leaves much to be desired. Hearing that that some can no longer support tidal or other streaming services makes me nervous as well. Seeing some of their not that old recent caps that no longer support tidal is really disappointing. When you see a ibasso dx300 with a smartphone screen and performance and good sound quality that comes in under these Astell and Kern should wake up. I know their optimizing their os for music playback but it shouldn't be trading that for a unresponsive dap that goes oboleste quick. Another things is Astell and Kern seems to release new units rather quick making what you just bought obsolete quick. A lot to spend on a file music player with no streaming capability in the future.
I have a KANN. Can’t use tidal at all on it anymore, despite being a marketed feature….£1000 product. Lol
I see Twice and Dreamcatcer, you my sir are a man of culture
"It's 2021 and, if you're asking me personally, this level of performance is simply not acceptable." You're exactly right, and this shit needs to be called out every time, over and over. Because you're paying so much? Well yeah, sure. But also, as you clearly said... IT'S 2021 FFS!!!
Dreamcatcher- wind blows
I see you with the heat
I retuned my sp2000 because it runs slower than Kindle. And it sound worse than Chord Hugo 2.
What are u listening for atm
Hello, which player (Astell & Kern SA700 vs Astell Kern Kann Alpha), Astelle A&Norma SR25 has the better sound, i.e., bass, treble, voices, speech, the best package ebend. I would be very happy to receive a few tips. My best wishes and stay healthy
Of course I subscribed to your channel and added a thumb to the top
ok they may have another modul soundcards, but as the prosesor & ram that lack of power i might consider go with another daps.
it would go the other way of AK use SD 888 series chip and 12Gb of ram & amoled screen.
are you looking for a flagship smartphone?
@@goodnightmoon i just compare them to dx300 witch is cheaper & from spec sheet & ui make ak big name left in smoke, but it's just a matter of sound preference & for some just proud using big name & expensive products to brag. what the procie still using chip rock? and charge over others daps with module?
Bad OS in the age of nice cheapo phones is unacceptable imo. Also, you only have to a few things a phone does - how hard can it be?
hi
there is rarely a comparison between different type of portable devices for example between a dap, a dongle and a dac/amp. the ultimate goal of these different genres of products is same afterall. so how should consumers know what they should expect from them sound quality wise.
i want to buy a portable and have a 1k budget and sound quality is my only priority but don't want to pay more than it is necessary. don't care if it is dap, dac or dongle. which type of product should i investigate?
tx
Please review the Sp2000T, would love to hear your option.
the se180 with amp 'sem4,' comes dangerously close to the sp2000t
Where is your empire ears valkrye mark 2 review video bro???
are you able to play spotify in this? nice review
Can you review the kann alpha and sr25 MK 2…
looking at buying the se180 as is currently on special for the same price as a used dx300. still worth it? cant even find a new dx300 for sale(australia)
I listen to the DX300 and DX320 (all 4 different amps) and annoying to say, NONE of them came even close the the se180 with standard amp, then I inserted the SEM4 amp... okay Ibasso was gone... I hate the slower interface, but man the sound quality is superb... I even listen to the whole line of Shanling (only the m9 plus, was on par of the se180), Fiio daps.... no change
Can you review FIIO M15? Thanks for reviews😉
Is just a bit worse sounding then se 180 and which is worse then se 200 which has even more volume power .. thing that lacks a bit in m15 and 180 for full size cans
How does the se180 compared to fiio m15？
I listened to all 3 yesterday and for me se 180 sounds already better then m15, which after hearing so many great opinions about it was a bit of a deception, se 200 is definitely sounding much better and has even more power,
Much better than m15
Hey Precog. Since you listen to a lot of J-Pop songs, you should listen to Yoasobi lol
I have a A&K dap and the sound quality sucks in comparison to a iPhone with a chord Hugo 2 or with my Woo wu8. It was my biggest hp purchase regret. Never again.
never run headphones with ak daps.
I hope I'm wrong, but I think in five years all the DSPs will be gone. I am still sad that Oppo no longer builds Blu Ray players.
I am STILL using my Oppo BDP-95. Both audio and video continue to be wonderful!
Se200 or dx300 for SQ?
I prefer DX300 overall. It has a more smooth and natural sound. SE200’s left side has better clarity and great wow-factor, though.
Shangling m8
@@E99584 I tried dx300 and m8 with u12t. At first listen, dx300 sounded better to me. What headphone do you use?
@@Abhi-wn7sw I have odin and just got um mest mkii to test out. I had u12t before and wasn't a fan. Sounded good, but Personal pref it wasn't for me.
I had both. Sold the DX300. It spund great but for me the SE200 is a long terms DAP
This guy needs more personality. He sounds like hes reading.
An AI generated presentation?