[lostman]

It doesn't mention AptX here:
http://www.astellnkern.com/eng/htm/ak120/ak120_2_feature01.asp
 
Might be a new feature through firmware upgrade. The hardware is powerful enough to handle a number of different codecs so adding another one in software shouldn't be a big deal.
 
Can't wait for XB10. I think I saw it available in the Korean store. Maybe there's a way to get it from there.

 

[DaddyMojo]

gr8sound, thank you for starting this thread.  I saw the XB10 on a review today and immediately jumped over to Head-fi to get any impressions.  It looks pretty impressive for that price point and I am always looking for good portable gear for me son and I to trade. 
 
I look forward to hearing more.

 

[gr8soundz]

No problem. Glad I could post something useful for other Head-fiers.
 
XB10 still isn't available yet though. I've been watching listings pop up on Amazon for weeks but they seem to be for pre-orders.
 
I've gotten away from bluetooth the past couple years but may have to try this one. Not a fan of A&K's lackluster support but tempted to try this first (afaik) wireless adapter with a balanced output.

 

[slackerpo]

  gr8sound, thank you for starting this thread.  I saw the XB10 on a review today and immediately jumped over to Head-fi to get any impressions.  It looks pretty impressive for that price point and I am always looking for good portable gear for me son and I to trade. 
 
I look forward to hearing more.

 
wich review? care to share?

 

[gr8soundz]

No reviews yet (afaik). Just (quietly) 'announced.'
 
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2016/09/sorry-for-your-loss-iphone-audio-life-after-3-5mm/
 

 

[DaddyMojo]

wich review? care to share?

I probably should not have called it a review, it is more like a press release with a description of the product. Regardless, here it is : http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/9/8/12850268/astell-kerns-bluetooth-dac-headphones-wireless

 

[Scott_Tarlow]

Ak just gave me shipping notice!

 

[slackerpo]

Ak just gave me shipping notice!

great news! where did you order it?

 

[Scott_Tarlow]

great news! where did you order it?

Direct

 

[ViperGeek]

Ak just gave me shipping notice!

 
I just got mine this morning too, via Facebook PM (way to embrace social networking).  It was later followed up with an (old-fashioned) e-mail.
 
No USPS ETA yet, but still a good sign.
 
- Dave

 

[gr8soundz]

Good to hear you guys will have your XB10s soon.
 
We'll all be waiting for impressions but, if possible, can you guys connect it to a PC using a regular usb cable (power and data). I'd like to know if the XB10 shows up as a playback device which would indicate it can work as external sound card and dac
.

 

[Scott_Tarlow]

  Good to hear you guys will have your XB10s soon.
 
We'll all be waiting for impressions but, if possible, can you guys connect it to a PC using a regular usb cable (power and data). I'd like to know if the XB10 shows up as a playback device which would indicate it can work as external sound card and dac
.

 
I doubt that will be possible (or they will advertise it) but I will try.

 

[gr8soundz]

 
I doubt that will be possible (or they will advertise it) but I will try.

 
Sennheiser didn't advertise it either but I found that connecting the Momentum 2 Wireless' usb to a pc or android (with an otg cable) allowed it work as a usb dac. The M2s sounded even better in that mode than either wireless or using the 3.5mm cable. This unadvertised feature also worked on a few other wireless headphones.
 
Different companies and different products, I know, but usb mixed with bluetooth can have some surprising results. These types of adapters are relatively new though; can't hurt to try. Worst that can happen is the XB10 will start charging.
 

 

[329161]

I ordered one from Korea via eBay, it should arrive early October. Can't wait, and I'll give some impressions of course.

 

[Forty6]

Love these bluetooth aptx enabled devices . Go Wireless best .