[scorpio187]

they are certainly reputable.

Just ordered. Hopefully there won't be anymore surprises!

 

[lancer7777]

ak120 sounds great to me, ak240 is overpriced.

 

[Jedaite]

  ak120 sounds great to me, ak240 is overpriced.

Idk about the 120, but the 240 is overpriced as FU*K. I was actually thinking of getting it, but I've read a lot bad stuff about it here which turned me off. If I spend $2000+ on a portable player, it needs to at least have the basics worked out. Not to mention its poor battery life and the fact you need to pay AK more money to get it replaced for you.
 
Did I also mention how their crap cases are uber expensive?
 
Total crap.

 

[Buddhahacker]

  Idk about the 120, but the 240 is overpriced as FU*K. I was actually thinking of getting it, but I've read a lot bad stuff about it here which turned me off. If I spend $2000+ on a portable player, it needs to at least have the basics worked out. Not to mention its poor battery life and the fact you need to pay AK more money to get it replaced for you.
 
Did I also mention how their crap cases are uber expensive?
 
Total crap.

 
Sigh . . . 

 

[jwbrent]

they are certainly reputable.

 
Agreed, and for me, a couple good experiences ...

 

[jwbrent]

  They got back to me today. Now, some things might be different for you guys but I'm sure it's similar enough for everyone. This is because I'm living in Korea but most of u guys aren't. I will move back to Canada in a few years. Well, guys at iRiver told me you can get the battery replaced for free during the 1 year warranty time(2 years for Germany I believe) but you have to pay once the warranty is over. You can send the 240 by mail or give it to the iRiver people who will replace the battery for you for about $58 USD. You won't be able to replace it but they will replace it for you.(unless you're brave enough to try your iphone battery or something) This was the only thing that was stuck in my mind which stopped me from getting the 240. Now that I know that it's replaceable and it seems cheap enough I will get the 240 soon. (or suddenly change my mind to get the Chord Hugo) Well, wish me luck on my journey to find the perfect IEMs with the 240. ( loving Final Audio Design's FI-BA-SS atm)

 
Thank you for reporting back. 

 

[Amalz]

Guys
 
What is the name of cable to connect the AK240 into ifi DSD and Chord Hugo or any Portable amp?

 

[Jeff Y]

 
To replace a portable device battery is no rocket science...my colleague actually replace everything except the main board of his iPhone5 (over the process he replaced the shell with white from the original black).  So, as soon as we can source the battery from a 3rd party (apart from iRiver), we should able to DIY on the battery replacement.

still sounds scary to me. :O

 

[high-fidelity]

Guys,
 
How much time battery goes with your 240 when you listen DSD ? 

 

[beemarman]

  Guys,
 
How much time battery goes with your 240 when you listen DSD ? 

 
 
I get about 5 hours listening to DSD files. I have never got more than 6 no matter what I listen to. Battery life is not very good on the AK240

 

[beemarman]

  Guys
 
What is the name of cable to connect the AK240 into ifi DSD and Chord Hugo or any Portable amp?

 
You need an optical cable to connect to the HUGO and a 3.5mm cable to connect to a portable amp

 

[high-fidelity]

   
 
I get about 5 hours listening to DSD files. I have never got more than 6 no matter what I listen to. Battery life is not very good on the AK240

 
Thanks for answer.I think 6 hours is normal with DSD.
 
What about maximum volume level when DSD plays? 

 

[beemarman]

   
Thanks for answer.I think 6 hours is normal with DSD.
 
What about maximum volume level when DSD plays? 

 
No EQ setting work when playing DSD files but the max vol. is same as playing other music format.

 

[high-fidelity]

   
No EQ setting work when playing DSD files but the max vol. is same as playing other music format.

 
I mean,how much do you open volume when DSD playing ? Volume Levels : 55-60 / 60-65 / 65-70 / 70-75 

 

[beemarman]

it depends on the recording and also the headphones I'm using.