[Vibemerchant]

Nice. Now let's see the software. Apps (i.e. spotify) would be great.

 

[shotgunshane]

Digital out - I'm interested but is that a volume knob on the side of it in the first post of this thread? I sure hope you can lock it.

 

[JK1]

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Someone has already tested this on facebook and they mention this:
-optical and coax inline
-32gb onboard + 2x32gb microSDHC (tested 64gb and there's no problem

)
And few other nice things.

It has two card slots? Are you sure about that? Where did you see that? How much does this cost?

 

[Achmedisdead]

 

[RAFA]

Here is a link with more information: http://forum.mp3store.pl/topic/92701-iriver-astellkern-koreanska-szarza-portable-hi-end/
 
If you scroll down there are some posts talking about money... one of them is 499 usd. Do not take this as given, it is just a speculation.

 

[Revelatio]

Interesting. Do want.

 

[JK1]

$499. UGH. I'll pass.

 

[goodvibes]

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Done

 
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ExpatinJapan:
 
For the sake of clarity, would you consider renaming the thread something like this?:
 
The New iRiver A100: A High-End DAP
 
Astell&Kern is involved, but this is an iRiver device.
 

 
 
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ExpatinJapan:
 
For the sake of clarity, would you consider renaming the thread something like this?:
 
The New iRiver A100: A High-End DAP
 
Astell&Kern is involved, but this is an iRiver device.
 

 AK100 would be even better.

Like a lot about it. Size, storage, function all seem great. I can live with touch control but prefer tactile. I'm rather ambivalent about HiDef for portable but this at least has enough storage to accommodate and can be used as a transport.

 

[Vibemerchant]

This might seem slightly offtopic, but for Spotify users like me, a DAP without Spotify (or Rdio, Pandora perhaps) is pretty useless. That might sound harsh, because this device by iRiver has great potential quality wise. Still I think more and more people will leave individual music files behind and opt for the luxury of having unlimited access to a huge music library. It's kinda ironic that Apple has one of the few dedicated music players (iPod Touch) that are app-enabled, while they themselves as a company are still ignoring streaming as a business model. iRiver should seize the opportunity and embrace streaming (through apps) - with excellent sound quality ofcourse. 

 

[Achmedisdead]

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This might seem slightly offtopic, but for Spotify users like me, a DAP without Spotify (or Rdio, Pandora perhaps) is pretty useless. That might sound harsh, because this device by iRiver has great potential quality wise. Still I think more and more people will leave individual music files behind and opt for the luxury of having unlimited access to a huge music library. It's kinda ironic that Apple has one of the few dedicated music players (iPod Touch) that are app-enabled, while they themselves as a company are still ignoring streaming as a business model. iRiver should seize the opportunity and embrace streaming (through apps) - with excellent sound quality ofcourse. 

Until the carriers stop raping the public with their obscenely overpriced data plans (at least in the USA) I'll stick to my individual files. I do like Pandora when I have wifi access, however.

 

[s1rrah]

This might seem slightly offtopic, but for Spotify users like me, a DAP without Spotify (or Rdio, Pandora perhaps) is pretty useless. That might sound harsh, because this device by iRiver has great potential quality wise. Still I think more and more people will leave individual music files behind and opt for the luxury of having unlimited access to a huge music library. It's kinda ironic that Apple has one of the few dedicated music players (iPod Touch) that are app-enabled, while they themselves as a company are still ignoring streaming as a business model. iRiver should seize the opportunity and embrace streaming (through apps) - with excellent sound quality ofcourse. 

spotify?

never heard of it.

would love to try this player though.

 

[Vibemerchant]

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Until the carriers stop raping the public with their obscenely overpriced data plans (at least in the USA) I'll stick to my individual files. I do like Pandora when I have wifi access, however.

 
Absolutely, telco's play their part in this. (I make sure to sync on wifi only)
 
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spotify?
never heard of it.
would love to try this player though.

 
You should check it out both of them I guess

 

[LouisLoh]

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This might seem slightly offtopic, but for Spotify users like me, a DAP without Spotify (or Rdio, Pandora perhaps) is pretty useless. That might sound harsh, because this device by iRiver has great potential quality wise. Still I think more and more people will leave individual music files behind and opt for the luxury of having unlimited access to a huge music library. It's kinda ironic that Apple has one of the few dedicated music players (iPod Touch) that are app-enabled, while they themselves as a company are still ignoring streaming as a business model. iRiver should seize the opportunity and embrace streaming (through apps) - with excellent sound quality ofcourse. 

 
This player is targeted at audiophiles who play 24bit flacs anyway. I doubt Spotify even offers flac?

 

[sashaw]

A100 looks like a real thing. I guess my H120 and H340 is going to retire very soon.

 

[sygyzy]

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This might seem slightly offtopic, but for Spotify users like me, a DAP without Spotify (or Rdio, Pandora perhaps) is pretty useless. That might sound harsh, because this device by iRiver has great potential quality wise. Still I think more and more people will leave individual music files behind and opt for the luxury of having unlimited access to a huge music library. It's kinda ironic that Apple has one of the few dedicated music players (iPod Touch) that are app-enabled, while they themselves as a company are still ignoring streaming as a business model. iRiver should seize the opportunity and embrace streaming (through apps) - with excellent sound quality ofcourse. 

 
I am a long time Spotify user and fan and even I don't understand what you are saying. You want a portable device to have Spotify support? In what manner? Streaming or offline mode, or both? How do you plan on getting streaming working unless there's a 3G/4G chip SIM built in? Do you think there will be wifi available to you when you are going for a run or at the gym? Possible, but unlikely.