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Astell&Kern AK380
Hi all, I’m having great trouble transferring files from MacBook macOS Monterey to AK380 via Android file transfer,the way specified in the AK380 manual. What happens is that transferring to internal storage is generally OK but as soon as I try to transfer to the SD Card a sign “cannot access...- Shrike~thrush
- Post #9,001
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Astell & Kern AK70 bootloop problem solved
Of course they should. A&K AU said “bootloop! chronic! better sent it back to Korea.6-8 weeks turnaround but they’ll fit a new battery and it will only cost about $300.” Imagine if you bought a Rolls Royce and it developed a minor problem with the battery and the circuitry. The distributor tells...- Shrike~thrush
- Post #4
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Astell & Kern AK70 bootloop problem solved
Fantastic work! I have spent most of the day trying to reboot an AK380 with the dreaded spinning A. Th.e first clues I had were internet posts on android phones which use a combination of buttons to solve a freeze. I initially used a card to hold down the 3 buttons on the left simultaneously...- Shrike~thrush
- Post #2
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Reply to review by 'Shrike~thrush' on item 'Focal Elegia'
I own a pair of Elegias. I came across this post after noticing how quickly the ear pads and headband was deteriorating. They are barely a year old, spent most of the time in their case and if I listen to them once a week for two hours I would be surprised. Incidentally the cable lost the left...- Shrike~thrush
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Astell&Kern AK380
I’ve had similar issues in the past. I use Auto wax and grease remover applied with a cotton pipe cleaner or a interdental spiral brush. Both are also great for cleaning IEMs ear tips. The pipe cleaners also store them efficiently. Cheers- Shrike~thrush
- Post #8,903
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Astell&Kern AK380
When I have had problems with playlists (slow opening) battery charging or glitches in music files I choose ~DROP DOWN MENU >nut icon>DEFAULT SETTINGS (last one) >INITIALIZE MEDIA SCAN. Takes a few minutes, an icon shows on top bar and disappears when finished. Works every time.- Shrike~thrush
- Post #8,901
- Forum: Portable Source Gear