Do not buy an Astell & Kern 120. It claims 192Gb memory, but it indexes and uses only the internal memory - 64gb. The external SD cards carry files but do not show up on the device. Money spent on the two mini SD cards is totally wasted - the files for all intents and purposes do not exist. The software index the tracks alphabetically so you must listen to your music in random order. When using iRiver Plus4 the software does NOT rollover automatically from one memory unit to the next, so you have to monitor your usage constantly - takes forever to load the device with music. Buy a 5.5G iPod which has the Wolfson DAC already in it. Have Rapid Repair upgrade the memory to 240gb and you will have a far more useful music player at 1/3 the price. The reviewers only transfer and listen to a few files so they have no idea how the device actually works. There is no intention to fix the software defects. There is no customer support. It is a rip-off and guilty of false and misleading advertising.
Reviews by Beethoven Lover
kawaivpc1
Guys, wait for AK120 2nd generation. It will feature same interface as that of AK240 and will have folder browsing function.
holsen
I've got an AK120 with Firmware 1.4 and 2. 128GB mSD cards and it works flawlessly. Once in a while it stops reading one of the cards and reboot fixes it. My only complaint with unit is that it is a little sluggish moving between menu items - which I think is ridiculous for a $1300 player - but the sound is incredible married up to a pair of SE535s - It sounds amazing in the car too!
itsmejulieeye
Hi
I own the AK120 MK1 VERSION.
LISTEN TO THIS GUY "
Goldlion973 12/18/13 at 2:37amFlag
Have seen people using x2 128G SD to mini SD cards with the device, you need to update the firmware and reconsider your review."
I run x2 128gb MicroSDXC's made by SanDisk on my AK120.
I don't even use the IRiver programme for anything really TBH with you.
Format a 128gb microSDXC Card into FAT32 using your PC Visa a card reader or something.
Load all you music files be them Flacs/ Aiff's or even Mp3's then remove your 128gb microSDXC Card & put it back in your AK120 = Scan Library & it'll find all your music you dragged & dropped onto that card.
If you have another 128gb microSDXC Card do that same procedure.
As for using the AK120'S INBUILT 64GB FLASH STORAGE? Well that 1's simpler, again don't bother using iRiver software, just attach your AK120 VIA it's USB LEAD & then simply drag & drop the required files
Your AK120 can hold 128gb x2 in microSDXC storage + 64gb in on board flash storage, that's a FACT!
So yours & everybody else's AK120 MARK1 CAN HOLD 320GB'S OF MUSICAL FILES.
It's not such a big deal having to remove the MicroSDXC cards to store/ remove music from them as if you use a cheap'ish sub £10 USB3 CARD READER it transfers your music faster too.
I plan on holding onto my AK120 Mark/ Version 1 for as long as I can cause apart from the AK240 IT HOLD THE MOST GB'S of music & sounds superb
As for the AK120's GUI = IT'S NICE/ FUNCTIONAL & DOES EVERYTING IT NEED TO DO WELL.
Some people are indeed better sticking to their IPODS IMHO or perhaps researching/ troubleshooting before they go into meltdown & blame a faultless product.
320GB'S storage with great sound when paired with decent cans & a great battery life, he'll it's the best all rounder yet IMHO & I've tried a few
I own the AK120 MK1 VERSION.
LISTEN TO THIS GUY "
Goldlion973 12/18/13 at 2:37amFlag
Have seen people using x2 128G SD to mini SD cards with the device, you need to update the firmware and reconsider your review."
I run x2 128gb MicroSDXC's made by SanDisk on my AK120.
I don't even use the IRiver programme for anything really TBH with you.
Format a 128gb microSDXC Card into FAT32 using your PC Visa a card reader or something.
Load all you music files be them Flacs/ Aiff's or even Mp3's then remove your 128gb microSDXC Card & put it back in your AK120 = Scan Library & it'll find all your music you dragged & dropped onto that card.
If you have another 128gb microSDXC Card do that same procedure.
As for using the AK120'S INBUILT 64GB FLASH STORAGE? Well that 1's simpler, again don't bother using iRiver software, just attach your AK120 VIA it's USB LEAD & then simply drag & drop the required files
Your AK120 can hold 128gb x2 in microSDXC storage + 64gb in on board flash storage, that's a FACT!
So yours & everybody else's AK120 MARK1 CAN HOLD 320GB'S OF MUSICAL FILES.
It's not such a big deal having to remove the MicroSDXC cards to store/ remove music from them as if you use a cheap'ish sub £10 USB3 CARD READER it transfers your music faster too.
I plan on holding onto my AK120 Mark/ Version 1 for as long as I can cause apart from the AK240 IT HOLD THE MOST GB'S of music & sounds superb
As for the AK120's GUI = IT'S NICE/ FUNCTIONAL & DOES EVERYTING IT NEED TO DO WELL.
Some people are indeed better sticking to their IPODS IMHO or perhaps researching/ troubleshooting before they go into meltdown & blame a faultless product.
320GB'S storage with great sound when paired with decent cans & a great battery life, he'll it's the best all rounder yet IMHO & I've tried a few
