[kawaivpc1]

   
 
This, definitely.

Sandisk's 200GB microSD is coming on July. They're accepting pre-orders for 240 dollars now.

 

[jwbrent]

 
Sandisk's 200GB microSD is coming on July. They're accepting pre-orders for 240 dollars now.

When I read the release info a month ago, the quoted price was $400. Glad to hear it's less out of the gate.

 

[kawaivpc1]

 
When I read the release info a month ago, the quoted price was $400. Glad to hear it's less out of the gate.

Check it out on B&H Photos. They're already accepting preorders.

 

[Zaroff]

 
Sandisk's 200GB microSD is coming on July. They're accepting pre-orders for 240 dollars now.

 
Indeed, but it would have been nice to see it bumped (the onboard memory) to 512... And good luck having more than maybe 4 or 5 hours battery life with 384/32, if/when that can be adequately sourced, with the specced battery.

 

[jwbrent]

   
Indeed, but it would have been nice to see it bumped (the onboard memory) to 512... And good luck having more than maybe 4 or 5 hours battery life with 384/32, if/when that can be adequately sourced, with the specced battery.

file size will be comparable to DSD, 2-3 GBs an album.

 

[kawaivpc1]

 
file size will be comparable to DSD, 2-3 GBs an album.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1132692-REG/sandisk_sdsdquan_200g_a4a_200gb_ultra_uhs_i_microsdxc.html
 
Get this for your AK players.

 

[warrior1975]

Wow... Looks nice, guess I'm returning my zx2 I just purchased. Lol.

 

[jwbrent]

  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1132692-REG/sandisk_sdsdquan_200g_a4a_200gb_ultra_uhs_i_microsdxc.html
 
Get this for your AK players.

The problem for me is you can now buy the Sandisk 128GB for $80 on Amazon. Spending $170 more for 72GB seems excessive, especially as we all know the price of these cards keeps falling.

 

[bflat]

  A little birdy told me the following:
 
4" screen (480 x 800)
32/384 capability, no DSD 256
AKM 4490 DACs
VCXO Clock with .2ps jitter
256GB onboard memory with one microSD slot
3400mAh 3.7V battery
No aptX bluetooth
Optional amplifier module
20 band EQ with .1dB steps

That is a great definition of "side grade". As for optional amplifier module, we've always had that option. Had AK just kept a simple rectangular design, we would not need AK to supply external amps to make the DAP and amp stack nicely.

 

[hrq12345]

  Here are my thoughts ... I'm disappointed by the storage remaining the same and the battery not being much larger. I'm not familiar with the AKM DACs, so perhaps someone can comment on them. The clock upgrade sounds impressive and I'm sure it will make a nice difference over the 240. The EQ upgrade is very nice—you can really tweak the settings for maximum effect. Although it is great that the 380 supports 32/384, there aren't many files of note available, and I'm not sure if we are going to see record companies release anything other than classical in this format.
 
As to the amplifier module option, I suppose HD-800 and LCD-3 owners will rejoice.
 
I forgot to add, starting price to likely begin at $3,500. This detail was open to revision.

The price seems not "too unreasonable" for AK company. Would have expected $3999

 

[warrior1975]

Starts at... At that price it may have only one dac chip and no screen.

 

[DrSheep]

Starts at... At that price it may have only one dac chip and no screen.

That's called the Tera Player -_<

 

[jwbrent]

Starts at... At that price it may have only one dac chip and no screen.

What I meant is the 380 without the amp module is expected to be $3,500, however, that price wasn't conclusively set.

 

[warrior1975]

That's called the Tera Player -_<

LMAO

What I meant is the 380 without the amp module is expected to be $3,500, however, that price wasn't conclusively set.

That was my poor attempt at humor... Fail.

 

[Mimouille]

In this day and age, anything inferior to 15k$ would be synonymous with terrible SQ and build. My AK240SS at a mere 3K has barely acceptable SQ to these golden ears. I hope AK will prove worthy of the challenge.