[xjaynine]

15kg...
 

 
Source:
http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20140719_658746.html
 
 
Looks somewhat similar to Sony's HAP-Z1ES music player when paired with an Apple/ Android tablet, but with the option to have digital inputs:
 
http://store.sony.com/hi-res-music-player-with-1tb-hdd-zid27-HAPZ1ES/cat-27-catid-All-Res-Audio

 

[bmichels]

Trying to kept this thread alive....

 


 


 I got the following answer from AK on their facebook:


 


My QUESTION: interested in AK500N. But... can I stream HiFi quality from online services like QOBUZ or TIDAL without a PC ? (like with AK240 ? ). Will I also later be able to download files from those services without a PC ?


 


Their ANSWER :  With the AK240 and generation II players, you are able to use Qobuz to listen and purchase high definition tracks. Collaboration with other services like Tidal are still not yet determined. If so, we will announce it here on our Facebook page.


 


 


...so, does this mean that the AK500N can stream from QOBUZ ?  Not very clear IMO.