[T.R.A.N.C.E.]

AK10 was proved by measurements to be a piece of junk that actually lowered the sound quality of an iphone. As for Jr vs iphone 6, the Jr is ahead of the iphone 6, look at measurements such as:
 
http://ohm-image.net/data/audio/rmaa-akjr-16-24-bit-loaded-unloaded
http://www.anandtech.com/show/8554/the-iphone-6-review/11
 
The iphone 6 performs admirably for a phone, but any good dap, even a cheap Fiio X1, can push more dynamic range, lower distortion, and higher power output.

 

[MarkTwain]

  AK10 was proved by measurements to be a piece of junk that actually lowered the sound quality of an iphone. As for Jr vs iphone 6, the Jr is ahead of the iphone 6, look at measurements such as:
 
http://ohm-image.net/data/audio/rmaa-akjr-16-24-bit-loaded-unloaded
http://www.anandtech.com/show/8554/the-iphone-6-review/11
 
The iphone 6 performs admirably for a phone, but any good dap, even a cheap Fiio X1, can push out a bit more dynamic range, lower distortion, and higher power output.

 
Wow... nice finding!

 

[ghostdylan]

" Personal preference though, after getting my AK Jr, I don't use my iPhone 6+ as DAP any more.

 
 
same here

 

[Carlo Sanchez]

Is there a limit on the number of files in the library for AK Jr? I'm thinking of upgrading from iPod Classic and currently have 15k+ files.

 

[rbalcom]

Unless it changed in the last firmware update, it is limited to 10,000, but you can access everything through the folder view.

 

[goodvibes]

No, its not that simple. Because why does my Oppo HA-2 work on a USB 3 Port, but the AK doesn't?

That's not linear problem solving. More like trying to prove a negative. When it doesn't work in a IOS/Windows USB 2 port and not user error, get back to me.

 

[Mark-sf]

  That's not linear problem solving. More like trying to prove a negative. When it doesn't work in a IOS/Windows USB 2 port and not user error, get back to me.

The following is - It works with a Mac Mini USB 3.0 port but not with a MBA USB 3.0 Port. In both cases they are running 64B OS X 10.5.5. Both my DX90 and HA2 work fine in both. I have even plugged in USB2.0 devices to drop the ports back to 2.0 with no change. 

 

[pphx459]

just got mine and extremely pleased, paired with a se846.
Coming from a dx90, the user interface is much appreciated and the warmer sound is welcoming.  
Now looking for a case anyone know where i can get one aside from ebay?

 

[clee290]

I bought my case from AnalogueSeduction.
http://www.analogueseduction.net/category-743/astell-kern-ak-jr-carry-case.html
 
Costed about $50 including shipping to Canada, and I got it 5 days after it was shipped.

 

[pphx459]

Awesome, thanks, I'm guessing there are no resellers in north america?

 

[clee290]

  Awesome, thanks, I'm guessing there are no resellers in north america?

I haven't found any in Canada, but someone in the US might be carrying it. 

 

[iKhaos]

  Awesome, thanks, I'm guessing there are no resellers in north america?

I ordered mine from Redfli, located in Indiana. They're an authorized dealer for Astell & Kern.

 

[pphx459]

sweet, thankyou!

 

[pinoyman]

omg i love my ak jr now.  
wow....
just... WOW.

 

[pinoyman]

...guys...
do you have a LINK for the MAC update for the latest AK JR firmware and the AK 10 dac amp?
i need it.
and i cant seem to find it.
 
my AK JR is still v.1.00 and when i transfered my playlist via FOLDERS... its not there.
only the songs, artist and albums exists.