[cecil]

It was in 2015 at a meet in the bay area and I managed to get the their booth just before finishing. When I asked when is the Pulse going to ship as it was already over schedule Gavin hastily replied...soon just before setting off in a rush. Front his body language I could tell something was off. I didn't get the confidence he believed in his product the way Dan from mr. Speakers did when I spoke to him.
I wasn't proven wrong. Hopefully we can do obscenities on their graves someday.

Thanks for the account of your experience with Gavin. I can see it wouldn't have inspired confidence, to say the least.

 

[stuck limo]

Update probably coming tonight with these pictures and any other additional information I can get.

The physical prototypes were made for these. I'll post the pictures when I get access to a PC.

 

[Hercules]

The physical prototypes were made for these. I'll post the pictures when I get access to a PC.

Mean while A&K launch the new all rounder that do everything I wish when I back Wave 5 years ago with 9038, while Wave stay in 5 years ago es9018

https://www.techhive.com/article/3391197/astellkern-kann-cube-review.html

 

[EdmontonCanuck]

Tell Larry I'll trade my Wave order for the Oscar XX1 in-ears

 

[stuck limo]

AptX codec is confirmed working on Wave now. More work is being done. Will update when available.

 

[jsiegel14072]

Fiio introduced the new M11 for $449

https://www.fiio.com/m11

 

[Mike-WI]

KANN CUBE
$1499
https://us.astellnkern.com/products/kann-cube?variant=20890792230971

KANN CUBE is the second model of the KANN line, which focuses on high fidelity with powerful output and low noise. The newly designed powerful amplifier and audio circuitry have been strategically implemented to offer a very low noise floor, even with its massive power output, making it an Audio Powerhouse capable of driving the most power-hungry headphones.
Three Audio Output Modes, Up to 12V of Power

Dual ESS ES9038PRO DACs, designed for Pro Audio Equipment
5-pin Mini XLR Output for Even Less Noise
Quad-Core CPU
5.0" 720x1280 HD Touchscreen
32bit/384kHz, Native DSD256 Support
Open APP Support for Music Streaming

Introducing the Astell&Kern KANN CUBE, which achieves more powerful output and lower noise than ever before.

 

[Bill2112]

Last update. "Things are progressing!"

Please provide a list of "things" other than aptx. Is anything else working?

Things are progressing after 5 years....cool!

 

[jsiegel14072]

Things are progressing after 5 years....cool!


they took out one of the SD card slots. is that progress?

 

[cjfreitag]

I bought a Fiio M11 from Aliexpress. Very nice unit, great sound, smooth operation. I only look in on this thread now to see if I am every going to get any of my money back. Foolish hope, I know.

 

[Bill2112]

AptX codec is confirmed working on Wave now. More work is being done. Will update when available.

What work? Provide an

Things are progressing after 5 years....cool!


they took out one of the SD card slots. is that progress?

Nope!

 

[514077]

KANN CUBE
$1499
https://us.astellnkern.com/products/kann-cube?variant=20890792230971

KANN CUBE is the second model of the KANN line, which focuses on high fidelity with powerful output and low noise. The newly designed powerful amplifier and audio circuitry have been strategically implemented to offer a very low noise floor, even with its massive power output, making it an Audio Powerhouse capable of driving the most power-hungry headphones.
Three Audio Output Modes, Up to 12V of Power

Dual ESS ES9038PRO DACs, designed for Pro Audio Equipment
5-pin Mini XLR Output for Even Less Noise
Quad-Core CPU
5.0" 720x1280 HD Touchscreen
32bit/384kHz, Native DSD256 Support
Open APP Support for Music Streaming

Introducing the Astell&Kern KANN CUBE, which achieves more powerful output and lower noise than ever before.

Should've added a Tim Allan grunt.

 

[Mike-WI]

Should've added a Tim Allan grunt.

Hmm. Don't know how to reply to that. Just cut/pasting from the press release.
I think the KANN CUBE is very brick like. Not for me, but shows innovation over this time with both DAC, UI/UX, and new outputs (mini-XLR).
Since we've plopped down our money the rest of the world has moved from theory to implementation -- multiple times.

 

[514077]

Hmm. Don't know how to reply to that. Just cut/pasting from the press release.
I think the KANN CUBE is very brick like. Not for me, but shows innovation over this time with both DAC, UI/UX, and new outputs (mini-XLR).
Since we've plopped down our money the rest of the world has moved from theory to implementation -- multiple times.

Just the old 'Home Improvement' show. Their thing was 'More Power.' Just made me smile.

 

[greenkiwi]

Fiio introduced the new M11 for $449

https://www.fiio.com/m11

It's interesting that DAPs haven't moved past Android 7, since I believe you can't install Google play without a newer Android OS.