[davidcotton]

I think the AK70 is good with nice design and great display. But its not worth the money at its price range. You can get a opus#1 for $600 and it comes with a dignis case. Or you can get a onkyo dp-x1 for $650. Both of them beat the ak70 easily.

 
The irony being in the uk at least the onkyo is £699 (gotta love the $>£ thing) the opus £450 (but no case) and the ak70 is £500!

 

[hung031086]

The irony being in the uk at least the onkyo is £699 (gotta love the $>£ thing) the opus £450 (but no case) and the ak70 is £500!

I bought the onkyo on ebay for $650. Its from a dealer in hongkong and its brand new. But i sold it to get the ak70. Well it's a big mistake. Now i'm happy with the opus#1 )

 

[JaeYoon]

I bought the onkyo on ebay for $650. Its from a dealer in hongkong and its brand new. But i sold it to get the ak70. Well it's a big mistake. Now i'm happy with the opus#1 )

You were right. Opus#1 off US amazon comes with a free dignis leather case. Can't wait to get it today

 

[shootertwist]

are the screen size of both ak70 and ak100ii the same? thanks

 

[klove4252]

I'm pretty disappointed that this does not work with the CDM. That was one of the main reasons I wanted to get this. At least it is a perfect pair with the mojo. 

 

[Lamuna]

My AK70 had stuck/dead pixels, 3 in total. I got it used, and the seller never mentioned about the problem.
 
Anyway, I took it to iRiver's main service center in Korea, and they exchanged it for a new one.
 
There is an exchange policy for dead pixels that if the number of dead pixels is less than 3 in total, iRiver will just change the display at your expenses...if more than 3, then iRiver will cover the cost and change the display.
 
Regardless, I got a totally new one even though mine was used! Very happy with the service!

 

[seanjoe]

still no one reviewing about the sound..
is it better than dx90 in terms of clarity, resolutions, details..?
sound sig..? warm ? bright ?
or let's stay to talk about the battery until 500 pages..

 

[Ultrainferno]

Give us some time
 
I have been using the i5 and the 380 more than the AK70 for the last week. AK70 is warmish with bigger than neutral bass body and a smooth delivery.
It's dead silent like the L3 and while it is clean and detailed (not like the 380 of course) it has a darker feel to it
 
It's a DAP where musicality is most important en the enjoyment factor s high with this one

 

[seanjoe]

^^
Thank you very much. Now I know which one to choose. Many thanks sir..

 

[klove4252]

This might be a dumb question, but even though the USB out doesn't work with the CDM and AK70, could you still use a 2.5mm to 2.5mm cable for a balanced line out of the AK70 to the CDM? This would bypass the CDM DAC, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried this. 

 

[Ultrainferno]

  This might be a dumb question, but even though the USB out doesn't work with the CDM and AK70, could you still use a 2.5mm to 2.5mm cable for a balanced line out of the AK70 to the CDM? This would bypass the CDM DAC, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried this. 

 
Yes of course that works

 

[Lamuna]

I got a replacement AK70 for having stuck/white permanent pixels.
 
I opened the replaced device last night and to my despair, it also has white pixels -- 4 in total.
 
What's the chance of getting two devices with the same problem? So I'm suspecting that this may be a more common issue.
 
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You can check for the problem by turning off the device, start charging it.
If you push the power button, the screen will display a white battery image on a gray background.
Check for any signs of white pixels in the gray background.
 
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These cells are permanent..so even after I turn it on and display album art, etc., the white pixels are still there although not as noticeable.
I don't know whether I should go to the A/S center again...I mean iRiver exchanged the previous one(3 dead pixels) for a new one,
and the replaced one is even worse...

 

[Vigrith]

  Give us some time
 
I have been using the i5 and the 380 more than the AK70 for the last week. AK70 is warmish with bigger than neutral bass body and a smooth delivery.
It's dead silent like the L3 and while it is clean and detailed (not like the 380 of course) it has a darker feel to it
 
It's a DAP where musicality is most important en the enjoyment factor s high with this one

 
That's fantastic and reassuring, I only had the chance to briefly audition it locally and decided I wanted to buy it based off of looks/feel/interface alone (plus knowing A&K's reputation I felt it was a safe bet) - I'm a big fan of warmer/darker signatures, my favourite headphones are LCD-2s/HD650/NightHawks so go figure. Glad to hear the AK70 has those characteristics and musicality is its forte over crazy detail and over-analysis.
 

 subbed.

 

[earfonia]

  It's a DAP where musicality is most important en the enjoyment factor s high with this one

 
+1

 

[kza1]

Everyone,
 
I just ordered this to pair with my mojo, but I'm not sure which usb cable to use. Can anyone recommend the proper cable?
 
Thanks