[AnakChan]

Just saw this on iRiver Japan's tweet. Seems like an AK Jr-like player called AK70? This is coupled with the Mojo, & looks nice too.

Apparently retails for $599 according to :-

http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1006337.html

Photos shamelessly taken from iRiver's tweets :-




And this one taken from Fujiya's tweet (size comparison to the Jr)

 

[Levanter]

Some specs from their FB page - 
 
- 2.5mm balanced out (also 3.5mm line & optical out)
- 64GB internal memory + 1 microSD slot
- DLNA based AK connect App (Wi-Fi)
- USB Audio digital out (Dop 2.8/5.6MHz, PCM Max 384 kHz)
- 29% lighter, 17% smaller, 1.9mm thinner compare to AK100ii
- Powerful, more than ever! (2.3Vrms output level which is 35% higher than AK100ii and same as AK380)
- No bundle case, but three different color accessory case available. 
- US$599
- available in July 2016

 

[AnakChan]

At least in my opinion this is almost certainly for those Mojo fans with the option to go standalone if required. The form factor is almost matching (AK70 a little longer) & with USB out support is kinda telling.

 

[a10101100]

Looks interesting! any idea about the DLNA wifi? for NAS streaming or?

 

[kimD]

Very interested, luckily didn't purchase AK300 last weekend, so this guy AK70, i can wait it on hand

 

 

[TokenGesture]

Can you stream Qobuz with it?

 

[bmichels]

USB Digital out !  Finally an A&K DAP that can connect to a WooAudio WA8 

 
 
As for QOBUZ streaming, I am afraid that this is still not the case since A&K's Web Site only mention Groovers' streaming service 

  

 

[kimD]

Yes, good shape for stack up with mojo

 

[TokenGesture]

  USB Digital out !  Finally an A&K DAP that can connect to a WooAudio WA8 

 
 
As for QOBUZ streaming, I am afraid that this is still not the case since A&K's Web Site only mention Groovers' streaming service 

  

Then I'm out

 

[andra555]

i heard the overall spec is similiar to the opus #1, interesting to see AK at this price range, like the small form factor also.

btw really shocked to see uchida aya's song playing there

 

[regit]

Why oh why 64 + 1 slot? Otherwise an ideal transport.

 

[kimD]

Why oh why 64 + 1 slot? Otherwise an ideal transport.

Entry level, otherwise they need you buy for AK380

 

[bmichels]

Why oh why 64 + 1 slot? Otherwise an ideal transport.

+1. My "very Old" AK100 Rev1 has 2 slots and this Is very convenient: with 2x200Gb microSD I have now +400Gb of music In my pocket !

 

[raypin]

  USB Digital out !  Finally an A&K DAP that can connect to a WooAudio WA8 

 
 
As for QOBUZ streaming, I am afraid that this is still not the case since A&K's Web Site only mention Groovers' streaming service 

  

mmm.......exactly!!! Perfect companion for the Eclipse. I am sooooo verrryyyy verrryyyyy interested in this new AK. Does it come in gold color? Would love it in gold............................AK 70 + Eclipse + Utopia. Excited!

 

[reginalb]

The product page on their web site makes it look very "minty" in color. I like it.