[pf12a]

16/44 file for 9.5hrs

 

[awry]

  this is his AK240 with his new 3D printed Parterre Custom with balanced cable
 

Suyama-san has very weird ears. 

 

[burtomr]

  Suyama-san has very weird ears. 

 
Weird player for weird ears = good match  

 

[my-2000]

Thanks.

I actually managed to get one at one of the Mingo stores last night. Think it was the last one.

 

[Decreate]

I actually managed to get one at one of the Mingo stores last night. Think it was the last one.

Lucky you, I just called up DMA and apparently I would have to wait until next week...

 

[sperandeo]

I'll just sit patiently for another high end player manufacturer to come out with a unit with the same specs for $599.99

 

[Saraguie]

I'll just sit patiently for another high end player manufacturer to come out with a unit with the same specs for $599.99

Patience is a virtue........Although I have not a clue what that particular virtue feels like.

 

[willyvlyminck]

I'll just sit patiently for another high end player manufacturer to come out with a unit with the same specs for $599.99

Me too, this will be the Sony ZX1 , but I hope others will follow. I wonder why this marketsegment  is left behind by most of the big names in Audio? It is not that they don´t have the knowledge to do it.

 

[z3r0day]

I think in a world of rectangular smartphones, the design of AK240 is like a breath of fresh air. It is small in size and has that premium look to it. Combining all the factors, I'd say AK has gotten themselves a winner here.

 

[OddJobs]

For sale on Amazon, shipped from Korea.
http://www.amazon.com/Astell-Kern-Portable-Player-iRiver/dp/B00I8D617W/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_48

 

[harmonix]

Isn't that's above list price?? Amazon scalping now.
 
Wow that's the same price as an Ayre QB9-DSD...haha 

 

[OddJobs]

  Isn't that's above list price?? Amazon scalping now.
 
Wow that's the same price as an Ayre QB9-DSD...haha 

It is not Amazon selling it looks like some just started a company to sell then for a profit.

 

[harmonix]

  It is not Amazon selling it looks like some just started a company to sell then for a profit.

Heard you 1st time - maybe better to call it "scalping on through amazon"...

 

[z7nz]

I love how they sell for an additional $1k above the original price and still have +$3 for shipping 

 

[eso6686]

woohoo..Addicted To Audio (AUS) recieved stock of the AK240 this morning and will ship me mine this afternoon.

Should recieve it midweek...cann't wait...

God I can 't believe I am recieving this before the JHA Roxanne.

Oh well I will have to use my JH16Pro for now...

Impressions coming this weekend...