[Saraguie]

When I put the Pro-EQ the volumn does lower.
I've checked a few times to be sure.

 

[Byronb]

When I put the Pro-EQ the volumn does lower.
I've checked a few times to be sure.

The Pro-EQ does lower the volume in my experience.

 

[nevin]

  Don't worry, it sounds even better now.

You won't make me drop mine by saying this! 

 

[azynneo]

guess who just dropped their paycheck on an ak240!

 

[nazrin313]

guess who just dropped their paycheck on an ak240!

Who? Who? Who?

 

[burtomr]

  guess who just dropped their paycheck on an ak240!

 
   Nice (size) paycheck....

 

[azynneo]

oh, meant to say a month's paycheck

 

[Bechti]

Edit: sorry, wasn't aware I shall not post offers here (even though I'm not affiliated in any way)

 

[JACONE]

Bechti - 
 
This is definitely interesting -
 
I only see three possibilities as to why this might be the case.
 
1. They are not selling as expected at the $2500 price point?
2. Could it be there is something new coming out?
3. It's an error?
 
What ever the case might be, folks that have been looking at buying should definitely jump on it.
If I was in the market, I might just pull trigger. 
 
a 20% discount is substantial! wow!

 

[JACONE]

AK 120 has also been discounted! 
 
AK 120 titan $1099
AK 120 $999
 
Pretty good savings!

 

[teds headfood]

as a dealer myself, nobody is allowed to openly advertise any discounted prices as per seller agreement we all have to sign.

 

[CRonaldo]

I heard the AK240 at the Audio Visual show last week and was blown away. I also auditioned Hugo but actually found it quite plain. I auditioned with my Noble Kaiser 10 CIEMs on both setups. AK240 simply has a more expansive soundstage which I haven't heard on any earplug setups, including top end portable DAC and headphone amp stacks.
 
Now the only question - at the rate that iRiver is churning out these new products - AK100, AK120, then Mark 2 of these players and then AK240, should I wait for the AK240 II instead? My feeling is that it won't be too far away...

 

[bmichels]

I heard the AK240 at the Audio Visual show last week and was blown away. I also auditioned Hugo but actually found it quite plain. I auditioned with my Noble Kaiser 10 CIEMs on both setups. AK240 simply has a more expansive soundstage which I haven't heard on any earplug setups, including top end portable DAC and headphone amp stacks.

Now the only question - at the rate that iRiver is churning out these new products - AK100, AK120, then Mark 2 of these players and then AK240, should I wait for the AK240 II instead? My feeling is that it won't be too far away...

I will wait for the AK480 ... And you can already guess the price

 

[Levanter]

I heard the AK240 at the Audio Visual show last week and was blown away. I also auditioned Hugo but actually found it quite plain. I auditioned with my Noble Kaiser 10 CIEMs on both setups. AK240 simply has a more expansive soundstage which I haven't heard on any earplug setups, including top end portable DAC and headphone amp stacks.

Now the only question - at the rate that iRiver is churning out these new products - AK100, AK120, then Mark 2 of these players and then AK240, should I wait for the AK240 II instead? My feeling is that it won't be too far away...

I'm actually excited on any newer releases coming out. I'm curious on what further improvements and features they could implement considering AK240 is almost a complete package.
Probably a different DAC and maybe a DSD256 support? I'm sure the price will be at least $300 extra, and many/most AK240 users will be pissed considering AK240 was only releases recently.
I think as an AK240 owner I'll be one of the rare ones who'll actually be happy when they do release a newer AK240 successor. Not so happy that my AK240 resale value will greatly depreciate though lol

 

[Bechti]

Now the only question - at the rate that iRiver is churning out these new products - AK100, AK120, then Mark 2 of these players and then AK240, should I wait for the AK240 II instead? My feeling is that it won't be too far away...

I guess the AK240II is only 2-3 months away from being released. I expect them to update the amp section and/or update the enclosure. However I had the same experience with my K10, die AK240 was unbelievable, I had ordered the Hugo as well and when I tried it first with the Shure SE846 the Hugo was the clear winner, with the K10 I preferred the AK240. I guess the SE846 need an amp with very low output impedance. The K10 are less sensitive.

For I prefer my K10 over the SE846 I have sent back the Hugo, despite the Hugo is an awesome unit.