The New iRiver/Astell & Kern AK100: A High-End DAP
Sep 13, 2013 at 6:53 AM Post #7,111 of 9,165
If they dont set it at a higher price, people will send back their units and demand a mod for free... Apparently, there will be some eq tweaking with the new release.. But the tweaking cannot sound better than ak120... Its not easy to be an engineer in iriver LoL


Well, might not be that difficult either. Afterall in the audiophile world, price=quality... so no matter how mk2 sound it WILL automatically be "better" than ak100 mk1 and "worse" than ak120... :D
 
Sep 13, 2013 at 7:23 AM Post #7,112 of 9,165
Sep 13, 2013 at 7:38 AM Post #7,113 of 9,165
Well, might not be that difficult either. Afterall in the audiophile world, price=quality... so no matter how mk2 sound it WILL automatically be "better" than ak100 mk1 and "worse" than ak120... :D


Are you an economist by any chance you remarks are so comically funny, love to read your comments makes me laugh and it is so tasteful. :)
 
Sep 13, 2013 at 7:48 AM Post #7,114 of 9,165
Heres my garbled chrome translation for you.
 
Japan limited release! Sound quality enhanced model

 

● (Changes from * AK100) The main features of the AK100 MKII ■ product concept sound quality enhanced model of Japan limited release based on Astell & Kern AK100, to accept the compact body of AK100 only, I was subjected to a sound quality further strengthening, It is the premium model of Japan limited release. The body back, carved seal of "MkII" is given. ■ Changing the output impedance I has been changed to 3Ω same as AK120 of top model from the output impedance of 22Ω AK100. Improved output, has been improved more matching with the headphones and earphones low impedance along with the sound pressure up of the low frequency range. ■ PRO EQ is dedicated adjusted only for AK100 MKII has been adjusted specifically for AK100 MKII only by professional engineers is "PRO EQ". By using it in conjunction with 3dB gain boost feature, you can feel the effect of its true. ■ Standard comes with 32GB microSDHC card, large capacity memory up to 96GB 2 pieces of 32GB microSDHC Class10 card of SanDisk Corp., comes standard. You can use in conjunction with 32GB of built-in memory, using a large capacity of about 96GB maximum immediately after the purchase. (Including the ※ system area, SD card conversion adapter is not included) comes with AK100 MKII limited cow leather case made ​​of ■ BUTTERO is a premium real leather case BUTTERO made ​​that comes with the only AK100 M KII. The limited leather case surface of genuine high texture, engraved symbolizing the Astell & Kern brand "A" contains. ■ adopt a premium package full of the sense of quality I have adopted a premium package that has been produced in AK100 MKII for. The protective sheet of spare was supplied as 2 sets for each of the standard screen for-Rear. ■ Included items list · AK100 MKII body · AK100MKII for limited BUTTERO made ​​cow leather case · SanDisk made ​​32GB microSDHC card Class10 × 2 (※ SD card conversion adapter. not included) for screen-, back protection sheet (preliminary ) × 2 each (※ 24bit sample sound source × 5 songs) · MQS 2GB microSD card · microUSB cable , pouch , quick start guide , certificate (body 1 year, accessories 90 days) ■ Product Specifications Body Color: Solid Black - recording media capacity built-in including: (NAND flash) ※ system area 32GB microSD card slot × 2 slot (supports up to each maximum SDHC 32GB): external memory * 1 16 million color 2.4-inch color LCD QVGA (320x240) IPS system: display (capacitive touch panel) , music playback about 7,680 songs: 2 Total number * Continuous playback * 3: (FLAC/192kHz/24bit) about 12 hours (FLAC/96kHz/24bit) about 15 hours about 16 hours (FLAC/44.1 kHz/16bit) about 20 hours (MP3/128kbps) -file format: WAV, FLAC, APE, MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, AIFF, ALAC (M4A) -sampling rate: 8kHz, 16kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz , 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz -quantization bits: 8bit, 16bit, 24bit (※ 24bit is only compatible with WAV / FLAC / AIFF / ALAC) -bit rate WAV / FLAC: 8 ~ 24bit / 8 ~ 192kHz , FLAC: 0 ~ 8, MP3/WMA: 8kbps ~ 320kbps, OGG: Up to Q10, APE: Fast ~ High -folder management: ○ -tag information: ID3 V1 Tag, ID3 V2 2.0, ID3 V2 3.0 -database management: ○ (all / only by album / by Artist / Genre / Views order / 24bit sound source) function Resume: ○ ○: Display album art format LDB and (embedded lyrics): Display lyrics feature Playlist: ○ reproduction, Method: normal playback, shuffle , repeat mode: Repeat, Repeat One , gapless playback: ○ (On, Off) gain boost function: ○ (On, Off) Equalizer: PRO EQ (AK100 MKII only), user EQ ( 5-band) Audio D / A converter: Wolfson WM8740 24Bit DAC (High-End Audio DAC) line input and output terminal * 4:3.5 mm earphone / optical digital output terminal × 1, 3.5mm optical digital input terminal × 1 USB-DAC Features: 44.1kHz ~ 192kHz/16bit, 44.1kHz ~ 96kHz/24bit * 7 output level: 1.5Vrms + 1.5Vrms (no load) headphone impedance: 16 ~ 300Ω output impedance: 3Ω frequency response: 10Hz ~ 20kHz / ± 0.02dB dynamic range: 110dB ≧ S / N ratio: 110dB (1kHz/0dB, 48kHz/24bit, no load) Stereo Crosstalk:-120dB (1kHz/0dB, 48kHz/24bit, no load) THD + N: 0.0009% (1kHz / 0dB, ​​48kHz/24bit, no load) IMD: 0.003% (48 kHz/24-bit, no load) clock jitter: 90ps physical key: Power-screen on / off, rewind, play / pause, fast forward, volume dial physical key lock Features: Volume dial lock volume adjustment: 152 steps (0 to 75/0.5 increments) -Bluetooth version: V3.0 Profile * 5: A2DP, HFP, HID (Japanese, English, Korean 8 Languages:-display language , Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Russian, Spanish, French) , corresponding OS: Windows ® 8 (64bit), 7 (32bit/64bit), Vista (32bit), XP, 2000, Mac OS X 10.6. 5 or higher -power Battery: Built-in lithium polymer battery (2000mAh/3.7V) Auto-off function: auto performance auto power off (no operation), backlight off (no operation), Sleep timer Charging time: about 5 hours 30 minutes (USB charging / 460mA) USB-type: microUSB (5pin) -USB interface: USB 2.0 High Speed ​​-USB Class: USB Mass Storage - Operating temperature: -5 ° C. ~ 40 ° C. -size (W × H × D): about 14.4 (mm) about 59.2 × 79 × about -Weight: about 122g -Included items * 6: BUTTERO made ​​premium real leather case, microSDHC32GB × 2, for screen protection sheet × 2, Rear protect sheet × 2, microUSB cable, pouch, quick start guide, warranty card (body 1 year / accessories 90 days), microSD card 2GB (24bit sample sound source × 5 songs pre-installed) I do not guarantee the operation of the microSD card * 1 all. * Theoretical value when stored in the internal capacity of the compression rate at 128Kbps (MP3 format) songs 4 2 minutes playing time. * 3 all volume 37, EQ off, screen off * 4 optical digital cable is sold separately. Optical digital input are not supported only 176.4kHz. * (And the playback quality in * A2DP standard within.) 5 maximum 96kHz/24bit support does not guarantee the operation of all Bluetooth devices. * 6 earphone is not attached. Instruction manual in PDF in the built-in memory. * 7 USB-DAC function corresponding firmware Ver2.10 or later. It can be used in, 7, 8 (32bit/64bit) MAC OS X10.7.5 over Windows XP, Vista. It does not support USB-DAC function via USB3.0 port in 64bit OS. You may music played by the specifications of the connected device is interrupted. It is not possible to use USB DAC, using the optical digital output. We do not guarantee the operation of the connected devices of all. ?

 

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The two sandisk cards and ak100 case add up to about ¥10,000 on amazon japan, so its about ¥10,000 extra for the mod.

 
Sep 13, 2013 at 9:32 AM Post #7,115 of 9,165
Quote: Google Translate
Then it's the turn of "AK100 MKII". It worries me is it's the difference "AK100 MKII output impedance becomes 3Ω (3dB boost OFF)" and the previous of "AK100 (3dB boost ON)". You only have ******, the sound of "AK100 (3dB boost ON)" Because it is a free quality complained about collection, you press the play button on "AK100 MKII" half in doubt and "Do or not the difference comes out so much", but rather the quality conclusion there is a difference of.

 
Not sure what it means by.... "You only have ******".
 
 
But i'm loving my AK100 Gold so much. 
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Edit by Mod: Let's not go there :p.
 
Sep 13, 2013 at 10:20 AM Post #7,118 of 9,165
Anak, no worries, RWAK will beat MK version no doubt, i have one and i do not need to hear MK to tell this :wink:

If seriously MK verson is an insult added to injury, lets hope dx50 success will be able to bring iRiver to senses :frowning2:

I am on board for DX50 to see what's up there before deciding if ak120 or HM901 will do it for me :D
 
Sep 13, 2013 at 10:46 AM Post #7,119 of 9,165
Anak, no worries, RWAK will beat MK version no doubt, i have one and i do not need to hear MK to tell this :wink:

If seriously MK verson is an insult added to injury, lets hope dx50 success will be able to bring iRiver to senses :frowning2:

I am on board for DX50 to see what's up there before deciding if ak120 or HM901 will do it for me :D


DX50... better wait couple more weeks until they figure out the basic firmware fixes.
 
Sep 13, 2013 at 11:46 AM Post #7,120 of 9,165
i think it's still premature to assume RWAK will beat the MKII before anyone has listened to it yet...
 
Sep 13, 2013 at 12:17 PM Post #7,121 of 9,165
i think it's still premature to assume RWAK will beat the MKII before anyone has listened to it yet...


mate, have you seen a smiley in my post? as owner of RWAK i bet :)
 
Sep 13, 2013 at 7:59 PM Post #7,122 of 9,165
mate, have you seen a smiley in my post? as owner of RWAK i bet
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I've already asked Sasaki-san who once owned the RWAK100 and now has the AK100MkII in his hands :-

http://www.head-fi.org/t/649385/rwak100-iriver-ak100-mod-by-rwa/30#post_9799320
 
Sep 14, 2013 at 2:29 AM Post #7,123 of 9,165
Hi!
I have long been using ak100 (mod 3 ohms).
We must return to a lot of pages back and see my messages and photos resistors ak100.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/630288/the-new-iriver-ak100-a-high-end-dap/6420
I wrote that we experimented with in Moscow ak100:
- Instead of just wire resistors(RWAK)
- 1 ohm resistors
- 3 ohm resistors
1 ohm resistors are good for headphone impedance 32 ohms or more.
8-16 ohm headphone perfect 3 ohms
LOL. In Moscow, replace the resistors - $ 15 and 15 minutes.
 

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