Like Stephen, I also listened to the Pono and ended up with the AK. But I must say as a long-time iPod and iPhone listener, I did think the Pono sound was better than Apple using Shure ES535. Trying to evaluate players like this using earbuds or cheaper headphones is a bit like trying to evaluate a good turntable using a Bose Soundwave system, or comparing a Porsche to a Subaru by driving 10 mph around a parking lot.
Tony
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Tony
D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2
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