Astell&Kern AK240 high-end music player

[Puma Cat]

I use an Audioquest Big Sur 3.5 to 3.5mm stereo interconnect to connect my AK100 II to the stereo minijack AUX input on the car.

[ronenash]

For all those not wanting to spend 3k on an AK player, I just got the Frio X5 for $300 and its wonderful. Plays all file types and all resolutions I need and built like a tank. Drives most headphones with ease and the sound quality is fantastic. Based on the reviews I read its not far behind the AK but I have never personally heard an AK.

[Puma Cat]

Okay, here's a pic of my AK100 II. Apologies for the sub-par photography. This was taken on my sister's kitchen table on a piece of white butcher paper serving as a seamless background, clothes-pinned to the dining room window's curtain rod and using a speedlite softbox balanced on the back of a chair!

[Golucid]

Originally Posted by Portugal

How do you connect it to your car? The instructions manual state that car audio is not supported and I've tried and failed to connect it to my Mercedes via bluetooth. Thanks.

I use the aux port. I also have the Bluetooth remote for controlling the device in the car.

Avoid Bluetooth like the plague.

MC 2301, C2500, MCD550, OPPO BDP-105D, MEN220, MT10, Furman P-2400IT, Martin Logan Summit X, Klaudio Ultrasonic Vinyl Cleaner, MHP100; MC275, D100, MB100, Panamax 5500, Vienna Acoustics The KISS KLIMT, MXA60, MXA70, MCAIRE, MCLK12, Astell & Kern AK240, Shure: SE846 -- Sent from my iPhone using A.Aficionado

[Golucid]

Originally Posted by o0OBillO0o

Can you help me out and point me to a reference that demonstrates Bluetooth's short comings? I try to explain Bluetooth vs Analog in to my friends and I don't have a leg to stand on other than I heard it on the internet.

Listen to the fidelity differences. Hardwired versus Bluetooth. BTW. The AK240 will pair with the S-Class AMG 2014.

MC 2301, C2500, MCD550, OPPO BDP-105D, MEN220, MT10, Furman P-2400IT, Martin Logan Summit X, Klaudio Ultrasonic Vinyl Cleaner, MHP100; MC275, D100, MB100, Panamax 5500, Vienna Acoustics The KISS KLIMT, MXA60, MXA70, MCAIRE, MCLK12, Astell & Kern AK240, Shure: SE846 -- Sent from my iPhone using A.Aficionado

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by Golucid

Listen to the fertility differences. Hardwired versus Bluetooth. BTW. The AK240 will pair with the S-Class AMG 2014.

Interesting, never heard of fertility differences!

[doggiehowser]

Bluetooth uses a lossy A2DP Protocol.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by doggiehowser

Bluetooth uses a lossy A2DP Protocol.

Yup. Not ready for high-end yet.

[Golucid]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Interesting, never heard of fertility differences!

lololololol - i am in laughter pain. Gasp. Fidelity! lolololol.

MC 2301, C2500, MCD550, OPPO BDP-105D, MEN220, MT10, Furman P-2400IT, Martin Logan Summit X, Klaudio Ultrasonic Vinyl Cleaner, MHP100; MC275, D100, MB100, Panamax 5500, Vienna Acoustics The KISS KLIMT, MXA60, MXA70, MCAIRE, MCLK12, Astell & Kern AK240, Shure: SE846 -- Sent from my iPhone using A.Aficionado

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by Golucid

lololololol - i am in laughter pain. Gasp. Fidelity! lolololol.

MC 2301, C2500, MCD550, OPPO BDP-105D, MEN220, MT10, Furman P-2400IT, Martin Logan Summit X, Klaudio Ultrasonic Vinyl Cleaner, MHP100; MC275, D100, MB100, Panamax 5500, Vienna Acoustics The KISS KLIMT, MXA60, MXA70, MCAIRE, MCLK12, Astell & Kern AK240, Shure: SE846 -- Sent from my iPhone using A.Aficionado

Ah, now i understand!