Testseek.com have collected 29 expert reviews of the Iriver Astell & Kern AK100 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Iriver Astell & Kern AK100.
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Abstract: I love high resolution audiophile music, and today we're reviewing the Astell&Kern AK100 32GB HD Music Player from iriver. If you think your iOS device or Android phone is a high quality music player, then I would humbly ask if you also think a Big Mac...
Abstract: Apple's iPod came of age in the fall of 2003, when, with the release of iTunes 4.5, the player was no longer restricted to lossy compressed MP3 or AAC files. Instead, it could play uncompressed or losslessly compressed files with true "CD quality"; u...
Is Astell&Kern the next music player for you? Whether you already have a hi-fi setup at home, or you’ve just entered the world of audiophilia, if you’re serious about a premium listening experience, then the AK100 has the hardware to make it happen. No...
Obviously, not everyone needs high-resolution capabilities in a portable music player. But if you do want to be able to take full-resolution uncompressed music wherever you go, the AK100 delivers. While its ergonomics may not be as slick as an Apple iPod,...
Slightly sluggish UI, Some quirks in function, Expensive
There's no question that the AK100 sounds absolutely incredible. We were most impressed by its performance when playing back high-resolution tracks, but we also enjoyed the improvement of other formats through the player's premium components. As for gen...
Abstract: Disclaimer: iRiver supplied the demo unit for this review.Everybody is talking about the new Astell & Kern from iRiver. I don’t know who came up with the branding for Astell & Kern, but in my opinion they’ve succeeded in creating a powerful brand with ...
Extremely expensive. No AAC or Apple Lossless support. Buggy. Mastering-quality files are expensive, take up a lot of storage space, and aren't widely available. No headphones or AC adapter included
Audiophiles with the means should take a close look at the Iriver Astell & Kern AK100, a high-end media player that delivers exceptional sound quality with the right music files, but it comes with plenty of compromises....
Volume knob can be inconvenient, More built-in storage would be nice, Mighty, mighty pricey
Astell&Kern AK100 Mk.2 verdict Open Gallery We have mixed feelings about the Astell & Kern AK100 MkII. That price is a real issue, considering how little memory you get out of the box. It could also be a little slicker, both in operation and in d...
