Tried it with LCD-3, LCD-XC, HD800, HD650, etc; just blew me away.
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Jeff Y
smial1966
Will the AK240 do justice to my apple earbuds? Just kidding, great review, but now I want one badly!
warrenpchi
Thanks @smial1966! It surprised the heck out of us in that it is not just another expensive toy. It's the real deal. @Jeff Y knows what I mean, lol.
kurochin
Thanks for the review.
I've been thinking of scaling down ever since I got my first set of CIEMs (FitEar MH335DW). The way today's top CIEMs fare against flagship full-size headphones (and taking into account the rate of development going on in the CIEM world), I can honestly see myself with having just one set of them for home, work and travel and giving up full-sized headphones altogether. That's why I'm in the market for a decent DAP and this AK240 has been on my "must try" list since picking up the FitEars. Only drawback is the astronimical price, as you stated. I can justify getting it if I get rid of my current desktop setup, but what scares me is the fact that A&K will probably release an even better version in 12 - 18 months. It'll feel like I'm climbing out of the desktop rabbit-hole only to fall into the portable one.
I've been thinking of scaling down ever since I got my first set of CIEMs (FitEar MH335DW). The way today's top CIEMs fare against flagship full-size headphones (and taking into account the rate of development going on in the CIEM world), I can honestly see myself with having just one set of them for home, work and travel and giving up full-sized headphones altogether. That's why I'm in the market for a decent DAP and this AK240 has been on my "must try" list since picking up the FitEars. Only drawback is the astronimical price, as you stated. I can justify getting it if I get rid of my current desktop setup, but what scares me is the fact that A&K will probably release an even better version in 12 - 18 months. It'll feel like I'm climbing out of the desktop rabbit-hole only to fall into the portable one.
Ripvanlink
Oh well, at least for the time being, I'll have to do with the X5....when it is available USA-wise...but...poor me! [NOT]!
Jeff Y
Jerry Harvey was sitting in a JH audio booth next to 4 desks of 16 AK240s plus LCDs, HDs, Beyers, etc. Knew this is almost as good as it gets in an audio show.
batteraziiz
....9....hours.... Yeesh.
Great review, though.
Great review, though.
kh600rr
just ordered one yesterday, can't wait to try this beast out...
TurbinePro
interesting what a portable player the same price of my computer would sound like...
Stonemanty
I just got mine, so far I concur with everything stated above. I'm using CIEM FitEar MH334s with them, I had the Fitear Silver cable changed to balanced. While that was happening in the shop I carried on listening with LCD-XCs. Fantastic detail and soundstage, great bass - everything. Both units brand new too.
I prefer my FitEars to the LCD-XC though
I prefer my FitEars to the LCD-XC though
MarcadoStalker7
The price is too high for what actually is this piece of brick.
