Testseek.com have collected 26 expert reviews of the iRiver Astell & Kern AK Jr and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for iRiver Astell & Kern AK Jr.
September 2015
(80%)
26 Reviews
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Abstract: 최근 보다 좋은 음질의 음악을 즐기기 원하는 분들을 중심으로 고음질 플레이어(DAP)들의 인기가 높아지고 있는데 고사양 칩셋(DAC)과 메탈 프레임 그리고 대용량 메모리를 탑재하는 경우가 많기 때문에 가격이 저렴하지는 않은 편입니다. 그리고 국내의 대표적인 음향기기 제조사인 아이리버에서도 아스텔앤컨이라는 DAP 제품군을 출시하고 있는데 이번에 가장 저렴한 제품인 AK Jr의 가격이 할인되면서 가성비가 상당히 좋아졌습니다. 그럼 이번 리뷰에서는 가성비 좋...
Abstract: 최근 고음질 음원들의 보급이 확대되면서 이러한 음원들을 재생할 수 있는 고음질 플레이어들의 인기도 높아지고 있는데 보통 메탈 바디에 높은 스펙의 DAC가 탑재되는 경우가 많기 때문에 상대적으로 높은 가격이 책정되어 있다는 단점을 가지고 있었습니다. 그런데 이번에 아이리버에서 크기와 가격 부담을 줄인 아스텔 앤컨 주니어(AK Jr)를 발표했는데 과연 어떤 특징들을 가지고 있는지 이번 리뷰를 통해서 자세하게 살펴보도록 하겠습니다.아스텔 앤컨 주니어(AK J...
Small and lightweight, Can operate as a USB DAC, Relatively inexpensive
Dog-slow user interface, Sharp bottom edge, No Wi-Fi support
We love the AK Jr for its portability, strong feature set, and clean interface, but its sluggish responsiveness taints an otherwise great high-resolution audio value...
Abstract: It was almost exactly a year ago that I reviewed my choice for an iPod replacement, the FiiO X1. Cheaper than the iPod Classic (now discontinued by Apple) the FiiO had the advantage of playing high resolution music files. I just recently put the FiiO in m...
Jr lacks some of the functionality (optical output) of the AK100 and AK120 it has replaced. Its corners are stupidly sharp, its screen larger, but no more accurate. Its GUI is easier to navigate, but with a battery life that tops out at around 8 hours, it...
The Astell & Kern AK Jr offers excellent design and great usability -- from the dedicated volume dial to the no-nonsense menu. Great-sounding sonics and able to drive many different types of headphones. Able to put dedicated USB DACs to shame
The corners on the casing are pointed, which can make it uncomfortable to hold, and the case that fixes the problem runs an extra $50. Making playlists could be more straightforward. Relatively short battery life at only nine hours. Sound quality isn't $2
The Astell & Kern AK Jr marries classic design with class-leading sound, making it one of the best high-res players for the money...
If we're talking generalizations, which is exactly what a conclusion generally is, my feeling are a preference towards the Astell&Kern $499 AK Jr over the original $1299 AK120 reviewed in August 2013 and that, in itself, says quite a bit about how good th...
Super solid aluminium brick; Features a touchscreen; Volume knob is a superbly tactile way of controlling sound; Includes hardware buttons for pause, play and song skip; Gapless music possible by pressing the “G” button on screen; Charges over microUSB; U
Expensive; Edges may feel a bit intrusive; No way of downloading missing album art;
The name “Astell & Kern” may not be familiar to all, but those who do know of it are aware of what the brand stands for: audio products with a slightly unorthodox design and a quality geared for high-resolution audio.In fact, if you owned a media player b...
The Astell & Kern AK Jr offers excellent design and great usability -- from the dedicated volume dial to the no-nonsense menu. Great-sounding sonics and able to drive many different types of headphones. Able to put dedicated USB DACs to shame
The corners on the casing are pointed, which can make it uncomfortable to hold, and the case that fixes the problem runs an extra $50. Making playlists could be more straightforward. Relatively short battery life at only nine hours. Sound quality isn't $2
The Astell & Kern AK Jr marries classic design with class-leading sound, making it one of the best high-res players for the money...
