remember when Astell & Kern were called iriver, i had one of their mp3 playing portable cd players, actually i still have it and it still works like a charm.
my goodness this thing looks premium ! awesome video as always ! i can only imagine how good it sounds but "being inside of the music" is pretty excellent, especially coming from you
Jesus iRiver has come a LONG way in the last ~15 years. I remember getting one of the clunky MP3 players that I wanted so badly for christmas back in like 2005. Now they are ... Astell & Kern aka lawfirm that moonlights in audiophilic hardware lmao.
Its not a long way iriver was great a&k is schit. Slow processors, bad small displays, no streaming apps support[have to use apks] etc etc but sound is good though but still not neutral very v shaped dynamic. So depends what you want. chifi is still better deal.
Now that's placebo! Bluetooth headphones sound the same with phone, dap, etc as long as you use similar codec. So Airpods pro doesn't care if its connected to AK or iPhone. You should use this with some audiophile grade IEM or headphones
the thing is; would folks other than consumer-nerds even notice this device if they saw someone using it? Most folks have probably never even heard of it.
That review... Only with advanced knowledge you know this... Most people indeed just use their phone indeed... And yes I still use an Fiio X1 DAC for my car
Idk 🤷♂️ maybe its able to push more signal then connected to a mobile device. Ive experience it with a imac while comparing to a iphone on apple airpods pro
@@GearSeekers a player brand called ibasso and cayin already did that for several years now. It is indeed a nice feature to have in more well known brand to adapt
It is hobby stuffs mate. It sounds different compared to some ears, mine included. That's the whole reason why brands like walkman or Astell &Kern are still alive to this day. It is not for everyone indeed, like high refresh rate monitor. Fps player would definitely want a high refresh rate monitor, but some casual user wouldn't exactly need that. Hope that analogy works, cheers!
Hi I purchased Astell & Kern SE 180, but I have a question about Bluetooth Codec setting. Which setting is best between LDAC - audio quality optimization and LDAC connection quality optimization. Thanks in advance
remember when Astell & Kern were called iriver, i had one of their mp3 playing portable cd players, actually i still have it and it still works like a charm.
They still use the iRiver branding for their lower end stuff.
Such a cool piece of tech and I can only imagine how good it would sound. Great video fams
my goodness this thing looks premium ! awesome video as always ! i can only imagine how good it sounds but "being inside of the music" is pretty excellent, especially coming from you
Loving the new intro
Open it up and do an overview of the motherboard!
Kidding
That's a new spin for your channel. I have the XB10 by Astell & Kern
Jesus iRiver has come a LONG way in the last ~15 years. I remember getting one of the clunky MP3 players that I wanted so badly for christmas back in like 2005. Now they are ... Astell & Kern aka lawfirm that moonlights in audiophilic hardware lmao.
Its not a long way iriver was great a&k is schit. Slow processors, bad small displays, no streaming apps support[have to use apks] etc etc but sound is good though but still not neutral very v shaped dynamic. So depends what you want. chifi is still better deal.
Damn this audio device is a banger, that price tag though. Awesome video fams
& Here's me stuck with my Astell Kern AK-300.....Which I'm still overjoyed with. 🤗
Great review, thanks
I'm waiting for the new ultima coming out in October with that new tube amp
Do you normally listen using monitors or headphones?
Monitors
@@GearSeekers - Yes IEMs FTW - highfive 🙌
Does it come with a round plate thingy that looks like a coaster? All motherboards do.
I own this! It's very very beautiful looking
Oh heck yes !! 🙌🏼
Salut !, jolie brique c'est presque un walkman :). J’adore ta chaine !
I went down a rabbit hole today and we meet again
Now that's placebo! Bluetooth headphones sound the same with phone, dap, etc as long as you use similar codec. So Airpods pro doesn't care if its connected to AK or iPhone. You should use this with some audiophile grade IEM or headphones
SP2000: hold my beer
you may already know but these high quality music players have been around for a while but really quite underground. what an eyesore this one is.
I thought I was watching a Joshua Valour video after seeing that intro lol
The Zune was underrated.
Came here to say this. 100%
What headphones and IEMs did you use?
the thing is; would folks other than consumer-nerds even notice this device if they saw someone using it? Most folks have probably never even heard of it.
That review... Only with advanced knowledge you know this... Most people indeed just use their phone indeed... And yes I still use an Fiio X1 DAC for my car
yea, also love music, and this player have mid range price in astll&kern lineup )
This device looks like if Apple made mp3 players. Maybe they should! They could call it....iPod... Yeah!
😂
Idk 🤷♂️ maybe its able to push more signal then connected to a mobile device. Ive experience it with a imac while comparing to a iphone on apple airpods pro
Please make video on normal asus rog crosshair viii hero wifi
You’re reviewing audio stuff now? Goodluck hahah
why not sp2000
*heavy breathing*
im gonna wait till you review about audio cable and talk about it for an hour.bruh~
Lols sony did released something similar before
Yeahhhhhhhh not with an interchangeable DAC
@@GearSeekers a player brand called ibasso and cayin already did that for several years now. It is indeed a nice feature to have in more well known brand to adapt
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Makes no sense to make/build audio players any more not when smart phones can do everything required to do daily tasks.
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It is hobby stuffs mate. It sounds different compared to some ears, mine included. That's the whole reason why brands like walkman or Astell &Kern are still alive to this day. It is not for everyone indeed, like high refresh rate monitor. Fps player would definitely want a high refresh rate monitor, but some casual user wouldn't exactly need that. Hope that analogy works, cheers!
I would never listen to an mp3 let alone something off my phone. Not to mention nice heads can’t be drives from your phone.
Hi
I purchased Astell & Kern SE 180, but I have a question about Bluetooth Codec setting.
Which setting is best between LDAC - audio quality optimization and LDAC connection quality optimization.
Thanks in advance