Astell & Kern AK240

34 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
sound (12)
design (10)
portability (5)
performance (4)
usability (3)

Negative
reliability (1)
durability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Astell & Kern AK240. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and usability. The portability and design are also appreciated, whereas the reliability and durability get negative views. Views are divided on the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Astell & Kern AK240 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Astell & Kern AK240 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the performance and portability are generally positive. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably, but views are divided on the size.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Steven Stone (hometheaterreview.com)

Astell & Kern AK240 Hi-Res Music Player Reviewed

The Astell & Kern AK240 is the most expensive portable music player on the market; but, as Steven Stone discovers, its performance and features make a strong case for that $2,495 asking price.

The AK240 is beautifully made with a stylish design ; The AK240 supports every current consumer format ; The Astell & Kern AK240 offers superlative sound

There's no built-in volume control when used as a USB DAC ; The volume control knob can be difficult to turn up quickly ; With the Audirvana Plus playback app, the AK240 can get stuck in DSD mode

The Astell & Kern AK240 is, quite simply, the best sounding, most fully featured, and most stylish portable player currently available. If you want a portable player that can serve as a streaming client, as well as streaming source, play 128X DSD...

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Jonathan Margolis (howtospendit.ft.com)