Review : Astell & Kern AK380

Astell & Kern AK380 reviewed in The Absolute Sound by Allan Taffel

Read the full review here : http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/astellkern-ak380-portable-music-player/

Conclusion :
With the AK380, Astell&Kern has created a flagship that transcends the genre of audiophile-quality portable players. Never, to my knowledge, has such a device incorporated features and parts comparable to those found in the best high-end components. And never, in my experience, has a portable device delivered sound so uncannily similar to that of the best high-end systems. But the AK380 goes beyond delivering superb sound. Thanks to a set of clever peripherals, this player can serve as the digital front end in any audio system. Combine all that with generous storage, a large, bright display and next-generation resolution, and the AK380 becomes the portable player to beat.