High-res music player ups the audio ante

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press • The Astell & Kern AK100 is displayed for a photographer Monday in Atlanta. The Astell & Kern AK100 is a portable music player retailing for $699 and is capable of playing 24-bit, audiophile-quality digital music files.

ATLANTA—It’s hard to make headlines with a portable music player these days. It’s old hat by now to carry around thousands of songs in your hip pocket, whether on an iPod or a smartphone.

But there’s been a price for portability. You are listening to your favor...

Published: 12/23/2012