A&K AK500N + Devialet

[Confused]

Yes, I was a little surprised by the thing considering it was a £9k product.  For example, the volume control dial on the side felt very cheap.  Compare this with the Devialet remote!  It was almost like it was from a different company when you consider the portable products.

I believe it was a prototype ?  Indeed, the AK500 is supposed to be made out of a big Aluminium block !!!

see here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u5q2wsmxt8

"A large block of aluminum undergoes a variety of manufacturing steps."

"A 5-axis machining process is used to create the unique front fascia of the AK500N. The AK500N's fascia simply cannot be created with an ordinary machining process. The aluminum block is rotated at different angles and carefully milled to create a complex design in a truly unique process."

That would explain a lot!  Strange the sales guy at the show didn't mention this.  Perhaps I looked so wise and sounded so knowledgeable he assumed I knew this already!