ASTELL & KERN, Dap's built -in headphone amplifier "ACRO CA1000" is announced overseas

Astell & Kern has announced the "Careerable Headphone Amplifier" and "ACRO CA1000" with a built -in DAP function based on headphone amplifiers.The price overseas is $ 2,100, and the details of handling in Japan will be announced later.A product that integrates the portability / functionality of DAP into a powerful high -performance headphone amplifier.It has an output of up to 15VRMS and a four -step gain setting, and appeals that all headphones can be driven in an almost optimal state.3 As a headphone output, 3.5mm / 6.35mm imbalance and 2.5mm / 4.Equipped with a 4mm balance terminal.In addition, it has abundant terminals such as digital input / output such as coaxial / light / USB type-C, and RCA analog input / output, and various devices are connected and used as an Hi-Fi audio system.At the top of the main unit is a 1,280 x 720 touch display that can adjust the angle up to 60 degrees, and can be operated such as input / output selection.Four ESS DAC chips "ES9068AS" are installed, PCM is 384kHz/32bit, and DSD is 22..Support for 4MHz native playback.It is said that the perfect decoding was performed with the brand's unique amplifier circuit technology, achieving a natural sound without distortion by clear and high output.A brand -specific audio solution "Teraton Alpha", which integrates the main circuits and achieves efficient power noise removal and power management, is also adopted.In addition, the output circuit of the four systems is physically separated by independent relay components.The unused terminals are completely blocked to eliminate noise.Built -in large -capacity battery of 8,400 mAh, continuous playback for about 10 hours or more without external power supply.USB-PD 2.According to 0, the attached USB-C adapter can be charged with full charge in about 1 hour and about 2 hours and 30 minutes.In addition to Bluetooth / Wi-Fi, "Cross Feed", which reproduces natural sound images like speakers with headphone listening, "AK FILE Drop" that allows you to wirelessly transfer files, replay gain that matches the volume difference between songs.Equipped with such functions.The body is made of aluminum, and is used for the design motif with a low bar truck that goes through the harsh environment of Mars.By devising the curved surface on the side, the operability when holding it with one hand as a portable amplifier is also ensured.

Editorial Department: Shujiro Ban