Astell&Kern Celebrate 75 Years Of Blue Note

Astell&Kern has announced an exclusive collaboration with Blue Note to mark the 75^th anniversary of the legendary jazz label. Astell&Kern has produced a limited edition of its flagship AK240 high-resolution music player; the AK240 Blue Note 75 is pre-loaded with 75 classic Blue Note albums, all in studio master quality audio (24bit/96kHz and 24bit/192kHz). This collection, from Thelonious Monk’s first sessions in 1947 to Gregory Porter’s 2014 Grammy Award-winning Liquid Spirit, includes 5 albums previously unreleased in high-res format.

As well as the pre-loads, the player will be packaged with all 75 albums on micro SD card, in unique cases that fit into a flexible display stand, which is also included. Completing the exclusive package is a 100-page book that guides listeners through the exclusive 75-album collection; featuring front and back cover art, track listings and detailed credits.

Only 1000 of these exclusive packages will be available worldwide. Both the AK240 Blue Note 75 player – featuring a blue finish, engraving and an exclusive leather case – and the accompanying display stand will be stamped with their limited edition number.

Astell&Kern AK240 Blue Note 75: the complete package

Limited edition of 1000 – each stand and player pairing individually serial numbered
Custom blue colour AK240 with Blue Note engraving on edge of device and 75 year laser etch on back
Custom Leather case with 75 year logo
75 albums each stored on a micro SD card, each one presented in an acrylic block to make up the Blue Note stand
Stand can make many shapes, from straight to blocked to a spiral (right)
Complete catalogue pre-loaded on the AK240
75 year anniversary Blue Note book with album information
Available from specialist resellers from late October, priced £4999.99.