Astell&Kern Launch Three New Products At High End Munich 2022
THREE NEW HEADFI PRODUCTS FROM ASTELL&KERN TO DEBUT AT THE HIGH END SHOW
Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP, AK HC2 Dual DAC cable and Astell&Kern Pathfinder hybrid IEMs are all launching at Munich.
A&K has collaborated with Campfire Audio for their new hybrid PATHFINDER IEMs, plus they are also launching a new inline DAC for mobile phone listening and compact DAP.
ASTELL&KERN KANN MAX DAP
The Astell&Kern KANN MAX high-resolution digital audio player achieves a higher 15 vrms power output in a more compact design.
Astell&Kern KANN MAX key features at a glance:
Features 4-step gain level with maximum 15Vrms output to support a wider variety of headphones
Innovative circuit design with ultra-high output and low noise in an even smaller-sized player
Equipped with ESS ES9038Q2M Quad-DAC
Features proprietary TERATON ALPHA Sound Solution technology
Supports playback of high-resolution digital audio files up to 32-bit 768 kHz/Native DSD512
Bluetooth 5.0 and 24-bit wireless codec (aptX™ HD, LDAC) support
Replay Gain function uniformly adjusts volume playback from sound sources up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Pricing is £1,199, $1,300 or €1,499.
ASTELL&KERN AK HC2 DUAL DAC CABLE
The new Astell&Kern AK HC2 Dual DAC Cable drives audiophile-grade headphones and is designed to work with iOS and Android phones for a hi-res audio experience.
Astell&Kern AK HC2 Dual DAC Key features at a glance:
Supports 4.4mm balanced output for improved channel separation and reduced noise
Powerful 4Vrms output to drive a wide variety of headphones
Equipped with a CS43198 Dual DAC
Dual Shielded Cable minimises distortion and signal noise
Compatible with iOS and Android devices
Optional Android app to enable detailed volume control
Priced at £169, $170 or €199.
ASTELL&KERN AND CAMPFIRE AUDIO PATHFINDER IEMS
The Astell&Kern and Campfire Audio PATHFINDER collaboration has resulted in a new hybrid in-ear monitor with, A&K tell us, the world’s first dual-chamber driver technology.
Astell&Kern PATHFINDER key features at a glance:
The world’s first Dual-Diaphragm Mid-Focused Balanced Armature (BA) Driver from Knowles
Dual Balanced Armature drivers
Custom-designed dual dynamic drivers with a hybrid diaphragm focus on low-end and mid-range frequencies
The first earphones to employ Campfire Audio’s new Radial Venting Technology for dynamic drivers
All-new ribbon design; Silver-Plated OFC copper Litz cables
Custom Beryllium Copper MMCX connectors
Pricing for these is £1,899, $1,900 or €2,199.
HIGH END MUNICH 2022
All these new launches will be showcased at the High End Show 2022 in Munich (19th-22nd) at the Astell&Kern stand in Hall 1, D02/E03a.
