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Astell&Kern XB10 Bluetooth Headphone amp


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Astell&Kern XB10 Bluetooth Headphone amp
XB10

Music via Bluetooth without compromise! The AK XB10 delivers a distinctive difference in sound from conventional Bluetooth products. The moment you hear it, you wonder "Does this sound really come from Bluetooth?" Astell & Kern's outstanding technologies are throughout aptX™ HD to support 24bit/48kHz Bluetooth performance, along with DAC and AMP, essential components of fine audio.
The AK XB10's design was inspired by Astell & Kern's principal design motif of light and shadow. With this design concept, the AK XB10 was shaped to mimic the appearance of the scattering of light from a star (astell in Greek means star). The top surface of the AK XB10 is split into quadrants, which allows easy operation with just a touch of the hand. It may look simple, but the AK XB10 was produced only after careful consideration of both design and usability.

The AK XB10 has one more defining feature – its clip. When you want to enjoy your music but don’t want to be tied down, simply mount the clip to the AK XB10 and clip it to your shirt or bag. This simple clip further enhances the portability and keeps your hands free. The AK XB10 is even lighter than the energy bar you eat while exercising. Now, are you ready for the ultimate convenience in Hi-Fi audio?

The AK XB10 is equipped with a Hi-Fi DAC capable of reproducing high-quality sound up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Its analog amplifier was tuned using Astell & Kern's own sound technologies to complete the package. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) converts digital data into analog signals in a digital media player (DMP).

The AK XB10 is equipped with a dedicated DAC for the best digital-to-analog signal conversion that significantly improves Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).

While a typical analog amplifier simply amplifies and outputs low level audio signals, the Astell & Kern amplifier in the AK XB10 is different. Rather than simply amplifying the audio signal, the amplifier was designed with a ”driving” concept to amplify weak signals and power difficult to drive high impedance headphones. A strong signal is required to drive headphones with a high impedance. The AK XB10’s analog amplifier is more than capable of handling the task.

For example: when comparing the amplifier to a camera, using the zoom function to enlarge small objects in a viewfinder is much like how a common amplifier performs. However, the AK XB10’s amplifier is similar to the way a pan focus function clearly focuses blurry images.

Simply put, the Astell & Kern amplifier focuses on the weak signal.

Technical Specifications:-
•Body Colour : Black
•Dimensions: 1.97 ”(50 mm) [W] x 1.97 ”(50 mm) [H] x 0.48 ”(12.3 mm) [D]
•Weight: 0.81 oz (23 g)
•Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.1, Class2
•Bluetooth Profile: A2DP (multi), AVRCP, HFP, HSP
•Frequency Band: 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz ISM Band
•Range: Maximum of 10 meters
•Operating Temperature: -10°C ~ 45°C (23°F ~ 113°F)
•Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX™, aptX™ HD
•Port: 2.5mm Balanced / 3.5mm Unbalanced
•Output Level: 2.5mm Balanced : 1.8Vrms / 3.5mm Unbalanced : 0.9Vrms
•Battery Type: 350mAh 3.7V lithium polymer rechargeable battery
•Hours of Operation: Approximately 5 hours for music playing and phone calls
•Standby Time: Up to 300 hours
•Charging Time: Approximately 2 hours

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