KANN CUBE is the second model from the KANN line, which focuses on high fidelity with powerful output and low noise. This player is designed to offer a very low noise floor, even with its massive power output.
High performance, low-noise amp makes KANN Cube an Absolute Audio Powerhouse
Dual ES9038PRO DACs, the current flagship SABRE DAC chips from ESS designed for Pro Audio Equipment
5-pin Mini XLR output for even less noise
32bit/384kHz, Native DSD256 support
KANN CUBE offers 3 different power output options of High / Mid / Low, which can drive any headphone with unprecedented power never seen before in any portable device - 12Vrms for Balanced output and 6Vrms for Unbalanced output. To provide a natural and neutral audio experience with minimal distortion, a newly designed OP Amp and Volume IC manages power optimally and efficiently.
The isolated sides of the rectangles on KANN CUBE are not simply for looks.
They emphasize the role of the device by placing the player's functions
in the correct place for a more intuitive interface and better usability,
while also providing a sense of aesthetic stability.
The pursuit of connectivity and consistency of form and function is at the core of Astell & Kern's design philosophy.
Combining Astell & Kern's player performance with the high-powered AMP, KANN Cube can produce the most powerful performance in the Astell & Kern player lineup and is designed to deliver a heavy and solid impression.
Technical Specifications:-
Model: KANN CUBE
Body Color: Wolf Gray
Body Material: Aluminum
Display: 5inch (720 x 1,280) Touch display
Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA
MQA playback: Services(Tidal Masters), Local files, External USB, MQA-CD(ripped)
Sample rate: PCM: 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) / DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo
/ DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo
Output Level:
[Phone Out]
High: Unbalanced 6Vrms / Balanced 12Vrms (Condition No Load)
Mid: Unbalanced 4Vrms / Balanced 8Vrms (Condition No Load)
Low: Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load)
[XLR Out]
4Vrms (Condition No Load)
DAC:
ESS ES9038PRO SABRE 8channel x2 (Dual DAC)
Decoding:
Support up to 32bit / 384kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback
Input:
USB Type-C input (for PC & MAC)
Outputs:
Unbalanced Out (3.5mm) / Optical Out (3.5mm) / Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)
/ XLR Out (Mini 5pin)
Wi-Fi:
802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
Bluetooth:
V4.1 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptXTM HD)
Dimensions:
3.45 ”(87.75 mm) [W] x 5.51 ”(140 mm) [H] x 1.24 ”(31.5 mm) [D]
Weight:
17.3 oz (493 g)
Feature Enhancements:
Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)
AUDIO PERFORMANCE:-
Frequency Response:
[Phone Out]
±0.027dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.025dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced
±0.07dB (Condition : 10Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.087dB (Condition : 10Hz~70kHz) Balanced
[XLR Out]
±0.025dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) / ±0.032dB (Condition : 10Hz~70kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio:
[Phone Out] 117dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 117dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
[XLR Out] 128dB @ 1kHz
Crosstalk:
[Phone Out] -129dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / -136dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
[XLR Out] -146dB @ 1kHz
THD+N:
[Phone Out] 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0005% @ 1kHz, Balanced
[XLR Out] 0.0004% @ 1kHz
IMD SMPTE :
[Phone Out] 0.0005% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalanced / 0.0006% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Balanced
[XLR Out] 0.0006% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1)
Output Impedance :
Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (1.2ohm) / Balanced Out 2.5mm (1.6ohm)
CLOCK SOURCE:-
Reference Clock Jitter: 250 Femto Seconds
BATTERY:-
Capacity:7,400mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer Battery
Continuous Playback Time: up to 9 hours (Standard - MUSIC: FLAC, 16-bit/44.1kHz, Unbalance, Volume 80, EQ OFF, LCD OFF, LOW GAIN)
Charge Time:
About 4 hours (Standard - 9V/1.67A Fast charging)
About 5.5 hours (Standard - 5V/2A General charging)
MEMORY:-
Built-in Memory:128GB [NAND]
External Memory:microSD (Max. 512GB) x1
OS:-
Supported OS: Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up
KANN CUBE LEATHER CASE
KANN CUBE is the most powerful digital music player in the Astell & Kern lineup and its leather case is designed to enhance its impressive look and feel.
Two different leather options in the colours of Oilve Green and Black have been developed with an ’A’ logo pattern which provides beautiful aesthetics and proper protection plus ventilation.
The Olive Green colour case uses Minerva leather from ’Badalassi Carlo’.
The Minerva leather case was made from a process called ’Full Vegetable Tanning’. This traditional method has been used in Italy for over 200 years. The process brings out the special characteristic of leather while creating a natural tanning look.
'Badalassi Carlo' was made by Professor Carlo Badalassi, who is known for his excellent skills with leather. Unlike modern methods, he uses a traditional method of making leather that requires extensive time and devotion. His reputation is well-known among top expensive brands due to his focus on the leather quality over quantity.
The dakota leather used in the Black leather case is a premium vegetable leather made from an Italian tanner named ’Ra Perla Azura’.
It's a manufacture of Italian and French origin.