{"product_id":"astell-kern-astell-kern-ak320-portable-audio-player-128gb","title":"Astell\u0026Kern AK320 - Portable Audio Player (128GB)","description":"The primary goal of Astell \u0026amp; Kern has always been to deliver the original sound,\r\n and we believed that the AK380 did just that.\r\n We wanted even more people to experience the AK320 and its ability to deliver the original sound as intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nAK4490's Dual-DAC, DSD-to-PCM Playback, Parametric EQ with 20bands 0.01dB, 200 Femto Second VCXO Reference Clock, \r\n Exceptional Expandability, DLNA-based AK Connect App and Metal Touch Sensor Home Button \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nPCM: 24bit 192kHz Bit to Bit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nDSD:DSD to PCM\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDSD64\/128PCM 24bit 176kHz\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nDAC:AK4490 x2 (Dual DAC)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nPEQ: Support\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nFemto Clock: Support\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nUSB DAC: Max 24bit 96kHz (UAC 1.0)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nBuilt-in Memory: 128GB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\nAK320 is capable of bit-to-bit playback up to 24bit, 192kHz.\r\n 32bit audio is downsampled using a sample-rate converter (SRC). In addition, DSD 64\/128 can be played back via conversion to PCM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n* 32bit, 384kHz is downsampled to 24bit, 192kHz, and 32bit, 352kHz is downsampled to 24bit, 176kHz for playback.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n * DSD 64\/128 is converted via DSD-to-PCM to PCM 24bit, 176kHz for playback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nA parametric equalizer (PEQ*1) was implemented in the AK380 to deliver detailed adjustment of the original sound, and an audio digital signal processor (DSP) was added to aid in this process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n This frees up CPU cycles previously needed for calculating graphic equalizers (GEQ), allowing more detailed and accurate calculations via the dedicated DSP.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n The audio DSP expands the existing 10-band, ±0.5 dB graphic equalizer (GEQ*2) to 20-band, ±0.01 dB to more precisely adjust the frequency and gain (dB) as well as more accurately specifying the frequency range via Q value adjustments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe AK320 supports USB DAC functionality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n The AK320 can be connected to a PC or Mac via USB for use as a USB DAC that supports PCM\/DSD.\r\n When playing back music stored on a PC or Mac, the Dual-DAC is able to deliver richer audio of outstanding soundstage and resolution well beyond the limits of a built-in sound card.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nAstell \u0026amp; Kern has further enhanced DLNA functionality via the AK Connect app.\r\n Wireless networking DLNA (version 1.0) connects to a NAS or PC, and is easily controlled with a smartphone or tablet through AK Connect.\r\n Source files on a PC or NAS can be freely transferred and streamed without the hassle of turning on the physically connecting with a cable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nAstell \u0026amp; Kern AK320 Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\nThe powerful sunlight casts crisp yet understated shadows.\r\n\r\n The asymmetric-shaped leather case for \r\n the AK320 is designed to protect the body \r\n with an understated tone and at the \r\n same time adopts the contrasting concept \r\n of light and shade.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\nThe AK320 leather case is made of Tuscany Belly leather, processed and supplied by the world-famous Walpier Tannery of Italy.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n Tuscany Belly leather of Walpier Tannery, the same family brand of Buttero appointed in the second-generation leather case, boasts excellent color features with perfect surface finish process, which makes it highly resistant to scratches for vegetable-tanned leather.\r\n The surface of leather dyed one at a time by leather craftsmen shows a natural two-tone effect that adds to the sensation of depth in the leather. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAlong with its sleek appearance and perfect grip-ability, the AK320 leather case features a small internal gap to reduce damage due to friction with the screw cap for greater product protection.","brand":"Astell \u0026 Kern","offers":[{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern AK320 - Portable Audio Player (128GB)","offer_id":57851242283340,"sku":"A\u0026kAK320","price":1249.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern AK320 Genuine Leather Case - Burgundy","offer_id":57851242316108,"sku":"A\u0026KAK320CASE-BURGUNDY","price":74.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern AK320 Genuine Leather Case - Navy","offer_id":57851242348876,"sku":"A\u0026KAK320CASE-NAVY","price":74.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/61IJ5bYFDVL.jpg?v=1781883159","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/astell-kern-astell-kern-ak320-portable-audio-player-128gb","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}