{"product_id":"astell-kern-astell-kern-ak380-copper","title":"Astell\u0026Kern AK380 Copper","description":"   \r\nAstell \u0026amp; Kern have been relentlessly searching for just the right raw material to complement sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nStainless steel gave unwavering strength\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Duralumin, a material used in aircraft, gave high rigidity and light weight\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Aluminum gave excellent wear resistance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n Copper was selected as the principal raw material for the newest variant of the AK380 to convey the message that this is more than just a medium for transmitting music - it's an “instrument”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nWitness the birth of a new instrument - The AK380 Copper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nCopper, as an alloy with tin, nickel, or zinc, is used as a raw material for wind instruments, which form the central part of an orchestra. These wind instruments transmit deep and heavy sounds through tubes of copper alloys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nSound with a sense of depth\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Sound with a sense of weight\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Sound with a greater balance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n In addition, copper is the second most electrically conductive1 metal after silver. With superior electrical conductivity and shielding performance than typical metals, the AK380 Copper is able to deliver a different sound signature than the existing duralumin-based AK380.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n* The copper used in the AK380 Copper boasts a 99.9% pure elemental property.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\nGeneral Specifications:- \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBody Material:Copper\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDisplay: 4inch WVGA (480 x 800) Touchscreen\r\nSupported Audio Formats:WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE(Normal, High, Fast), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF\r\nSample rate: PCM : 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8\/16\/24\/32bits per Sample) \/ DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo \r\n \/ DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo \/ DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOutput Level:\r\nUnbalance 2.2Vrms \/ Balance 2.3Vrms (Condition No Load)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDAC:AKM AK4490 x2 (Dual DAC)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDecoding:Support up to 32bit \/ 384kHz Bit to Bit Decoding\u003cbr\u003e\r\nInput:USB Micro-B input (for charging \u0026amp; data transfer (PC \u0026amp; MAC)) \r\n \/ Connection Mode : MTP (Media Device)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOutputs: PHONES (3.5mm) \/ Optical Out (3.5mm) \/ Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWi-Fi:802.11 b\/g\/n (2.4GHz)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBluetooth: V4.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptX)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDimensions: 3.14 ”(79.8 mm) [W] x 4.42 ”(112.4 mm) [H] x 0.70 ”(17.9 mm) [D]\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWeight: 12.35 oz (350 g)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFeature Enhancements: Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n","brand":"Astell \u0026 Kern","offers":[{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern AK380 Copper","offer_id":57851218461004,"sku":"A\u0026kak380COPPER","price":2665.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/12616318-3022-3__27754.1510714219.jpg?v=1781883089","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/astell-kern-astell-kern-ak380-copper","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}