{"product_id":"astell-kern-astell-kern-kann","title":"Astell \u0026 Kern Kann","description":"Astell \u0026amp; Kern's KANN provides a new power standard for mobile music performance. Combining a high-quality audio player and a high-performance amplifier, KANN draws on the technological expertise of Astell \u0026amp; Kern, the leading Portable Hi-Fi Audio manufacturer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nFocusing on a strong output and crystal-clear sound, the all-in-one KANN offers the following features:-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nAstell \u0026amp; Kern has introduced a new product design that cleverly incorporates a high-performance amplifier into a player for a perfect merger of two independent devices. Supporting the output of 7Vrms when connected via high-gain balanced output, the KANN not only drives high-impedance headphones without an additional amplifier, but also reliably reproduces high-quality sound with low-impedance speakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nKANN, the first Astell \u0026amp; Kern product, is equipped with a line-out circuit designed to set the output values in 4 levels, depending on the user's listening preference; a significant step up from previous products, which did not provide output\/volume control. With the selectable output function, you can fine-tune your sound to suit a home system, car audio, or any other listening environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nKANN also supports Astell \u0026amp; Kern's 2.5-mm 4-pole balanced outputs (2 Vrms). Unlike the unbalanced type, balanced output removes noise (common mode noise) from \"signal + inverting amplifier signal\" and has the strength to increase output with its double transmitting signals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nKANN offers the optimal condition to deliver perfect original sound.\r\n KANN is capable of bit-to-bit playback up to 32bit 384kHz and native DSD playback up to 11.2MHz, delivering detailed, distortion-free sound just as the artist intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nDesign Concept:-\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe design of KANN stands apart from Astell \u0026amp; Kern's other product lines.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n During assembly, the parts are slid into the aluminum extruded body, and the unique, no-joint design delivers a durable yet sleek appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe glittering space-based 'Astro Silver' and 'Eos Blue' representing the goddess of dawn embody the strong yet soft features of KANN.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n The innovative volume wheel makes one-hand control easy. By positioning the main control buttons to the bottom of the front panel, convenient music search and quick home screen operation are intuitive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nGeneral Specifications:-\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\nModel:KANN\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBody Color:Astro Silver, Eos Blue\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBody Material:Aluminum\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDisplay:4inch WVGA (480 x 800) Touchscreen\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSupported Audio Formats:WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE(Normal, High, Fast), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF\u003cbr\u003e\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:[Phone Out] Normal: Unbalance 2Vrms \/ Balance 2Vrms (Condition No Load) \u003cbr\u003e\r\nHigh: Unbalance 4Vrms\/ Balance 7Vrms (Condition No Load)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDAC:AKM AK4490 x1 (Single DAC)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDecoding:Support up to 32bit \/ 384kHz Bit to Bit Decoding\u003cbr\u003e\r\nInput:SB Type-C input (for charging \u0026amp; data transfer (PC \u0026amp; MAC)) \r\n \/ Connection Mode : MTP (Media Device)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOutputs:[Phone Out, Line Out] PHONES (3.5mm) \/ Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)\r\n[USB Audio] micro USB Connection \/ PCM: Up to 32bit 384kHz \/ DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWi-Fi:802.11 b\/g\/n (2.4GHz)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBluetooth:V4.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptX™ HD)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDimensions:2.80 ”(71.23 mm) [W] x 4.56 ”(115.8 mm) [H] x 1.01 ”(25.6 mm) [D]\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWeight:9.83 oz (278.7 g)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFeature Enhancements:Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)","brand":"Astell \u0026 Kern","offers":[{"title":"Astell \u0026 Kern Kann - Eos Blue","offer_id":57851241005388,"sku":"A\u0026kKANN-EB","price":624.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Astell \u0026 Kern Kann - Astro Silver","offer_id":57851241038156,"sku":"A\u0026KKANN-AS","price":624.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/20231012111810_ee2c46fe-e37a-4e49-a50b-27573dd6e9de.png?v=1781883156","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/astell-kern-astell-kern-kann","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}