THREE NEW HEADFI PRODUCTS FROM ASTELL&KERN TO DEBUT AT THE HIGH END SHOW

Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP, AK HC2 Dual DAC cable and Astell&Kern Pathfinder hybrid IEMs are all launching at Munich.

A&K has collaborated with Campfire Audio for their new hybrid PATHFINDER IEMs, plus they are also launching a new inline DAC for mobile phone listening and compact DAP.

Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP

ASTELL&KERN KANN MAX DAP

The Astell&Kern KANN MAX high-resolution digital audio player achieves a higher 15 vrms power output in a more compact design.

Astell&Kern KANN MAX key features at a glance:

Features 4-step gain level with maximum 15Vrms output to support a wider variety of headphones

Innovative circuit design with ultra-high output and low noise in an even smaller-sized player

Equipped with ESS ES9038Q2M Quad-DAC

Features proprietary TERATON ALPHA Sound Solution technology

Supports playback of high-resolution digital audio files up to 32-bit 768 kHz/Native DSD512

Bluetooth 5.0 and 24-bit wireless codec (aptX™ HD, LDAC) support

Replay Gain function uniformly adjusts volume playback from sound sources up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

Pricing is £1,199, $1,300 or €1,499.

ASTELL&KERN AK HC2 DUAL DAC CABLE

The new Astell&Kern AK HC2 Dual DAC Cable drives audiophile-grade headphones and is designed to work with iOS and Android phones for a hi-res audio experience.

Astell&Kern AK HC2 Dual DAC Key features at a glance:

Supports 4.4mm balanced output for improved channel separation and reduced noise

Powerful 4Vrms output to drive a wide variety of headphones

Equipped with a CS43198 Dual DAC

Dual Shielded Cable minimises distortion and signal noise

Compatible with iOS and Android devices

Optional Android app to enable detailed volume control

Priced at £169, $170 or €199.

ASTELL&KERN AND CAMPFIRE AUDIO PATHFINDER IEMS

The Astell&Kern and Campfire Audio PATHFINDER collaboration has resulted in a new hybrid in-ear monitor with, A&K tell us, the world’s first dual-chamber driver technology.

Astell&Kern PATHFINDER key features at a glance:

The world’s first Dual-Diaphragm Mid-Focused Balanced Armature (BA) Driver from Knowles

Dual Balanced Armature drivers

Custom-designed dual dynamic drivers with a hybrid diaphragm focus on low-end and mid-range frequencies

The first earphones to employ Campfire Audio’s new Radial Venting Technology for dynamic drivers

All-new ribbon design; Silver-Plated OFC copper Litz cables

Custom Beryllium Copper MMCX connectors

Pricing for these is £1,899, $1,900 or €2,199.

HIGH END MUNICH 2022

All these new launches will be showcased at the High End Show 2022 in Munich (19th-22nd) at the Astell&Kern stand in Hall 1, D02/E03a.