Astell & Kern, DAP built -in headphone amplifier "ACRO CA1000" is announced overseas

Astell & Kern has announced the "Careerable Headphone Amplifier" "ACRO CA1000" with a built -in DAP function based on headphone amplifiers.The price overseas is $ 2,100, and the details will be announced later on handling in Japan.A product that integrates the portability / functionality of DAP with a powerful high -performance headphone amplifier.It has an output of up to 15VRMS and a four -step gain setting, appealing that all headphones can be driven in an almost optimal state.As a headphone output, 3.5mm / 6.35mm imbalance and 2.5mm / 4.Equipped with a 4mm balance terminal.In addition, it has abundant terminals such as digital input / output such as coaxial / light / USB type-C, and RCA analog input / output, and various devices are connected and used as an Hi-Fi audio system.At the top of the main unit, a 1,280 × 720 touch display that can adjust the angle up to 60 degrees, and can be operated such as input / output selection.Equipped with four ESS DAC chips "ES9068AS", PCM is 384kHz/32bit, and DSD is 22..Support until 4MHz native playback.It is said that the brand's unique amplifier circuit technology made perfect decoding, realizing a natural sound without distortion by clear and high output.The brand's unique audio solution "Teraton Alpha", which integrates the main circuits and achieves efficient power noise removal and power management, is also used.In addition, the output circuit of the four systems is physically separated by independent relay components.The unused terminals are completely blocked to eliminate noise.Built -in large -capacity battery of 8,400 mAh, continuous playback for about 10 hours or more without external power supply.USB-PD 2.According to 0, the attached USB-C adapter can be charged with full charge in about 1 hour and about 2 hours and 30 minutes.In addition to supporting Bluetooth / Wi-Fi, "Crossfeed" that reproduces natural sound images like speakers with headphone listening, "AK FILE Drop" that allows you to wirelessly transfer files, replay gain that matches the volume difference between songs.Equipped with such functions.The body is made of aluminum and is used as a design motif with a low bar truck that goes through the harsh environment of Mars.By devising the curved surface on the side, the operability when holding it with one hand as a portable amplifier is also ensured.

Editorial Department: Shujiro Ban