Astell&Kern AK PA10
Our price: £649.00
What HFL Thinks
AK PA10 – At HiFi Lounge we are really excited to offer the Astell & Kern portable players to our customers. It was only when I went on holiday recently and took my iPod that I realised actually how poor the sound quality was and that I now have a large 24-bit library that I couldn’t play so that led me to the Astell&Kern players. These really are a revolution in portable music, not only do they look and sound stunning they are also able to drive high end headphones, plus stream wirelessly from your computer or NAS. These players really do offer high end audio in your pocket like has never been heard before.
The First Class-A Portable AMP by Astell&Kern
Astell&Kern has been researching and developing AMP technology to deliver the pure original sound of audio.
AK PA10 is the first AK model to introduce a Class-A AMP based on Astell&Kern’s know-how in AMP circuit design technology,
and it offers the natural and spacious analogue sound of Class-A AMP enhanced further with our proprietary TERATON ALPHA technology.
Enjoy the pure analogue sound of Astell&Kern with AK PA10’s Current / Gain / Crossfeed options for digital audio players and source devices.
- Application of Class-A AMP
- Class-A Current Control (High / Mid / Low)
- Gain Control (High Gain / Low Gain)
- 4.4mm True Balanced input/output support
- 3.5mm Unbalanced input/output support
- Hardware crossfeed support
- Unique SLOPE design of Astell&Kern
- Up to 12 hrs of play time
- Power and Battery Indicator
- C-Type USB charger
DESIGN
Slope is the design concept of AK PA10.
The exterior design shows the identity of Astell&Kern and is designed with an image that portrays powerful performance and a great ergonomic fit in the hand.
The processed octagonal pillar-shaped aluminum main body is adorned with a diagonally sloping surface.
The character side presents the design identity of Astell&Kern and prevents slipping of the device. The uni-body design that finishes the fit at the rubber pad is attached to the player allowing for a seamless design that does not reveal the parting lines to the player.
The delicately processed volume wheel is one unit that is recessed in the body of the product and the control part and volume identification part are separate. This prevents users from unintentionally operating the volume wheel and allows for visually checking the current output level whilst simultaneously controlling the volume.
The rubber pad on the front allows the audio player and AK PA10 to stay together without movement and vibration when they are bound together with the supplied rubber bands. Additionally, we added a 3D textured pattern that is inspired by the logo of Astell&Kern for a touch of luxury.
The side switches are indicators to let users know the setting of each function intuitively whilst adding to the overall robust and distinctive industrial design of the AK PA10.
Audio Performance
- Frequency Response[Low Gain] ±0.2dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.2dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced
[High Gain] ±0.06dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.06dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced - S/N [Low Gain] 111dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 115dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
[High Gain] 114dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 117dB @ 1kHz, Balanced - THD+N[Low Gain] 0.0045% @1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0015% @1kHz, Balanced
[High Gain] 0.0027% @1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0013% @1kHz, Balanced - Crosstalk[Low Gain] -83dB @ 1kHz Unbalanced / -110dB @ 1kHz Balanced
[High Gain] -83dB @ 1kHz Unbalanced / -110dB @ 1kHz Balanced - Output Impedance 3.5mm (1.1ohm) / 4.4mm(1.3ohm)
Battery
- Capacity4,200mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
- Charge TimeAbout 3hours (Standard – 9V / 1.67A Fast Charging) | About 4hours (Standard – 5V / 2A General Charging)
- Playback Timeabout 12hours (Unbalanced / Input – 1Vrms / Low Gain / Volume 30%)
Specification
- Model
AK PA10
- Body Color
Graphite Gray
- Body Material
Aluminum & Silicone
- Analog Inputs
Unbalanced 3.5mm / Balanced 4.4mm
- Headphone Outputs
Unbalanced 3.5mm / Balanced 4.4mm
- Input Max Level
Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms
- Output Level
[Low Gain] Unbalanced 2.1Vrms / Balanced 4.2Vrms (Condition No Load),
[High Gain] Unbalanced 3.1Vrms / Balanced 6.2Vrms (Condition No Load) - Dimensions
2.87″(73mm)[W] x 5.51″(140mm)[H] x 0.91″(23.3mm)[D]
- Weight
about 11.46oz (325g)
- Charging Port
USB C Type
- Operating Temperature
0℃ ~ + 40℃ (32℉~ 104℉)
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