Astell&Kern KANN ULTRA Audio Player
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Astell&Kern unleashes the KANN ULTRA to reach new heights of sonic performance
Introducing the KANN ULTRA, Astell&Kern’s most powerful digital audio player to date. The first player in the brand’s award-winning KANN series of players to feature Octa-core processors, the KANN Ultra can reach new sonic heights with DAR technology, an upgraded DAC and Triple Output while delivering the most seamless user experience possible.
Key Features
Next-Generation Octa-Core processor brings significant performance improvements. Featuring the latest flagship DAC from ESS, delivering a richer, more expansive sound with advanced modulation. Triple Output Mode to deliver natural, detailed sound when connected to demanding headphones.
Separate amplifier/sound design for the Headphone Out, Line Out and Pre-Out ports to provide the optimal sound for each Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology. Dedicated Pre-Out delivers sound through a specially designed Pre-Out amplifier. Exclusive Line Out mode outputs the sound directly from the DAC bypassing the amplifier.
With the new internal design, the audio circuitry is separated from the processors – which include CPU, memory and wireless connection components – and is equipped with a dedicated shield to minimise heat and noise from the processor.
Specifications
Model | KANN ULTRA |
Body Colour | Astro Grey |
Body Material | Aluminium |
Display | 5.5inch HD 1080 x 1920 touch screen |
Supported Audio Formats | WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA |
Sample rate | PCM : 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo / DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz), Stereo |
Output Level | HEADPHONE OUT [Low Gain] Unbalanced 2Vrms │ Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No [Mid Gain]Unbalanced 4Vrms │ Balanced 8Vrms (Condition No [High Gain]Unbalanced 6Vrms │ Balanced 12Vrms (Condition No [Super Gain]Unbalanced 8Vrms │ Balanced 16Vrms (Condition No PRE · LINE OUT Unbalanced 2Vrms │ Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load) |
CPU | Octa-core |
DAC | ES9039MPRO x2 |
Decoding | Support up to 32bit/768kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback |
Input | USB Type-C input (for charging & PC & MAC) |
Outputs | HEADPHONE OUT 3.5mm(Unbalanced Out, Optical Out), 4.4mm (Balanced Out, only 5 5-pole supported) PRE · LINE OUT 3.5mm(Unbalanced Out), 4.4mm (Balanced Out, only 5 5-pole supported) |
Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4&5GHz) |
Bluetooth | V4.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™-HD, LDAC) |
Dimensions | 3.24” (82.4mm)[W] x 5.55” (141.1mm)[H] x 0.96” (24.4mm)[D] |
Weight | About 13.75oz (390g) |
Firmware upgrade supported | (OTA) |
Operating Temperature | 0℃ ~ + 40℃ (32℉~ 104℉) |
Frequency Response
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S/N
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Crosstalk |
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THD+N
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IMD SMPTE
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Output Impedance
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Clock Jitter
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25pS (Typ)
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Reference Clock Jitter
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200 Femto Seconds
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Built-in Memory
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128GB [NAND]
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External Memory
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microSD x1 (Max. 1TB)
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Battery Capacity
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3,150mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer
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Charge Time
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about 4.5hours (9V 1.67A) / about 6.5hours (5V 2A)
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Playback Time
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about 11.5 hours (Standard: FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Vol.50, LCD Off, Low Gain)
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Supported OS
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Windows 10, 11(32/64bit) MAC OS X 10.7
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Free NEXT DAY DELIVERY
Free next working day delivery
When you spend over £75. We will send you a tracking number where DPD will give a one hour delivery window. Services available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) to most mainland UK addresses for in stock items ordered before our cut-off time at 3:30pm. Terms apply.
Free Saturday delivery
When you spend over £299. We will send you a tracking number where DPD will give a one hour delivery window. Services available to most mainland UK addresses for in stock items ordered before our cut-off time on Friday 3pm. Terms apply.
Free Sunday delivery
When you spend over £299. We will send you a tracking number where DPD will give a one hour delivery window. Services available to most mainland UK addresses for in stock items ordered before our cut-off time on Saturday 2pm. (sunday delivery location) Terms apply.
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Remote locations
Standard next day delivery is free for all orders to most UK mainland addresses. All other delivery prices are determined by the destination, the service chosen and the value and weight of your order. Addresses in the Scottish Highlands, offshore, Northern Ireland & Ireland may incur additional delivery costs, depending on the items ordered.
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