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Experience high fidelity audio with the KANN Alpha audiophile player from Astell&Kern. This aluminium model delivers high quality sound with reduced distortion thanks to its premium components. It features a dedicated DAC for each channel for PCM support up to 32 bits / 384 kHz and DSD 11.2 MHz. Elegantly designed, it features a 4.1-inch HD touchscreen and wireless Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD and Wi-Fi connectivity with built-in Android. Finally, three audio outputs (unbalanced and balanced), a high-capacity battery and a USB DAC function will meet all your expectations.
Ideal for music lovers, the Astell&Kern KANN Alpha portable Hi-Res Audio player offers a faithful, high-quality sound experience. This model features a Quad-Core processor, dual ESS DAC for up to 32-bit / 384kHz decoding and supports DSD256, MQA, ALAC, FLAC and AIFF formats.
When it comes to listening to your music, you're spoilt for choice. The Bluetooth aptX HD and LDAC connection allows you to stream audio in the best possible conditions, while the built-in Wi-Fi comes in handy for playing files stored on your home network (DLNA). The built-in Android 9.0 system allows you to install your favourite applications, while the 64 GB internal memory (expandable via MicroSD card) will help you store your favourite albums.
This Astell&Kern player will also work as a USB DAC thanks to its USB-C port, so you can connect it to your PC or Mac and enjoy quality listening. Three balanced and unbalanced analogue audio outputs are available on the top of the player with good power (3.5 mm, 2.5 and 4.4 mm jacks) while a knob on the side ensures intuitive volume control.
The large 4.1-inch colour LCD screen with touchscreen function makes it easy to navigate through the menus and your catalogue. Finally, with a great battery life of 14.5 hours, the KANN Alpha will be the perfect companion for your daily musical desires.
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General information |
Product name |
Astell&Kern KANN Alpha |
Brand |
Astell&Kern | |
Model |
KANN ALPHA | |
Main characteristics |
MP3 player type |
Flash memory |
Capacity |
64 GB | |
High-Res audio |
Yes | |
Supported audio format(s) |
AIFF | |
| APE | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| DSD | ||
| FLAC | ||
| MQA | ||
| WAV | ||
| AAC | ||
| MP3 | ||
| PCM (CD-Audio) | ||
| WMA | ||
Camera |
No | |
Dictaphone |
No | |
Bluetooth |
Yes | |
Sport/Running |
No | |
Tuner |
FM tuner |
No |
Screen |
Touch screen |
Yes |
Color display |
Yes | |
Screen size |
4.1 inches | |
Connectivity |
Audio outputs |
Balanced 4.4 mm jack |
| 2.5mm Jack Female Stereo | ||
| Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female) | ||
Interface with the computer |
Bluetooth | |
| Wi-Fi | ||
| USB | ||
Audio specifications |
Signal-to-noise ratio |
116 dB |
Power supply |
Power supply type |
Lithium Polymer Battery (Li-Po) |
Battery life |
14.5 Hour(s) | |
Physical characteristics |
Waterproof |
No |
Color |
Black | |
Material |
Aluminum | |
Length |
117 mm | |
Width |
68.3 mm | |
Thickness |
25 mm | |
Weight |
316 g | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 2 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
Product referenced on 3 May 2021
I received this magnificent device very well but I confess that I haven't had the time to unpack it and to take care of it yet because I am a teacher and in the middle of a new school year in French Polynesia! I am impatiently waiting for my first week of holidays in a little less than two weeks to take the time to discover all the possibilities of this device!
