Astell&Kern HC3
32 bit / 384 kHz DAC Amplifier - USB-C
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As you know Astell&Kern offers a range of USB Hi-Fi DAC amplifiers to give you a true Hi-Fi experience on the move. Designed to minimise noise with the ultra-high sound quality of the built-in Hi-Fi quality DACs, the HC3 fulfils the desire of music lovers...
32 bit / 384 kHz DAC Amplifier - USB-C
The uncompromising DAC amplifier that will make you rediscover your music
As you know Astell&Kern offers a range of USB Hi-Fi DAC amplifiers to give you a true Hi-Fi experience on the move. Designed to minimise noise with the ultra-high sound quality of the built-in Hi-Fi quality DACs, the HC3 meets the needs of the most demanding users. The HC3 fulfils the desire of music lovers for a truly exceptional Hi-Fi experience. Not content with the status quo, Astell&Kern has endeavoured with the HC3 to allow you to enjoy more features in Hi-Fi quality.
real audio performance
TheAstell&Kern HC3 USB-C DAC amplifier includes 2 ES9219MQ DACs. It offers native 32-bit/384 kHz support for high-quality audio files.
With its compact size and uncompromising performance, the HC3 makes it easy to enjoy true Hi-Fi sound. Astell&Kern has packed all its technology and know-how into this small device.
The HC3 is the result of Astell&Kern's efforts. It has been designed to provide all the advantages of its predecessor, the HC1 (PEE51), while allowing for high quality sound in different settings.
The HC3 offers 8X MQA rendering to allow you to deliver high quality sound at all times, and the microphone input allows for even more entertainment and voice capabilities.
The double-shielded cable and proprietary Android app will help you enjoy Hi-Fi effortlessly and without compromise.
Key features:
- HC3 (black finish)
- Materials: Aluminium
- DAC: S9219MQ Dual DAC from ESS for true Hi-Fi quality
- MQA 8X
- Double shielded cable
- Supports headset microphones
- Supports iOS devices
- Proprietary app for Android (for detailed volume control)
- Compact but powerful
- LED display shows song details
- PCM: supports up to 32-bit/384kH
- Native DSD: DSD64 (1 bit, 2.8 MHz), Stereo / DSD128 (1 bit, 5.6 MHz), Stereo / DSD256 (1 bit, 11.2 MHz)
- Signal-to-noise ratio : 118 dB
- THD+N: 0.0005%.
- Output power: 2 Vrms
- USB-C port with Lightning adapter (for Windows 10, Android Smartphone & Tablet PC, macOS)
- 3.5 mm headphone output
- LED: On/Off indicator
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 12 x 21 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 20 g
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General information |
Product name |
Astell&Kern HC3 |
Brand |
Astell&Kern | |
Model |
HC3 | |
Specifications |
USB |
Yes |
Headphone amplifier |
Yes | |
Signal-to-noise ratio |
118 dB | |
Autonomous |
Yes | |
Physical characteristics |
Material |
Aluminum |
Width |
12 mm | |
Height |
21 mm | |
Depth |
8.4 mm | |
Weight |
20 g | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 28 Feb 2023
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