Astell & Kern KANN MAX High-Resolution Portable Audio Player (Limited Edition MUD)

Providing you with audiophile-quality sound in a compact and portable form factor, the limited edition MUD KANN MAX High-Resolution Portable Audio Player from Astell & Kern sports four stages of gain and an ultrahigh output of 15 Vrms while delivering up to 13 hours of continuous playback. Audio is kept clean and pure with balanced 2.5mm and 4.4mm outputs as well as an unbalanced 3.5mm, which all use micro relays to keep them physically separated. For improved quality and durability, the outputs have a gold PVD coating to minimize noise. KANN MAX can perfectly drive even the most sophisticated headphones with high impedance, previously possible with a stationary headphone amplifier.

To help match the full depth of original audio recordings, the KANN MAX has been given quad ESS ES9038Q3M DACs. An analog volume controller delivers rich dynamic range without loss. Separate power supplies have been used for each audio block divided into DAC, volume, and amp. Through this design, the interference ripple noise of the DC-DC power supply is removed, thereby minimizing noise that is usually amplified by the op amp. KANN MAX is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and support for 24-bit aptX-HD and LDAC codecs. The BT Sink function offers a wealth of flexibility by allowing you to transmit wireless audio from another device or streaming audio from the KANN MAX directly to Bluetooth speakers.

At a Glance

• 4-step gain level with maximum 15 Vrms output
• Perfect circuit design with ultra-high output and low noise in an even smaller sized player
• Equipped with ESS ES9038Q2M Quad-DAC that reproduces clear, exceptional output
• TERATON ALPHA, the epitome of Astell & Kern audio technology
• 32-bit/768 kHz, Native DSD512 support
• Bluetooth 5.0 and 24-bit codec (Qualcomm aptX HD, LDAC) support

ReplayGain

ReplayGain adjusts sound sources with different volumes to an identical level.

AK File Drop

The AK File Drop function in the KANN MAX makes file transfers easier and more convenient. Freely transfer files wirelessly through a PC, smartphone, or FTP program located on the same network. Music file management is now possible as a wireless, cable-free solution.

Real-Time Information Confirmed by Light

KANN MAX features an LED volume wheel, which displays various playback information, including volume level and bitrate of the track currently playing.

MQA

Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology is designed to deliver the sound of the original master recording in a reduced file size.

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