The HB1 is absolutely bursting at the seams with features. In addition to being a standard hi-res DAC/amp for wired connections to phones, tablets, and PCs, it also supports UAC 1.0 for wired use with ...

Astell & Kern might be best known for its high-resolution audio players, but the company is increasingly offering more affordable products aimed at the average consumer rather than the audiophile set.

The $259 Astell&Kern HB1 will improve the sound quality coming out of your smartphone, tablet or laptop, and gaming console — whether connected wired or wirelessly. Talk about versatility. Astell&Kern ...

Astell&Kern today introduced two new headphone amplifiers, the ACRO CA1000T ($2,229) carriable headphone amp and the PA10 ($599) portable headphone amp. In addition, the HC3 Dongle DAC ($229) we ...

In 2021 Astell & Kern launched a flurry or products, and it’s started the new year as it means to go on, with the announcement of the ACRO CA1000 headphone amplifier. In true A&K form, there’s more to ...

Do you remember the first time you tried something other than the crappy plastic earbuds that came with your mobile device? I recall reading a forum post online, buying a then spendy $100 pair of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. South Korean award-winning audio brand Astell&Kern has ...

The new ACRO CA1000 is a high-end headphone amplifier with an advanced DAC and controls for playing music. The unit features plenty of inputs and output, plus it can handle any digital audio file. If ...

Anyone searching for a new desktop headphone amplifier might be interested in the Astell&Kern ACRO L1000, which is now available to purchase priced at $899. Offering integrated Dual High-End AK4490 ...

If you crave uber clarity you’ve come to the right place: the Astell & Kern Kann will take your music to the next level. The company has dominated the high-quality portable music player market for ...

Astell&Kern have launched their latest wireless headphones the Astell&Kern AK UW100. The headphones come with a 32-bit DAC, plus support for Bluetooth 5.2 and aptX™ Adaptive. The Astell&Kern AK UW100 ...