Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Digital Audio Player and Headphone Amplifier

Our Price £1,899.00 RRP £1,999.00 Save: £100.00
SKU
51347
The ACRO CA1000 readily integrates into varied usage scenarios. Its next-gen connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, and USB Type-C ports, allow users the freedom to listen to their favourite music from an extensive selection of platforms and connect seamlessly with a diverse array of devices. The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 is not merely an audio player but a testament to how technology can redefine and enrich our auditory experiences. Experience the genuine joy of high-fidelity sound with the ACRO CA1000.

Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Digital Audio Player and Headphone Amplifier - Product Description

The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 integrates the prowess of a state-of-the-art digital audio player with a top-tier headphone amplifier. This unit exemplifies Astell&Kern's commitment to delivering peerless sound quality and impeccable style. Designed for discerning audiophiles, the ACRO CA1000 aims to create an immersive and pure sound experience.

Audio Performance Extraordinaire

The ACRO CA1000 boasts a high-resolution Digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) with support for PCM playback up to 32bit/384kHz. This resolution enhancement ensures that every strain of audio information is received and processed with extreme accuracy, paving the path for detailed and nuanced sound reproduction. It also supports the native DSD256 format, setting a new benchmark for sonic clarity and dynamism.

Highly Adaptable Amplification

The headphone amplifier within the ACRO CA1000 is engineered to accommodate various headphone impedances. With a potent voltage swing of up to 8Vrms in high gain mode, the amplifier caters to an array of headphones, from low impedance IEMs to high impedance over-ears. This adjustability in output power guarantees a continuous and robust audio performance.

Solid Build Quality

The ACRO CA1000 maintains the build quality and design standards synonymous with Astell&Kern. Its all-aluminium body not only exudes an aura of luxury but also reduces unwanted noise from internal and external sources. The precision volume wheel offers a tactile and responsive feel, enhancing the user experience.

Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs

The ACRO CA1000 is highly versatile, offering balanced (4.4mm Pentaconn) and unbalanced (3.5mm) outputs. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of headphones and earphones. The balanced output is designed to provide a more profound stereo impression and precise sonic details by eliminating noise resulting from ground interference.

User-Friendly Interface

Despite the sophisticated and advanced features packed within, the ACRO CA1000 remains incredibly user-friendly. The smooth OLED display and the intuitive control interface ensure seamless user interaction. The easily navigable menus also make the ACRO CA1000 an enjoyable technological companion.

Extensive Connectivity Options

The ACRO CA1000 has comprehensive connectivity options for digital inputs and outputs. An all-purpose USB Type-C port is a digital input for computers and smartphones and a production for recharging. The 3.5mm SPDIF/optical output allows the connection of additional DACs or amplifiers, extending the device's versatility.

Customizable Sound Experience

Astell&Kern offers audiophiles the liberty to customize their sound experience through their homegrown Parametric EQ (PEQ) and MasterHIFI™ and HiFi Filters, conceptualized especially for the converter. With such fine-tuning tools, the listener has complete control over sound modification, providing a unique and individualized sonic experience.

Features & Benefits

  • High-resolution DAC supports PCM up to 32bit/384kHz and native DSD256.
  • Adaptable headphone amplifier with high voltage swing, compatible with varying headphone impedances.
  • All-aluminum builds offer excellent shielding against internal and external noise.
  • Balanced (4.4mm Pentaconn) and unbalanced (3.5mm) output options for compatibility with a vast range of headphones.
  • User-friendly interface with a smooth OLED display and intuitive controls for navigation.
  • Extensive connectivity - USB Type-C for digital input and charging, 3.5mm SPDIF/optical output for additional DACs or amplifiers.
  • Customizable sound experience through Parametric EQ (PEQ) and Astell&Kern's exclusive HiFi filters.

Technical Specifications

  • DAC: AKM AK4495 DAC Chip
  • PCM Playback: Up to 32bit/384kHz
  • DSD Playback: Up to DSD256
  • Output Level (Unbalanced): Up to 2Vrms (High Gain)
  • Output Level (Balanced): Up to 4Vrms (High Gain)
  • Supported Impedance: 16 - 600 Ohm (Headphone Output)
  • Inputs: USB Type-C (Digital and Charging)
  • Outputs: 3.5mm Unbalanced, 4.4mm Balanced, 3.5mm SPDIF/Optical
  • Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 21 mm
  • Weight: 195g

Summary: Experience the Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Digital Audio Player and Headphone Amplifier

Unmatched Audio Performance

The ACRO CA1000 from Astell&Kern sets the bar high in digital audio players and headphone amplifiers. Central to its high-resolution audio performance is the advanced DAC with support for PCM playback up to 32bit/384kHz and native DSD256. This bandwidth ensures the processing of every detail of audio information with remarkable precision, resulting in a detailed and dynamic audio output.

Adaptive Amplification and Exceptional Build Quality

What makes ACRO CA1000 genuinely unique is its highly adaptable headphone amplifier. With a powerful voltage swing of up to 8Vrms in high gain mode, it caters to headphones of varying impedances. This is coupled with an all-aluminium build that suppresses unwanted noise and enhances the user experience with its premium feel and precision volume wheel.

Balanced, Unbalanced Outputs, and User Interface

The ACRO CA1000 shines with its balanced and unbalanced output options, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of headphones. The provision of balanced output guarantees sterling audio performance with reduced noise and a more profound stereo impression. Despite its technologically advanced offerings, ACRO CA1000 maintains a user-friendly interaction courtesy of its vibrant OLED display and intuitive control interface.

Comprehensive Connective Suite and Customizable Audio

Apart from its sound and build quality, the ACRO CA1000 is a comprehensive connectivity suite. It includes a versatile USB Type-C port for digital inputs and charging and a 3.5mm SPDIF/optical output for connecting additional DACs or amplifiers for an augmented audio experience. Moreover, the Parametric EQ (PEQ) MasterHIFI™ and HiFi Filters offer listeners the joy of customizing their sound experience.

In Summary

The ACRO CA1000 from Astell&Kern & Kern epitomizes high-fidelity sound reproduction, combining superior digital audio player capabilities with a top-tier headphone amplifier. Its high-resolution DAC, adaptable headphone amplifier, balanced and unbalanced outputs, intuitive user interface, comprehensive connectivity options, and customizable sound experience redefine the notion of an immersive and pure sound output. For those seeking a sublime audio encounter paired with uncompromised style, the Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 is the answer.

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BrandsAstell&Kern
Product Specifications

Display

4.1-inch, 720 x 1280px touch screen

Supported Audio Formats

WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF

Sample rate

PCM: 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample), DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), DSD512(1bit, 22.4MHz) Stereo

Output Level

Headphone Out: [Low] Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load), [Mid] Unbalanced 4Vrms / Balanced 8Vrms (Condition No Load), [High] Unbalanced 6Vrms / Balanced 12Vrms (Condition No Load), [Super] Unbalanced 8Vrms / Balanced 15Vrms (Condition No Load)

CPU

Quad-core

DAC

ESS ES9068AS x4 (Quad-DAC)

Headphone Outputs

Unbalanced (3.5mm, 6.35mm) / Balanced (2.5mm, 4.4mm)

Analog Inputs / Outputs

RCA (Stereo pair) x1 / RCA (Stereo pair) x1

Digital Inputs / Outputs

Coaxial x1, Optical x1, USB(Type-C) x1 / Optical(3.5mm) x1, USB(Type-C) x1

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)

Bluetooth

V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm aptX HD, LDAC)

Dimensions

104.9mm[W] x 45mm[H] x 148.8mm[D]

Weight

919g

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Astell and Kern products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months on all Astell and Kern products.

This guarantee applies to all Astell and Kern Products media players. Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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