Astell&Kern AK HC2 USB Dual DAC

Original price was: £169.00.Current price is: £159.00. including VAT

The Astell&Kern AK HC2 USB Dual DAC is a testament to Astell&Kern’s pledge to deliver high-resolution authentic sound to audiophiles. This DAC is a feature-packed audio delight, from encoding high-resolution audio through Dual DACs and supporting PCM and DSD audio formats to housing a high-power amp and integrating a high-capacity battery.

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Description

Introducing the Astell&Kern AK HC2 USB Dual DAC Cable, an uncompromising and ultra-compact way of transforming the audio of your iOS and Android smartphone and tablet and Windows or Apple laptop computer.

Following on from the AK HC1, this portable DAC arrives with a 4.4mm balanced headphone connection. This lets both audiophiles and music fans can seamlessly drive their high-resolution headphones of choice and experience original studio-quality sounds. Whether on-the-move or listening from a desktop, always get the best sound.

Balanced audio for mobile devices

Despite measuring just 17 x 50 x 10mm, the AK HC2 USB-C Dual DAC is packed with cutting-edge features. It carefully delivers high-quality, low-noise sonics via its 4.4mm balanced headphone output. Ultra-fine audio technology means Astell&Kern have incorporated circuitry, components and power management in a supremely portable device without concession.

Superior dual DAC

At the heart of the AK HC2 Dual DAC Cable are two Cirrus Logic CS43198 MasterHiFi DACs – high-performance DACs that feature in Astell&Kernโ€™s award-winning A&norma range of digital audio players and support hi-res playback up to native 32bit/384kHz and DSD256.

DAC smarts

Most USB DAC products have the DAC positioned in the USB terminal connected directly to the device to process and output audio. However, with the AK HC2, digital signals from the device pass through the dual-shielded cable to the audio circuit before being converted to an analogue signal by the DAC.

By processing the digital signal at a later stage, the sound performance is superior and noise-free sound compared to other USB DAC products.

Drives any headphones

The dual DACs are paired with a high-performance analogue amplifier, powerful enough to drive even high-impedance headphones without difficulty – and the 4.4mm balanced output also means lower noise, higher output and clearer channel-separation every time.

Features

  • Supports 4.4mm balanced output for improved channel separation and reduced noise
  • Powerful 4Vrms output to drive a wide variety of headphones
  • Equipped with a CS43198 Dual DAC to deliver a hi-fi grade sound
  • Dual Shielded Cable minimises distortion and signal noise
  • Compatible with iOS and Android devices
  • Optional Android app to enable detailed volume control

Technical Specifications

  • Model: AK HC2
  • Body Material: Aluminium
  • Body Colour: Dark Silver
  • DAC: CS43198 Dual
  • Sample Rate: PCM: Support up to 32bit/384kHz / DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz)
  • Input: USB Type-C Input (for Windows 10,11, Android, iOS smartphone & Tablet PC, macOS)
  • Output: 4.4mm balanced out
  • Dimensions: 22.8 x 60 x 12.1mm
  • Weight: 29g
Additional Information

DAC

CS43198 Dual

Sample Rate

PCM 32bit/384kHz, Native DSD256

Output Level

4Vrms

Audio Output

4.4mm Balanced

USB Type

Type-C

Dimensions (WxHxD)

22.8 x 60 x 12.1mm

Weight

29g

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30-Day Returns Policy

HiFix is committed to selling quality products, which we hope you will love; we do understand, however, that there may be a time when you need to exchange or return something you have bought. We really do hope you are pleased with your purchase, but should you wish to return anything you have bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product within 30 days.

Manufacturer Warranty Information

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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