Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T Desktop Audio System

£2,299.00 including VAT

The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T Desktop Audio System represents a leap in audio technology that challenges conventional sonic frontiers. Its superior audio quality is due to the system’s high-end DAC and robust amplifier. The advanced DAC ensures high audio precision, while the amplifier delivers the required high power to the speakers.

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Description

The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T Desktop Audio System is the worldโ€™s first device to feature a dual-tube triple amp system and the latest ESS flagship DAC. Designed for audio connoisseurs, the ACRO CA1000T pushes the sonic limitations beyond that of a standalone headphone amplifier.

The versatile ACRO CA1000T provides compatible I/O terminals that can satisfy the diverse needs of audio enthusiasts who want to build a complete head-Fi system. By providing XLR and RCA output, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth to connect external audio devices and speakers, the ACRO CA1000T consolidates all your premium audio connections into one device.

Convenient, High-Quality Head-Fi Sound

The ACRO CA1000T goes beyond the limitations of a fixed headphone amp with its ideal Head-Fi audio system. It can be set up anywhere and run independently from its internal battery supply. The ACRO CA1000T offers detailed headphone sound thanks to its built-in high-power headphone amp.

It’s an all-in-one Head-Fi audio system that provides great connectivity with external audio devices and speakers thanks to its diverse range of input/output ports, allowing you to easily enjoy network audio playback and music streaming.

Extensive Input/Output Options

The ACRO CA1000T offers an extensive range of input/output options that can meet the needs of audiophiles looking to build their ideal Head-Fi system with maximum utility. For greater ease of use, you can change the input/output settings using the touch screen on top of the product while multiple cables and devices are connected.

Full Balanced Circuit with Dual-Tube

The ACRO CA1000T has dual Twin Triode KORG Nutube tubes, which were implemented for the first time in our award winning SP2000T, offering advanced tube sounds. When a product is equipped with a Dual DAC, and one vacuum tube there must be a separate circuit to convert the signal to Balanced right before the output terminal.

This structure requires a process to convert an unbalanced signal to a balanced signal, during which noise is amplified. The CA1000T, however, offers a balanced circuit that separates left and right channels with two vacuum tubes, creating softer sounds.

Features

  • Powerful desktop headphone amplifier with digital audio player capabilities
  • Easily drives high impedance headphones with 4-step gain levels with maximum 15Vrms output
  • Features 3.5mm, 6.35mm unbalanced, and 2.5mm 4.4mm balanced headphone output to handle a wide variety of headphones.
  • Worldโ€™s first use of flagship ESS ES9039MPRO Dual-DACs
  • An array of digital/analogue inputs and outputs ensures it can be at the heart of any hi-fi set-up
  • Supports high-resolution audio playback up native DSD512 and 32bit/768 kHz
  • Triple Amp System with dual Triode KORG Nutube tubes to fine-tune your sound

Technical Specifications

  • Display: 4.1-inch, 720 x 1280px touch screen
  • Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
  • CPU: Quad-core
  • DAC: ESS ES9039MPRO x2 (Dual-DAC)
  • Vacuum Tube: KORG Nutube 6P1 x2
  • Decoding: Support up to 32bit / 768kHz Bit to Bit playback
  • Headphone Outputs: Unbalanced (3.5mm, 6.35mm) / Balanced (2.5mm, 4.4mm)
  • Analogue Inputs: RCA (Stereo pair) x1
  • Analog Outputs: RCA (Stereo pair) x1, XLR (Stereo pair) x1
  • Digital Inputs: Coaxial x1, Optical x1, USB (Type-C) x1
  • Digital Outputs: 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: 104.9 x 45 x 155.8mm
  • Weight: 980g
Additional Information

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)

Vacuum Tube

KORG Nutube 6P1 x2

DAC

ESS ES9039MPRO x4 (Dual-DAC)

Headphone Outputs

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

Analog Inputs / Outputs

RCA (Stereo pair) x1 / RCA (Stereo pair) x1, XLR (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 155.8mm[D]

Weight

980g

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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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