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

It is possible to see that the Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T Desktop Audio System is a perfect desktop audio system. It has been specially designed for audiophiles who are very selective about sound quality. The system is equipped with the latest audio technologies.

Enabling the transmission of delicate and precise sound. Such an effect makes the equipment the right tool for music fans who are genuinely passionate about the high quality of music sounds.

Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T Desktop Audio System

The DAC is a technological marvel for users, as it enables the reception of high-quality audio wherever you are. The high-performance digital-to-analogue function of the DAC ensures perfect and total music reproduction. Allowing the listener to enjoy the music they hear fully.

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.

Dual ES9039MPRO DACs

Equipped with the latest ES9039MPRO DACs (Digital to Analogue converters). The ACRO CA1000T offers the highest-quality sound and is compatible with files up to Native DSD512 and 32 bit/768kHz. By using one DAC for the left channel and another for the right, the CA1000T offers reference channel precision and stereo imaging.

Different and Flexible Options for Connecting

Users need to change to various setups from time to time. It is equipped with several input and output options. Including USB, optical, and coaxial. So you can connect any device that suits you, such as your computer or a traditional CD player.

The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T has become the go-to for easily integrating a music streaming device from a digital audio player or a connection to vintage audio gear without sacrificing audio quality.

Complete Balanced Circuit with Dual-Tube

The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T has dual Twin-Triode KORG Nutube tubes. These were implemented for the first time in our award-winning SP2000 T and offer advanced tube sounds. When a product is equipped with a Dual DAC and one vacuum tube. A separate circuit must 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 and Advantages

  • Super​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ High Resolution Sound Quality: Most likely, you will enjoy extraordinarily rich and big sound with this item.
  • Several Connection Alternatives: USB, optical, and coaxial input exist for a broad compatibility level.
  • Robust Power Amplifier: The unit is perfectly capable of supplying power to highly demanding headphones and loudspeakers without a hitch.
  • Convenient Controls: The User Interface (UI) consists of function keys and knobs that are very easy to use.
  • Modern Appearance: Besides upgrading everything. It will also provide the extra touch of class that your audio system is craving ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌for.

Summary of the Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T Desktop Audio System

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T head-fi audio system is a compact and portable high-fidelity sound solution with a design that allows it to be set up wherever you want. The CA1000T is a follow-up to the CA1000 that retains the high-performance features of the ES9039MPRO Dual-DAC and headphone amplifier. Yet it is even more versatile and suitable also for office use besides home.

Dual Triode Based Triple Amp System

The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T not only supports 4 levels of gain and has a dual-triode-based Triple Amp System but also has many connectivity options such as USB, coaxial, Bluetooth, and optical inputs, etc. Which make it very convenient to connect to different kinds of external audio devices and speakers.

Using the output that corresponds to the character of the receiving device is an absolute must to work the most detailed IEMs and highly demanding headphones without a hitch. The ACRO CA1000T features 4 gain level settings which allow almost any headphones to be driven in an optimal way.

Outstanding Sound Reproduction

Thanks to the 4-level gain setting, it is possible to tailor the device’s output characteristics. Consequently, the sound, so that users can get their desired volume and output very accurately. And having an output as high as 15 Vrms, it can even run headphones with very high impedance without any problems.

The power capacity of the output ports has been increased to ensure a stable operation of devices with various impedances at the gain level setting while separate balanced and unbalanced volume controllers have been designed to optimize the flow of electricity and reduce noise ultimately. This means that they also contribute to a better ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌sound.

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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