Astell&Kern KANN MAX

Audiophile Walkman - 64 GB - quad DAC - 4.1" HD touch screen - Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD/LDAC - Wi-Fi - Android 9.0 - micro SD port - USB-C

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Enjoy an even more intense high-fidelity audio experience with the KANN MAX audiophile walkman from Astell&Kern. This model is the successor to the emblematic KANN Alpha. With the same elegant aluminium casing, it still delivers high-quality sound with reduced distortion.

Audiophile Walkman - 64 GB - quad DAC - 4.1" HD touch screen - Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD/LDAC - Wi-Fi - Android 9.0 - micro SD port - USB-C

Overview

A spectacular musical experience in the best possible conditions

Enjoy an even more intense high-fidelity audio experience with Astell&Kern's KANN MAX portable audio player. This model is the successor to the emblematic KANN Alpha. With the same elegant aluminium casing, it still delivers high-quality sound with reduced distortion thanks to its premium components. It comes with a dedicated ES9038Q2M quad DAC for each channel for PCM support up to 32 bits / 768 kHz and native DSD decoding up to DSD512.The user-friendly design features a 4.1-inch HD touchscreen, Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD wireless connectivity and Wi-Fi with integrated Android. It also has three audio outputs (unbalanced and balanced) and a high-capacity battery.

Hi-Res Audio playback

Ideal for music lovers, the Astell&Kern KANN MAX portable Hi-Res Audio player delivers a superior high-fidelity sound experience. This model features a Quad-Core processor, a dual ESS DAC for decoding up to 32 bits / 768 kHz and supports the DSD512, MQA, ALAC, FLAC and AIFF formats.

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to listening to your music. The Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD and LDAC connection enables audio streaming in the best possible conditions, and it can access numerous online music services such as Spotify, Qobuz, Deezer and Tidal. And the built-in Wi-Fi comes in handy for playing files stored on your home network (DLNA). The integrated Android 9.0 system lets you install your favourite applications, while the 64GB internal memory (expandable via MicroSD card) will help you store your cult albums.

Touch excellence and go further

This cleverly designed Astell&Kern player can also be used as a USB DAC thanks to its USB-C port, so you can connect it to your PC or Mac for high-quality listening. 3 balanced and unbalanced analogue audio outputs are available on the top of the player, each with its own power (3.5 mm, 2.5 and 4.4 mm jacks), while a thumbwheel on the side provides intuitive volume control.

The large 4.1-inch colour LCD touchscreen with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution makes it easy to navigate the menus and your catalogue. Last but not least, with an impressive battery life of 13 hours, the KANN MAX is the perfect way to satisfy all your cravings for great music experiences every day.

Key features :

  • 64 GB Hi-Res Audio player
  • Expandable memory via Micro SD card (maximum 1 TB)
  • Quad DAC ESS ES9038Q2M, decoding up to 32 bits / 768 kHz
  • Compatible with DSD512, MQA, ALAC, FLAC, AIFF and many others
  • Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD and LDAC support
  • Integrated Wi-Fi
  • Android 9.0: optimised navigation, find your favourite applications
  • 4.1" colour LCD touchscreen with HD resolution (720 x 1280)
  • Battery life: up to 13 hours
  • 3 headphone outputs: unbalanced 3.5 mm jack, balanced 2.5 mm jack and balanced 4.4 mm jack
  • Output power: up to 15 Vrms (balanced) and 8 Vrms (unbalanced)
  • USB-C port for USB DAC function
  • Rigid aluminium case
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Astell&Kern KANN MAX

Brand

Astell&Kern

Model

KANN MAX

Main characteristics

MP3 player type

Flash memory

Capacity

64 GB

High-Res audio

Yes

Supported audio format(s)

AIFF
APE
Apple Lossless
DSD
FLAC
MQA
WAV
AAC
MP3
PCM (CD-Audio)
WMA

Camera

No

Dictaphone

No

Bluetooth

Yes

Sport/Running

No

Tuner

FM tuner

No

Screen

Touch screen

Yes

Color display

Yes

Screen size

4.1 inches

Connectivity

Audio outputs

Balanced 4.4 mm jack
2.5mm Jack Female Stereo
Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)

Interface with the computer

Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
USB Type C

Audio specifications

Signal-to-noise ratio

115 dB

Power supply

Power supply type

Lithium-ion battery

Battery life

13 Hour(s)

Physical characteristics

Waterproof

No

Color

Black

Material

Aluminum

Length

117 mm

Width

68.3 mm

Thickness

23.6 mm

Weight

305 g

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 8 Dec 2023

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