{"product_id":"a-k-kannultra","title":"Astell\u0026Kern KANN Ultra Digital Portable Player","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern Kann Ultra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltra-powerful portable sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing KANN ULTRA - The 5th player in the brands award-winning KANN series and its most powerful digital audio player to date. Featuring Octa-core processors, the KANN ULTRA reaches new sonic heights with DAR technology, an upgraded DAC and Triple Output while delivering the most seamless user experience possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext-Generation Octa-Core processor brings significant performance improvements allowing you to enjoy incredible sound quality with faster system speeds and a smooth flowing 4th generation UI\/UX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing the latest flagship DAC from ESS, the ES9039MPRO, delivers a richer, more expansive sound with advanced modulation for reduced power consumption, noise, and distortions, enhancing audio performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple Output Mode to deliver natural, detailed sound when connected to demanding headphones, highly detailed IEMs and external devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate amplifier\/sound design for the Headphone Out, Line Out and Pre-Out ports to provide the optimal sound for each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology, developed to deliver fine sound at higher sample rates. DAR technology upsamples the sample rate of the sound source being played to go beyond the limits of the source format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated Pre-Out delivers sound through a specially designed Pre-Out amplifier, instead of the high-powered Headphone out amp, for optimal sound control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive Line Out mode outputs the sound directly from the DAC bypassing the amplifier, resulting in the lowest noise level, and making it ideal for connecting to external audio devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFueling Your Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe multi-award-winning global audio component pioneer from South Korea, has launched its most powerful digital audio player to date - the KANN ULTRA. The first player in the brands award-winning KANN series of players to feature Octa-core processors, the KANN Ultra reaches new sonic heights with DAR technology, an upgraded DAC and Triple Output while delivering the most seamless user experience possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNext-Generation Octa-Core Performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Astell\u0026amp;Kern KANN ULTRA is the first DAP in the renowned KANN series to feature Octa-Core processors, levelling up from Quad-Core in previous models. The Octa-Core element brings significant performance improvements allowing the listener to enjoy incredible sound quality with faster system speeds and a smooth flowing 4th generation UI\/UX.\u003cbr\u003eWith the new internal design, the audio circuitry is separated from the processors which include CPU, memory and wireless connection components and is equipped with a dedicated shield to minimise heat and noise from the processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpgraded Sound with Triple Output\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing a Triple Output Mode to deliver natural, detailed sound when connected to demanding headphones, highly detailed IEMs and external devices. Instead of simply separating the output ports, Astell\u0026amp;Kern's TERATON ALPHA technology allows for separate amplifier\/sound design for the Headphone Out, Line Out and Pre-Out ports to provide the optimal sound for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Audio Remaster (DAR)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKANN ULTRA is equipped with Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology, which was developed to deliver fine sound at higher sample rates. DAR technology is developed to upsample the sample rate of the sound source being played to go beyond the limits of the source format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlaship DAC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe KANN ULTRA is also designed with the newest flagship DAC from ESS to deliver a richer and more expansive sound than before. The ES9039MPRO has even more advanced modulation to reduce power consumption, noise and distortions for enhanced audio performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifcications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKANN ULTRA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstro Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5inch HD 1080 x 1920 touch screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Audio Formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSample rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM : 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8\/16\/24\/32bits per Sample) DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo \/ DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo \/ DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz), Stereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHEADPHONE OUT [Low Gain] Unbalanced 2Vrms Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No [Mid Gain]Unbalanced 4Vrms Balanced 8Vrms (Condition No [High Gain]Unbalanced 6Vrms Balanced 12Vrms (Condition No [Super Gain]Unbalanced 8Vrms Balanced 16Vrms (Condition No PRE · LINE OUT Unbalanced 2Vrms Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOcta-core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eES9039MPRO x2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecoding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport up to 32bit\/768kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Type-C input (for charging \u0026amp; PC \u0026amp; MAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHEADPHONE OUT 3.5mm(Unbalanced Out, Optical Out), 4.4mm (Balanced Out, only 5 5-pole supported) PRE · LINE OUT 3.5mm(Unbalanced Out), 4.4mm (Balanced Out, only 5 5-pole supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac (2.4\u0026amp;5GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV4.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX-HD, LDAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.24 (82.4mm)[W] x 5.55 (141.1mm)[H] x 0.96 (24.4mm)[D]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 13.75oz (390g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirmware upgrade supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(OTA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 ~ + 40 (32~ 104)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHEADPHONE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e±0.012dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced\u003cbr\u003e±0.011dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e±0.125dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced\u003cbr\u003e±0.126dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e±0.022dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced\u003cbr\u003e0.023dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e±0.023dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced\u003cbr\u003e0.023dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e±0.002dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced\u003cbr\u003e0.002dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e±0.007dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced\u003cbr\u003e0.006dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHEADPHONE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e115dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced 119dB @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e110dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced 126dB @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e110dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced 125dB @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHEADPHONE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e134dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced 140dB @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e128dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced 128dB @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e129dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced 121dB @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHEADPHONE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.0004% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.0012% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced 0.0005% @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINE OUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.0013% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced 0.0005% @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIMD 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