{"product_id":"astell-kern-pd5-hi-res-portable-player","title":"Astell\u0026Kern PD5 Hi-Res Portable Player","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern PD5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-resolution digital audio player (DAP) that combines a switchable Octa-DAC architecture with portability. Designed to bridge the gap between compact hand-friendly players and desktop-class fidelity, the PD5 features eight Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, an octa-core CPU, and up to 28 hours of continuous battery life within a CNC-machined aluminium housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with Astell\u0026amp;Kern's TERATON ALPHA sound engine, the player offers a Dual Drive Mode that allows users to toggle between Quad-DAC mode (optimised for power efficiency and natural tonality) and Octa-DAC mode (unlocking maximum dynamic performance and up to 8Vrms output). Running a full Android operating system, the PD5 supports streaming services alongside offline hi-res audio playback, real-time ambient noise compensation via EnviroTune, and extensive wireless streaming options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES \u0026amp; PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable Octa-DAC Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powered by eight Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips arranged to deliver wide dynamic range, extreme channel separation, and low total harmonic distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Drive Mode (Quad \/ Octa):\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows switching between Quad-DAC mode (3Vrms unbalanced \/ 6Vrms balanced; up to 28 hours battery life) and Octa-DAC mode (4Vrms unbalanced \/ 8Vrms balanced; up to 15 hours battery life).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnviroTune Real-Time Acoustic Compensation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilises an integrated microphone to monitor ambient environment noise in real time, automatically compensating for masked frequencies without increasing total volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTERATON ALPHA Sound Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astell\u0026amp;Kern's ultimate sound engine designed to remove power supply noise, optimize amplification, and maintain signal purity from conversion to output stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Signal Alignment (ESA) \u0026amp; 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