{"product_id":"astell-kern-kann-ultra","title":"Astell \u0026 Kern Kann ULTRA","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurbocharge Your Music!\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstell\u0026Kern's KANN series is renowned worldwide for its high performance and clear sound.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe KANN ULTRA, the 5th product in the KANN series, continues the success of the KANN series by offering the highest output power of all Astell\u0026Kern players, Triple Output Sound, and an optimized processor and UI\/UX to make enjoying clear sound performance even easier.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFour gain levels deliver up to 16Vrms output power and desktop Hi-Fi level sound, allowing it to adequately drive virtually any modern headphone. The Dual DAC ES9039MPRO guarantees the highest resolution, and a separate Pre\/Line Out allows the user to enjoy the sound with a variety of different devices.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple gain with separately configured circuit and amplifier designs\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHEADPHONE OUT \/ PRE-OUT \/ LINE-OUT\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext-generation Octa-Core processors with significant performance improvements\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports 4 preset gain settings with ultra-high output level up to 16Vrms (headphone output)\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipped with ESS ES9039MPRO Dual DACs\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports playback up to 32bit\/768kHz, Native DSD512\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures Astell\u0026Kern's unique TERATON ALPHA technology\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery 8,400 mAh (up to 11 hours playback time)\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTriple Output, Triple Sound\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Astell\u0026Kern KANN ULTRA features a Triple Output mode, allowing you to always enjoy perfectly tuned sound, whether you're connecting demanding headphones, highly sensitive IEMs, or external devices.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eInstead of simply separating the outputs, Astell\u0026Kern's Teraton Alpha Technology enables separate amplifier\/sound designs for the headphone output and the Line\/Pre-Out connections to achieve optimal sound for each connection.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Headphone Out\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe connection features 4 preset gain settings and an extremely high output level of up to 16Vrms. The headphone jack is designed to drive demanding high-impedance headphones with just the player and without an external amplifier.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Pre-out\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the Pre-Out mode on the Pre\/Line Out jack to output sound to an external amplifier or audio device.\n\u003cbr\u003ePre Out: In this mode, sound is output via a specially designed pre-amplifier instead of the powerful headphone output amplifier. Pre-Out functions like a PRE AMP, with volume adjusted by the volume wheel.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Line-out\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the Line-Out mode on the Pre\/Line-Out jack to optimize sound when connecting to external devices.\n\u003cbr\u003eLine-Out: In this mode, sound is output directly from the DAC without passing through an amplifier, resulting in the lowest noise level and\n\u003cbr\u003eideal for connecting to external audio devices.\n\u003cbr\u003eLine Out has a fixed output voltage (4 levels) and no volume control.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour Gain Levels and Outputs up to 16Vrms for the Perfect Head-Fi Experience\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo drive the most demanding and sensitive IEMs and headphones, a DAP must be able to deliver appropriate output power.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Astell\u0026Kern KANN ULTRA features 4 preset gain settings up to 16Vrms – the strongest output power of all Astell\u0026Kern players.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe output current capacity has been increased to reliably drive devices with different impedances using the gain level setting. The AMPs have been separated into balanced and unbalanced to optimize currents and reduce noise, thus achieving the best possible sound.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe KANN ULTRA not only offers the highest output power but also a larger 5.5-inch screen and improved portability compared to the KANN CUBE, which was known for its high output power.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe weight of the KANN ULTRA has been significantly reduced to 390 grams.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTERATON ALPHA, the Essence of A\u0026K Audio Technologies\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom ultra-high output power that can drive even the most sensitive headphones, to the triple output design, to the complex amplifier design and the minimization of noise in a compact portable audio player: None of this would have been possible without A\u0026K's ultimate sound solution, TERATON ALPHA.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAstell\u0026Kern has incorporated its noise reduction expertise from ultra-high performance predecessors like the KANN MAX and CA1000 series into TERATON ALPHA.\n\u003cbr\u003eDeveloped through continuous research, TERATON ALPHA is a unique technology from Astell\u0026Kern to ensure the best possible audio reproduction through effective noise reduction, efficient power management, and consistent amplification.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnhanced Sound with the Latest ESS Flagship DAC\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe KANN ULTRA is equipped with two ES9039MPRO DACs, ESS's latest flagship DACs, to deliver a more vivid and voluminous sound.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe ES9039MPRO is an updated ES9039PRO model featuring an integrated stereo hardware MQA renderer. It boasts even more advanced modulation than its predecessor.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIt features even more advanced modulation than the previous flagship DAC to reduce power consumption, noise, and distortion within the DAC, thereby improving audio performance.\n\u003cbr\u003eAstell\u0026Kern has redesigned the amplifier block to ensure that the clear, high-resolution sound of the ES9039MPRO is clearly expressed through every port of the Triple Output, and that each output has its own optimal performance.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightning-Fast User Experience with Next-Generation Octa-Core Processors\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstell\u0026Kern's KANN ULTRA is equipped with next-generation Octa-Core processors that offer significant performance improvements.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe audio circuit area is physically separated from the processor area, which includes the CPU, memory, and wireless communication components.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrimson User Interface\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first time in the KANN series, the Astell\u0026Kern KANN ULTRA features the new Crimson user interface.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Crimson UX\/UI has been designed to allow users to quickly browse music categories and rediscover tracks in their music library. It also provides an easy browsing function for album covers.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Crimson Theme focuses on clean lines and an uncluttered design. The black color theme with red accents reduces visual fatigue and provides an intuitive user experience. It includes many other improvements to the device's usability regarding streaming\n\u003cbr\u003eapp services, artist view, album sorting, and album cover search function.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrossfeed \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e Speaker Effect when Listening through Headphones\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a headphone environment where the left and right channels are clearly separated, prolonged listening can lead to ear fatigue. 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