Anyone searching for a new desktop headphone
amplifier might be interested in the Astell&Kern ACRO L1000, which is now
available to purchase priced at US$ 899. Offering integrated Dual High-End AK4490 DACs,
together with Native DSD 256 playback and PCM playback up to 32bit/384kHz. The
desktop amplifier is also equipped with a variety of different audio output
options, specifically added for audiophiles, says audio manufacturer
Astell&Kern.
The new Astell&Kern ACRO L1000 is the first
desktop headphone amplifier created by the company and has been built using the
company’s knowledge skills obtained while building its portable audio devices.
The ACRO L1000 is fitted with the same DACs found in the companies popular
AK380 players to provide “consistent and high performance” digital music
playback.
The L1000 Desktop amplifier plays back bit-to-bit
high-resolution PCM digital audio up to 32bits and is equipped with a universal
3.5mm and 6.3mm jack, 2.5mm/4-pole XLR balanced jack, together with binding
posts offering a maximum audio output of up to 15W per channel at 4 ohms. When
connecting the desktop amplifier to your PC or Mac, it may be necessary for you
to download a USB DAC driver depending on the version and operating system you
have currently installed.
The L1000 is compatible with Other products in the
range including the AK380, AK320, AK300, KANN, AK70, AK70 MKⅡ, or SP1000. F
