Astell & Kern has unveiled its new
second-generation Kann DAC music player in the form of the Astell & Kern
Kann Cube, priced at US$ 1,499. The Kann Cube is the second model from the KANN
line and has been designed specifically to offer users high fidelity with
powerful output and low noise.
The Astell & Kern Kann Cube is equipped with
Dual ES9038PRO DACs, the current flagship SABRE DAC chips from ESS designed for
Pro Audio Equipment 5-pin Mini XLR output for even less noise 32bit/384kHz,
Native DSD256 support. Powered by 7,400mAh battery the music player is capable
of providing up to 9 hours of FLAC playback on a single charge.
The music players display takes the form of a 5-inch
720p panel and the Kann Cube now natively supports lossless MQA tracks.
Together with three different power output options of High, Mid and Low, which
can drive any headphones with unprecedented power offering 12Vrms for Balanced
output and 6Vrms for Unbalanced output.
