Description
Astell & Kern KANN MAX : Audiohile Portable Player
The KANN series is a portable player lineup loved by audiophiles all over the world for its performance focused on high output and clear sound. KANN MAX, the fourth product in the KANN series, builds on the advantages of the KANN series with higher output and portability. It provides 4 levels of gain and up to 15Vrms output so that a wide array of headphones can be driven in an optimal state.
By integrating the proven design of KANN series into a lighter weight and smaller sized player, we have realized both ultra-high output and low noise. KANN MAX features ESS ES9038Q2M Quad-DAC together with Astell&Kern’s unique audio technology to provide the best performance you can feel from a portable DAP.
4-step gain level with maximum 15Vrms outputPerfect circuit design with ultra-high output and low noise in an even smaller sized playerEquipped with ESS ES9038Q2M Quad-DAC that reproduces clear, exceptional outputTERATON ALPHA, the epitome of Astell&Kern audio technology32-bit/768kHz, Native DSD512 SupportBluetooth 5.0 and 24-bit codec (Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC) supportReplayGain that automatically adjusts volume to be consistent across tracks
Specifications : Astell & Kern KANN MAX
Model | KANN MAX |
Body Color | Anthracite Gray |
Body Material | Aluminum |
Display | 4.1-inch, 720 x 1,280 touchscreen |
Supported Audio Formats | WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DIFF, DSF, MQA |
Sample Rate | PCM: 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32-bits per Sample) DSD Native: DSD64 (1-bit, 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128 (1-bit, 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256 (1-bit, 11.2MHz), Stereo / DSD512 (1-bit, 22.4MHz), Stereo |
Output Level | [Low] Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load) [Mid] Unbalanced 4Vrms / Balanced 8Vrms (Condition No Load) [High] Unbalanced 6Vrms / Balanced 12Vrms (Condition No Load) [Super] Unbalanced 8Vrms / Balanced 15Vrms (Condition No Load) |
CPU | Quad-Core |
DAC | ESS ES9038Q2M x 4 (Quad-DAC) |
Decoding | Support up to 32-Bit/768kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback |
Input | USB Type-C Input (For Charging & PC & MAC) |
Outputs | Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Optical Out (3.5mm) Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported | 4.4mm, only 4-pole supported) |
Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) |
Bluetooth | V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC) |
Dimensions | 2.68″ (68.3mm) [W] x 4.6″ (117mm) [H] x 0.92″ (23.6mm) [D] |
Weight | About 10.76oz (305g) |
Feature Enhancements | Firmware upgrade supported (OTA) |
Operating Temperature | 0℃ ~ + 40℃ (32℉~ 104℉) |
Audio Specifications
Frequency Response | ±0.023dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced │ ±0.026dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced ±0.035dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced │ ±0.072dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced |
S/N | 114dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 115dB @ 1kHz, Balanced |
Crosstalk | -124dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ -135dB @ 1kHz, Balanced |
THD+N | 0.0003% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced |
IMD SMPTE | 0.0007% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Unbalanced │ 0.0007% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Balanced |
Output Impedance | Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (1ohm) │ Balanced Out 2.5mm (1.6ohm), 4.4mm (1.6ohm) |
Clock Source
Clock Jitter | 25ps (Typ) |
Reference Clock Jitter | 70ps |
*Audio specifications will be based on Low Gain
Storage Capacity
Built-In Memory | 64GB [NAND] |
External Memory | microSD x 1 (Max. 1TB) |
Battery
Capacity | 5,600mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer |
Charge Time | About 3.5 hours (9V 1.67A Fast Charging) | 5.5 hours (5V 2A General Charging) |
Playback Time | About 13 hours (Standard: FLAC, 16-bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Vol. 40, LCD Off, LED On, Low Gain) |
Supported OS
Supported OS | Windows 7, 8, 10 (32/64bit); MAC OS X 10.7 |