Best selling Headphone amplifiers from Astell&Kern
On this page you’ll find a ranking of the best Headphone amplifiers from Astell&Kern. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important product details. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Astell&Kern AK HB1
The AK HB1 is a portable Bluetooth DAC and headphone amplifier that allows you to experience high-quality audio and HiFi streaming services with outstanding performance—completely cable-free. Pair your smartphone or tablet with the AK HB1 via Bluetooth and enjoy wireless HiFi sound through your earphones or headphones. Additionally, the AK HB1 delivers the flawless sound quality of Astell&Kern through its USB DAC function, even when connected to a smartphone, tablet, or computer via USB cable. To ensure optimal usability for both Android and iOS devices, the package includes both a USB-C and a Lightning cable. The AK HB1 can also be used to enhance sound quality with gaming consoles. It is equipped with Qualcomm's CSR8675 Bluetooth chipset, which supports the transmission of high-resolution audio formats and ensures a stable connection. The ES9281AC PRO DAC from ESS provides reliable digital-to-analog conversion. The built-in amplifier offers a solid output power of 4 Vrms (in balanced mode). The AK HB1 features connection ports for 3.5 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced earphones and headphones. It guarantees crystal-clear voice quality thanks to the high-quality MEMS microphone technology from Knowles and Qualcomm's cVc Generation 8.0 technology, which suppresses background noise and delivers clear voice quality to the recipient. Weighing only 40 grams, the AK HB1 has a very slim design, with buttons and headphone jacks cleverly integrated into the gaps between the front and rear housing parts. The intuitively designed control wheel fits comfortably in the hand and allows for effortless volume adjustment thanks to its size and placement.
2. Astell&Kern AK HC2
If you want to easily improve the sound quality of your smartphone, tablet, notebook or PC, the AK HC2 is the right choice. The ultra-portable cable includes a dual DAC and headphone amplifier, bringing you the pleasure of high-resolution sound. Even if your smartphone doesn't have a headphone jack, the AK HC2 is the perfect solution. Connect the AK HC2 to a smartphone, tablet, Windows PC, or Mac with the USB-C connector and start benefiting from the detailed true-to-life sound. The AK HC2 is also compatible with iOS devices by using the included USB-C to Lightning adapter. Conveniently, the AK HC2 uses power from the connected playback device, so there's no need to charge it. The AK HC2 has a balanced 4.4mm headphone jack, which has the advantage of high output power with clear channel separation while minimizing noise. With the AK HC2, you get the most out of your headphones or earphones via the balanced output. With an output power of 4 Vrms, even high impedance headphones and sensitive earphones are supported. The two Cirrus Logic CS43198 MasterHIFI DACs ensure accurate signal processing and deliver finely resolved sound. Sample rates up to 32 bits and 384 kHz are supported, as well as DSD256, so music is played back in full bandwidth. With the AK HC2, digital signals from the playback device are routed through the double-shielded cable to the audio circuitry before being converted to an analog signal by the DAC. This results in a particularly faithful, noise-free sound compared to other USB DAC products. With its compact size and top performance features, the AK HC2 makes it easy to hear really good hi-fi sound anytime, anywhere.
3. Astell&Kern AK HC3
Un son hi-fi partout et à tout moment ? C'est possible avec le DAC USB et l'amplificateur pour casque d'Astell&Kern en format miniature. Even if your smartphone doesn't have a casque receiver, the AK HC3 is the perfect solution. Attach the AK HC3 to a smartphone, a tablet, a PC Windows or a Mac using the USB-C connector and benefit from a sound that is clear, faithful to the original and voluminous. Grâce à l'adaptateur USB-C vers Lightning fourni, l'AK HC3 est également compatible avec les appareils iOS (iPhone, iPad). L'AK HC3 utilise de manière pratique le courant de l'appareil de lecture connecté, de sorte qu'il n'a pas besoin d'être rechargé. L'AK HC3 possède une prise casque de 3,5 mm pour brancher votre casque ou vos écouteurs. A microphone is integrated in the AK HC3, which allows you to use it with a smartphone as a hands-free device - even if your phone does not have a microphone. The two ES9219MQ DACs guarantee an exceptional signal processing and ensure a finement résolu et très détaillé sound. Un taux d'échantillonnage jusqu'à 32 bits et 384 kHz ainsi que le DSD256 sont pris en charge, ce qui permet de lire la musique dans toute sa largeur de bande. With the AK HC3, the numerical signals are transmitted from the readout stage to the audio circuit via a double-blind cable before being converted into an analogue signal by the DAC. Cela permet d'obtenir un son remarquablement fidèle et sans bruit par rapport à d'autres produits DAC USB. Avec sa taille compacte et ses performances de pointe, l'AK HC3 facilite l'écoute d'un vrai bon son hi-fi, partout et à tout moment.
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