Astell&Kern

Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Portable Headphone Amplifier & Digital audio player

£1,495.00 £1,999.00

Astell&Kern has redefined the headphone amplifier with the introduction of the ACRO CA1000.

Expertly combining high-performance amplifiers with a digital audio player (DAP) in an incredibly compact desktop and portable-friendly form, the powerful ACRO CA1000 delivers the optimal performance from any type of wired headphone. An array of digital/analogue inputs and outputs also ensures the ACRO CA1000 can be at the heart of any hi-fi set-up and become the ultimate system for head-fi fans.

There is also a 8,400mAh large-capacity battery built in to provide clear, distortion-free premium sound without the need for a separate power connection, so the ACRO CA1000 is perfect in the home, office or to take with you on your travels.

Features 

  • Perfectly drive any headphone/IEM with 4 levels of gain and up to 15Vrms output
  • Multiple inputs and outputs provide maximum options and compatibility with all of your audio equipment
  • Equipped with ESS ES9068AS Quad-DAC for detailed and balanced sound
  • Support for 32bit/384kHz PCM and Native DSD512 playback
  • Built-in Battery- Portable amplifier can operate without external power supply
  • TERATON ALPHA, the epitome of Astell&Kern audio technology
  • Crossfeed support for a more natural acoustic experience with headphones
  • Support for the latest Bluetooth 5.0 and wireless 24-bit codecs (Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC)
  • Dual-Band Wi-Fi support for greater wireless connectivity
  • ReplayGain that automatically adjusts sound levels across different music tracks
  • Silver Plating Shield to minimize noise and interference
  • View you screen anywhere with a display adjustable up to 60 degrees

Hi-res credentials

A digital-to analogue converter (DAC) contributes majorly to how close to the original recording the listener will experience. The ACRO CA1000 arrives with a high-quality, high-performance Quad ES9068AS DAC that delivers a clear, detailed and balanced sound without distortion. The Quad-DAC also supports high-resolution audio playback up native DSD512 and 32bit/384 kHz, enabling the music fan to get even closer to the original studio sound, while revealing musical details never heard before.

Amp the sound

To realise any hidden potential and run the most sophisticated and power-hungry headphones a dedicated amplifier is essential. The ACROCA1000 supports a four-step Gain Level setting that can run high-impedance headphones with a 15Vrms (Condition No Load) output level - without deterioration of sound quality. Equipped with balanced 2.5mm and 4.4mm and unbalanced 3.5mm and 6.35mm outputs, the ACRO CA1000 can accommodate a wide variety of headphones.

DAP capabilities

More than just a powerful headphone amp, the ACRO CA1000 also features DAP capabilities, transforming it into the go-to-system for head-fi aficionados. A titling 4.1-inch touchscreen (up to 60-degrees) enables easy control of the player and amp settings with an intuitive Android OS and feature set taken from its award-winning portable DAPs. It is also equipped with an 8,400mAh large capacity battery to provide up to 10.5 hours playback.

Heart of a Hi-Fi

An array of inputs and outputs allows connection of digital and analogue sources to expand the systems capabilities. These include Optical, Coaxial, Type-C USB digital inputs/outputs and RCA analog input/output. The ACRO CA1000 harbours 256GB on-board memory that can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card slot, meaning users can stockpile thousands of hi-res albums.

Boosted connectivity

A BT Sink function connects the ACRO CA1000 to an external device, such as a smartphone, via Bluetooth, enabling music to be played back in high-quality on the headphone amp. Elsewhere the ACRO CA1000 boasts Bluetooth® 5.0, providing greater range and a more stable wireless connection to headphones and, along with support for 24-bit aptX™ HD and LDAC codecs, offers the best possible wireless sound quality.

Included in the box

  • 1x Astell&Kern A&ACRO CA1000 headphone amplifier
  • 1x USB-C to USB-A cable (1 metre)
  • 1x power supply
  • 1x Quick start guide

Specifications

Model

AC1000

Body Color

Moon Silver

Body Material

Aluminum

Display

4.1-inch, 720 x 1280px touch screen

Supported Audio Formats

WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF

Sample rate

PCM: 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample), DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), DSD512(1bit, 22.4MHz) Stereo

Output Level:

Headphone Out: [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)

RCA Out

2Vrms (Condition No Load)

CPU

Quad-core

DAC

ESS ES9068AS x4 (Quad-DAC)

Decoding

Support up to 32bit / 384kHz Bit to Bit playback

Headphone Outputs

Unbalanced (3.5mm, 6.35mm) / Balanced (2.5mm, 4.4mm)

Analog Inputs

RCA (Stereo pair) x1

Analog Outputs

RCA (Stereo pair) x1

Digital Inputs

Coaxial x1, Optical x1, USB(Type-C) x1

Digital Outputs

Optical(3.5mm) x1, USB(Type-C) x1

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)

Bluetooth

V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC)

Dimensions:

4.12"(104.9mm)[W] x 1.77"(45mm)[H] x 5.85"(148.8mm)[D]

Weight

about 919g (32.41oz)

Feature Enhancements
Firmware upgrade supported (OTA)

 

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