For two weeks the player has been successfully sold in stores, and you have a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the new creation of talented Koreans! Recall that the world “premiere” of the latest player was held in early April at the CanJam SoCal event in Los Angeles.
Astell&Kern KANN audio player
Fortunately, American fans of Astell&Kern products, the new player did not have to wait long – just 10 days after the presentation of the player in the U.S., the long-awaited player Astell&Kern KANN was presented in New York at the largest exhibition of audio and video equipment Hi-Fi & High End Snow 2017. For several days of the exhibition, hundreds of people appreciated the unique player – among the key features of many visitors often noted such features of the player as great sound and beautiful design.
It is worth noting that this model has already received the first reviews and all positive from reputable foreign publications. The Verge believes that “if you really care about the best sound quality, then, even in spite of the impressive price and size of the player, you should pay attention to the player Astell&Kern KANN”.
Digital Audio Review asks all kinds of questions on behalf of the potential customer “can I enjoy great sound?”, “can I charge the player faster, have more memory and charge level, and easier to “filter files?”, “can I have direct access to streaming platforms?”etc. and answers all questions positively – “Yes, you KANN!” note. – play on words, kann – can . Well, now it’s the turn of American buyers to get acquainted with the novelty and make their completely unbiased opinion.
And still, what makes new Astell&Kern KANN so good?? In many respects this is due to the innovative approach of the company’s engineers: the latest line-out circuit provides 4 levels of output signal and possibility of regulation, which was not available before, and the built-in powerful amplifier is able to pump up both high-impedance and lowimpedance headphones. Besides,
KANN is equipped with four-pin 2.5mm balanced output 2V and plays DSD files directly without any conversion. Of course, all the technical equipment of the player had a very positive impact on the sound – the sound is very natural, multi-faceted and detailed.
Two important “bonuses” from the creators of this player – a double slot for memory cards and fast charging mode – are also worth mentioning. KANN initially has 64 Gb of memory onboard, but its capacity can be easily increased up to 512 Gb thanks to a double memory card slot. And another big plus is the fast charging mode. You can enjoy up to 6.5 hours of music after a 1-hour quick charge. Battery capacity of 6200 mAh, which provides up to 15 hours of continuous playback.
The device costs 69,990 roubles
Hi there! Just wanted to ask if anyone here has had the chance to listen to the new Astell&Kern KANN player? I’m really curious about its audio quality and overall performance. Does it live up to the hype and justify its price? Would love to hear your thoughts if you’ve experienced it!
Hi! I haven’t personally listened to the new Astell&Kern KANN player, but I’ve heard great things about its audio quality and performance. Many users have praised its powerful sound and excellent features. However, the price tag is quite steep, so it’s important to consider if it’s worth the investment for your listening needs. I recommend checking out some reviews or trying it out for yourself to see if it meets your expectations. Let me know if you decide to give it a try!