ASTELL&KERN

KANN Max limited-edition audio player

Engineered to Powerful Perfection:
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 the 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 output
- Perfect circuit design with ultra-high output and low noise in an even smaller sized player
- Equipped with ESS ES9038Q2M Quad-DAC that reproduces clear, exceptional output
- TERATON ALPHA, the epitome of Astell&Kern audio technology
- 32-bit/768kHz, Native DSD512 support
- Bluetooth 5.0 and 24-bit codec (Qualcomm® aptX™ HD , LDAC) support
- ReplayGain that automatically adjusts volume to be consistent across tracks

Ultra-High Output in a Smaller Size Device:
KANN MAX takes the identity of the series to the next level to provide a perfect experience with high power and clear sound.It provides 4 stages of gain level and ultra-high output of up to 15Vrms, which was previously only possible with a stationary headphone amplifier.KANN MAX can perfectly drive even the most sophisticated headphones with high impedance.KANN MAX offers a smaller size and weight than the KANN APLHA player, which boasted the best portability in the existing KANN series.Although smaller in size, all power-related components have been analyzed and the power circuit has been redesigned several times to achieve 13 hours of continuous playback.

Quad-DAC Sound That Reproduces Clear and Overwhelming Sound Output:
KANN MAX is the first player in the KANN series to be equipped with four ES9038Q2M DACs for high-output performance.By applying Quad DACs, one DAC can be fully allocated to one channel, so the depth and realism of the sound source can be expressed to the fullest.Combined with Astell&Kern's amplifier circuit technology that naturally and delicately raises the strengths of the DAC, and the perfect decoding abilityy of the DAC to deliver the original sound as it is, music output is expressed as the original sound without distortion.Four DACs applied to KANN MAX, a power supply IC configured for each audio block, and a perfect circuit design produce ultra-high output and low noise, providing you with the best performance and sound that the KANN series is known for.

32-bit/768kHz, Native DSD512 Support:
Bit-to-bit playback is available up to 32-bit/768Hz, and DSD playback is native up to 22.4MHz, for uncompressed sound quality, staying true to the artist’s original intention, in high-resolution and with minimal distortion.