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ASTELL&KERN

HB1 wireless portable DAC/AMP

$9,600.00
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"
Experience the Freedom of Music

AK HB1 is a portable Bluetooth DAC/AMP that lets you effortlessly experience high-quality audio and Hi-Fi streaming services with
the best performance, all without the hassle of cables.

Pair your mobile device to AK HB1 through Bluetooth and experience seamless, wireless Hi-Fi sound across various IEMs and headphones,
all facilitated by its compact, lightweight design and powerful built-in amplifier.
In addition to this, AK HB1 also delivers Astell&Kern's pristine sound quality via USB DAC functionality, and offers a seamless connection to gaming devices and immersive entertainment using microphones, transforming your mobile device into a hub of endless multimedia possibilities.

The AK HB1 embodies Astell&Kern's design philosophy with inspiration from the architectural masterpiece """"Church of Light"""" by Tadao Ando, known for its interplay of light and shadow.
Intuitively designed with a comfortable grip, the size and placement of the wheel ensure effortless volume control.

• 3.5-mm and 4.4-mm Dual Output
• Supports LDAC and aptX™HD for High-quality Bluetooth Sound
• Features ESS ES9281AC PRO DAC
• Separate DAC and AMP for Premium Hi-Fi Experience
• Plug & Play USB DAC Function
• Interchangeable Cable (Type-C and Lightning Cable Included)
• Supports UAC 1.0 (Gaming System)
• Clear and Vivid Voice in Calls
• Car Mode Supported
• Multi-point Connection (Up To Two Devices)
• MQA Renderer"

Ref: R04252544

General Specifications:
Model: AK HB1
Body Color: Shadow Black
Body Material: Polycarbonate (Body) / Aluminum (Volume Wheel)
Bluetooth Chipset: Qualcomm CSR8675
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Supported Codecs: LDAC, aptX™HD, aptX™, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
DAC: ESS ES9281AC PRO
Sample Rate:
PCM: 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32 bits per Sample)
DSD Native: DSD64 (1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128 (1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256 (1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo
Output Level: Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load)
Input: USB Type-C (Supports UAC 1.0 and UAC 2.0)
Output: 3.5mm (Supports CTIA standard 4-pole earphones/headphones), 4.4mm (Only 5-pole supported)

Audio Specifications:
Frequency Response:
Unbalanced: ±0.135dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz)
Balanced: ±0.136dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz)
Output Impedance:
Unbalanced Out 3.5mm: 2.5ohm
Balanced Out 4.4mm: 2ohm

Battery:
Capacity: 600mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
Charge Time: About 1.5 hours
Playback Time: About 6 hours (Standard: AAC)

Dimensions:
Without Volume Wheel: 33 x 68.4 x 16.5mm
With Volume Wheel: 39.8 x 68.4 x 16.5mm
Weight: About 40g
Feature Enhancements: Firmware upgrade supported

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