{"product_id":"astell-kern-kann-ultra","title":"Astell\u0026Kern KANN Ultra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Astell\u0026amp;Kern KANN Ultra is the fifth generation of the KANN series, the flagship high-output digital audio player from Astell\u0026amp;Kern, delivering the highest output power of any A\u0026amp;K player with Triple Output Sound technology, a redesigned UI, and a premium form factor that continues the KANN tradition of combining exceptional audio performance with practical portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eType and Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-output portable digital audio player (DAP). Triple Output Sound: unbalanced 3.5mm, balanced 2.5mm, and balanced 4.4mm Pentaconn, each independently optimized. Highest output power of any Astell\u0026amp;Kern player. Optimized processor and improved UI\/UX for faster, more intuitive operation. Supports high-resolution PCM and DSD natively. Streaming via Wi-Fi with support for major streaming services. Bluetooth with aptX HD. MQA support. Android-based OS for streaming app compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSound Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KANN series has always prioritized drive capability and output power for demanding headphones, the KANN Ultra continues that tradition with the highest maximum output in the A\u0026amp;K lineup, making it capable of driving planars and high-impedance dynamics directly that other DAPs struggle to power adequately. Triple Output Sound ensures each headphone connection is properly optimized rather than sharing a single output circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium A\u0026amp;K construction with a high-quality display, physical scroll wheel, and robust build quality. The KANN Ultra form factor is larger than the SP series but still portable and comfortable for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadphone enthusiasts who want the most powerful portable digital audio player available, particularly those with demanding full-size headphones who want to drive them directly from a DAP without a separate amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern KANN Ultra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-output portable digital audio player\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm unbalanced, 2.5mm balanced, 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest of any Astell\u0026amp;Kern player (all three outputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi, Bluetooth (aptX HD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQA support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndroid-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Astell\u0026Kern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48165734187287,"sku":"","price":1759.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/4262\/files\/20231012111804_0ee4aa5d-a68a-43f2-bc99-8bd3e85e83f2.png?v=1710972617","url":"https:\/\/www.mimic-audio.com\/products\/astell-kern-kann-ultra","provider":"Mimic-Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}