Astell&Kern PA10

The Astell&Kern PA10 is A&K's first Class-A portable amplifier, a compact, battery-powered analog amplifier designed to pair with Astell&Kern digital audio players for significantly improved drive capability and the natural, spacious analog sound that Class-A amplification is known for delivering.

Type and Technology

Portable Class-A headphone amplifier. Astell&Kern proprietary Class-A amplifier circuit, the company's first foray into Class-A design. 3.5mm single-ended input and output. Rechargeable battery for portable use. Compact form factor intended for use stacked with an Astell&Kern DAP. Designed to pair with the SP series and KANN series players.

Sound Character

Warm, natural, and spatially generous, Class-A amplification runs the output devices continuously in their active region, eliminating the crossover distortion that can give Class AB designs a harder, more analytical edge. The PA10 brings that character to portable listening, adding body, dimensionality, and analog smoothness to any A&K player's output.

Build and Finish

Compact and solid, designed to stack cleanly with Astell&Kern DAPs. Lightweight for portable use. Available in black.

Best For

Astell&Kern DAP owners who want meaningful amplification improvement and Class-A sound character for their full-size headphones in a portable setup.

What's in the Box

• Astell&Kern PA10 Class-A portable amplifier
• USB-C charging cable
• 3.5mm interconnect cable
• Documentation

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