{"product_id":"astell-kern-kann-ultra-dap","title":"Astell\u0026Kern KANN Ultra | Powerhouse Digital Audio Player","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/astell-kern-horizontal-logo-cf203a-red.jpg?v=1676570802\" alt=\"Astell\u0026amp;Kern product logo red\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloom-discontinued\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**DISCONTINUED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Astell\u0026amp;Kern's KANN Ultra DAP is sold out and discontinued. Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/collections\/astell-kern\/products\/astell-kern-ak-sp3000m-dap\" title=\"Astell\u0026amp;Kern SP3000M DAP\"\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern SP3000M\u003c\/a\u003e DAP!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKANN Ultra is the Most Powerful player Yet from Astell\u0026amp;Kern's Legendary KANN Series\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 16Vrms of portable power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatest generation dual ESS ES9039MPRO DACs for more vivid and voluminous sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated UI and a new, more powerful Octa-core CPU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum Astro Gray body, 5.5” 1080 x 1920 touch screen, SE 3.5mm and Balanced 4.4mm outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple Output technology separates amp\/sound design for the Headphone Out and Line\/Pre-Out ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect your KANN Ultra with artisan crafted, genuine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/astell-kern-kann-ultra-case\" title=\"Astell\u0026amp;Kern KANN Ultra Premium Leather Case\"\u003eA\u0026amp;K Italian leather cases\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-kann-ultra-ba0-lifestyle.jpg?v=1702657459\" alt=\"Astell\u0026amp;Kern KANN Ultra on leather couch with HiFiMAN Susvara headphones and vinyl jacket\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\" width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKANN Ultra is the audio player we've been waiting for. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/astell-kern-kann-max\" title=\"Astell\u0026amp;Kern KANN Max Powerhouse Digital Audio Player\"\u003eA\u0026amp;K's KANN Max\u003c\/a\u003e has been a Bloom favorite and go-to DAP around the store, not to mention an absolute workhorse at CanJam trade shows and customer demos. KANN Ultra takes a step forward with everything we loved about KANN Max (specifically its balanced reference tuning and raw power) while taking a huge leap forward in the performance and UI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultra comes in like a wrecking ball with up to 16Vrms of power, the highest yet. It features the latest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audioxpress.com\/news\/ess-technology-launches-new-high-performance-32-bit-audio-multichannel-digital-to-analog-converters\" title=\"ESS Launches New 32-bit Audio Multichannel DAC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eES9039MPRO\u003c\/a\u003e DACs in dual configuration, a step up from Max's ES9038Q2M. The Max has a 4.1\" touch screen with quad-core CPU, but the Ultra lands at a larger 5.5” with a more robust 1080x1920 resolution and double the processing speed with its octa-core CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt'll cost you in pocket size and weight at a bout an inch bigger and 3 ounces heavier than the Max, but the KANN Ultra provides an excellent all-in-one portable solution for over-ear headphones. Ultimately, it offers a clear evolution in the KANN series, most notably by catching the user experience of the fan-favorite KANN line up with the rest of A\u0026amp;K’s lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/ultimate-portable-audio-astell-kern-kann-ultra-review\" title=\"Unlimited Portable Audio Power Astell\u0026amp;Kern KANN Ultra Review\"\u003eCheck out our full review here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed some guidance getting your music files onto your Astell\u0026amp;Kern DAP? Check out our \u003ca title=\"How to Get Your Music on Your Astell\u0026amp;Kern DAP\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/how-do-i-get-music-onto-my-astell-kern-dap\"\u003eupdated Audiophile 101 guide\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/az3qYONJZ_8?si=KKdQZDN0SI_GGQCy\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFueling Your Sound\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KANN series is adored by audiophiles all over the world for its performance that focuses on ultra-high output and clear sound. KANN Ultra, the 5th product of the line, continues the success of the KANN series by providing the highest output of any A\u0026amp;K player, along with the inclusion of Triple Output Sound and optimized processor \/ user interface to make it even easier to enjoy clear sound performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eES9039MPRO dual DAC chips, combined with 4 Gain modes that provide up to 16Vrms of desktop Hi-Fi level output and sound, allow KANN Ultra to perfectly power many of today's headphones with the highest resolution. And a separate Pre\/Line Out allows users to enjoy their sound with a variety of different devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-kann-ultra-features.jpg?v=1697665277\" alt=\"A\u0026amp;K KANN Ultra features diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTriple Output, Triple Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKANN Ultra features a Triple Output Mode that allows you to enjoy Astell\u0026amp;Kern's perfectly prepared sound when connected to demanding headphones, highly detailed IEMs, and external devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A\u0026amp;K Triple Output Mode schematic\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-kann-ultra-triple-output.jpg?v=1697662173\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of simply separating the output ports, Astell\u0026amp;Kern's Teraton Alpha technology allows for separate amplifier\/sound design for the Headphone Out and Line\/Pre-Out ports to provide the optimal sound for each port. Complete your powerful Head-Fi system even on portable devices with the KANN Ultra with Triple Output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A\u0026amp;K KANN series UI screenshot line out and pre out controls\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-kann-ultra-output.jpg?v=1697662545\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTERATON ALPHA, The Essence of A\u0026amp;K Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is the latest DAC and technology available used, but also implemented is the innovative audio technology of AK's Ultimate Sound Solution \u003cstrong\u003eTERATON ALPHA\u003c\/strong\u003e, further refined for the KANN Ultra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its ultra-high output handling the most delicate headphones, Triple Output model, complex amplifier design, and minimized noise, TERATON ALPHA makes it all possible with its know-how in noise cancellation at ultra-high power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1202\/6638\/files\/SP3000_TERATON_ALPHA.png?v=1663011084\" alt=\"Closeup of Teraton circuit board\" width=\"676\" height=\"462\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.5\" Full Large Screen HD Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson UI + Next-Gen Octa-Core CPU:\u003c\/strong\u003e KANN Ultra features A\u0026amp;K's Crimson-themed UI for the first time in the KANN series. With Crimson, KANN Ultra focuses on the process and experience of listening to music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAK File Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make file transfers easier and more convenient. Using AK File Drop, you can freely transfer files wirelessly through a PC, smartphone, or FTP program located on the same network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-kann-ultra-ui.jpg?v=1697731097\" alt=\"Astell\u0026amp;Kern KANN Ultra interface screenshots highlighting Crimson UI and AK File Drop feature\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Audio Remaster (DAR):\u003c\/strong\u003e KANN Ultra is equipped with Digital Audio Remaster technology, developed to upsample the rate of the sound source being played to go beyond the limits of the source for a more refined play and delicate, analog-like original sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossfeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e A headphone speaker effect that mixes parts of the original signal from one channel and sends to the opposite with a time difference to center the sound image. It's particularly effective with older mixes and masters. Tweak the sound even further with granular settings such as Shelf Cutoff, Shelf Gain, and Mixer Level for your listening preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplay Gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically adjusts the loudness of each song to prevent large fluctuations of volume between different tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative DSD512, 32bit\/768kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e KANN ULTRA supports playback of Native DSD512 and up to 32bit\/768kHz PCM audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Hi-Fi Sound via BT Sink:\u003c\/strong\u003e Music from an external device, such as a smartphone can now be played back in high-quality on the KANN ULTRA using BT Sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-kann-ultra-ba1-lifestyle.jpg?v=1702657897\" alt=\"Astell\u0026amp;Kern KANN Ultra dramatic with active LCD and Meze headphones\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astro Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5”, 1080 x 1920 touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DIFF, DSF, MQA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8\/16\/24\/32-bits per Sample)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD Native:\u003c\/strong\u003e DSD64 (1-bit, 2.8MHz) | DSD128 (1-bit, 5.6MHz) | DSD256 (1-bit, 11.2MHz) | DSD512 (1-bit, 22.4MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output \u003c\/strong\u003e(no load)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow: UnBAL 2Vrms | BAL 4Vrms (also Pre\/Line Out)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid: UnBAL 4Vrms | BAL 8Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh: UnBAL 6Vrms | BAL 12Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper: UnBAL 8Vrms | BAL 16Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPU:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octa-Core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS ES9039MPRO x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Support up to 32-Bit\/768kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C (charging \u0026amp; data)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Out: 3.5mm,  Balanced 4.4mm (5-pole only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Out: 3.5mm (+ Optical Out), Balanced 4.4mm (5-pole only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-kann-ultra-ba2-lifestyle.jpg?v=1702658340\" alt=\"Astell\u0026amp;Kern KANN Ultra dramatic highlighting headphone outputs with 4.4mm cable\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi:\u003c\/strong\u003e 802.11 b\/g\/n (2.4GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e v5.3 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™-HD, LDAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\" x 3.2\" x 0.9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware upgrade supported (OTA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0℃ ~ + 40℃ (32℉~ 104℉)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClock Jitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25ps (Typ) | 200 Femto seconds reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128GB NAND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e microSD x1 (Max. 1TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported OS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows 8,10,11 (32\/64bit) | MAC OS X 10.7+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Astell \u0026amp; Kern Policy Page\" href=\"https:\/\/us.astellnkern.com\/pages\/policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern 1 Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.astellnkern.com\/system\/download.jsp?type=bbs\u0026amp;subType=download\u0026amp;filename=20231019113748_bad6545a-a374-4e57-9a05-a4a791e3f2ae.pdf\u0026amp;name=KANN+ULTRA_instruction+book_ENG_231018.pdf\" title=\"Astell\u0026amp;Kern KANN Ultra User Manual Download\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKANN Ultra User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8400mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4.5 hours (9V, 1.67A Fast) | 6.5 hours (5V, 2A Std)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 11.5 hours (Reference: FLAC, 16-bit, 44.1kHz, Vol. 50, LCD Off, Low Gain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e (Low Gain)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone @ 20Hz~20kHz: ±0.006dB UnBAL │ ±0.004dB BAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone @ 20Hz~70kHz: ±0.016dB UnBAL │ ±0.020dB BAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre Out @ 20Hz~20kHz: ±0.022dB UnBAL │ ±0.023dB BAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre Out @ 20Hz~70kHz: ±0.023dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Out @ 20Hz~20kHz: ±0.002dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Out @ 20Hz~70kHz: ±0.007dB UnBAL │ ±0.006dB BAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR, HP:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115dB @ 1kHz, UNBAL | 119dB @ 1kHz, BAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk, HP:\u003c\/strong\u003e -134dB @ 1kHz, UNBAL │ -140dB @ 1kHz, BAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N, HP:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0004% @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIMD SMPTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0006% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone: 3.5mm, 1Ω │ 4.4mm BAL 1.3Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre Out: 3.5mm, 3.5Ω │ 4.4mm BAL 5.7Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Out: 3.5mm, 6.5Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Astell\u0026Kern","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":41927122288715,"sku":"AK-KANN-ULTRA-GRY","price":1759.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":41927122321483,"sku":"AK-KANN-ULTRA-GRY-OB","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-kann-ultra-0-thumb.jpg?v=1697658010","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/astell-kern-kann-ultra-dap","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}