{"product_id":"astell-kern-pd20","title":"Astell\u0026Kern PD20 | 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\u003ch4\u003eRenowned for their Exquisite Digital Audio Players, Astell\u0026amp;Kern Unveils the First DAP with Personalized Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures personalized sound through hearing test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160-step EQ control via the Sound Master Wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple AMP Class with real-time switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass A current control with high \/ mid \/ low modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary Enhanced Signal Alignment technology to minimize group delay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-pd20-banner_0c706b25-fcfa-45ac-bde6-882ed55853b6.webp?v=1775764356\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1360\" alt=\"AstellKern PD20 DAP lying on wooden table with iem and plant\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloom-take\"\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\u003eThe Astell\u0026amp;Kern PD20 reimagines what a digital audio player can be, putting control and customization at the center of the listening experience. Its standout Sound Master Wheel and triple amp architecture let you shape bass, mids, treble, and amplification on the fly, making it easy to fine-tune your sound without diving into complex settings.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonically, PD20 delivers a clean, detailed, and spacious presentation with strong imaging and a natural sense of musicality. Rather than chasing pure flagship-level technicality, it focuses on flexibility and user experience, offering a highly adaptable, engaging sound that can be tailored to your preferences in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/sound-your-way-astell-kern-pd20-review\" title=\"Astell\u0026amp;Kern PD20 Review\"\u003eRead our full review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PgmNfo0P-CI?si=WdRJbStdfwJgU_ci\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraft Your Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding the sound that truly suits you is the first step toward the essence of music. PD20 is designed to guide you on that journey. Astell\u0026amp;Kern's first step in this journey was to start from the very beginning. Rather than creating a successor to the PD10, they created an entirely new audio device that will redefine your musical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough Personal Sound, you can create a sound signature tailored to your hearing, then precisely refine it to your taste using the Sound Master Wheel. An intuitive control that allows even the amplifier driving mode to be changed with a single touch. Now, music is not just something you listen to. It is something you shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuad-DACs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with a singular focus on sound quality, PD20 adopts the ESS ES9027PRO DAC in a Quad-DAC configuration. Four DACs operate independently to minimize inter-channel interference and deliver precise signal separation. As a result, even the finest nuances in sound are revealed with greater clarity, creating a natural, analog-like presentation through clean, distortion-free layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTERRATON ALPHA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create the ultimate DAP unlike anything experienced before, A\u0026amp;K further evolved and applied TERATON ALPHA, their Ultimate Sound Solution, incorporating its advanced and innovative audio technologies. Through effective power noise reduction, efficient power consumption with stable amplification, and a precisely engineered audio output interface, it delivers sound that remains faithful to the original source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Astellkern PD20 dap terraton alpha graphic\" height=\"700\" width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-terraton-alpha.webp?v=1772221331\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTriple Amp Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePD20 features three distinct amplifier classes, allowing you to directly choose both sonic character and driving performance. Switching between amplifier classes is achieved through a physical slide key rather than a software menu, enabling intuitive, immediate control based on your listening situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass A mode delivers rich, high-density sound with minimal signal distortion, expressing a smooth, analog-like texture. Class AB mode offers excellent balance and efficiency, providing stable dynamics and articulate detail. Hybrid mode combines the refined texture of Class A with the efficiency and power of Class AB, creating a new level of sonic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound Tuned to Your Hearing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with global audio solution leader Audiodo, Personal Sound is used in a DAP for the first time, creating a personalized profile exclusively for you and redefining how you experience sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy precisely analyzing your hearing characteristics and independently compensating for left and right ears, it dramatically enhances clarity and balance. Regardless of genre, volume level, or the headphones or IEMs you use, you can enjoy a consistently optimized listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"astellkern pd20 dap top and side view of controls and wheels black background\" height=\"1200\" width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-pd20-chassi.webp?v=1772221132\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound Master Wheel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sound Master Wheel, a key design element of the PD20, is seamlessly integrated with the Audiodo equalizer. Each band—Bass, Mid, and Treble—can be finely adjusted across 160 steps, from –8.0 dB to +8.0 dB, allowing even the most subtle preferences to be precisely reflected in your sound. Without interrupting your music, you can shape and refine the sound purely through the tactile feel of the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Digital Audio Remaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Native DSD512 and 32-bit\/768kHz playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplayGain for consistent volume levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossfeedA speaker-like listening experience through headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless Hi-Fi sound via BT Sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports USB PD 3.0 fast charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-inch FHD+ display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Astell\u0026Kern","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":42175819710539,"sku":"AK-PD20-SLV","price":1970.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":42356438302795,"sku":"AK-PD20-SLV-OB","price":1773.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ak-3-pd20-thumb.webp?v=1772221024","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/astell-kern-pd20","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}