Astell & Kern AK380SS

簡介 / Description

一直以來，Astell&Kern 鑽研無數的物料，希望利用不同原料的獨特性來創造獨一無二的 Astell&Kern 播放器。由兩年前推出的不銹鋼版本 AK240SS，到 AK380 的Duralumin至接下來面世的銅版 AK380，Astell&Kern 於用料方面一直十分講究。這次，為了配合 AK380 高端貴氣的旗艦格調，品牌決定為其添上「新衣」，繼 AK240SS 後再次使用不銹鋼作為全新物料，為此旗艦級播放器鋼鍊昇華。此外，Astell&Kern 更為 AK380SS 特地將 AK380 AMP 改造成全新不銹鋼版本，音質再度提升。

AK380SS 的機身以不銹鋼作主體，原材料經過切割、加工、內側剝離、清潔及外部塗層多個工序後，製作成堅固耐用的機身外殼，再搭配 AK380 沿用的兩顆 AKM AK4490 解碼芯片，成就這部旗艦級的特別版 AK380SS。

AK380SS 將以限量套裝形式發售，AK380 Stainless Steel Package 內將包含 AK380SS 高清音樂播放器一部，配合 AK380SS 的專用耳擴 AMP SS 一部，亦包括由韓國 Dignis 專門為香港區用家特別設計的 AK380SS + AMP SS 專用皮套一個（需稍後再作補領），AK380 Stainless Steel Package 全港限量 50 套。

特性 / Feature

• 32-bit 384kHz bit-to-bit Playback
  All of the AK380’s circuit design including the digital-analog converter (DAC) are ready for 32-bit processing to handle 32-bit music natively. Other products have traditionally used sample rate converter (SRC) method down sampling for playback. However, the AK380 is capable of playing back 32-bit, 384 kHz original sound without any down sampling. The result is the AK380 plays up to 32-bit, 384 kHz, any 24-bit music files, or double layer DSD 5.6MHz natively, without conversion or compression.
• PEQ (Parametric EQ)
  A parametric equalizer (PEQ*1) was implemented in the AK380 to deliver detailed adjustment of the original sound, and an audio digital signal processor (DSP) was added to aid in this process. This frees up CPU cycles previously needed for calculating graphic equalizers (GEQ), allowing more detailed and accurate calculations via the dedicated DSP. The audio DSP expands the existing 10-band, ±0.5 dB graphic equalizer (GEQ*2) to 20-band, ±0.01 dB to more precisely adjust the frequency and gain (dB) as well as more accurately specifying the frequency range via Q value adjustments. * The PEQ supports up to 8 kHz - 192 kHz (8/16/24-bit) formats, but DSD and 32-bit audio are not supported.
• Equipped With a Femto Clock to Deliver True Original Sound
  Astell&Kern implemented a voltage-controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) high-precision clock with a reference jitter value of 200 femto seconds*3. Femto clocks are commonly used in high-end audio systems, and the clock is measured in high-precision femtosecond units (one quadrillionth of a second).
• AK Connect App
  Astell&Kern has further enhanced DLNA functionality via the AK Connect app. Wireless networking DLNA (version 1.0) connects to a NAS or PC, and is easily controlled with a smartphone or tablet through AK Connect. Source files on a PC or NAS can be freely transferred and streamed without the hassle of turning on the computer and physically connecting with a cable. If on the same access point (AP) network, music files on a PC or NAS can be played back via DLNA.
• Pressure-sensitive Metal Capacitive Touch
  The AK380 is the first Astell&Kern product to utilize a metal capacitive touch interface. The pressure-sensitive Metal Touch home button responds to fine pressure changes so users operate the device with just a light touch on the metallic pad.
• More Expandable Options
  The AK380 offers great expandable options through its micro USB connection and balanced out ports on the bottom of the unit. The AK380's functionality is expandable by connecting to a variety of devices. You can increase the output and connect to a greater variety of high-impedance professional headphones through the upcoming AK380 Amp. The AK380 Cradle features balanced output in addition to USB data transfer and charging capabilities, and the AK380 CD-ROM drive rips audio CDs directly to the AK380.
• 256GB capacity
  256GB 容量

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