Astell & Kern AK300 Midnight Black 64GB High-Resolution Audio Player - Nearly New

Name: Astell & Kern AK300 Midnight Black 64GB High-Resolution Audio Player - Nearly New
Brand: Astell & Kern
Price: 509.94 GBP
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Once the product is delivered, you'll have 30 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it's not suitable, you can return it to us for an exchange or a refund, providing the product is in 'as new' condition and in its original packaging.

We do everything we can to make sure the right item reaches you in perfect condition. If your order arrives damaged, or is incorrect, let us know within 14 days of receiving it and we'll arrange for a free collection.

If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.

In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	AV.com Standard	AV.com Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

Finance from £14.38 per month (APR Rep. 14.90%)

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APR Rep. 14.90%
Estimated Monthly Payment £14.38
Estimated Total Payable £690.24

Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Bank AB (publ). Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged 18+, subject to status, terms and conditions apply.

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To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £200 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36, 24 or 12 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £200:

Finance	APR Rep.	Deposit to Pay	Payments	Total Payable
48 months	14.90%	No Deposit	48 months: £5.64 Final Payment: £5.64 No settlement fee	£270.72
36 months	15.90%	No Deposit	36 months: £7.13 Final Payment: £7.13 No settlement fee	£256.68
24 months	18.90%	No Deposit	24 months: £10.26 Final Payment: £10.26 No settlement fee	£246.24
12 months	18.90%	No Deposit	12 months: £18.77 Final Payment: £18.77 No settlement fee	£225.24

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £200 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.

Pay by Finance

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £200:

Finance	APR Rep.	Deposit to Pay	Payments	Total Payable
48 months	14.90%	No Deposit	48 months: £5.64 Final Payment: £5.64 No settlement fee	£270.72
36 months	15.90%	No Deposit	36 months: £7.13 Final Payment: £7.13 No settlement fee	£256.68
24 months	18.90%	No Deposit	24 months: £10.26 Final Payment: £10.26 No settlement fee	£246.24
12 months	18.90%	No Deposit	12 months: £18.77 Final Payment: £18.77 No settlement fee	£225.24

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

Key Features

AK4490's Single DAC-DAC
DSD-to-PCM Playback
Parametric EQ with 20bands 0.01dB
200 Femto Second VCXO Reference Clock
Exceptional Expandability

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Astell & Kern AK300 Midnight Black 64GB High-Resolution Audio Player - Nearly New Overview

The AK300 is the embodiment of purity and timelessness of music. Its design was inspired by the flagship AK380 music player, continuing the "light and shadow" motif found in the entire Astell & Kern product line. The AK240 captured a moment in time at which light had ceased to move, while the AK380 expressed the perpetuity of moving light. Now, the AK300 represents the purity of a shadow as it reflects no light. The essence of a shadow without being split by light was captured in a restrained yet immaculate shape, and this exemplifies the purity of the original studio sound that only Astell & Kern can deliver.

Nearly New: This product may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, refurbished, or may have non-essential parts or software missing. Otherwise, the product operates as new. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price, supplied with a two-year warranty.

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The volume knob was placed in the back to make it protrude so that it would be easier for the user to control with one hand. The front side of the knob is shaped like the wavelength of the sound, which is a representation of the melody and beauty of Astell & Kern that allows the user to catch smallest vibration between sounds. The knurling patterns on the knob's side succeeds the design identity of Astell & Kern audio products while offering high-end feel and smooth usability.

AK4490's Single DAC-DAC
DSD-to-PCM Playback
Parametric EQ with 20bands 0.01dB
200 Femto Second VCXO Reference Clock
Exceptional Expandability
DLNA-based AK Connect App
Metal Touch Sensor Home Button

24bit 192kHz Bit To Bit Playback

AK300 is capable of bit-to-bit playback up to 24bit, 192kHz. 32bit audio is downsampled using a sample-rate converter (SRC). In addition, DSD 64/128 can be played back via conversion to PCM.* 32bit, 384kHz is downsampled to 24bit, 192kHz, and 32bit, 352kHz is downsampled to 24bit, 176kHz for playback.* DSD 64/128 is converted via DSD-to-PCM to PCM 24bit, 176kHz for playback.

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.

What is Parametric Equalisation

Parametric equalisation refers to the ability to increase or decrease the volume within the Q value range. A Q value is a frequency range relative to a selected frequency. The frequency range decreases when the Q value increases and vice versa.

What is Graphic Equalisation

Graphic equalisation divides the audible frequency register into several registers and increases or decreases the level of each register with a volume slider to adjust the respective frequency's characteristics. The switches of the volume slider are connected like a graph to visually determine the frequency characteristics, hence the name "graphic equaliser."

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).
What is VCXO?
A VCXO, or a voltage-controlled crystal oscillator, is a type of crystal oscillation device that creates oscillation frequencies. External environmental stimuli, which in this case mean voltage inputs, influence the frequency value. Adjustments to the voltage input tunes a precise frequency value.
What is Jitter?
Jitter refers to the undesired deviation in time that occurs in a periodic signal. In this case, jitter is the error that occurs in the reference clock required to perform the sampling in digital audio equipment. By utilising a femto clock, the AK300 is able to create a more accurate frequency value and make fine jitter corrections. As a result, the AK300 faithfully reproduces analogue sound closer than ever to the original source when transmitting a digital signal as an analogue signal.

USB DAC

AK Connect App

General Specifications

Model	AK300
Body Colour	Midnight Black
Body Material	Aluminum
Display	4inch WVGA (480 x 800) Touchscreen
Supported Audio Formats	WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE(Normal, High, Fast), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
Sample rate	PCM : 8kHz ~ 192kHz (8/16/24bits per Sample) DSD : DSD64, Stereo / DSD128, Stereo
Output Level	Unbalance 1.98Vrms / Balance 1.98Vrms (Condition No Load)
DAC	AKM AK4490 x1 (Single DAC)
Decoding	Support up to 24bit / 192kHz Bit to Bit Decoding
Input	USB Micro-B input (for charging & data transfer (PC & MAC) / Connection Mode : MTP (Media Device)
Outputs	PHONES (3.5mm) / Optical Out (3.5mm) / Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)
Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
Bluetooth	V4.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptX)
Dimensions	2.95 ”(75.15 mm) [W] x 4.42 ”(112.4 mm) [H] x 0.60 ”(15.45 mm) [D]
Weight	7.23 oz (205 g)
Feature Enhancements	Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)
Clock Jitter	30ps(Typ)
Reference Clock Jitter	200 Femto Seconds
Battery Capacity	3,100mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery
Built-in Memory	64GB [NAND]
External Memory	MicroSD (Max 128GB) x1
Supported OS	Windows XP, Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up

Audio Performace

Frequency Response	±0.075dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalance & Balance ±0.56dB (Condition: 10Hz~70kHz) Unbalance / ±0.55dB (Condition: 10Hz~70kHz) Balance
Signal to Noise Ratio	116dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance / 116dB @ 1kHz, Balance
Crosstalk	130dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance / 130dB @ 1kHz, Balance
THD+N	0.0008% @ 1kHz, Unbalance / 0.0007% @ 1kHz, Balance
IMD SMPTE	0.0007% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalance / 0.0006% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Balance
Output Impedance	Balanced out 2.5mm (1ohm) / PHONES 3.5mm (2ohm)