Astell&Kern AK PA10 Class-A Analogue Amplifier
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Key Features
- With A&K TERATON ALPHA
- Including 4.4mm Balanced 3.5mm unbalanced inputs/outputs
- Crossfeed mixes channel audio, creating a more natural sound
- Two gain levels, supporting up to 6.2 Vrms output
- Take high fidelity on-the-go with 12 hours play time
Astell&Kern AK PA10 Class-A Analogue Amplifier Overview
The Astell&Kern AK PA10 is the company’s first Class-A portable amplifier. Take control of your headphones whether you’re at home or on the go, with the same true high-fidelity wherever you are. The PA10 features both 4.4mm full balanced inputs and outputs as well as 3.5mm unbalanced, so you can connect in a way that suits you. Thanks to their proprietary TERATON ALPHA Ultimate Sound Solution, Astell&Kern have achieved audio that is closer than ever to the original source. The PA10 also features reduced power consumption, Crossfeed channel mode, and gain and current control which will let you pair with the IEMs or over-ear headphones of your choice.
Product Ref: 250932
Full Description
View Full DescriptionThe Astell&Kern Difference
Astell&Kern have proven their passion for all things portable. From IEMs to some truly high-res portable music devices, they know what drives their audience. It stands to reason that this collection is complimented by a true analogue headphone amplifier. Discover A&K’s first portable Class-A amp, displaying the company’s TERATON ALPHA, with efficient noise removal, improved power consumption and optimised current control.
Your Headphones, Your Choice
Class-A amplifiers offer the best sound fidelity. However, it is not often found in portable units. Astell&Kern confront this trend with their expert circuitry. Another rarity, the AK PA10 also features both 4.4mm Balanced and 3.5mm Unbalanced input and outputs, supporting a wider range of connection types, as well as supporting three-stage current control and two gain options, between 4.2Vrms Balanced Low Gain and 6.2Vrms Balanced High Gain.
Designed For Any Lifestyle
Whether you’re listening at home, in the office or on holiday, don’t let long sessions wear you down. The AK PA10 features a switchable Crossfeed Mode, which innovatively mixes a selection of the signal from opposite channels. This creates a spatial tone, more comparable with speaker listening. True to analogue sound, Crossfeed is integrated through intricate circuit hardware with no chance for signal loss during digital conversion.
Key Features
- Astell&Kern’s first portable Class-A amplifier
- High output with low noise and improved power consumption through TERATON ALPHA
- Crossfeed hardware mixes parts of opposing channels, creating a more central sound
- 4.4mm True Balanced inputs and outputs as well as 3.5mm Unbalanced
- Three-stage current control, adding +50mA and +100mA
- Two-level gain settings to find the best sound for your headphones
- Up to 12 hours of play with low current and 3.5mm unbalanced
- LED power status indicator
What’s in the Box?
- The Astell & Kern PA10 Portable Class-A Amplifier
- 1 x USB-C to USB-A cable
- 1 x 3.5mm to 3.5mm AUX cable
- 2 x Silicone bands
- Quick start guide
Specifications
General Specifications
| Model | AK PA10 |
|---|---|
| Body Colour | Graphite Gray |
| Body Material | Aluminium & Silicone |
| Analog Inputs | Unbalanced 3.5mm / Balanced 4.4mm |
| Headphone Outputs | Unbalanced 3.5mm / Balanced 4.4mm |
| Input Max Level | Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms |
| Output Level | Low Gain: Unbalanced 2.1Vrms / Balanced 4.2Vrms (Condition No Load)High Gain: Unbalanced 3.1Vrms / Balanced 6.2Vrms (Condition No Load) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 73 x 23.3 x 140mm |
| Weight | Approx. 325g |
| Charging Port | USB C Type |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C + 40°C |
Audio Specifications
| Frequency Response | Low Gain: ±0.2dB (Condition : 20Hz 20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.2dB (Condition : 20Hz 20kHz) BalancedHigh Gain: ±0.06dB (Condition : 20Hz 20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.06dB (Condition : 20Hz 20kHz) Balanced |
|---|---|
| S/N | Low Gain: 111dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 115dB @ 1kHz, BalancedHigh Gain: 114dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 117dB @ 1kHz, Balanced |
| THD+N | Low Gain: 0.0045 @1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0015 @1kHz, BalancedHigh Gain: 0.0027 @1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0013 @1kHz, Balanced |
| Crosstalk | Low Gain: -83dB @ 1kHz Unbalanced / -110dB @ 1kHz BalancedHigh Gain: -83dB @ 1kHz Unbalanced / -110dB @ 1kHz Balanced |
| Output Impedance | 3.5mm (1.1ohm) / 4.4mm (1.3ohm) |
Battery
| Capacity | 4,200mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer |
|---|---|
| Charge Time | About 3hours (Standard - 9V / 1.67A Fast Charging)About 4hours (Standard - 5V / 2A General Charging) |
| Playback Time | About 12hours (Unbalanced / Input - 1Vrms / Low Gain / Volume 30 ) |
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