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Key Features
The Astell&Kern PD20 is a premium portable music player for listeners who want complete control over their sound experience at home or on the move. It combines advanced personalisation with powerful audio hardware, so you can shape your listening exactly how you like it. Audiodo technology creates a tailored sound profile for each ear, helping you hear more detail and balance across your music without needing constant adjustments.
Inside, a quad DAC setup and triple amplifier architecture work together to deliver clean, layered audio with minimal distortion. You can switch between amplifier modes and fine-tune EQ in real time using the Sound Master Wheel, making it easy to adapt to different headphones or genres. With support for high-resolution formats up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512, plus intuitive controls and a clear Full HD display, the PD20 keeps your music detailed, responsive, and easy to enjoy.
Product Ref: 374619
| DAC | Quad ESS ES9027PRO (×4) |
|---|---|
| Audio Architecture | Fully Independent DAC Channels (Max Separation, Low Crosstalk) |
| Supported Formats | PCM: Up To 32-Bit / 768 kHzDSD: Up To DSD512 |
| Amplifier Architecture | Triple Amp DesignClass A (Warm, Smooth, Analogue)Class AB (Balanced, Efficient)Hybrid Mode (Blend Of Both) |
| Adjustable Current | LowMidHigh (Class A / Hybrid Modes) |
| Output Voltage | Unbalanced: 5 VrmsBalanced: 10 Vrms |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm Unbalanced3.5 mm Optical (Shared)4.4 mm Balanced (5-Pole) |
| Output Impedance | 3.5 mm: 0.7 Ω4.4 mm: 1.7 Ω |
| Frequency Response | ±0.005 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz, Unbalanced)±0.010 dB (Balanced)±0.020 dB (Up To 70 kHz) |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 124 dB (Unbalanced)127 dB (Balanced) |
| Crosstalk | -133 dB (Unbalanced)-140 dB (Balanced) |
| THD+N | 0.0003 (Unbalanced)0.0004 (Balanced) |
| IMD | 0.0006 |
| Clock Performance | Clock Jitter: 25 psReference Jitter: 250 Femtoseconds |
| Sound Processing | Audiodo Personal Sound (Per-Ear Calibration)ESA (Enhanced Signal Alignment)DAR (Digital Audio Remaster)Audiosphere (Spatial Widening Modes) |
| Control Interface | Sound Master WheelReal-Time EQ (Bass / Mids / Treble)160-Step Control |
| Connectivity | USB-C (Charging + Data)Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HDLDACLHDCAACSBC |
| Storage | Internal: 256 GBExpandable: microSD Up To 2 TB |
| Display | 6 Inch Touchscreen1080 × 2160 Resolution |
| CPU | Octa-Core |
| OS Support | Windows 10 / 11macOS |
| Battery Capacity | 5770 mAh |
| Battery Life | Approx. 14 Hours |
| Charging | Approx. 4 Hours (PD 3.0 Fast Charge) |
| Construction | Aluminium |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 77.5 × 155.7 × 17.3 mm |
| Weight | 313 g |
| Supported File Formats | WAVFLACWMAMP3OGGAPEAACALACAIFFDFFDSF |
| Product Code | AKP27 |
| EAN | 8800309901006 |