Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Desktop Headphone Amplifier
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Desktop Headphone Amplifier
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Shipping Terms
Shipping Terms
- Shipping method: Standard
Shipment cost: - EU 25€
- LT, EST 6€
- LV 3€
- RU, USA 200€
- Other countries 200€
- Dispatched usually 2 - 5 business days after order placement
- Some times, dispatched up to 20 business days, we will inform additional, after order placement.
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🧾 Overview
The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 is a desktop-class headphone amplifier/DAC with a built-in player, battery power, and rich I/O. It delivers reference-grade performance from a compact aluminum chassis with a 4.1″ touch display, Quad-DAC architecture, and multiple balanced/unbalanced outputs. Perfect for driving anything from sensitive IEMs to demanding full-size headphones at home or on the go.
✅ Key Features
- ✅ Quad-DAC design (4× ESS ES9068AS) with bit-to-bit playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz & native DSD512
- ✅ Four gain modes with up to 15 Vrms (balanced) / 8 Vrms (unbalanced) output headroom
- ✅ Full desktop I/O: 3.5 & 6.35 mm SE, 2.5 & 4.4 mm balanced, RCA in/out, USB-C, coaxial & optical
- ✅ Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX™ HD & LDAC for wireless playback
- ✅ 256 GB internal storage + microSD (до 1 TB) for on-device libraries
- ✅ 8,400 mAh battery for ~10.5 h playback; fast USB-C PD 2.0 charging
- ✅ Compact Moon Silver aluminum build with responsive 4.1″ touch UI
📊 Technical Specifications ▼
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | CA1000 (ACRO series) |
| Body Material / Color | Aluminum / Moon Silver |
| Display | 4.1″ touch screen, 720 × 1280 px |
| DAC | ESS ES9068AS ×4 (Quad-DAC) |
| CPU | Quad-core |
| Audio Formats | WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF |
| Sample Rate | PCM 8–384 kHz (8/16/24/32-bit), DSD64/128/256/512 (Native) |
| Headphone Output Levels | [Low] SE 2 Vrms / Bal 4 Vrms • [Mid] SE 4 / Bal 8 • [High] SE 6 / Bal 12 • [Super] SE 8 / Bal 15 (no load) |
| RCA Line Out | 2 Vrms (no load) |
| Headphone Outputs | 3.5 mm & 6.35 mm (SE); 2.5 mm & 4.4 mm (Balanced) |
| Analog I/O | RCA In ×1 • RCA Out ×1 |
| Digital I/O | USB-C In/Out ×1 • Optical In ×1 • Coaxial In ×1 • Optical (3.5 mm) Out ×1 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptX™ HD, LDAC) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.024 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz) SE • ±0.018 dB Bal • ±0.048 dB RCA; ±0.059/0.056/0.048 dB (20 Hz–70 kHz) |
| S/N | SE 107 dB • Bal 115 dB • RCA 119 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Crosstalk | SE −105 dB • Bal −124 dB • RCA −121 dB @ 1 kHz |
| THD+N | SE 0.005 % • Bal 0.002 % • RCA 0.0004 % @ 1 kHz |
| IMD SMPTE | SE 0.0008 % • Bal 0.0004 % • RCA 0.0003 % (800 Hz/10 kHz, 4:1) |
| Output Impedance | SE (3.5/6.35): 1 Ω • Bal (2.5/4.4): 2 Ω • RCA: 2 Ω |
| Clock Jitter | 25 ps (typical) • 70 ps reference clock |
| Storage | 256 GB internal (NAND) + microSD ×1 (up to 1 TB) |
| Battery | 8,400 mAh 3.8 V Li-Polymer |
| Playback / Charge | ~10.5 h playback • ~2.5 h fast charge (9 V/3 A PD 2.0) • ~7 h (5 V/2 A) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 104.9 × 45 × 148.8 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 0.919 kg |
| Supported OS | Windows 7/8/10 (32/64-bit), macOS 10.7+ |
| Country of Origin | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
📦 What’s in the Box
- 📦 Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 headphone amplifier
- 🔌 USB-C → USB-A cable (1 m)
- 🛡️ Screen protector
- 📖 Quick start guide
- 🧾 Warranty information
🔄 Compatibility
✔ Drives a wide range of headphones — from low-impedance IEMs to power-hungry planars (up to 15 Vrms balanced).
✔ Works as a standalone player, USB-DAC, or pure desktop amp via analog/digital inputs.
✔ Integrates with PCs/Macs over USB-C; supports Bluetooth receivers/headphones with aptX HD & LDAC.
📦✈️ Shipping & Returns
- 📦 Insured EU & worldwide delivery
- 🔄 14-day return policy
- 🛡️ 2-year EU warranty
📝 Reviews
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⚠️ Warning
⚠️ Warning: The CA1000 may cause accidental late-night “just one more album” sessions, impulsive headphone rolling, and a sudden appreciation for gain staging.
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