Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Desktop Headphone Amplifier
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Desktop Headphone Amplifier
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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.
Let customers speak for us
I never expected such transparency and spacious soundstage from an IEM.
Simply the best "portable" headphones. Pity it was discontinued.
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Ļoti labi cenai atbilstoši skaļruņi. Kad secināju ka manā set up vājš posms varētu būt tieši skaļruņi nomainot tos neesu kļudījies ne pārtērējies. Ar tiem kas klausās mūziku kurā basi nedominē varbūt iztiks bez sabvūfera. Un ja pārdomāšu savu stereo varēšu no Klipsh skaļruņiem būvēt Dolby Atmos, Spatial mājas kino! Un šīs vara krāsas skaļruņi!
The device is good quality and it sounds really great. But it has two issues.
You cannot switch between L/R channels. It lowers both channels volume. The issue is mentioned on FiiO website.
It has LineOut function, where device is playing on max volume and you can use your computer volume bar, but it is so loud that even on the lowest set it is screaming, so you have to choose another option and adjust volume on FiiO device instead.
I wish I knew it before buying.
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Great product, excellent service - got it in 2 days after ordering to Lithuania. Thanks guys!