Astell&Kern KANN ULTRA Portable Music Player
Astell&Kern KANN ULTRA Portable Music Player
🚚 Delivery in 1-4 days in the Baltics. 2-8 days EU
💰 14 days return
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🟢 2 years warranty
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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 KANN ULTRA is the ultimate evolution of the KANN series — a high-power portable music player built for audiophiles who want desktop-grade performance in a portable form. Equipped with dual ESS ES9039MPRO DACs, up to 16 Vrms balanced output, and independent PRE/LINE outs, it delivers extraordinary detail, dynamics, and headroom. With an octa-core processor, 5.5-inch HD display, and full support for hi-res formats including DSD512 and MQA, the KANN ULTRA is designed to drive any headphones or even active speakers with ease.
✅ Key Features
- ✅ Dual ESS ES9039MPRO DACs for pure, high-resolution sound
- ✅ Up to 16 Vrms balanced output — desktop-grade power in your hand
- ✅ Separate Headphone, Pre-Out, and Line-Out stages for maximum flexibility
- ✅ Native DSD512 and PCM 32-bit / 768 kHz playback
- ✅ Octa-core processor and 5.5” Full HD display for smooth control
- ✅ Supports Bluetooth LDAC & aptX™ HD and dual-band Wi-Fi streaming
- ✅ Precision aluminum body in Astro Grey finish
- ✅ Up to 11 hours of playback on a single charge
📊 Technical Specifications ▼
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | KANN ULTRA |
| Body Color | Astro Grey |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Display | 5.5" 1080×1920 Full HD Touch Screen |
| DAC | ESS ES9039MPRO ×2 |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| Supported Audio Formats | WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA |
| Sample Rate | PCM: 8 kHz–768 kHz (8/16/24/32 bit) DSD Native: DSD64/128/256/512 (1-bit) |
| Output Level |
Headphone Out [Low Gain] 2 Vrms (Unbalanced) / 4 Vrms (Balanced) [Mid Gain] 4 Vrms / 8 Vrms [High Gain] 6 Vrms / 12 Vrms [Super Gain] 8 Vrms / 16 Vrms Pre / Line Out Unbalanced 2 Vrms / Balanced 4 Vrms |
| Outputs |
Headphone: 3.5 mm (Unbalanced / Optical), 4.4 mm (Balanced) Pre / Line Out: 3.5 mm (Unbalanced), 4.4 mm (Balanced) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptX™ HD, LDAC) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.012 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz, Unbalanced) ±0.011 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz, Balanced) |
| S/N Ratio | 115 dB (Unbalanced) / 119 dB (Balanced) |
| Crosstalk | −134 dB (Unbalanced) / −140 dB (Balanced) |
| THD+N | 0.0004 % (Unbalanced) / 0.0004 % (Balanced) |
| Output Impedance | 3.5 mm: 1 Ω • 4.4 mm: 1.3 Ω |
| Storage | 128 GB NAND + microSD (up to 1 TB) |
| Battery | 8,400 mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer |
| Playback Time | ≈ 11 hours (FLAC 16bit/44.1 kHz, Low Gain) |
| Charging Time | ≈ 3.5 h (PD 3.0 Fast Charging) |
| Dimensions | 82.4 × 141.1 × 24.4 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 390 g |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C – +40°C |
| Supported OS | Windows 10/11 (32/64-bit), macOS X 10.7+ |
| Firmware Upgrade | Supported (OTA) |
📦 What’s in the Box
- 🎵 1 × Astell&Kern KANN ULTRA Player
- 🔌 1 × USB-C to USB-C Cable
- 🧩 3 × Screen Protectors
- 📖 1 × Quick Start Guide
- 🧾 1 × Warranty Card
🔄 Compatibility
✔ Works with all headphones and IEMs (3.5 mm or 4.4 mm balanced)
✔ Independent PRE/LINE outputs for connection to active speakers or amplifiers
✔ Supports DSD512, MQA, and 32-bit/768 kHz PCM playback
✔ Compatible with Roon, Bluetooth LDAC, and Wi-Fi streaming services
📦✈️ Shipping & Returns
- 📦 Insured EU & worldwide delivery
- 🔄 14-day return policy
- 🛡️ 2-year EU warranty
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⚠️ Warning
⚠️ Warning: Once you hear the KANN ULTRA, your desktop amp may start feeling neglected — and your backpack slightly heavier.
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