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Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion
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Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion
Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 | Audio Emotion

Product Description

Powerful Audio Anywhere, CA1000T

Introducing the Astell&Kern CA1000T Carryable Headphone Amp.

The world’s first device to feature a dual-tube triple amp system and the latest ESS flagship DAC.

Designed for audio connoisseurs, the ACRO CA1000T pushes the sonic limitations beyond that of a standalone headphone amplifier with additional terminals for multiple connections.

The versatile ACRO CA1000T provides compatible I/O terminals that can satisfy the diverse needs of audio enthusiasts who want to build a complete head-Fi system.

By providing XLR and RCA output, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth to connect external audio devices and speakers, the ACRO CA1000T consolidates all your premium audio connections into one device.

Key features

  • World’s first use of flagship ESS ES9039MPRO Dual-DACs
  • 4-step gain level with maximum 15Vrms output
  • Maximum options – Multiple inputs and outputs
  • Support for 32bit/768kHz PCM and Native DSD512
  • Triple Amp System with dual Triode KORG Nutube tubes

MQA 16X full hardware decoding.

Included in the box 

  • 1x Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T
  • 1x USB-C to USB-A Cable
  • 1x Screen Protector
  • 1x Quick start guide
  • 1x Warranty Card

Building on the success of the ACRO CA1000, the CA1000T features the company’s own unrivalled TERATON ALPHA technology which provides distortion-free sound even at the highest output.

The device also supports a four-stage Gain Level setting of up to 15Vrms for the most sophisticated IEM and headphones.

The compact audio system is a stellar design piece with the brand’s signature sharp edges and parallel lines on each side coupled with a stunning gold coloured dial.

This, combined with the brushed grey aluminium body, reflects the power and detail of the CA1000T.

Model : AC1000T

Body Colour : Rich Grey

Body Material : Aluminium

Display : 4.1-inch, 720 x 1280px touch screen

Supported Audio Formats : WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF

Sample rate

PCM: 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample), DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), DSD512(1bit, 22.4MHz) Stereo

Output Level:

Headphone Out: [Low] Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load), [Mid] Unbalanced 4Vrms / Balanced 8Vrms (Condition No Load), [High] Unbalanced 6Vrms / Balanced 12Vrms (Condition No Load), [Super] Unbalanced 8Vrms / Balanced 15Vrms (Condition No Load)

RCA Out

2Vrms (Condition No Load)

XLR Out

4Vrms (Condition No Load)

CPU : Quad-core

DAC : ESS ES9039MPRO x2 (Dual-DAC)

Vacuum Tube : KORG Nutube 6P1 x2

Decoding : Support up to 32bit / 768kHz Bit to Bit playback

Headphone Outputs : Unbalanced (3.5mm, 6.35mm) / Balanced (2.5mm, 4.4mm)

Analogue Inputs

RCA (Stereo pair) x1

Analogue Outputs

RCA (Stereo pair) x1, XLR (Stereo pair) x1

Digital Inputs

Coaxial x1, Optical x1, USB(Type-C) x1

Digital Outputs

Optical(3.5mm) x1, USB(Type-C) x1

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)

Bluetooth

V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC)

Dimensions:

4.12"(104.9mm)[W] x 1.77"(45mm)[H] x 6.13"(155.8mm)[D]

Weight

about 980g (34.56oz)

Feature Enhancements

Firmware upgrade supported (OTA)

Specifications

EAN
8809755501969
GTIN
8809755501969
Brand
Astell&Kern
Condition
New
Product Code
A&K-ACRO-CA1000T

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HI-FI CHOICE RECOMMENDED

The Acro immediately gets the mood, creating an immersive sense of space - echoing harmonies envelop my head in a shimmering cloud of sound.

The Acro delivers the light, skittering rhythm of the percussion, with drums, snare and cymbals smoothly overlapping as though played on a single instrument.

The Acro is equally adept with the delicate strings... bringing out the rich, deep tone... opens up the soundstage.

This is a tempting all-in-one system that will also work well as part of a larger hi-fi setup.

LIKE: DAP/DAC combo with impressive sound quality, connectivity

Hi-Fi Choice | | July 2023

Hi-Fi News HIGHLY COMMENDED

...the CA1000 proved capable of convincing drive, grip and detail, with well-extended bass, a smooth yet informative midband and crisp, clean treble.

It's possible to appreciate the production as much as the remarkable vocal quality on offer, thanks to the sheer resolution of the CA1000's unequalised, uncrossed sound: none of the tricks on offer are required to show how good this little desktop box can sound.

The album sounds brash and fresh, with Pete Thomas's drumming propelling the music and Steve Nieve's often whirling keyboards as effective as ever - and yes, it slams splendidly...style is fresh, invigorating and still fascinating.

...it sounded just gorgeously lush, while open and expressive all at the same time.

...wonderful weight and resonance...big, understandably cinematic musical forces...simply spine-tingling. Close your eyes and it's almost possible to forget you're listening to headphones, so well does this set-up immerse you in the music.

The CA1000 is capable of lifting desktop listening to a level much higher... it's hard not to be grabbed by the close-focus presentation of skilled musicians at work... you'll be delighted.

The ACRO CA1000 is almost as impressive for this combination of sound and flexibility as it is for its sheer overall performance... an attractive luxury buy.

Hi-Fi News | | February 2022

Powerful Audio Anywhere, CA1000T

Introducing the Astell&Kern CA1000T Carryable Headphone Amp.

The world’s first device to feature a dual-tube triple amp system and the latest ESS flagship DAC.

Designed for audio connoisseurs, the ACRO CA1000T pushes the sonic limitations beyond that of a standalone headphone amplifier with additional terminals for multiple connections.

The versatile ACRO CA1000T provides compatible I/O terminals that can satisfy the diverse needs of audio enthusiasts who want to build a complete head-Fi system.

By providing XLR and RCA output, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth to connect external audio devices and speakers, the ACRO CA1000T consolidates all your premium audio connections into one device.

Key features

  • World’s first use of flagship ESS ES9039MPRO Dual-DACs
  • 4-step gain level with maximum 15Vrms output
  • Maximum options – Multiple inputs and outputs
  • Support for 32bit/768kHz PCM and Native DSD512
  • Triple Amp System with dual Triode KORG Nutube tubes

MQA 16X full hardware decoding.

Included in the box 

  • 1x Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T
  • 1x USB-C to USB-A Cable
  • 1x Screen Protector
  • 1x Quick start guide
  • 1x Warranty Card

Building on the success of the ACRO CA1000, the CA1000T features the company’s own unrivalled TERATON ALPHA technology which provides distortion-free sound even at the highest output.

The device also supports a four-stage Gain Level setting of up to 15Vrms for the most sophisticated IEM and headphones.

The compact audio system is a stellar design piece with the brand’s signature sharp edges and parallel lines on each side coupled with a stunning gold coloured dial.

This, combined with the brushed grey aluminium body, reflects the power and detail of the CA1000T.

Model : AC1000T

Body Colour : Rich Grey

Body Material : Aluminium

Display : 4.1-inch, 720 x 1280px touch screen

Supported Audio Formats : WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF

Sample rate

PCM: 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample), DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), DSD512(1bit, 22.4MHz) Stereo

Output Level:

Headphone Out: [Low] Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load), [Mid] Unbalanced 4Vrms / Balanced 8Vrms (Condition No Load), [High] Unbalanced 6Vrms / Balanced 12Vrms (Condition No Load), [Super] Unbalanced 8Vrms / Balanced 15Vrms (Condition No Load)

RCA Out

2Vrms (Condition No Load)

XLR Out

4Vrms (Condition No Load)

CPU : Quad-core

DAC : ESS ES9039MPRO x2 (Dual-DAC)

Vacuum Tube : KORG Nutube 6P1 x2

Decoding : Support up to 32bit / 768kHz Bit to Bit playback

Headphone Outputs : Unbalanced (3.5mm, 6.35mm) / Balanced (2.5mm, 4.4mm)

Analogue Inputs

RCA (Stereo pair) x1

Analogue Outputs

RCA (Stereo pair) x1, XLR (Stereo pair) x1

Digital Inputs

Coaxial x1, Optical x1, USB(Type-C) x1

Digital Outputs

Optical(3.5mm) x1, USB(Type-C) x1

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)

Bluetooth

V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC)

Dimensions:

4.12"(104.9mm)[W] x 1.77"(45mm)[H] x 6.13"(155.8mm)[D]

Weight

about 980g (34.56oz)

Feature Enhancements

Firmware upgrade supported (OTA)
(2 Customer reviews)
Write A Review
5 Stars
100%
4 Stars
0%
3 Stars
0%
2 Stars
0%
1 Stars
0%

HI-FI CHOICE RECOMMENDED

The Acro immediately gets the mood, creating an immersive sense of space - echoing harmonies envelop my head in a shimmering cloud of sound.

The Acro delivers the light, skittering rhythm of the percussion, with drums, snare and cymbals smoothly overlapping as though played on a single instrument.

The Acro is equally adept with the delicate strings... bringing out the rich, deep tone... opens up the soundstage.

This is a tempting all-in-one system that will also work well as part of a larger hi-fi setup.

LIKE: DAP/DAC combo with impressive sound quality, connectivity

Hi-Fi Choice | | July 2023

Hi-Fi News HIGHLY COMMENDED

...the CA1000 proved capable of convincing drive, grip and detail, with well-extended bass, a smooth yet informative midband and crisp, clean treble.

It's possible to appreciate the production as much as the remarkable vocal quality on offer, thanks to the sheer resolution of the CA1000's unequalised, uncrossed sound: none of the tricks on offer are required to show how good this little desktop box can sound.

The album sounds brash and fresh, with Pete Thomas's drumming propelling the music and Steve Nieve's often whirling keyboards as effective as ever - and yes, it slams splendidly...style is fresh, invigorating and still fascinating.

...it sounded just gorgeously lush, while open and expressive all at the same time.

...wonderful weight and resonance...big, understandably cinematic musical forces...simply spine-tingling. Close your eyes and it's almost possible to forget you're listening to headphones, so well does this set-up immerse you in the music.

The CA1000 is capable of lifting desktop listening to a level much higher... it's hard not to be grabbed by the close-focus presentation of skilled musicians at work... you'll be delighted.

The ACRO CA1000 is almost as impressive for this combination of sound and flexibility as it is for its sheer overall performance... an attractive luxury buy.

Hi-Fi News | | February 2022

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About the brand

Astell&Kern hopes to touch people's hearts and restore their vitality by delivering music that is authentic to the original sound when it was recorded or performed. Astell&Kern is passionate about music and desire constant innovation.

We aim to provide inspiration and vitality to individuals' lives through our diverse array of products, which includes audio players, speakers, and earphones. We are committed to producing the finest sound reproduction for those who truly enjoy music.

We firmly believe that our passion for music and tireless efforts provide beautiful and creative products to our users. Astell&Kern ’s audio products delivers music that touches your heart, not just your ears.

Website

www.astellnkern.com

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