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Product Description

Astell&Kern PD20 Hi-Res Player, Silver Overview

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.

PD20 redefines your listening experience with personalized sound, precise control, and studio-grade performance. From hearing-based tuning to hands-on adjustment with the Sound Master Wheel, every detail is designed to help you shape music your way.

Key Features

Personalised Sound via Hearing Test – Create a unique sound profile tailored to your hearing with Audiodo technology, improving clarity, balance, and overall listening accuracy.
Quad ES9027PRO DAC Performance – Four DACs reduce interference and enhance separation, delivering highly detailed, clean, and natural sound.
Crossfeed Listening Mode - Creates a natural, speaker-like soundstage to reduce fatigue.
160-Step EQ Sound Control – Precisely adjust bass, mids, and treble using the Sound Master Wheel without interrupting playback.
Audiosphere Spatial Sound & EQ – Expand stereo into immersive sound with intuitive EQ and spatial presets..
ESA Technology for Cleaner Audio – Aligns frequencies to reduce timing distortion, resulting in clearer and more accurate sound.

DESIGN

PD20 delivers a studio-like experience, letting you shape sound with precision through intuitive, hands-on controls.

Dual top wheels separate sound tuning and volume, with a balanced layout and protective design for smooth operation.

LED indicators show mode instantly, while clearly positioned switches and a thumb-ready multifunction key ensure effortless control. A clean, refined design completes the PD20 experience.

Audiodo Audiosphere: Immersive Spatial Sound from Any Stereo Source

Audiosphere goes beyond conventional stereo, delivering a powerful sense of spatial immersion. It expands two-channel audio into a virtual three-dimensional sound field and offers four presets: Subtle, Balanced, Immersive, and Echoic.

From the expansive resonance of orchestral performances to the realism of video content, you can select the sound atmosphere that best suits your listening preference.

What's in the Box?

PD20 player
USB-C cable
Screen protectors x3
Quick start guide
Calibration earphones for hearing test

Specifications

DAC	Quad ESS ES9027PRO (×4)
Audio Architecture	Fully Independent DAC Channels (Max Separation, Low Crosstalk)
Supported Formats	PCM: Up To 32-Bit / 768 kHz DSD: Up To DSD512
Amplifier Architecture	Triple Amp Design Class A (Warm, Smooth, Analogue) Class AB (Balanced, Efficient) Hybrid Mode (Blend Of Both)
Adjustable Current	Low Mid High (Class A / Hybrid Modes)
Output Voltage	Unbalanced: 5 Vrms Balanced: 10 Vrms
Outputs	3.5 mm Unbalanced 3.5 mm Optical (Shared) 4.4 mm Balanced (5-Pole)
Output Impedance	3.5 mm: 0.7 Ω 4.4 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 ps Reference 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 Wheel Real-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 HD LDAC LHDC AAC SBC
Storage	Internal: 256 GB Expandable: microSD Up To 2 TB
Display	6 Inch Touchscreen 1080 × 2160 Resolution
CPU	Octa-Core
OS Support	Windows 10 / 11 macOS
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	WAV FLAC WMA MP3 OGG APE AAC ALAC AIFF DFF DSF
Product Code	ASKE-PD20
EAN	8800309901006

Specifications

Product Type

Hi-Res Portable Player

Brand

Astell&Kern

Condition

New

Product Code

ASKE-PD20

Description

Astell&Kern PD20 Hi-Res Player, Silver Overview

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.

PD20 redefines your listening experience with personalized sound, precise control, and studio-grade performance. From hearing-based tuning to hands-on adjustment with the Sound Master Wheel, every detail is designed to help you shape music your way.

Key Features

Personalised Sound via Hearing Test – Create a unique sound profile tailored to your hearing with Audiodo technology, improving clarity, balance, and overall listening accuracy.
Quad ES9027PRO DAC Performance – Four DACs reduce interference and enhance separation, delivering highly detailed, clean, and natural sound.
Crossfeed Listening Mode - Creates a natural, speaker-like soundstage to reduce fatigue.
160-Step EQ Sound Control – Precisely adjust bass, mids, and treble using the Sound Master Wheel without interrupting playback.
Audiosphere Spatial Sound & EQ – Expand stereo into immersive sound with intuitive EQ and spatial presets..
ESA Technology for Cleaner Audio – Aligns frequencies to reduce timing distortion, resulting in clearer and more accurate sound.

DESIGN

PD20 delivers a studio-like experience, letting you shape sound with precision through intuitive, hands-on controls.

Dual top wheels separate sound tuning and volume, with a balanced layout and protective design for smooth operation.

LED indicators show mode instantly, while clearly positioned switches and a thumb-ready multifunction key ensure effortless control. A clean, refined design completes the PD20 experience.

Audiodo Audiosphere: Immersive Spatial Sound from Any Stereo Source

Audiosphere goes beyond conventional stereo, delivering a powerful sense of spatial immersion. It expands two-channel audio into a virtual three-dimensional sound field and offers four presets: Subtle, Balanced, Immersive, and Echoic.

From the expansive resonance of orchestral performances to the realism of video content, you can select the sound atmosphere that best suits your listening preference.

What's in the Box?

PD20 player
USB-C cable
Screen protectors x3
Quick start guide
Calibration earphones for hearing test

Specifications

DAC	Quad ESS ES9027PRO (×4)
Audio Architecture	Fully Independent DAC Channels (Max Separation, Low Crosstalk)
Supported Formats	PCM: Up To 32-Bit / 768 kHz DSD: Up To DSD512
Amplifier Architecture	Triple Amp Design Class A (Warm, Smooth, Analogue) Class AB (Balanced, Efficient) Hybrid Mode (Blend Of Both)
Adjustable Current	Low Mid High (Class A / Hybrid Modes)
Output Voltage	Unbalanced: 5 Vrms Balanced: 10 Vrms
Outputs	3.5 mm Unbalanced 3.5 mm Optical (Shared) 4.4 mm Balanced (5-Pole)
Output Impedance	3.5 mm: 0.7 Ω 4.4 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 ps Reference 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 Wheel Real-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 HD LDAC LHDC AAC SBC
Storage	Internal: 256 GB Expandable: microSD Up To 2 TB
Display	6 Inch Touchscreen 1080 × 2160 Resolution
CPU	Octa-Core
OS Support	Windows 10 / 11 macOS
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	WAV FLAC WMA MP3 OGG APE AAC ALAC AIFF DFF DSF
Product Code	ASKE-PD20
EAN	8800309901006

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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 Ã¢â‚¬â„¢s audio products delivers music that touches your heart, not just your ears.

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www.astellnkern.com

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Delivery is free for all orders over £250.

'In Stock' items ordered before 1pm will be dispatched the same day.

We use DPD Local 'Next Day Service' for most UK deliveries. Orders sent via 'DPD Local - Next Day Service' will be fully tracked with a 1-hour delivery timeslot on the day of delivery. Standard delivery is Monday to Friday.

Saturday delivery can be selected at checkout for £19.95.

Small items and LP's may be sent using Royal Mail.

Large/heavy items may be sent using TNT Express.

For all other countries please visit the 'Delivery Information' link in the footer.

Occasionally, due to stock demand, we can sell out. If this occurs when you make a purchase, we will inform you quickly. Most out of stock items are available for dispatch within 3 working days. If your purchase is urgent, please contact us to check availability.

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Astell&Kern PD20 Hi-Res Portable Player

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Brand: Astell&Kern
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Astell&Kern PD20 Hi-Res Player, Silver Overview

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Astell&Kern PD20 Hi-Res Player, Silver Overview

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