Description
Astell&Kern PD20
Astell&Kern PD20 is a high-performance digital audio player with a unique twist, the PD20 allows the user to adapt a unique sound profile specific to their hearing – so for those of us whose hearing is not what-it-used-to-be this really is a game changing product.
For heading aid users this really might just be the holy grail, many of us have been unable to get the best IEM experience due to hearing loss in certain areas of the spectrum, particularly when each ear has a different degree of loss or different hearing profile. The built-in Audiodo app will rectify that imbalance and allow us to enjoy high-end IEMs to their full potential.
It’s exciting to see high-end audio moving toward inclusivity rather than just raw specs.
Craft Your Sound
Finding the sound that truly suits you is the first step toward the essence of music. PD20 is designed to guide you on that journey.
Our first step in this journey was to start from the very beginning. Rather than creating a successor to the PD10, we created an entirely new audio device that will redefine your musical experience.
Through Personal Sound, you can create a sound signature tailored to your hearing, then precisely refine it to your taste using the Sound Master Wheel. An intuitive control that allows even the amplifier driving mode to be changed with a single touch. Now, music is not just something you listen to. It is something you shape.
- The first DAP to support personalized sound through a hearing test
- 160-step EQ control via the Sound Master Wheel
- Triple AMP Class with real-time switching
- Class A current control with High / Mid / Low modes
- Proprietary ESA (Enhanced Signal Alignment) technology to minimize group delay
DESIGN
Sound Lab Control
The design concept of the PD20 is “Sound Lab Control.” It offers an experience akin to working with professional studio equipment—directly shaping, adjusting, and perfecting sound with precision.
The two wheels positioned on the top each serve a distinct purpose: one for sound tuning, the other for volume control. Their symmetrical layout ensures intuitive operation, while the low-profile protectors surrounding the wheels provide both protection and a sense of openness.
Top-mounted graphics and LED lighting allow you to instantly confirm the current mode without looking at the screen. The AMP and CURRENT slide switches, along with the lock button, are individually positioned to clearly define their functions, while the multifunction key is placed where the thumb naturally rests, enhancing overall usability.
A linear, refined body combined with structurally aligned control elements. The clean design identity pursued by the PD line reaches its fullest expression in the PD20.
Specifications
- Model PD20
- Body Colour Silver
- Body Material Aluminium
- Display 6inch 2160 x 1080 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), Stereo / DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz), Stereo - Output Level Unbalanced 5Vrms │ Balanced 10Vrms (Condition No Load)
- CPU Octa-Core
- DAC ESS ES9027PRO x4 (Quad-DAC)
- Decoding Support up to 32bit / 768kHz Bit to Bit playback
- Input USB Type-C input (for Charging & PC & MAC)
- Outputs Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Optical Out(3.5mm)
Balanced Out (4.4mm, only 5-pole supported) - Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
- Bluetooth V5.3 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC, LHDC, SBC, AAC)
- Dimensions 3.05” (77.5mm)[W] x 6.12” (155.7mm)[H] x 0.68” (17.3mm)[D]
- Weight about 11.04oz (313g)
- Feature Enhancements Firmware upgrade supported (OTA)
- Operating Temperature 0℃ ~ + 40℃ (32℉~ 104℉)
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