CS4398
Single DAC
24bit 192kHz
bit to bit play
Balanced
Output
USB Audio
(Digital Out)
AK Connect
App
Metal Body
(Aluminum)
CD-RIPPER
(Support)
The AK70's DAC, based on market-proven CS4398 chips of Cirrus Logic,
has been used for years in Hi-Fi audios and the second-generation Astell&Kern devices.
The AK70 plays back 24bit 192kHz signals into bit-to-bit type.
32bit audio is downsampled using a sample-rate converter.
In addition, DSD 64/128 can be played back through conversion to PCM.
* 32bit, 384kHz is downsampled to 24bit, 192kHz, and 32bit, 352kHz is downsampled to
24bit,
176kHz for playback.
* DSD 64/128 is converted via DSD-to-PCM to PCM 24bit, 176kHz for playback.
The AK70 supports the 2.5-mm 4-pole balanced output (2.3 Vrms) that has been in use since the
second generation of the Astell&Kern players.
Unlike the unbalanced type, the balanced output type is capable of removing noise (common mode
noise) that can occur in “signal + inverting amplifier signal” and has the strength of
increasing output due to its double transmitting signals.
The AK70 can be used with a variety of balanced earphones and headphones made for Astell&Kern.
It can also support the 3.5-mm 3-pole unbalanced output (2.3 Vrms), with compatibility with a
variety of Hi-Fi earphones and headphones.
The AK70 supports USB audio digital out, first among Astell&Kern devices.
You can connect diverse digital-input portable amps through USB to the AK70.
The AK70 can transfer DSD in native through DoP.
It can also convert DSD into PCM for output for portable amps that do not support DoP.
* USB audio output is available only when digital input is possible through USB.
* DoP (DSD over PCM) : This is a standard for transferring DSD data to USB interface. This
standard sends DSD data by mounting them onto PCM data frames.
* In order to link the AK70 with a portable amp, one needs OTG cable, which is not included in
the AK70 package.
* The cable connecting OTG cable with a portable amp differs depending on the specs of the amp,
which is not included in the AK70 package.
OTG Connector + Regular Cable Connect
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OTG Cable Connect The AK70 can be used with a USB DAC that can double as an embedded sound card by connecting with
a PC/Mac through the USB port.
In the case of using the PC's embedded sound card, one may have to go through a complicated
process to play back DSD data.
In contrast, the AK70 can do so simply by connecting with the PC.
In the case of using the AK70 as a USB DAC, it can support up to 24-bit 96 kHz bit to bit,
providing much richer sound through superior ambience and resolution way beyond the limits of an
embedded sound card.
* When using the AK70 as a USB DAC, its PEQ settings are not applied, and output up to 24bit,
96kHz is supported.
* DSD 64/128 is converted via DSD-to-PCM for playback.
The AK70 can allow users to rip CDs with ease by linking with the AK CD-RIPPER. By inheriting from the AK500N, it supports the CD track error correction feature and the meta data (ID3TAG) auto input feature using Gracenote's database without any change.
* The AK CD-RIPPER may not be properly recognized when using a power supply adapter rated at less than 5V 2A.
The AK Connect and AK Connect HD apps are available for download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Google Play Store Apple App Store
[Phone] AK Connect
[Tablet] AK Connet HD
The AK70 is designed with an oblique angle on one side of the body so that it can fit the contour
of the user's thumb, the finger used most frequently when controlling the screen with one hand.
The volume wheel is designed to be protruding slightly from a concave surface so
that you can control volume with a simple motion of sliding your finger up and
down.
With slim 13-mm thickness and 132-gram lightweight, the palm-sized device is
easy to carry anywhere.
The crown-patterned volume wheel on the right corner is similar in appearance to
a cut gemstone,
which reflects light from various angles. The sophisticated volume wheel on
A&ultima SP1000
not only delivers visual and textual details with precision, but allows
convenient,
one finger ON/OFF control and fine volume control with the addition of both push
and turn features.
The AK70 has adopted a pastel-color anodized aluminum casing, which makes it look
high quality with its light mint color and glossy silver tone.
The smart-looking exterior and smooth color make the device look more casual and simpler.
