The primary goal of Astell&Kern has always been to deliver the original sound.
We're proud to introduce the AK380 AMP, an amplifier that supports high-impedance headphones
and high-gain output while remaining faithful to the original sound.
Introducing AK380 AMP,
the first accessory to complement the AK380.
AK380 AMP supports 8.1 VRMS output when connected via high-gain balanced output.
High-gain output is four times greater than low-gain output and supports high-impedance headphones.
To protect earphones/headphones during high output, the volume is automatically adjusted
when the amp is powered on or the earphones/headphones are disconnected.
Furthermore, the gain can be easily adjusted via the AK380's settings.
* When the AK380 AMP is connected, USB DAC and optical out functionalities through the amplifier are
disabled.
* Amp powered on : Yes
* Earphones / headphones disconnected: Yes
* GAIN Changed : Yes
An amplifier, which increases audio output, consumes a great amount of energy.
Thus, the AK380 AMP features a 3,400 mAh large-capacity battery
- identical to the one in the AK380 itself - to support up to nine hours of
continuous unbalanced-output playback.
The AK380 AMP boasts convenient portability.
The many points of discomfort in conventional amplifiers have been addressed
by adopting an integrated design for greater convenience.
The AK380 AMP was designed as an extension of the light and shadow theme of the AK380.
Continuing this design concept, the AK380 AMP retains the subtle changes and details in the emitted
brilliance as light flows across its surface.
The diamond pattern engraved into the volume wheel of AK380 is repeated on the amplifier's rear
light for design continuity.
The area of the amplifier in contact with the AK380's volume wheel reproduces the design's angle of
reflection for comfortable wheel operation.
The amplifier's light shining delicately through the gaps in the reflected surface visually
accentuate the music’s mystique.
Unlike conventional amplifiers, the AK380 AMP was designed from the ground up as a single entity
when combined with the AK380. The wheel on the rear of the amplifier that connects the two devices
is a representation of the volume wheel seen throughout Astell&Kern products and expresses our
unique design identity.
