Astell&Kern offers a Hi-Fi USB DAC cable product range for a true Hi-Fi experience on the go. Designed to minimize noise with the ultra-high sound quality of integrated Hi-Fi grade DACs, it addresses the music lovers’ desire for a true Hi-Fi experience when mobile. Not content with settling for the status quo, Astell&Kern has endeavored to enable our users to enjoy more features in Hi-Fi quality.

Hi-Fi Dual DAC Cable
AK HC3 is the result of these efforts, and is designed to provide all the benefits of its predecessor, AK HC1 (PEE51), while enabling high-quality sound across various settings. AK HC3 features MQA 8X rendering to allow you to play high-quality sound anytime, and the microphone input enables even more entertainment and voice features. The dual-shielded cable and the proprietary Android app will help users experience Hi-Fi effortlessly and with no compromises.

FEATURES

ES9219MQ Dual DAC from ESS for true Hi-Fi quality
MQA 8X
Dual-shielded cable
Supports headset microphones
Supports iOS devices
Proprietary app for Android (For Detailed Volume Control)
Compact but powerful
LED display shows song details
Full metal housing design

TECHNICAL SPECS

DAC: ES9219MQ x2 (Dual-DAC)
Frequency Response

±0.013dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz)
±0.020dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 118dB @ 1kHz
Crosstalk: -130dB @ 1kHz
THD+N: 0.0005% @ 1kHz
IMD SMPTE: 0.0002%, 800Hz 10kHz (4:1)
Output Impedance: 2 ohm
Output Power or Voltage: 2Vrms (Condition No Load)
Input: USB Type-C Input(for Windows 10,11, Android, iOS smartphone & Tablet PC, macOS)
Output: 3.5mm (CTIA standard 4-pole supported)
Weight: about 20g