Music & Audio Devices, Smart Home Gadgets

Astell&Kern AK500N: Your Gateway to Pure Sound

The Astell&Kern AK500N is a masterpiece blending cutting-edge digital tech with analog warmth, offering pristine sound quality and effortless CD ripping.

June 2, 2024

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The Astell&Kern AK500N is not just another network media player – it’s a masterpiece that seamlessly blends cutting-edge digital technology with the warmth of analog sound. Representing the pinnacle of Astell&Kern’s expertise, the AK500N is designed to elevate your audio experience to new heights.

Closeup of the Astell&Kern AK500N network media player — Get up close and personal with the Astell&Kern AK500N – the ultimate in audio perfection.

Key Features:

Advanced Technology, Analog Soul

At the heart of the AK500N lies a dedicated DSD chipset, ensuring pristine playback of high-resolution audio files. With PCM to DSD conversion, enjoy faithful reproduction of your favorite tracks with unparalleled clarity and detail. Whether you’re listening to 32 bit/384 kHz WAV PCM or 24 bit/352 kHz FLAC PCM files, the AK500N delivers sound quality that stays true to the original recording.

Pure Sound, Battery-Powered Performance

Designed for desktop use, the AK500N boasts a built-in battery for unparalleled noise isolation. By physically blocking noise generated in the AC power supply, this device ensures that your music is heard with pristine clarity at every level. Say goodbye to sound degradation – the AK500N delivers a truly pure sound experience, powered by battery-only operation.

Astell&Kern AK500N network media player placed next to a piano in a modern living room — Elevate your listening experience with the Astell&Kern AK500N, the perfect addition to any contemporary space.

Effortless CD Ripping

With the AK500N, importing your CD collection is a breeze. With just one click, enjoy flawless CD rips thanks to enhanced jitter and error correction support. Choose between two ripping speeds (Normal/Fast) and save your tracks in either WAV or FLAC format. Experience the highest sound quality with the AK500N’s perfect CD extraction capabilities.

High-Reliability SSD

Unlike traditional HDDs, the AK500N features a multi-level cell (MLC) SSD for increased durability and reliability. Enjoy faster data transfer speeds and eliminate vibration noise for a smoother listening experience. With the AK500N, you can save and load large amounts of data with ease, all thanks to the superior speed and stability of SSD technology.

Experience the AK500N Difference

Astell&Kern AK500N network media player with a focused display — Experience flawless CD ripping, enhanced jitter correction, and battery-powered performance with the Astell&Kern AK500N.

Step into a world of unparalleled audio excellence with the Astell&Kern AK500N. From its advanced digital technology to its analog soul, every aspect of this device is engineered to deliver a truly immersive listening experience. Elevate your music to new heights – experience the AK500N difference today.

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