

KANN CUBE High-Resolution Portable Audio Player (Wolf Gray)
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From Astell & Kern
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Product Description
A veritable audio powerhouse, the KANN CUBE High-Resolution Portable Audio Player from Astell&Kern offers audiophiles three different power output options. Choose from low, mid/normal, or high gain, which ranges from 2 to 12 Vrms. Astell&Kern have incorporated an OP amp and volume IC to manage this power and deliver a natural audio experience with minimal distortion.
To help ensure extremely high fidelity and sound reproduction to match the full depth of the original recording, Astell&Kern implemented dual ESS ES9038PRO SABRE DACs. These DACs are designed to be used with pro audio equipment and they utilize a 32-bit 8-channel DAC for each left and right audio channel. Each of the eight channels is sent through an analog AMP block to ensure delivery of the full sound stage, letting you enjoy each characteristic of your recordings.
These DACs work in conjunction with the quad-core CPU to help deliver accurate playback for native 32-bit/384 kHz audio, bit-for-bit, as the original artist and audio engineer intended it to be heard. The KANN CUBE lets you interface with your music library via a large 5" 720p HD touchscreen display, which includes support for the Open APP service, giving you the ability to install specific APK streaming apps, such as Deezer, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, and more.
To help ensure extremely high fidelity and sound reproduction to match the full depth of the original recording, Astell&Kern implemented dual ESS ES9038PRO SABRE DACs. These DACs are designed to be used with pro audio equipment and they utilize a 32-bit 8-channel DAC for each left and right audio channel. Each of the eight channels is sent through an analog AMP block to ensure delivery of the full sound stage, letting you enjoy each characteristic of your recordings.
These DACs work in conjunction with the quad-core CPU to help deliver accurate playback for native 32-bit/384 kHz audio, bit-for-bit, as the original artist and audio engineer intended it to be heard. The KANN CUBE lets you interface with your music library via a large 5" 720p HD touchscreen display, which includes support for the Open APP service, giving you the ability to install specific APK streaming apps, such as Deezer, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, and more.
| Audio | |
| DAC | 2 x ESS ES9038PRO SABRE 32-Bit |
| Amplifier | |
| External DAC Functionality | |
| Audio Resolution | PCM: 8 ~ 384 kHz / 32-Bit DSDNative: 2.8 MHz / 1-Bit DSD128: 5.6 MHz / 1-Bit DSD256: 11.2 MHz / 1-Bit |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.027 dB (Unbalanced Headphone Out) 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.025 dB (Balanced Headphone Out) 10 Hz to 70 kHz ±0.07 dB (Unbalanced Headphone Out) 10 Hz to 70 kHz ±0.087 dB (Balanced Headphone Out) 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.025 dB (Balanced XLR Out) 10 Hz to 70 kHz ±0.032 dB (Balanced XLR Out) |
| Impedance | 1.2 Ohms (Unbalanced Headphone Out) 1.6 Ohms (Balanced Headphone Out) |
| Gain Settings | High1, Normal, Low1 |
| Volume Control | Analog |
| THD + N | 0.0004% at 1 kHz (Unbalanced Headphone Out) 0.0005% at 1 kHz (Balanced Headphone Out) 0.0004% at 1 kHz (Balanced XLR Out) |
| Audio Power Output | |
| Maximum Output Current | |
| Maximum Output Voltage | 12 Vrms |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 117 dB (Balanced Headphone Out) 117 dB (Unbalanced Headphone Out) 128 dB (Balanced XLR Out) |
| Clock Jitter | 250 fs |
| Crosstalk | 129 dB at 1 kHz (Unbalanced Headphone Out) 136 dB at 1 kHz (Balanced Headphone Out) 146 dB at 1 kHz (Balanced XLR Out) |
| Balance Control | |
| Performance | |
| CPU | |
| RAM | |
| Operating System | |
| Internal Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | |
| Flash Media Slot | 1 x microSDXC |
| Display | 5" LCD (1280 x 720 Resolution) |
| Operation Method | Physical Buttons, Touchscreen, Volume Wheel |
| Media Support | |
| Formats Supported | Audio: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, and MQA (Support Scheduled) |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth AVRCP Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD |
| Connections | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output 1 x 2.5 mm Balanced Headphone Output 1 x 5-Pin Mini XLR Balanced Line Output 1 x USB Type-C USB 3.0 Input |
| Power | |
| Battery | 1 x Built-In Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery 7400 mAh Providing up to 9 Hours per Charge for Audio Playback |
| Charging Time | Quick Charge: 4 Hours Full Charge: 5.5 Hours |
| General | |
| System Requirements | Operating System Windows 7, 8, 10 Mac OS X 10.7 |
| Supported Languages | |
| Water Resistance | None |
| Temperature | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 3.5 x 5.5 x 1.2" / 87.7 x 140.0 x 31.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.08 lb / 493 g |






