The Astell&Kern HC5 is a portable DAC/AMP with a satin aluminum casing and an AKM AK4499EX DAC converter. It features DAR technology that increases the sampling frequencies of digital sources up to PCM 384 kHz and DSD256. The built-in amplifier supports High Driving Mode and six DAC filters.
The device supports UAC 2.0 and 1.0 and is compatible with smartphones, tablets, and computers. It offers analog volume control with 150 levels and features a 1.62-inch OLED screen.
- Manufacturer: Astell&Kern
- Device type: Portable DAC/AMP
- DAC converter: AKM AK4499EX
- Processor: AK4191EQ
- Technology: High Driving Mode
- Sampling frequencies: PCM 384 kHz, DSD256
- Volume control: Analog, 150 levels
- Display: OLED 1.62 inches
- Ports: 3.5 mm Jack, 4.4 mm Jack, USB Type C
- Power supply: USB-Power
- Compatibility: Android, iOS, Windows 10/11, macOS
Technical Specifications
- Type
- Digital
- Amplifier Type
- Portable
- Freequency Range
- -
- Nominal Impendance
- -
- SNR
- -
Modes
- DAC(Built-In)
- Yes
- Volume Control
- -
Connectivity
- RCA
- No
- Optical
- No
- Coaxial
- No
- USB
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- No
- Mini Jack (3.5mm)
- No
- Jack (6.3mm)
- No
Important information
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