Astell & Kern Kann Ultra audiophile DAP. 

Included in the sale is a 256gb SanDisk SSD which is a useful addition to the 125gb internal storage.

RRP is £1,599 + £23.00 for the additional SSD

Only six months old, bought new from Audiologica in November 2023. (Invoice included). Only reason for sale is that I've got the bug and I'm intending to upgrade further. 

Works well streaming with Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon Music and Apple Music apps. There are plenty of other streaming service apps available to install, and it's 'Roon Ready'.

Also brilliant for hi-res music storage in all the popular formats, with many further options to enhance quality 

Fantastic sound quality when streaming/playing hi-res files, and capable of driving all but them most difficult of hi-end headphones. I've been using it with my Focal Stellias using a 4.4mm balanced cable and it's hard to fault, especially considering its size, battery life and portability.

Also works remarkably well with my Apple AirPods Pro via Bluetooth.

I put one of the supplied screen protectors on immediately I got it (now removed) so there are no marks to the screen. The remaining 3 protectors are included in the box. Likewise the body has been properly protected at all times so there are no visible signs of wear.

The inner box has a slight ding on one of the corners (see pic). This was how I received it and obviously is only cosmetic.

All music will be removed and the settings set back to default.

Will be sent fully insured.

Details for the Kann Ultra from the A&K website: (https://astellnkern.co.uk/products/kann-ultra)

  • Next-Generation Octa-Core processor brings significant performance improvements allowing you to enjoy incredible sound quality with faster system speeds and a smooth flowing 4th generation UI/UX.
  • Featuring the latest flagship DAC from ESS, the ES9039MPRO, delivers a richer, more expansive sound with advanced modulation for reduced power consumption, noise, and distortions, enhancing audio performance
  • Triple Output Mode to deliver natural, detailed sound when connected to demanding headphones, highly detailed IEMs and external devices.
  • Separate amplifier/sound design for the Headphone Out, Line Out and Pre-Out ports to provide the optimal sound for each
  • Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology, developed to deliver fine sound at higher sample rates. DAR technology upsamples the sample rate of the sound source being played to go beyond the limits of the source format.
  • A dedicated Pre-Out delivers sound through a specially designed Pre-Out amplifier, instead of the high-powered Headphone out amp, for optimal sound control
  • Exclusive Line Out mode outputs the sound directly from the DAC bypassing the amplifier, resulting in the lowest noise level, and making it ideal for connecting to external audio devices