{"product_id":"astell-kern-pd5-digital-audio-player","title":"Astell\u0026Kern PD5 Digital Audio Player","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompact in Form, Infinite in Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PD5 is Astell\u0026amp;Kern's take on the truly pocketable high-end player. It fits comfortably in one hand, weighs around 198g and runs for up to 28 hours on a charge — yet inside sits an eight-DAC architecture and up to 8Vrms of balanced output, enough to drive demanding headphones with authority. It's a player built to come everywhere with you without asking you to compromise on sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOcta-DAC Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart are eight Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, giving the PD5 a wide dynamic range, exceptional channel separation and the fine detail Astell\u0026amp;Kern players are known for. Specs back it up: 129dB S\/N and -147dB crosstalk from the balanced output, with THD+N of just 0.0006%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Drive Mode: Quad or Octa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose how the PD5 balances performance and battery life:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural, smooth signature sound with efficient power use — up to 6Vrms balanced and around 28 hours of playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOcta-DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum performance and greater detail — up to 8Vrms balanced and around 15 hours of playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEnviroTune Adaptive Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in microphone monitors ambient noise in real time and compensates for the frequency bands it masks, so you keep hearing the detail in your music on a train or in a busy street without simply turning the volume up. (Supported on PCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTERATON ALPHA, ESA \u0026amp; DAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern's TERATON ALPHA technology handles power noise removal and clean amplification, while the new ESA (Enhanced Signal Alignment) reduces group delay so frequencies arrive more uniformly for a clearer, more coherent presentation. Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) can optionally upsample PCM to 352.8\/384kHz or convert it to DSD128 for a smoother, more analogue-like delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTailor Your Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour DAC filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Latency Fast\/Slow and Phase Compensated Fast\/Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossfeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker-like soundstage on headphones, with adjustable shelf cutoff, shelf gain and mixer level\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplayGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent volume across your library (up to 24-bit\/192kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStreaming \u0026amp; Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi (2.4\/5GHz) supports smooth hi-res streaming, with Roon Ready certification and Qobuz Connect built in. Bluetooth 5.3 supports LDAC, aptX HD and LHDC, and BT Sink lets you stream from your phone into the PD5 and enjoy it through your wired headphones. It also works as a USB DAC for PC and Mac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PD5's \"Grip Control\" design pairs a curved 4.1-inch 720 x 1280 touchscreen with a compact aluminium body that sits naturally in the hand for long listening sessions. A clear TPU case, made in South Korea from Covestro material with a UV stabiliser to slow yellowing, is designed specifically for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1\" 720 x 1280 touchscreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPU:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octa-Core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cirrus Logic CS43198 x8 (Octa-DAC, switchable Quad\/Octa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM 8kHz–384kHz (8\/16\/24\/32-bit); DSD Native DSD64 \/ DSD128 \/ DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 32-bit\/384kHz bit-to-bit playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level (no load):\u003c\/strong\u003e Quad — 3Vrms unbalanced \/ 6Vrms balanced; Octa — 4Vrms unbalanced \/ 8Vrms balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5mm unbalanced, 4.4mm balanced (5-pole)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5mm 0.6Ω; 4.4mm 1.2Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±0.011dB (20Hz–20kHz); ±0.130dB unbalanced \/ ±0.143dB balanced (20Hz–70kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS\/N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125dB unbalanced \/ 129dB balanced @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk:\u003c\/strong\u003e -145dB unbalanced \/ -147dB balanced @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0006% @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIMD SMPTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0003% unbalanced \/ 0.0001% balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClock Jitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25pS (typ); reference clock jitter 250 femtoseconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB Type-C (charging, PC \u0026amp; Mac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi:\u003c\/strong\u003e 802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac (2.4\/5GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC, SBC, AAC); BT Sink supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64GB built-in; microSD slot (up to 1.5TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,000mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2.5 hours (PD 3.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 28 hours (FLAC 16\/44.1, Vol. 50, Quad-DAC, screen off)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 69.7mm (W) x 119.7mm (H) x 16.1mm (D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 198g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–40°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported OS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows 8\/10\/11 (32\/64-bit), macOS X 10.7+\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdates:\u003c\/strong\u003e OTA firmware updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Astell\u0026Kern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54889527312707,"sku":"AKP30","price":1023.42,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/4696\/7399\/files\/rep_3207232e1128f4f10ccefb2282a42a2e0.png?v=1791474693","url":"https:\/\/www.hifihut.com\/products\/astell-kern-pd5-digital-audio-player","provider":"HiFiHut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}