Astell & Kern AK70 MKII

The second generation of the Astell & Kern AK70 has undergone improvements for a better listening experience. There was a complete separation of the left and right audio channels, including their own decryption chip (2× Cirrus Logic CS4398), to increase the fidelity of reproduction and it offers less noise and interference. With a substantial power output of 4 Vrms from the balanced output, the AK70 MKII can drive a wide range of heavy, hard-to-drive headphones.

Key Features of the Astell & Kern AK70 MKII FLAC Player  

• Separate left and right audio channels from input to output  
• Significant balanced output power (up to 4 Vrms)  
• 3.3" display with 480x800 resolution  
• Newly designed audio circuit with excellent SNR, crosstalk, THD+N parameters  
• Compact aluminum body for easy carrying and one-handed operation  
• Usable as an external USB DAC for 24-bits/96kHz playback    
• Streaming music via Bluetooth or WiFi (802.11b/g/n)
• Internal storage of up to 64GB + microSD support of up to 128GB  
• Li-Pol battery with the capacity of 2500mAh  

Compact Size of the Astell & Kern AK70 MKII Portable Player  

No need to compromise with lossy, compressed music anymore. The Astell & Kern AK70 MKII delivers superb Hi-Fi audio quality in a pocket-sized portable, a must-have feature. It plays any resolution of digital files up to 24-bits/192kHz (FLAC, WAV, OGG, ALAC, DSF, etc.). Therefore it is the perfect choice for demanding listeners who want high quality sound any place and anytime.

AK Connect App   

AK Connect app is available on the AK70 MKII and smart devices including your phone or tablet. You can easily control playback, volume, streaming over Wi-Fi and more with this free app from Astell & Kern. With DLNA support, you can access all your files on your local network through NAS drive or computers. AK Connect is available for both iOS (Apple) and Android devices.