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    Astell & Kern Kann Ultra

    In my opinion, the Dual ESS Sabre ES9039MPRO D/A converters provide a wider soundstage. But of course, other headphones (also very important 😉) can give a different impression.
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    Astell&Kern Launches KANN Ultra DAP and AK HB1 Bluetooth Amp/DAC

    Especially with the leather case? Yes yes... 🤭😉
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    Astell & Kern Kann Ultra

    Until recently I still had the Kann Max. To me it sounded more analytical. The Kann Ultra has a more balanced sound. It has more body and volume. Its expression is much stronger. For my part, I have not regretted switching from Kann Max to Kann Ultra in any way. Not for a minute. The Kann Ultra...
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    Astell&Kern Launches KANN Ultra DAP and AK HB1 Bluetooth Amp/DAC

    I agree. Where there is nothing to complain about and many people are happy with their achievement, there is little discussion. I started out with the Alpha (also a fantastic player!). Then for a short time I had the Fiio M17 at home (whose design and sound I didn't like at all) through the...
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    Astell&Kern Launches KANN Ultra DAP and AK HB1 Bluetooth Amp/DAC

    Everything is good! I've had the Astell&Kern Kann Ultra for over 3 months now and I'm still really impressed! And these are extraordinary times. Most people simply don't have enough money anymore due to high inflation and the resulting very high cost of living. A DAP like this is also a very...
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    Astell&Kern Launches KANN Ultra DAP and AK HB1 Bluetooth Amp/DAC

    Do any of you have the Kann Ultra running together with the AK HB1? Does the combination make sense? I had already read something about this interaction somewhere.
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    Astell&Kern Launches KANN Ultra DAP and AK HB1 Bluetooth Amp/DAC

    Unfortunately, I have to discover that the WiFi reception on my Kann ULTRA has become very poor. I also wonder whether Bluetooth 5.4 will be added with the next firmware update. Shouldn't really be a problem. iFi has proven this with the Diablo. The first headphones with this standard are...
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    Astell & Kern Kann Ultra

    With cover... Blue and black. The blue is really awesome!
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    Astell & Kern Kann Ultra

    I already had the M17. Unlike the Kann Ultra, this one is still huge. Also, I don't like the design. The cover also looks cheap. The Chinese have forced the West to transfer technology in order to trade on the Chinese market. In addition, these endless copies of well-known manufacturers and the...
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    Astell & Kern Kann Ultra

    Good evening, since yesterday I also have the Astell&Kern Kann Ultra. For this I had to give up my dearly loved (after the also very loved Kann Alpha) Kann Max in exchange. All the pain aside, I can first say that this was absolutely the right decision. Tomorrow more.
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    Astell & Kern Kann Ultra

    Does no one have an opinion on this player? Not interested?
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    Astell & Kern Kann Ultra

    Now available. Features: Triple Output Mode Featuring Separately Configured Circuit and Amplifier Designs HEADPHONE OUT / PRE-OUT / LINE OUT Next-generation Octa-Core processors with significant high-performance improvements Supports 4 preset gain settings with ultra-high output up to 16Vrms...
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    Astell & Kern Kann MAX

    Sounds very good! The 9039PRO appears to be the successor to the 9038PRO. Dual WiFi 2.4/5 GHz is also offered. But why only Bluetooth 4.2?
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    Astell & Kern Kann MAX

    Kann Max.
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    Astell & Kern Kann MAX

    No, I'm not giving away my Astell&Kern Kann Max. Especially not for DAPs from China. The Chinese forfeited it to me when a technology transfer was imposed on Western companies that wanted to invest in China. You can still see this on a broad level today. It is copied shamelessly. And the...
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