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.

Especially with the leather case? Yes yes... 🤭😉

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

With cover... Blue and black. The blue is really awesome!

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...

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.

Does no one have an opinion on this player? Not interested?

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...

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?

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...

No, it has to mean which high-priced current DAP gets a current surface! In other categories, we particularly mention smartphones whose manufacturers feel obliged to update them multiple times. And especially in the area of high-priced DAPs, whose clientele is much smaller, you should keep your...

A year and a half ago, when Kann Max was released, the hi-fi world looked a little different. But no one ever bothered about this player. and I fear that the smaller players from Astell&Kern will continue to only have 2.4 Ghz. Also with the implementation of a Bluetooth codec one shows infinite...

Hi, my name is Oliver, I'm from Germany and I'm new here. With the Kann series from Astell&Kern, I slipped into the category of mobile high-end players. I was very satisfied with my Kann Alpha. I couldn't turn down an offer from my favorite online shop to switch to the Max and in the process...