[NaiveSound]

Any comparisona of Kann vs ak70 MK2 ? Or against mojo?

 

[jrbgarcia]

Has anyone gotten a Shure KSE1500 to work with their Kann? My Kann doesn't recognize the KSE's amp

 

[R7photo]

I was one of the first Kann owners, I purchased a mk2 and did a sound comparison only, I think I posted comparison sq only in mk2 thread and this one may need to search, I purchased mk2 only just to get a package deal ak Rosie's, 8 balanced armature model
My results were Kann to my surprise wins,, even in soundstage as kann no slouch and there seems more weight simbalance on every note and details, while mk2 is no slouch and is a awesome dac, and sound is amazing sq wise kann wins,,,sq only, just my opinion and my ears
R kann has ability to adjust gain, low or high
The Kann and the Rosie's are simply amazing combo,,

 

[Shimmer_Lynnsoon]

That's what that was full size SD card, 14 hour battery. Top of my price range, but color me super interested. Now I may forget the Opus 1, Onkyo DPX1A, and Fiio X5 3. Not huge into Astel & Kern, but this could change my viewpoint.l

Cheers

Riley

Battery life is a plus with great storage and no separate headphone amp needed, oh yeah I'm new to this, how can I add to the threads?

 

[Shimmer_Lynnsoon]

Color Availability: Silver & Blue


Technical Features:

1. Single AKM AK4490 DAC
2. Native DSD playback up to DSD256 (11.2mHz)
3. PCM audio playback up to 32bit/382kHz
4. Built-in amp with normal/high gain switch: drive the most demanding headphones with ease!
5. Lowest output impedance of any our portable high-res audio players: Single-ended 3.5mm: 0.65Ω / Balanced out 2.5mm: 1.3Ω
6. USB Type-C support (charging & data transfer)
7. Micro USB for USB audio out & USB DAC
8. Dedicated Line Out (2.5mm balanced & 3.5mm single-ended)
9. 64GB internal flash memory
10. Micro SD card support up to 256GB
11. Full size SD card support up to 512GB
12. aptX HD Bluetooth codec support
13. 4" WVGA 800 x 480 LCD touch screen
14. Long battery life: 6,200mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery (up to 15 hours)

**Limited Time Offer**​

Pre-order your KANN and receive a FREE 256GB full size SD Card!​

*Limited quantities available. Offer valid while supplies last.​

PRICE: USD$999

https://us.astellnkern.com/products/kann







View at 4:35



Size Comparisons

Color Availability: Silver & Blue


Technical Features:

1. Single AKM AK4490 DAC
2. Native DSD playback up to DSD256 (11.2mHz)
3. PCM audio playback up to 32bit/382kHz
4. Built-in amp with normal/high gain switch: drive the most demanding headphones with ease!
5. Lowest output impedance of any our portable high-res audio players: Single-ended 3.5mm: 0.65Ω / Balanced out 2.5mm: 1.3Ω
6. USB Type-C support (charging & data transfer)
7. Micro USB for USB audio out & USB DAC
8. Dedicated Line Out (2.5mm balanced & 3.5mm single-ended)
9. 64GB internal flash memory
10. Micro SD card support up to 256GB
11. Full size SD card support up to 512GB
12. aptX HD Bluetooth codec support
13. 4" WVGA 800 x 480 LCD touch screen
14. Long battery life: 6,200mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery (up to 15 hours)

**Limited Time Offer**​

Pre-order your KANN and receive a FREE 256GB full size SD Card!​

*Limited quantities available. Offer valid while supplies last.​

PRICE: USD$999

https://us.astellnkern.com/products/kann







View at 4:35



Size Comparisons

The Astell&Kern KANN

Color Availability: Silver & Blue


Technical Features:

1. Single AKM AK4490 DAC
2. Native DSD playback up to DSD256 (11.2mHz)
3. PCM audio playback up to 32bit/382kHz
4. Built-in amp with normal/high gain switch: drive the most demanding headphones with ease!
5. Lowest output impedance of any our portable high-res audio players: Single-ended 3.5mm: 0.65Ω / Balanced out 2.5mm: 1.3Ω
6. USB Type-C support (charging & data transfer)
7. Micro USB for USB audio out & USB DAC
8. Dedicated Line Out (2.5mm balanced & 3.5mm single-ended)
9. 64GB internal flash memory
10. Micro SD card support up to 256GB
11. Full size SD card support up to 512GB
12. aptX HD Bluetooth codec support
13. 4" WVGA 800 x 480 LCD touch screen
14. Long battery life: 6,200mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery (up to 15 hours)

**Limited Time Offer**​

Pre-order your KANN and receive a FREE 256GB full size SD Card!​

*Limited quantities available. Offer valid while supplies last.​

PRICE: USD$999

https://us.astellnkern.com/products/kann







View at 4:35



Size Comparisons

The Astell&Kern KANN really rocks in all departments and I think it blows away the Astell&Kern SP 1000,Personally I think it should be the flagship, 15 hours battery is really good too, can't wait to see the 1 terabyte sd card

 

[Shimmer_Lynnsoon]

Can I use both SD slots at the same time?

 

[Silvertouran]

Yes you can. I do

 

[Shetzu]

I was one of the first Kann owners, I purchased a mk2 and did a sound comparison only, I think I posted comparison sq only in mk2 thread and this one may need to search, I purchased mk2 only just to get a package deal ak Rosie's, 8 balanced armature model
My results were Kann to my surprise wins,, even in soundstage as kann no slouch and there seems more weight simbalance on every note and details, while mk2 is no slouch and is a awesome dac, and sound is amazing sq wise kann wins,,,sq only, just my opinion and my ears
R kann has ability to adjust gain, low or high
The Kann and the Rosie's are simply amazing combo,,

Thats wonderful. Its great to know you being the first owner of Kann.

 

[Shetzu]

Can I use both SD slots at the same time?

Yes you can use both slots of Kann with the respective SD Cards.

 

[Shimmer_Lynnsoon]

I'm assuming that the KANN doesn't need an external headphone amp

 

[Shetzu]

I'm assuming that the KANN doesn't need an external headphone amp

Depends upon what type of HPs you want to use. Kann in any case has a powerful amp module and can run most of the high end stuff.

 

[loplop]

The Astell&Kern KANN

The Astell&Kern KANN really rocks in all departments and I think it blows away the Astell&Kern SP 1000,Personally I think it should be the flagship, 15 hours battery is really good too, can't wait to see the 1 terabyte sd card

I wouldn't characterize the KANN as "blowing away" the SP1000. I had both (still have the KANN, SP1000 had a wifi fault so I sent it back to AK) and listened to them back to back extensively. I do think the KANN has strengths: driving power, dual card slots, very good line out (IMO better than SP1000), and it has a few sonic characteristics I really like: propulsive drive, taut bass, and a sense of fidelity to the recording. Those two things I think it does better than SP1000. The amp section seems to drive anything, but it's a bit dry, IMO. However, SP1000 has a more organic sound, better expression of bloom and reverb, and greater instrumental harmonics which flesh out the sound of am instrument or voice better. I was on the fence about it's propensity to make recordings sound more "live" than recorded, and the bass is not as rhythmic and taut as the KANN.

All impressions formed using full-size cans, so IEM users may have a different take. (LCDX, T1p, Focal Clear, E-MU Purpleheart, mostly).

Depends upon what type of HPs you want to use. Kann in any case has a powerful amp module and can run most of the high end stuff.

That it "KANN' do, but I find the built-in amp a bit dry for my tastes, especially with the Focal Clear. For the Clear, I add an ALO Continental and find the sound to be more fleshed out, dimensional, and less dry.

 

[thor777]

Does anyone know if I can use my balanced to SE adapter I have for the AK100ii on the KANN? Is the pinout the same, or do I have to buy a new adapter? I haven't received my KANN yet, but would like to get a new adapter if needed. Thanks.

 

[lithrai]

Your adapter will work. Pinout is the same.

 

[thor777]

Your adapter will work. Pinout is the same.

Thanks for the reply!