[nephilim32]

I don't know what the issue is.This looks like a pretty great All-in-one solution to me. It's the only AstellKern Dap that I'm seriously thinking about buying, Well priced, well spec'd and with ample power, you don't need any external amplification or stacking to power your headphones. I like the look as well, I've seen MUCH worse (LPG/QPR1). Plus I love the fact that it has physical buttons as well. Specs wise its a home run, memory/battery/power/durability/price/practicality(dual usb). at the $1k price range you'd be hard pressed to find something better. for me, Instead of getting a mojo and then stacking it with a flimsy DAP this is a far better option.

All this storage and quality. A real huge amp for a DAP to boot! I'm really excited about the Kann. Really worth buying I feel. I'm a music head and I've bought several 64g micro sd cards for my AK JR. Be nice to safely put all my music (all gigs) onto one device that bleeds quality.

 

[intlsubband]

Will this have digital output? any way to connect to a desktop DAC?
 
EDIT: sorry, just saw that there's no optical output.

 

[intlsubband]

 
No optical out. Only USB out.

 
Thanks - does this mean that it can be connected to a DAC via USB cable? or will the USB only be able to connect to a computer?

 

[kel77]

   
Thanks - does this mean that it can be connected to a DAC via USB cable? or will the USB only be able to connect to a computer?

Both possible.
 
USB out - as a transport and connect to external DAC
USB in - as a DAC for a comp or tablet/smartphone

 

[intlsubband]

 
Both possible.
 
USB out - as a transport and connect to external DAC
USB in - as a DAC for a comp or tablet/smartphone

 
Excellent, thanks! I might have to take the plunge... I'm currently using the AK240 but the extra power, battery and capacity is very promising...

 

[bettyn]

By "good" you mean function UI, battery, power, storage, sound? By "sound" you mean neutral, detailed, depth, sound stage?

The latter.

 

[pred1973]

So, after a bit of lurking in various threads for DAP's, I did something completely out of the norm for me. I went and blind ordered the KANN.  My present DAP is a Cayin N6, and I am hoping to hear a benefit from the additional power and balanced out. Have a pair of Trinity Audio Hunters on order that should arrive around the same time, and plan on buying a balanced cable for my Nighthawks as well. Nervous and excited.

 

[Kerouac]

Subbed and highly interested as well

 
Can't wait to read more about KANN's sq / signature.

 

[tienbasse]

  Subbed and highly interested as well

 
Can't wait to read more about KANN's sq / signature.

Can't wait to have pre-order available in EU.
The only pre-order at the moment is in the UK and fairly expensive (899 pounds).

 

[subguy812]

  Subbed and highly interested as well

 
Can't wait to read more about KANN's sq / signature.

Exactly...that is what folks should be curious about...signature

 

[Mars Explorer]

I saw this Kann posted in Google ads, it looks impressive.

 

[Joseph Lin]

I have been looking for DAP that has solid DLNA performance and have failed so far. Most of Chinese made DAPs like X7, i5 all claim to have DLNA but none of them performed well enough to be practical to use. I have high hope of KANN. Can't wait to receive mine.

 

[karmazynowy]

 
Can't wait to have pre-order available in EU.
The only pre-order at the moment is in the UK and fairly expensive (899 pounds).

 
There are some pre-orders in Poland for 4000 PLN ~ $1000. 

 

[jlbrach]

looks aside,this appears to be the best option for an all in one DAP yet....REAL line out...serious storage space....Tidal access....powerful amp.....I do wish it had optical out though

 

[kantana]

Interesting, functions wise it looks to exceed my trusty AK240 but unsure on the AK4490 dac.  Anyone auditioned this Kann?  Wanna know how different it sounds compared to the AK240?