Perfect Extractor
By taking highly-optimized ripping engine, the AK500N provides users with flawless CD rips through enhanced jitter and error correction support. The highest sound quality is captured with enhanced jitter correction and excellent CD track error detection and correction.
Two speeds (Normal / Fast) are available for CD-ripping, and the tracks can be saved in either WAV or FLAC.
In addition, Album art and music data are automatically imported from Gracenote’s latest music DB, and is the most recognized and accurate source of music DB in the world. In addition the touch keypad allows the user to enter the CD title, artist, genre, year of release information.
PCM to DSD
The AK500N features a dedicated DSD chipset for DSD playback and converts PCM file to DSD64 data through audio engine of Astell&Kern;.
The AK500N converts high-resolution 32 bit/384 kHz WAV PCM and 24 bit/352 kHz FLAC PCM file to DSD64 data without any do
4 BAY SSD
The AK500N features multi-level cell (MLC) SSD rather than a triple-level cell (TLC) SSD for increased durability and reliability. The vibration noise generated by conventional HDDs has been eliminated completely. Save and load large amounts of data even faster than traditional HDDs through the superior speed and stability of SSDs.
1TB/2TB/4TB SSD options are offered to satisfy each user’s needs.
Powerful Connections
The AK500N supports a wide range of inputs and outputs.
Connect various high-end products through the AK500N's digital inputs and outputs (AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical, BNC).
In addition, the analog output supports both Fixed and Variable signals for a direct connection to a powered amplifier. A simple but high-level premium system configuration is possible through the AK500N's flexible digital and analog connections. For user convenience, the inputs and outputs are expressed in easy-to-read graphics on the touch-screen menu.
Pure Sound
The AK500N does not allow even 1% of external noise.
Although the AK500N is desktop audio device, it was designed to use a built-in battery for noise isolation. The AK500N physically blocks noise generated in the AC power supply to prevent sound degradation at all levels. Music playback on the AK500N is achieved with battery-only operation, creating a truly Pure Sound.
Advanced Network
The network capability of the AK500N is another attractive feature that cannot be overlooked.
The AK500N connects to PCs as well as NAS servers through its DLNA implementation using LAN, Wi-Fi and is easily controlled with an app on smartphones and tablets. Music on your PC or NAS can be freely streamed and played back without the hassle of having to turn on your PC and connecting a cable and it can output the sound in conjunction with the network speaker. The AK500N can be easily kept up-to-date with OTA (Over-the-Air) firmware updates.
Design and Manufacturing Concept
The core design of the AK500N features multiple facets coming together in a single point, symbolizing the greatness of Switzerland's Matterhorn, ever-changing with time and the amount of light. We focused on capturing the imagery of its rock surfaces.
Also, A 5-axis machining process is used to create the unique front fascia of the AK500N. The AK500N's fascia simply cannot be created with an ordinary machining process. The aluminum block is rotated at different angles and carefully milled to create a complex design in a truly unique process.
Specification
Body Color
Black
Body Material
Aluminum
Dimensions
214(W) x 243(H) x 238(D) (mm)
Weight
11.4kg
Display
7inch WXGA(1280 x 800) Touchscreen
Supported Audio Formats
WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
Sample rate
8kHz ~ 384kHz(8/16/24bits per sample)
/ DSD Native : DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz) / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz)
CD Ripping audio format
WAV, FLAC
DAC
Cirrus Logic CS4398 x2 (Dual DAC)
Storage
SSD MLC 1TB/2TB/4TB (RAID 0,5)
Digital Out
AES/EBU x1, BNC x1, Coaxial x1, Optical x1
Digital Input
AES/EBU x1, BNC x1, Coaxial x1, Optical x1
Analog Out
Balanced(L/R) x2, RCA(L/R) x2
Fixed output level
3V(RCA, Balanced)
Variable output level
7.5Vrms(RCA) / 10Vrms(Balanced)
Channel Separation
>135dB / 1kHz
USB
Type A(Host) x2, Type B(Device) x1
USB DAC
UAC(USB Audio Class) 2.0 / DSD64, DSD128, PCM
Network
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz) & Ethernet 10/100/1000, DLNA(DMS, DMC, DMR)
Audio Performance
Frequency Response
±0.02dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) / ±0.4dB (Condition: 10Hz~70kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio
118dB / 1kHz / 10V
THD+N
< 0.0008% @ 1kHz, 10V / < 0.001% @ 10Hz~20kHz, 10V
Battery
Capacity
10,400mAh / 7.4V(normally)
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