The KANN<\/strong> series is a portable player lineup loved by audiophiles all over the world for its performance focused on high output and clear sound. KANN MAX<\/strong>, the fourth product in the KANN<\/strong>series, builds on the advantages of the KANN<\/strong> series with higher output and portability. It provides 4 levels of gain and up to 15Vrms output so that a wide array of headphones can be driven in an optimal state.<\/p>\n By integrating the proven design of the KANN<\/strong> series into a lighter weight and smaller sized player, we have realized both ultra-high output and low noise. KANN MAX<\/strong> features ESS ES9038Q2M Quad-DAC together with Astell&Kern\u2019s<\/strong> unique audio technology to provide the best performance you can feel from a portable DAP.<\/p>\n KANN MAX<\/strong> takes the identity of the series to the next level to provide a perfect experience with high power and clear sound. It provides 4 stages of gain level and ultra-high output of up to 15Vrms, which was previously only possible with a stationary headphone amplifier.<\/p>\n KANN MAX<\/strong> can perfectly drive even the most sophisticated headphones with high impedance. KANN MAX<\/strong> offers a smaller size and weight than the KANN APLHA<\/strong> player, which boasted the best portability in the existing KANN<\/strong> series.<\/p>\n Although smaller in size, all power-related components have been analyzed and the power circuit has been redesigned several times to achieve 13 hours of continuous playback.<\/p>\n As the output increases, so does the noise level. KANN MAX<\/strong> is equipped with ultra-high output, does not allow any noise and conveys Astell&Kern\u2019s<\/strong> philosophy of delivering the original sound as it should be, without compromise. Together, we have completed the perfect circuit design to achieve this.<\/p>\n KANN MAX<\/strong> applies an analog volume controller to deliver a rich dynamic range without loss. By separately configuring the power supply IC for each Audio Block divided into DAC, Volume, and AMP, KANN MAX<\/strong> is designed to stably supply the power required for each Audio IC. Through this design, the interference ripple noise of the DC-DC power supply (the shaking noise phenomenon that occurs when power is supplied) is removed. Audio noise that can be heard amplified like audio sound in OP AMP is minimized.<\/p>\n Ultra-high output and low noise in the KANN MAX<\/strong> was achieved through different circuit design, including creating and dividing a limited PCB that is the same size as KANN ALPHA<\/strong> into 12 layers and reviewing the physical size of the device applied to the AMP circuit.<\/p>\nUltra-High Output in a Smaller Size Device<\/h4>\n
Perfect Circuit Design That Achieves Both Ultra-High Output and Low Noise<\/h4>\n