Specifically designed for top-level audio enthusiasts, the ACRO CA1000T is the first audio component equipped with a triple headphone amplification system equipped with vacuum tubes and the latest D/A converter from ESS Technologies, to which there are than adding an extensive range of connections capable of satisfying the expectations of users wishing to build a complete Hi-Fi system around the ACRO CA1000T. Thus, there are outputs with XLR and RCA connectors, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (5.0) to facilitate the connection of both external audio devices and active speakers. On the other hand, the compact dimensions of the audio subsystem used allow the use of a circuit with a redesigned topology that results in a sound full of micro-information with deep, rich bass and crystal-clear treble. Another key element of the new Astell&Kern is the presence of two KORG Nutube vacuum tubes and fully balanced circuitry with the left and right channels completely separated, thus creating an even more natural and sweet sound. Like its predecessor, the ACRO CA1000T houses Astell&Kern's exclusive and sophisticated TERATON ALPHA technology, which minimizes distortion even at very high output levels.
Characteristics:
- Reference ultra-compact desktop audio system.
- Equipped with two KORG Nutube 6P1 vacuum valves.
- Based on the TERATON ALPHA technology pack from Astell&Kern.
- Equipped with two ESS Technology ES9039MPRO D/A converters.
- DAC section compatible PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD up to DSD512.
- aptX-HD and LDAC compatible.
- Aluminum main body with adjustable tilt touch screen.
- Headphone amplifier with 4 output levels.
- Headphone amplifier compatible with impedances from 32 to 600 ohms.
- Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) line outputs.
- Coaxial, optical and USB (USB-C) digital inputs.
- Optical and USB digital outputs (USB-C).
- Compatible with Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi.
- High capacity battery with maximum autonomy of 11 hours.
- 256GB internal memory expandable by an additional 1TB via microSD card.
- Frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz, +/-0.029 in balanced mode.
- Signal-to-noise ratio of 128 dB at 1 kHz in balanced mode.
- -145 dB crosstalk at 1 kHz in balanced mode.
- Dimensions: 104'9 x 45 x 155'8 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 980g.
