Dongle DACs Astell&Kern’s HC3 Dongle DAC Supports Hi-Res Audio & Microphones Can the $199 Astell&Kern HC3 Dongle DAC differentiate itself in a vast ocean of products? We will know in a few weeks. W. JenningsDecember 8, 2022
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Astell&Kern Pathfinder IEM: Review $1,900 for a pair of IEMs? The Astell&Kern Pathfinder collaboration with Campfire Audio is one very special pair of earphones. W. JenningsOctober 6, 2022
News CanJam SoCal 2022: The Greatest Headphone Show on Earth Our CanJam SoCal 2022 show report reveals some interesting surprises. See what headphones, earphones and DAPs caught our attention. Brian MitchellSeptember 26, 2022
DAPs Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 DAP: Review Does the new Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 DAP reclaim the Iron Throne? We can think of 3,699 reasons why that is true. W. JenningsSeptember 13, 2022
DAPs Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP: A Second Listen We take a second listen to the Astell & Kern KANN MAX DAP. Does its quirky UI change our initial rave review? L. MillerSeptember 5, 2022
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Astell&Kern UW100 Wireless Earbuds: Review The Astell&Kern UW100 Wireless Earphones are $299 and find themselves in shark infested waters. How do they compare? Let's take a listen. W. JenningsJuly 14, 2022
DAPs Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP: Review Does the $1,299 Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP become the new boss below $2,000? W. JenningsJuly 13, 2022
Headphones T.H.E. Show 2022: T.H.E. Headphonium T.H.E. Headphonium at T.H.E. Show 2022 was a big success, which allowed attendees the opportunity to audition at lot of personal audio gear. W. JenningsJuly 4, 2022
DAPs T.H.E. Show 2022: Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP T.H.E. Show 2022 attendees saw the N. American debut of the Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP. Get our early thoughts before our full review. L. MillerJune 19, 2022
DAPs The Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP Pushes Back DAPs are dead? The $1299 Astell&Kern KANN MAX portable DAP is thinner in size but offers higher levels of performance. Brian MitchellMay 13, 2022
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Astell&Kern and Campfire Audio Unveil the Pathfinder IEM The $1899 Astell&Kern Pathfinder IEM is handcrafted in the USA and features a completely new design. Brian MitchellMay 13, 2022
New Products Astell&Kern HC2 Dongle DAC Takes Its Shot at Cobalt: High End Munich 2022 The $249 Astell&Kern HC2 USB-C Dual DAC dongle features two Cirrus Logic CS43198 MasterHIFI DACs and a 4.4 mm balanced headphone jack. Brian MitchellMay 13, 2022
New Products The Astell&Kern UW100 TWS Earphones are Category Disruptors New $299 TWS earphones from Astell&Kern feature a custom DAC with Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers for audiophile-grade performance. Brian MitchellMarch 28, 2022
New Products CanJam NYC 2022: Astell & Kern ACRO BE100 Bluetooth Speaker CanJam NYC 2022 has begun and Astell & Kern have introduced the ACRO BE100 Bluetooth Speaker for $499 USD. Robert SilvaFebruary 26, 2022
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Astell & Kern Unveil Hybrid AK Zero1 IEMs Is there a market still for passive audiophile IEMs? The Astell & Kern AK Zero1 IEMs at $699 are an enthusiastic yes! Ian WhiteOctober 19, 2021
Digital Music Systems Astell&Kern SP2000T DAP Goes Old School & Crushes the Competition The flagship Astell&Kern SP2000T DAP is going to be very expensive when it becomes available in October. We suspect it will be the best... Ian WhiteAugust 10, 2021
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Astell & Kern and Campfire Audio Partnership Unleashes the Solaris X IEM Astell & Kern and Campfire Audio have teamed up to create the $1,499 Solaris X IEMs. Not cheap but quality never really is. Ian WhiteJune 29, 2021