Astell & Kern KANN MAX PPM44 Digital Audio Player

Why Buy New is pleased to offer for sale this used Astell & Kern KANN MAX PPM44 Digital Audio Player.

It has been professionally repackaged to ensure safe delivery with this unit does not come with any accessories included.

Tested and in full working order. It is sold with a 3 month warranty.

The general cosmetic condition is good. There are some light marks on the unit. Please see images for further details.

FREE national courier delivery.

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The Astell & Kern KANN MAX is a powerful digital audio player designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional sound quality and the ability to drive high-impedance headphones. It offers substantial output power, negating the need for a separate headphone amplifier in many scenarios. This model represents an evolution in the KANN series, balancing its considerable performance with a more manageable physical size compared to earlier iterations.

At its heart, the KANN MAX utilises a quad-DAC setup, with each of the four ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chips dedicated to a specific audio channel. This configuration aims to deliver enhanced sonic depth and realism. Its output stage is capable of delivering up to 15Vrms through the balanced connection, ensuring it can effectively power demanding planar magnetic and high-impedance headphones.

Beyond its amplification capabilities, the KANN MAX supports a wide range of high-resolution audio formats, including up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512, alongside full MQA decoding. For storage, it provides 64GB of internal memory, which can be expanded to 1TB using a microSD card. Connectivity options include multiple headphone outputs (2.5mm, 3.5mm, and 4.4mm) and Bluetooth 5.0 with support for LDAC and aptX HD codecs. It can also function as a Bluetooth receiver, allowing audio streaming from a smartphone.

- Quad ESS ES9038Q2M DAC configuration
- Up to 15Vrms balanced output power
- Supports 32-bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512
- Full MQA decoding
- 64GB internal storage, expandable to 1TB via microSD
- 2.5mm, 3.5mm, and 4.4mm headphone outputs
- Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC and aptX HD support
- BT Sink functionality for Bluetooth receiver mode