{"product_id":"astell-kern-hc5","title":"Astell\u0026Kern HC5","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated to achieve perfect sound, AK HC5 sets a new standard for USB DAC cables. The AK HC5 embodies Astell\u0026amp;Kern’s audio philosophy and precise engineering in a compact form, delivering a level of perfection beyond its predecessors. Equipped with a flagship-grade DAC and optimized power control, it delivers flawless sound performance unmatched by any other USB DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAK4191EQ + AK4499EX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant High Driving, DAR (Digital Audio Remaster) Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.62\" OLED Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150-step Volume Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Noise-Shielded Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Tested (Certification in progress)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/2348\/files\/20251125111206_f3370aa7-9d3d-42fb-b679-006e85771b05.png?v=1768273545\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Solid Flow - The Harmony of Solidity and Flexibility’\u003cbr\u003eThe design concept of the AK HC5 is “Solid Flow.” “Solid” represents Astell\u0026amp;Kern’s unwavering commitment to powerful, high-fidelity sound performance, while “Flow” embodies the elegant curves and smooth usability that enhance everyday convenience.\u003cbr\u003eBy merging these two contrasting ideals, the AK HC5 expresses Astell\u0026amp;Kern’s harmony of strength and fluidity, a design that feels both dynamic and refined when held in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca class=\"on\"\u003eGeneral Specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cont\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAK HC5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatin Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAKM AK4191EQ + AK4499EX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCM : 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8\/16\/24\/32bits per Sample)\u003cbr\u003eDSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo \/ DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo \/ DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo \/ DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz) Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnbalanced 2.5Vrms \/ Balanced 5Vrms (Condition No Load)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB Type-C (Supports UAC 2.0 and UAC 1.0)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5mm (Unbalanced), 4.4mm (Balanced, Only 5-pole supported)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32mm[W] x 64.3mm[H] x 16mm[D]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.62oz (46g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca class=\"on\"\u003eAudio Specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cont\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e±0.006dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced, Balanced │ ±0.06dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced, Balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e121dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 125dB @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-139dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ -141dB @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.0005% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIMD SMPTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.0006% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Unbalanced │ 0.0005% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnbalanced Out 3.5mm (0.5ohm) │ Balanced Out 4.4mm(1.1ohm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MusicTeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50789463064866,"sku":null,"price":489.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/2348\/files\/20251125105629_271ffb6a-5fa2-4d4a-b3bc-11f5654d838c.png?v=1768273422","url":"https:\/\/shop.musicteck.com\/products\/astell-kern-hc5","provider":"MusicTeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}