{"product_id":"astell-kern-pd5-digital-audio-player","title":"Astell \u0026 Kern PD5 Digital Audio Player (Pre-Order)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePD5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/Image_5_c73bff93-4c52-40d7-b5c3-11c92dd2e5ff.jpg?v=1788366369\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact in Form, Infinite in Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for effortless portability, it delivers music with total freedom and comfort—without ever compromising on performance or sound quality.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to fit comfortably in one hand, the PD5 combines a compact form factor with all-day battery life. Going far beyond the physical limits of its size, it delivers Astell\u0026amp;Kern’s signature deep, detailed, and rich sound.\u003cbr\u003eAchieving the perfect harmony between portability and high performance, the PD5 brings the ultimate audio experience into your everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcta-DAC (Switchable Quad \/ Octa DAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 28 Hours of Continuous Playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnviroTune: Analyzes ambient noise to automatically deliver optimal sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Design that fits perfectly in one hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOcta-DAC, Uncompromised Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered with an Octa-DAC architecture, it delivers extraordinary audio fidelity—without sacrificing power or precision. Powered by eight CS43198 DACs, the PD5 achieves an expansive dynamic range with exceptional channel separation. Going far beyond conventional signal processing, it unveils the purest sound, capturing even the most subtle musical nuances. Unlocking up to 8Vrms of output to effortlessly drive any headphone, the PD5 brings Astell\u0026amp;Kern’s true signature sound into complete perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/Image_4_b0005828-623c-48c3-8fa3-fe6ede4da054.jpg?v=1788366418\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLonger, More Convenient Listening: Up to 28 Hours of Continuous Playback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering up to 28 hours of continuous playback, it allows complete immersion in music without worrying about battery life. Stay focused purely on your sound with a single charge—from long commutes to travel, and all the way until bedtime. Weighing approximately 200g with a curved 4.1-inch display that fits naturally in the hand, it delivers exceptional portability and a comfortable grip for effortless listening over extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart Sound that Understands Your Environment, EnviroTune\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of ‘Environment’ and ‘Tune,’ EnviroTune is an intelligent sound-tuning technology that analyzes listening surroundings in real time to restore musical details easily lost to ambient noise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe built-in microphone detects changes in ambient noise in real time, analyzing input sound by frequency band to automatically compensate for frequencies masked by noise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout unnecessarily raising the volume, the sound continuously adapts to your environment—allowing complete immersion in the original detail of your music, anywhere, anytime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/Image_6_f1271ca0-a2b0-4c94-8d8c-56b5e15630a4.jpg?v=1788366458\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect Fit. Natural Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may look like an ordinary case at first glance, but no detail was overlooked.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to seamlessly complement the PD5, this case is crafted in South Korea using premium TPU raw materials from Covestro, Germany.\u003cbr\u003eThe soft, flexible material provides a snug, seamless fit with comfortable button feedback and reliable protection. Its high transparency preserves the original beauty of the device's design.\u003cbr\u003eWhile TPU naturally discolors over time, a special UV stabilizer is applied to slow down discoloration and keep the case looking clear and clean for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/Image_7_3d077cdb-e76b-404c-b0d7-9e2dff460c73.jpg?v=1788366496\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrip Control\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design concept of the PD5 is 'Grip Control.' It embodies lightweight portability to seamlessly accompany you anywhere, alongside the sleek, minimalist design identity defining the PD lineup.\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing a perfectly balanced feel in hand and a compact form factor, it delivers exceptional grip. The curved 4.1-inch display optimized for DAP usage offers effortless readability and tactile control, even during long listening sessions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the top, the microphone for EnviroTune and the power button are symmetrically arranged to achieve balanced aesthetic harmony—integrating functional elements into a single refined structure.\u003cbr\u003eEffortless to carry and designed for daily enjoyment, the PD5 is lifestyle audio made to bring hi-fi DAP listening seamlessly into your everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specification-table table table--stack-never table--same-colors\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-group row-group--body\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eCPU\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eOcta-Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eWindows 8,10,11(32\/64bit) MAC OS X 10.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eCirrus Logic CS43198 x8 (Octa-DAC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eSupported Formats\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eWAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eInternal Storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003e64GB [NAND]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eBattery Life\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eabout 28 hours (Standard : FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Vol.50, Quad-DAC, LCD Off)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eCharge Time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eAbout 2.5 hours (PD3.0 Charging)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003e6.98oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute row--hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003e2.74” x 4.71” x 0.63” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-group row-group--body\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--group row--hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"colgroup\" colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-group-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group-name\"\u003eInputs and Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute row--hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eDigital Audio Inputs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eUSB Type-C input (for Charging \u0026amp; PC \u0026amp; MAC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute row--hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eAnalog Audio Outputs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eUnbalanced Out (3.5mm), Balanced Out (4.4m, only 5-pole supported)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row row--attribute row--hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"row-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-name\"\u003eOutput Power\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cell\" part=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003e[Quad] Unbalanced 3Vrms │ Balanced 6Vrms (Condition No Load)\u003cbr\u003e[Octa] Unbalanced 4Vrms │ Balanced 8Vrms (Condition No Load)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/6a7a80a0d786e_1786413216.png?v=1788366850\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/6a7a809751edc_1786413207.png?v=1788366850\" 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