Astell Kern AK120 II High Resolution Dual DAC Balanced Output 128GB Music Player - UKHomeOwners.com

Astell Kern AK120 II High Resolution Dual DAC Balanced Output 128GB Music Player

body font family Verdana Geneva sans serif font size11px td font family Verdana Geneva sans serif font size11px Astell Kern AK120 II High Resolution Dual DAC Balanced Output 128GB Music Player Since Astell Kerns initial unveiling of the Dual DAC capable AK120 in May 2013 they have been looking at ways to improve both sound resolution and affinity. This has been achieved in their latest offering. The flagship model AK240 has been highly regarded for delivering mastering level quality instrumentals with its improved Dual DAC and analog amplifier circuit system. The AK120 2nd Generation allows you to experience the highest sound quality by directly inheriting the sound design structure implemented in the AK240. Dual DAC meets Balanced Output Astell Kern have added the CS4398 Dual DAC to the 2nd generation AK120 and the balanced output method which have tried and tested sound quality as they were used in the AK240 flagship model. The AK120 2nd Generation provides the weighty sound through the CS4398 Dual DAC and the A amp while providing delicate melodies through the balanced output. Unbalanced vs. Balanced Output The unbalanced method is the most commonly used basic method for connecting headphones which consists of left and right signals ground line. This setup includes a ground line which blocks out external noises from the outside. However since the ground line cannot block out all of the external noises completely external noises can be mixed into the signals that are transmitted which then result in changes to the sound. The longer the signals travel the more external noises that will be mixed into the sound which is why it is used within a short distance of 1 to 2 meters. Unlike the unbalanced method the balanced method has an additional cold signal to compliment the hot signal which reduces the ...