Description
The Astell&Kern AK HB1 is a compact, portable Bluetooth DAC/AMP launched in November 2023, designed to deliver high-resolution audio from smartphones, PCs, and gaming consoles. It features an ESS ES9281AC PRO DAC chip and a dedicated amplifier, offering both 3.5mm unbalanced and powerful 4.4mm balanced (4 Vrms) headphone outputs.
Supporting Native DSD256, PCM 32-bit/384 kHz, and MQA rendering via its USB-C connection, the HB1 also boasts Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC and aptX™ HD codecs for high-quality wireless sound. Its versatile features include UAC 1.0 & 2.0 support for gaming, Bluetooth Multi-point connectivity, Car Mode, and a high-sensitivity Knowles MEMS microphone with cVc 8.0 for clear calls. Weighing just 40g, the HB1 provides premium audio fidelity in a lightweight, highly functional package.
Technical Specs
Model: AK HB1 Body Color: Shadow Black Body Material: Polycarbonate (Body) / Aluminum (Volume Wheel) Bluetooth Chipset : Qualcomm CSR8675 Version: 5.0 Codec: LDAC, aptX™HD, aptX™, AAC, SBC Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP DAC: ESS ES9281AC PRO Sample rate PCM: 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo Output Level:Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load) Input: USB Type-C (Supports UAC 1.0 and UAC 2.0) Output: 3.5mm (Supports CTIA standard 4-pole earphones/headphones), 4.4mm (Only 5-pole supported) Dimensions: – 33 x 68.4 x 16.5mm (Excluding volume wheel) – 39.8 x 68.4 x 16.5mm (Including volume wheel) Weight: About 1.41oz (40g) Feature Enhancements: Firmware upgrade supported
Product specifications:
- Model: Astell&Kern HB1
- Age: 1-6 months
- Brand: Others
- Condition: Flawless (showroom ex-display, never used)
- Warranty: No
- Usage: Never Used
- Connectivity: Wired
- Included components: User Manual
- Category: Electronics > Headphones>DAC