Astell&Kern
CEN is an authorised UK reseller of Astell&Kern, offering a curated selection of digital audio players plus headphone DAC and amplifier options from £259 to £3,799. Astell&Kern sits at the top end of portable hi-fi for listeners who want reference-grade sound anywhere.
Astell&Kern is the gold standard in portable hi-fi audio. Its digital audio players feature hi-res MQS playback, premium DAC chips and striking metal designs, for audiophiles who refuse to compromise on sound quality on the go. They are compatible with Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz, with support for 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD playback.
Factory Order Astell&Kern AK HB1 Wireless & Wired Headphone DAC Amp Bluetooth USB C Lightning £259.00 /Special Order
Factory Order Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Silver £3,799.00 /Special Order
Factory Order Astell&Kern Kann Max Portable DAP High Res Audio Player 64GB Brown Mud £1,199.00 /Special Order
Factory Order Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black £3,799.00 /Special Order
Factory Order Astell&Kern AK PA10 Amp Portable Class A Amplifier for A&K Hi Res Audio Players £549.00 /Special Order
Factory Order Astell&Kern Kann Max Portable DAP High Res Audio Player 64GB Anthracite Grey £1,199.00 /Special Order
About Astell&Kern
Astell&Kern is the luxury marque of Korean digital audio, launched in 2012 to prove a portable player could be a true high-end instrument — machined-aluminium players with dual-DAC architectures, obsessive circuit design and a signature angular aesthetic. A&K players remain the reference point for portable audio at the summit, alongside matching earphones and desktop systems.
Astell&Kern range at a glance
- A&Ultima SP3000: the flagship player with a quad DAC and 256GB of storage, in black and silver.
- Kann Max: a portable hi-res player with 64GB of storage, in Anthracite Grey and Brown Mud.
- AK HB1: a wireless and wired headphone DAC amp with Bluetooth, USB-C and Lightning.
- AK PA10: a portable Class A amplifier for A&K players.
Which Astell&Kern should I choose?
The SP3000 is for listeners who want the best A&K offers. The Kann Max is a more accessible way into A&K players. If you'd rather keep using your phone, the AK HB1 adds a dedicated DAC and amp, wired or over Bluetooth. The PA10 adds extra amplification to an A&K player. Compare with other hi-res players.
Astell&Kern FAQs
Q: What makes Astell&Kern players special?
A: No-compromise engineering: audiophile DAC and amplification stages, precision-machined bodies and sound quality that defines the high end of portable audio.
Q: Which A&K should I look at?
A: The SR/SE lines are the accessible entry to the house sound; the SP flagships are destination players. We'll match one to your headphones and library.
Q: Do A&K players stream?
A: Yes — modern models run streaming services natively alongside hi-res local playback.
Q: Is CEN an authorised Astell&Kern reseller?
A: Yes. CEN is an authorised UK reseller of Astell&Kern — every product is genuine UK stock with full manufacturer warranty support.
Q: Why buy from CEN?
A: Genuine UK stock from authorised distribution, full manufacturer warranty support, and real advice from our Nottingham team.
Q: Does the AK HB1 work with iPhone?
A: Yes. It connects via Lightning, USB-C or Bluetooth.
Q: Which file formats are supported?
A: A&K players support PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD and MQS playback.
