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. Shop A&K; digital audio players featuring hi-res MQS playback, premium DAC chips, and stunning metal designs. Perfect for audiophiles who refuse to compromise on sound quality on the go. 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 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.
