The Astell&Kern ACRO L1000 is a high-quality desktop headphone and speaker amplifier with an integrated dual DAC AKM AK4490 chip that allows for 32-bit/384 kHz PCM playback as well as native DSD256 playback. The player can connect to Mac or Windows computers via USB and integrates with a variety of A&K players including the AK380, AK320, AK300, KANN, AK70, AK70 MKII, and SP1000.
The amp is angled 30°, and the all-aluminum body maximizes sound clarity and adds aesthetics. The large, knurled, and ergonomic volume control is designed to fit your hand, offering a sense of control while you take command of your music playlist. The side of the enclosure provides several headphone ports including a 1/4", 1/8" and 2mm balanced headphone output, while the rear of the unit offers a balanced 4-pin XLR connector and a pair of speaker binding posts, which provide 15W of power to each speaker. A filter button allows you to toggle through three presets; Neutral, Bass Boost, and High Gain. The A&K ACRO L1000 ships with a power cord, power adapter, and micro-USB cable.
Dual High-End DAC
- The ACRO L1000 features two AK4490 DAC chips, the same DACs found in AK380 players
- The dual DACs deliver consistent and high-performance digital music playback with remarkable resolution and rich spatial sound
- Dual-DAC Implementation: Redesigned to efficiently perform using an updated AMP circuit design, which delivers master-quality sound with minimal distortion
PCM and Native DSD Playback
- 32-Bit CPU: Provides accurate processing of digital audio playback without compromising audio quality
- PCM Playback: Up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, bit-to-bit high-resolution with no down-sampling
- DSD Playback: Native DSD256 / 11.2 MHz playback supported without conversion
Various Audio Output Options
- Universal: 1/8" and 1/4" jacks
- Headphone or Earphone: 2.5mm / 4-pole XLR balanced jack
- Speaker: Binding posts offering a maximum audio output of up to 15W per channel at 4 ohms
Connections to Computers and Other Digital Sources
- Connected to Windows or Mac computer via the included micro-USB cable
- Connect an Astell&Kern portable player as a source device and give yourself a powerful audio experience
- Compatible with: AK380, AK320, AK300, KANN, AK70, AK70 MKII, or SP1000 players
- An OTG-capable USB cable is required for use with A&K players
Audio Preferences
- Three Sound Settings:
- Neutral: Unprocessed, natural sound
- Bass-Boost: Offers deeper bass
- High-Gain: Provides more power output
- Choose different sound filters by pressing a button on L1000
- LED color changes with the mode selected
- Blue LED: Neutral and default sound
- Green LED: Bass-Boost filter
- Red LED: High-Gain filter
Design
- Aluminum Body: Maximizes sound clarity, adds aesthetics, and allows for an ergonomic volume control
- Angle: 30° angle offers a natural fit for everyday use
- Volume Wheel: Designed to fit for your hand, while the knurled pattern offers a feeling of being in control of your music
- Accent LED Rim Lights: Adds subtle ambience around the volume wheel, while showing the status of the music playback volume