{"product_id":"astell-kern-acro-l1000-headphone-amplifier-dac","title":"Astell\u0026Kern Acro L1000 Headphone Amplifier \u0026 DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern ACRO L1000\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u0026amp;K players including the AK380, AK320, AK300, KANN, AK70, AK70 MKII, and SP1000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. 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