{"id":154188,"date":"2023-01-19T22:46:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T22:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=154188"},"modified":"2023-01-19T22:46:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T22:46:35","slug":"acro-ca1000t-portable-player-with-tube-amplifier-from-astellkern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/acro-ca1000t-portable-player-with-tube-amplifier-from-astellkern\/","title":{"rendered":"ACRO CA1000T: Portable player with tube amplifier from Astell&#038;Kern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Astell&amp;Kern presented an updated version of its\u00a0Astell&amp;Kern ACRO CA1000\u00a0desktop player .\u00a0The novelty received a new amplification scheme, has many ports for use with different types of headphones and connecting additional devices.<\/p>\n<p>Astell &amp; Kern&#8217;s ACRO CA1000T\u00a0is the world&#8217;s first portable device with the latest flagship ESS Dual DAC and Dual Tube Triple Amp System technologies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/215_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"438\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The ESS DAC inside the system is the ES9039MPRO, which is claimed to deliver pure 3D sound with improved modulation for improved power efficiency and reduced noise.\u00a0It also features a new circuit that promises full, detailed sound across the entire frequency range.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure to read:<\/strong> <a title=\"Top 8 best Hi-Fi players early 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/reviews\/hi-fi\/top-8-best-hi-fi-players-early-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 8 best Hi-Fi players early 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p>KORG Nutube Dual Twin Triode tubes provide a special &#8220;tube&#8221; sound.\u00a0A balanced circuit separates the left and right channels with two vacuum tubes to create more natural and mellow sounds.\u00a0The Triple Amp System allows you to select tube or operational amplifier mode, or both modes at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/216_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"438\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like the previous model, the CA1000T uses the South Korean company&#8217;s Teraton Alpha technology, which aims to eliminate distortion even at the highest volumes.\u00a0And it supports four-stage gain adjustment up to 15V rms for more advanced headphones and in-channel monitors.<\/p>\n<p>Natively supports DSD512 and 32-bit\/768kHz PCM files, full MQA decoding, and aptX HD and LDAC codecs for premium sound quality when streaming via Bluetooth 5.0.\u00a0There is support for Roon Ready.<\/p>\n<p>The battery of the player is up to 10 hours. A special power circuit reduces electronic interference during operation while charging.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Astell&amp;Kern presented an updated version of its\u00a0Astell&amp;Kern ACRO CA1000\u00a0desktop player .\u00a0The novelty received a new amplification scheme, has many ports for use with different types of headphones and connecting additional devices. Astell &amp; Kern&#8217;s ACRO CA1000T\u00a0is the world&#8217;s first portable device with the latest flagship ESS Dual DAC and Dual Tube Triple Amp System technologies. 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