Astell & Kern's new USB-C DAC promises hi-fi audio for phones without headphone jacks - The Verge
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Astell & Kern has a new DAC designed for USB-C devices — think of it as a 3.5mm headphone jack that’s been juiced up to offer even better quality, with a $150 price tag to match.
Astell & Kern has a new DAC designed for USB-C devices — think of it as a 3.5mm headphone jack that’s been juiced up to offer even better quality, with a $150 price tag to match.
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Astell Kern AK HC2 Hi-Fi Dual DAC Type-C Cable with Lightning Adapter
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Astell & Kern USB HC3 3.5mm DAC Cable - HiFi Experience
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Astell&Kern Reveals The New HC3… A Luxury, Lightweight Headphone DAC
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Astell&Kern offers a USB-C DAC for mobile high-res audio
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Astell&Kern AK HB1 Portable Wired/Bluetooth DAC/Amp
Astell & Kern's latest mobile DAC brings 32-bit audio with fewer
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HC2 USB-C Dual DAC Cable
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Astell Kern AK HC3 USB-C Dual DAC Cable Type C to 3.5mm Earphone 2023
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Astell & Kern Release USB-C Dual DAC For Laptops And Mobile
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Astell&Kern USB-C Dual DAC Cable review: A plug-n-play audio
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The tiny Astell&Kern AK HC4 hides a Hi-Fi grade DAC
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