Astell&Kern HC5
Astell&Kern HC5
Astell&Kern HC5
Astell&Kern HC5

Astell&Kern HC5

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Description

Created to achieve perfect sound, AK HC5 sets a new standard for USB DAC cables. The AK HC5 embodies Astell&Kern’s audio philosophy and precise engineering in a compact form, delivering a level of perfection beyond its predecessors. Equipped with a flagship-grade DAC and optimized power control, it delivers flawless sound performance unmatched by any other USB DAC.

  • AK4191EQ + AK4499EX
  • Constant High Driving, DAR (Digital Audio Remaster) Support
  • 1.62" OLED Display
  • 150-step Volume Control
  • Dual Noise-Shielded Cable
  • Roon Tested (Certification in progress)

DESIGN

‘Solid Flow - The Harmony of Solidity and Flexibility’
The design concept of the AK HC5 is “Solid Flow.” “Solid” represents Astell&Kern’s unwavering commitment to powerful, high-fidelity sound performance, while “Flow” embodies the elegant curves and smooth usability that enhance everyday convenience.
By merging these two contrasting ideals, the AK HC5 expresses Astell&Kern’s harmony of strength and fluidity, a design that feels both dynamic and refined when held in the hand.

General Specifications

  • Model

    AK HC5

  • Body Color

    Satin Silver

  • Body Material

    Aluminum

  • DAC

    AKM AK4191EQ + AK4499EX

  • Sample rate

    PCM : 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample)
    DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo / DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz) Stereo

  • Output Level

    Unbalanced 2.5Vrms / Balanced 5Vrms (Condition No Load)

  • Input

    USB Type-C (Supports UAC 2.0 and UAC 1.0)

  • Output

    3.5mm (Unbalanced), 4.4mm (Balanced, Only 5-pole supported)

  • Dimensions

    32mm[W] x 64.3mm[H] x 16mm[D]

  • Weight

    About 1.62oz (46g)

Audio Specifications

  • Frequency Response

    ±0.006dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced, Balanced │ ±0.06dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced, Balanced

  • Signal to Noise Ratio

    121dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 125dB @ 1kHz, Balanced

  • Crosstalk

    -139dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ -141dB @ 1kHz, Balanced

  • THD+N

    0.0005% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced

  • IMD SMPTE

    0.0006% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Unbalanced │ 0.0005% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Balanced

  • Output Impedance

    Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (0.5ohm) │ Balanced Out 4.4mm(1.1ohm)