The PD10 is a high-end digital audio player designed as a bold step beyond Astell&Kern’s existing lineup, redefining the company’s volume control and aesthetic language in favor of a “breaking away from the normal” approach. It employs a quad-DAC configuration using AKM’s latest AK4498EX chips within a “HEXA” circuit topology that fully separates digital and analog signal paths for ultra-clean sound reproduction. To make life easier for users, it supports Smart Gain automatic amplifier matching, which senses your headphones’ impedance and switches between normal and high gain modes without manual adjustment. The bundled cradle lets the PD10 double as a home-audio component—offering charging, digital input, and XLR outputs for integration with a hi-fi setup. Rounding out its feature set are support for AirPlay, a high-capacity 5,770 mAh battery rated at about 15 hours playback, and a large 6-inch full-HD display for comfortable control and navigation.

- World's First Application of AK4498EX in a DAP
- HEXA Audio Circuit Structure : Complete Separation of Digital and Analog Signal Processing
- Equipped with Impedance-Adaptive Dual Amplifiers
- Automatic Amplifier Matching Mode : Smart Gain
- Overwhelming Audio Performance Through Independent Dual Audio Circuits

Design & Build
Body Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 75.4mm (W) × 149.5mm (H) × 17.3mm (D)
Weight: ~435g (15.34oz)

Display
6" Touch Screen
Resolution: 1080 × 2160
Performance & Processing
CPU: Octa-core
DAC: AKM4191EQ ×2 (Dual Modulator) + AKM4498EX ×4 (Dual + Dual DAC)
Decoding: Up to 32-bit / 768kHz bit-to-bit playback

Audio Specifications
Supported Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
Sample Rates:
PCM: 8kHz – 768kHz (8/16/24/32-bit per sample)
DSD Native:
DSD64 (2.8MHz, Stereo)
DSD128 (5.6MHz, Stereo)
DSD256 (11.2MHz, Stereo)
DSD512 (22.4MHz, Stereo)
Output Level:
[Normal] Unbalanced 2.6Vrms │ Balanced 5.6Vrms (No Load)
[High] Unbalanced 4Vrms │ Balanced 8.3Vrms (No Load)
[Cradle XLR Out] 5.6Vrms (Load)

Connectivity
Inputs: USB Type-C (Charging, PC, Mac)
Outputs:
Unbalanced (3.5mm)
Optical Out (3.5mm)
Balanced Out (4.4mm, 5-pole supported)
Wireless:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth 5.3 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptX™ HD, LDAC, LHDC, SBC, AAC)

Other Features
Firmware upgrade supported (OTA)
Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ 40℃ (32℉ ~ 104℉)

Built-in Memory: 256GB

Capacity 5,770mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
Charge Time about 4hours (PD3.0 Charging)
Playback Time about 15hours (Standard : FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Vol.50, LCD Off, Normal Gain)

Supported OS Windows 8,10,11(32/64bit) MAC OS X 10.7

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In-stock products typically ship within 48 hours and should be expected to arrive in 3-4 business days. Orders outside of the UAE should be expected to arrive in 5-7 business days.

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- Free delivery within the UAE
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- Taxes and duties are calculated according to the applicable laws of the state or country an item is shipped to and are the customer's responsibility.

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Installation charges are applicable and can be paid upon delivery for our clients based in Dubai.

- Installation Charges: AED 450 Per Hour
- Speaker Cables: AED 32 Per Meter
- Trunking: AED 10 Per Meter

For clients based outside of the UAE, please contact our specialists and we will share an estimate based on your requirements.