Astell&Kern launches PD5 digital audio player with eight DACs

Astell&Kern has unveiled its new digital audio player, the PD5, which succeeds the A&norma SR35. The PD5 features a unique switchable Quad/Octa-DAC architecture utilizing eight Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, offering up to 28 hours of playback in Quad-DAC mode. It also includes EnviroTune for ambient noise optimization and runs on Android with support for high-resolution wireless codecs. AI

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• android
• A&norma SR35
• Astell&Kern
• CanJam SoCal 2026
• Cirrus Logic CS43198
• EnviroTune
• Hong Kong AV show
• LDAC
• PD 3.0
• Qualcomm aptX HD
• Shenzhen International Audio Show

• product

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