DAPs Astell&Kern PD10 Digital Audio Player Gains New Color and Flagship-Level Features from SP4000 Astell&Kern PD10 Black DAP ($2,410) gets SP4000 upgrades including bit-perfect Android, Advanced DAR, Smart Gain and Qobuz Connect because color alone won’t cut it. Ian WhiteSeptember 4, 2025
New Products The Astell&Kern UW100 TWS Earphones are Category Disruptors New $299 TWS earphones from Astell&Kern feature a custom DAC with Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers for audiophile-grade performance. Brian MitchellMarch 28, 2022
New Products Astell&Kern Announces UW100 MK II True Wireless Earphones New 2nd generation Astell&Kern true wireless earphones offer a few upgrades, while keeping its $299 price tag the same. Brian MitchellAugust 8, 2023
Reviews Astell&Kern UW100MKII Wireless Earphones: Review At $299, Astell&Kern's second generation true wireless earphones are among the best available for those seeking a neutral sound signature. W. JenningsDecember 17, 2023
Reviews Astell&Kern UW100 Wireless Earbuds: Review The Astell&Kern UW100 Wireless Earphones are $299 and find themselves in shark infested waters. How do they compare? Let's take a listen. W. JenningsJuly 14, 2022
IEMs Astell&Kern and 64 Audio Launch XIO In-Ear Monitors — First Listen at CanJam London 2025? Astell&Kern and 64 Audio’s $3,000 XIO IEMs combine cutting-edge tech and luxury design for audiophiles seeking top-tier sound and craftsmanship. Ian WhiteJuly 17, 2025
IEMs Astell&Kern LUNA IEMs Land at $2,700: Because Sonic Purity Apparently Comes with a Quirky Low Impedance Astell&Kern's latest IEMs for audiophiles feature new 13mm Unipolar Micro Planar Magnetic Drivers and are hand-assembled in Japan. Ian WhiteJune 11, 2025
DAPs Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T DAP: Review At $2,999, Astell&Kerns's A&Ultima SP3000T DAP offers a triple amp system with tubes that are easy to get used to. W. JenningsSeptember 17, 2024
DAPs Astell&Kern A&ultima SP4000 Drops at High End Munich 2025: Who Needs a Wardrobe When You Can Drop It All on a DAP? Astell&Kern’s A&ultima SP4000 drops at High End Munich 2025, featuring full Android, dual op-amps, advanced DACs, and next-gen audio tech. Ian WhiteMay 9, 2025
DAPs Astell&Kern’s New A&ultima SP3000M Flagship DAP is More Affordable At $2,299, Astell&Kern found a few ways to maintain flagship audiophile DAP performance at a lower cost. Find out what's changed. Robert SilvaOctober 23, 2024
Articles Best Portable DAP (Digital Audio Player): Editors’ Choice 2024 The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T was the only portable DAP that impressed us this year, but it will cost you $2,999 USD. W. JenningsDecember 16, 2024
Gift Guides Gift Guide: Back to School Tech You Don’t Want to Be Without Bring function, style and entertainment to any educational experience with tech that kids will absolutely love. Brian MitchellAugust 27, 2024
DAPs Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 DAP: Review Does the new Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 DAP reclaim the Iron Throne? We can think of 3,699 reasons why that is true. W. JenningsSeptember 13, 2022
DAPs Preview: Astell&Kern’s Affordable P1 DAP Supports Bluetooth 5.3, DSD and 32-Bit PCM Playback At $430, the P1 by Astell&Kern is a more affordable portable DAP for users with active lifestyles. Robert SilvaAugust 3, 2024
Floorstanding Speakers High End Munich 2024 Show Report Reporting from Munich, we got the scoop on dozens of new high-end audio products coming out in 2024 Carlos Martin SchwabMay 19, 2024
DAPs Astell&Kern’s New Flagship A&ultima SP3000T DAP and NOVUS IEM Combo Will Set You Back $8,000 The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T brings tube amplification into its flagship DAP designed to pair with limited-edition NOVUS IEMs by Empire Ears. Brian MitchellFebruary 29, 2024
Articles Astell&Kern SE300 DAP: Editor’s Choice 2023 Astell&Kern has been at the forefront of perfecting portable digital audio. The A&futura SE300 DAP continues that trend. W. JenningsDecember 25, 2023