{"product_id":"astell-kern-ak-hc4-usb-dac-amp-portable-hi-fi-audio-cable","title":"Astell \u0026 Kern AK HC4 USB DAC Amp | Portable Hi-Fi Audio Cable","description":"\u003carticle class=\"product-description\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003cheader\u003e\n    \u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAstell \u0026amp; Kern AK HC4 Portable USB DAC \u0026amp; Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"subtitle\"\u003eExperience True Hi-Fi Studio Sound on Your Smartphone, Tablet, or PC\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"product-overview\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eTransform Your Everyday Listening Into an Audiophile Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Unlock the full potential of your music library with the \u003cstrong\u003eAstell \u0026amp; Kern AK HC4\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed by the industry leaders in high-fidelity personal audio, this ultra-compact USB DAC cable turns your smartphone, laptop, or gaming setup into a high-end audio station. Built with a sleek Moon Silver aluminum body, the AK HC4 packs desktop-class digital audio processing into a lightweight, pocket-sized device.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"key-benefits\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Astell \u0026amp; Kern AK HC4 USB DAC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship AK4493S DAC Chip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers exceptional clarity, deep bass, and ultra-low distortion for natural sound reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Headphones Outputs (3.5mm \u0026amp; 4.4mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect any standard headphones or balanced In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) with dedicated 2Vrms (unbalanced) and 3Vrms (balanced) output power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Audio Remaster (DAR) Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upsamples audio in real-time to bring lossy digital tracks closer to original master recording quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-Platform \u0026amp; Gaming Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports UAC 1.0 and UAC 2.0 modes for seamless plug-and-play operation across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and gaming consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo Switch).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"technical-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003ch3\u003eGeneral Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eBody Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd itemprop=\"material\"\u003eAluminum (Moon Silver)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eDAC Chipset\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eAKM AK4493S\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eSupported Sample Rates\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePCM up to 384kHz\/32bit | Native DSD256\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eInput\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eUSB Type-C (UAC 1.0 \u0026amp; UAC 2.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3.5mm Unbalanced \/ 4.4mm Balanced (5-pole)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eUnbalanced: 2Vrms | Balanced: 3Vrms (No Load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e29.5mm (W) x 64.5mm (H) x 14.5mm (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd itemprop=\"weight\"\u003e31g (1.09 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eAudio Performance Metrics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e3.5mm Unbalanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e4.4mm Balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFrequency Response (20Hz~20kHz)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e±0.062dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e±0.063dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e118dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e118dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e-134dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e-136dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.0005% @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.0009% @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eIMD SMPTE\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.0005% (800Hz 10kHz 4:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.0004% (800Hz 10kHz 4:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.9 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1.6 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"faq-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the Astell \u0026amp; Kern AK HC4 used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe AK HC4 is a portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier that bypasses the low-quality audio circuitry inside your phone or computer to deliver high-resolution Hi-Fi sound to wired headphones and IEMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the AK HC4 work with iPhones and Android devices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, the AK HC4 features a universal USB Type-C connection that works seamlessly with iOS (iPhone 15 and newer, or older iPhones via adapter), Android smartphones, MacBooks, and Windows PCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Astell \u0026 Kern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47406447067430,"sku":"","price":259.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/2641\/0840\/files\/hc-4-001.jpg?v=1703865599","url":"https:\/\/www.accessoryjack.com\/en-sg\/products\/astell-kern-ak-hc4-usb-dac-amp-portable-hi-fi-audio-cable","provider":"AccessoryJack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}