Astell & Kern and Bandai Namco collaborate on limited-edition AK HC4 Idolmaster Cinderella Girls edition USB DAC
Astell & Kern and Bandai Namco have collaborated to release the limited-edition AK HC4 Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Edition USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for Idolmaster music enthusiasts. The DAC supports both USB Audio Class 1 (UAC 1) and USB Audio Class 2 (UAC 2) over USB-C to connect to a wide variety of phones, tablets, computers, and game consoles with low-latency, wired headphone output. The Idolmaster logo is imprinted on the royal blue aluminum case while Nao Kamiya is showcased on the packaging.
The A&K is designed for playback of high-resolution music with ultra-low noise (118 dB @ 1 KHz unbalanced, 118 dB @ 1 KHz balanced) and distortion (0.0005% @ 1 KHz unbalanced, 0.0009% @ 1 KHz balanced). Native DSD256 and 32-bit 384 kHz PCM music streams can be directly decoded by the 32-bit AK4493S chip, while lower-quality PCM and DSD music streams are upsampled by the Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology in the AK4137EQ sample rate converter.
Pristine audio is output to headphones over regular 3.5 mm or balanced 4.4 mm connections with high power (2 Vrms unbalanced, 3 Vrms balanced) to drive high-impedance headphones with very accurate frequency reproduction (+/- 0.066 dB @ 20 Hz to 70 kHz) unbalanced, +/- 0.067 dB @ 20 Hz to 70 kHz balanced). The AK HC4 measures 1.16 x 2.54 x 0.57 in. (29.5 × 64.5 × 14.5 mm) and weighs 1.09 oz. (31 g).
Iriver authorized dealers in Japan are currently accepting preorders for the Astell & Kern AK HC4 Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Edition USB DAC for an MSRP of 33,000 yen (~$209) with an expected delivery date of January 18, 2025. Readers who have no love for Idolmaster or Nao-chan but do want a high-resolution USB DAC for gaming and music can buy the regular Astell & Kern HC4 on Amazon today.
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2024.12.24
[Cinderella] You will love music more In collaboration with the high-end high-resolution audio brand "Astell&Kern", a limited-production / special edition Hi-Fi portable USB DAC is now on sale!
Hello producers!
Limited production / special specification Hi-Fi portable USB DAC "AK HC4 Idolmaster Cinderella Girls" in collaboration with "Astell&Kern", a famous high-resolution audio brand for portable audio. Edition" will be released!
Just by connecting it to a smartphone, PC, or home game console, you can output sound to your wired earphones / headphones with Astell&Kern's unique high sound quality without delay!
And for the key visual and package, Nao Kamiya is appointed
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Pre-orders will be accepted from 11:00 AM today.
At the Ayuto direct sales "Akihabara e-Market", there is also a campaign where original acrylic stands will be presented by lottery from those who make a reservation for the first time!
[Dealers] (* in order of 50 sounds)
Ayuto direct sales "Akihabara e-market": www.akiba-eshop.jp
Akihabara e-market Rakuten Ichiba Branch:https://www.rakuten.co.jp/akiba-eshop/
e☆ Earphones: www.e-earphone.jp
Fujiya ABIC:
www.fujiya-avic.co.jp/shop/default.aspx The excellent sound quality and stylish design of the AK HC4, which many sound creators recognize, are sure to make you love music even more.
■Astell&Kern AK HC4 Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Edition
Release date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Detail URL:https://www.iriver.jp/products/product_248.php
