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Astell & Kern unveils new flagship portable music player packed with hi-res streaming features and a redesigned internal circuitry
By Harry McKerrell published
Debuting at High End Munich 2025, the A&ultima SP4000 offers enhanced circuitry and hi-res file support alongside two new pairs of in-ear headphones.

Astell & Kern's inventive portable music player doubles up as a streamer for the home, too
By Kashfia Kabir published
The A&K PD10 is a hi-res, hi-tech portable music player with a twist

Grab this stunning Astell&Kern audio system for less than half price
By What Hi-Fi? published
Sponsored by Astell&Kern
There's a huge £1300 off Astell&Kern's just-add-speakers system.

Activo's wired in-ear headphones aim for an explosive sound that won't break the bank
By Harry McKerrell published
Activo debuts its affordable Volcano wired in-ear headphones featuring a triple driver array and a stable, comfortable fit.

13 of the world’s most expensive pairs of headphones
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Whether you demand premium materials, 3D-printed grilles or simply the sweetest, most effortless sound around, these are some of the priciest headphones money can buy.

Activo P1
By What Hi-Fi? published
The Activo P1 portable music player aims to deliver Astell & Kern’s high-quality performance for a more affordable price, but it fails to deliver.

Astell & Kern's outrageously expensive tube-amplified SP3000T hi-res music player and Novus in-ears are now available
By Verity Burns published
Astell&Kern unveiled these products at CanJam NYC in March, and now we know when we can get our hands on them.

Astell & Kern aims to boost your iPhone and laptop sound with its portable HC4 DAC
By Harry McKerrell published
Astell & Kern's latest portable DAC-cum-headphone amp promises to boost your laptop or phone's sound on the go.
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