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Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T Headphone Amplifier & High-Resolution Music Player
£2,299.00
✓ 1 Year Warranty included
✓ Authorised UK Dealer
The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T combines a powerful headphone amplifier, high-resolution music player and versatile audio hub in one premium desktop-friendly system. Its dual ESS ES9039MPRO DACs and triple amplifier design let you switch between OP AMP, TUBE AMP and HYBRID AMP modes to suit your listening preferences. With up to 15Vrms output, support for PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512, plus Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and extensive analogue and digital connections, the CA1000T is built for serious headphone listening at home or in the office.
Choose the Sound That Suits You
The CA1000T's Triple Amp System offers OP AMP, TUBE AMP and HYBRID AMP modes. OP AMP mode focuses on clarity and dynamic presentation, while the dual KORG Nutube 6P1 valves introduce a warmer, more analogue character in TUBE AMP mode. HYBRID AMP combines elements of both approaches, giving you another way to tailor your listening experience to different headphones, recordings and personal preferences.
Flexible Output for a Wide Range of Headphones
With four selectable gain levels and up to 15Vrms balanced output, the CA1000T is designed to accommodate a broad range of headphones, including demanding high-impedance models. Its 3.5mm and 6.35mm unbalanced outputs sit alongside 2.5mm and 4.4mm balanced connections, giving you the flexibility to use different headphones and earphones without needing a separate amplifier for each.
Streaming, High-Resolution Playback and Extensive Connectivity
The CA1000T supports PCM audio up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512, with 256GB of internal storage and microSD expansion up to 1TB. Dual-band Wi-Fi enables network playback and compatible streaming apps, while Bluetooth supports LDAC and aptX HD. Analogue RCA and XLR outputs, digital inputs, USB DAC functionality and a built-in rechargeable battery make it a flexible centrepiece for a personal audio system at home or in the office.
General Specifications
Model: ACRO CA1000T (AC1000T)
Body Colour: Rich Gray
Body Material: Aluminium
Display: 4.1" touchscreen, 720 × 1280px resolution
CPU: Quad-core
DAC: 2 × ESS ES9039MPRO (dual-DAC)
Vacuum Tubes: 2 × KORG Nutube 6P1
Decoding: Supports bit-to-bit playback up to 32-bit/768kHz
Supported Audio Formats & Sampling Rates
Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF and DSF
PCM Sampling Rate: 8kHz–768kHz (8/16/24/32 bits per sample)
Native DSD Support: DSD64 (1-bit, 2.8MHz, stereo), DSD128 (1-bit, 5.6MHz, stereo), DSD256 (1-bit, 11.2MHz, stereo) and DSD512 (1-bit, 22.4MHz, stereo)
Output Levels
Headphone Output (Low Gain): 2Vrms unbalanced; 4Vrms balanced (no-load condition)
Headphone Output (Mid Gain): 4Vrms unbalanced; 8Vrms balanced (no-load condition)
Headphone Output (High Gain): 6Vrms unbalanced; 12Vrms balanced (no-load condition)
Headphone Output (Super Gain): 8Vrms unbalanced; 15Vrms balanced (no-load condition)
RCA Output Level: 2Vrms (no-load condition)
XLR Output Level: 4Vrms (no-load condition)
Connectivity
Headphone Outputs: Unbalanced 3.5mm and 6.35mm; balanced 2.5mm and 4.4mm
Analogue Inputs: 1 × stereo RCA pair
Analogue Outputs: 1 × stereo RCA pair, 1 × stereo XLR pair
Digital Inputs: 1 × coaxial, 1 × optical, 1 × USB Type-C
Digital Outputs: 1 × optical (3.5mm), 1 × USB Type-C
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)
Bluetooth: Version 5.0, supporting A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD and LDAC
Audio Performance
Measurement Conditions: Audio specifications are based on the Low Gain setting.
Frequency Response (20Hz–20kHz): ±0.031dB unbalanced; ±0.029dB balanced; ±0.033dB RCA; ±0.002dB XLR
Frequency Response (20Hz–70kHz): ±0.079dB unbalanced; ±0.029dB balanced; ±0.080dB RCA; ±0.008dB XLR
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1kHz): 108dB unbalanced; 112dB balanced; 121dB RCA; 128dB XLR
Crosstalk (1kHz): −115dB unbalanced; −112dB balanced; −138dB RCA; −145dB XLR
THD+N (1kHz): 0.004% unbalanced; 0.002% balanced; 0.0005% RCA; 0.0003% XLR
IMD SMPTE: 0.0007% at 800Hz/10kHz (4:1) for unbalanced, balanced, RCA and XLR outputs
Output Impedance: 3.5mm and 6.35mm: 1Ω; 2.5mm and 4.4mm: 2Ω; RCA: 4Ω; XLR: 9Ω
Clock Jitter: 25ps (typical)
Reference Clock Jitter: 70ps
Memory & Storage
Built-in Memory: 256GB NAND
External Memory: 1 × microSD slot, supporting cards up to 1TB
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity: 10,100mAh, 3.8V Li-polymer
Charging Time: Approximately 5 hours with 9V/3A PD2.0 fast charging
Playback Time: Approximately 11 hours (FLAC, 16-bit/44.1kHz, unbalanced output, volume 40, LCD off, OP AMP, Low Gain)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W × H × D): 104.9 × 45 × 155.8mm (4.12 × 1.77 × 6.13")
Weight: Approximately 980g (34.56oz)
System Requirements & Firmware
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 and 11 (32/64-bit); Mac OS X 10.7 and later
Firmware Updates: Over-the-air (OTA) updates supported
What's in the Box
Included: Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T, USB-C to USB-A cable, screen protector, quick start guide and warranty card
How will you send my item?
We ship to addresses within the UK using Royal Mail and DPD couriers.
How much does delivery cost?
Standard 2–3 working day delivery is FREE on orders over £50. Next working day delivery is available from £5.99, and is FREE on orders over £200.
For orders to UK non-mainland and international destinations, additional charges will apply at checkout. Please see below for more information.
How long does delivery take?
Depending on the delivery service you choose, delivery usually takes between 1-4 working days to mainland UK from the moment we despatch your order. Orders to UK non-mainland and international destinations can take longer.
When will you despatch my order?
Orders placed before 3pm are processed and despatched the same day (excluding bank holidays and weekends). Orders placed on weekends will be processed and despatched the following working day.
*Please note that international orders may require extra checks before we are able to despatch your order so timescales may vary.
Can I track my delivery?
Yes - Order tracking is offered as standard on all items, whether they are shipped via DPD or Royal Mail. You will receive your tracking information via email once we have despatched your order.
UK Non-mainland and International destinations.
Post Brexit some of our delivery partners have changed the way we ship to international and offshore destinations. This means that the cost of shipping to some locations has increased significantly and additional paperwork may need to be completed for some international orders.
Shipping for all items to UK Non-Mainland and International destinations will incur a charge at checkout. This charge is not final and additional postage may be required. Furthermore, this may incur additional delivery delays and also local customs charges which the buyer is responsible to pay.
Shipping to international destinations may require further security checks and I.D. to be provided by the cardholder. We reserve the right to cancel any orders where an order does not pass our security checks or the additional postage is not paid.
To avoid any confusion we would advise that you contact us before making your order.
What do you class as UK Non-mainland?
Rep. Ireland, N. Ireland, Channel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Scottish Highlands. If you are unsure whether your address is classed as UK Non-mainland please feel free to contact us and an advisor will be happy to help.
For any further enquiries with regards to your delivery please contact us on 020 8561 9845 and one of our adviser's will be happy to help.
If you're not happy with your item or you've changed your mind.
Even though we're sure you'll be happy with your purchase, it's important that you are aware of how we deal with returns in the event that you need to send something back.
We understand how inconvenient it can be when you buy a product and aren't 100% satisfied with it. For this reason we have designed our returns policy to prevent any further inconvenience to you in these instances.
Under 30 days
- You can return your goods for a full refund or exchange as long as you inform us of your intention to return the goods within 30 days of receipt, starting from the day after you receive your goods (Exclusions apply, see below.)
- All return costs are down to the buyer and it is recommended that you return your items using a trackable method with appropriate insurance (if required).
- Once we have confirmed your return, please ensure that you return the item within 14 days.
- If a returns number is provided then please ensure that the parcel has this clearly marked.
- Items need to be returned in "as new" condition in their original packaging. We don't mind if you open the product to check it, however any used or damaged products will be subject to a 25% handling fee so please take care when opening your items.
After 30 days
- We will not offer a refund after 30 days of you receiving your delivery unless your product is faulty.
Exclusions from our returns policy
As we're sure you'll understand, there are some products that we can't offer returns on due to their nature. These include:
- Special order items and cables cut from a reel (priced per metre). These items will be clearly identifiable.
- In-Ear headphones due to health and hygiene reasons.
- Products that include software which require activation.
Please note : that these exclusions do not apply to items that become faulty.
If your product becomes faulty
We endeavour to get your items to you in fully working order, however in the event that your items do become faulty, please read below on what you should do next.
In a lot of cases with some products, faults can be fixed by performing some basic troubleshooting, so to prevent any further inconvenience to you we advise that you contact our Customer Service team who can guide you through some basic troubleshooting before sending items back.
Under 30 days
- If your items become faulty within 30 days of delivery you are entitled to a full refund or exchange. Please contact our customer service centre who will provide necessary returns details.
- Please send the items back with a cover note including a description of the fault and your original order number.
- Once we have fully tested the item and confirmed the fault, we will process the refund or exchange including cost of carriage back to us (within reason).
- If during our testing we cannot find a fault, no refund will be given and you will be charged for delivery of the item back to you.
After 30 days
- After 30 days you will still be able to get your faulty items repaired or replaced within the manufacturers warranty and we will be happy to assist you with this. Please contact our customer service team to find out the best way to get your items repaired or replaced. Please be aware that after 30 days we will not cover you for any carriage costs.
