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Astell&Kern PD10 - Black
£2,199.00
✓ 1 Year Warranty included
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The PD10 is Astell&Kern’s most innovative digital audio player yet, featuring a bold new design, an intuitive reimagined volume wheel, and a sleek docking cradle. Built for high-resolution audio at home or on the go, it delivers uncompromising, optimal sound anywhere you listen.
Portable Audio Without Compromise
The Astell&Kern PD10 is designed for music enthusiasts who want a dedicated player capable of bringing out the detail in their favourite recordings. Supporting PCM audio up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512, it accommodates a wide range of high-resolution formats. Its stainless-steel body and generous 6-inch Full HD touchscreen combine a solid, premium feel with a clear and engaging interface.
Carefully Engineered for Detailed Sound
At the heart of the PD10 is an advanced HEXA audio circuit featuring two AKM AK4191EQ digital modulators and four AKM AK4498EX DACs. By separating digital signal processing from analogue conversion, the design aims to preserve the integrity of the audio signal. Independent circuits for balanced and unbalanced outputs further support consistent performance, allowing you to choose the connection that best suits your headphones.
Power and Control for Different Headphones
The PD10 features two impedance-adaptive amplifier modes, with Smart Gain automatically selecting the appropriate setting for connected headphones or earphones. Its 3.5mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced outputs offer flexible connectivity, while Bluetooth 5.3 supports wireless listening with compatible codecs including LDAC and aptX HD. With up to approximately 15 hours of playback under specified test conditions, it is ready for extended listening sessions.
General Specifications
Model: PD10
Body Colour: Black, Silver
Body Material: Stainless steel
Display: 6" touchscreen, 1080 × 2160 resolution
CPU: Octa-core
DAC: 2 × AK4191EQ (dual modulator) + 4 × AK4498EX (dual + dual DAC)
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)
Audio Performance
Output Level (Normal Gain): Unbalanced 2.6Vrms; balanced 5.6Vrms (no-load condition)
Output Level (High Gain): Unbalanced 4Vrms; balanced 8.3Vrms (no-load condition)
Frequency Response (20Hz–20kHz): ±0.066dB unbalanced; ±0.066dB balanced
Frequency Response (20Hz–70kHz): ±0.62dB unbalanced; ±0.61dB balanced
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1kHz): 125dB unbalanced; 128dB balanced
Crosstalk (1kHz): −137dB unbalanced; −138dB balanced
THD+N (1kHz): 0.0007% unbalanced; 0.0006% balanced
IMD SMPTE: 0.0004% at 800Hz/10kHz (4:1), unbalanced and balanced
Output Impedance: 3.5mm unbalanced output: 1Ω; 4.4mm balanced output: 1.6Ω
Clock Jitter: 25ps (typical)
Reference Clock Jitter: 250 femtoseconds
Measurement Conditions: Audio measurement specifications are based on Normal gain.
Connectivity
Input: USB Type-C for charging and connection to PC and Mac
Unbalanced Output: 3.5mm
Optical Output: 3.5mm
Balanced Output: 4.4mm (5-pole only)
AK Cradle Compatibility: Supported
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)
Bluetooth: Version 5.3, supporting A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC, LHDC, SBC and AAC
Memory & Storage
Built-in Memory: 256GB NAND
External Memory: 1 × microSD slot, supporting cards up to 1.5TB
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity: 5,770mAh, 3.8V Li-polymer
Charging Time: Approximately 4 hours with PD3.0 charging
Playback Time: Approximately 15 hours (FLAC, 16-bit/44.1kHz, volume 50, LCD off, Normal gain)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W × H × D): 75.4 × 149.5 × 17.3mm (2.96 × 5.88 × 0.68")
Weight: Approximately 435g (15.34oz)
System Requirements & Operating Conditions
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 8, 10 and 11 (32/64-bit); Mac OS X 10.7
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Firmware Updates: Over-the-air (OTA) updates supported
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.
