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From Final
Final’s flagship model realizes transparent sound for the uplift that can be gained by listening to music. Development of the A8000 began with reconstruction of physical measurement and subjective evaluation methodologies. Under the subjective evaluation methodology established at the time of D8000's development, the E Series achieved sound quality highly evaluated by many people and became a best seller. With the A8000, a new evaluation index has been incorporated into that subjective evaluation methodology.

Among factors that determine sound quality for earphones and headphones, amplitude frequency response is predominant, but there are some sound impression cannot be explained by it. For example, the most critically evaluated aspect of classical music recordings is called transparent sound, a sound impression by which sound is very clear even it is localized at a distant location. We have been considering the realization of this sound impression to be extremely important for becoming uplifted by listening to music. We believe that the high evaluation of our D8000 headphones owes to the realization of such transparent sound. Until now, we have employed modification of the amplitude frequency response, known as tuning, to modify the sound of our earphones, but because it cannot make a great change to time response, it became difficult to achieve transparent sound through tuning.

This time, with the aim of achieving transparent sound for earphones, final has developed its own proprietary Perceptual Transparency Measurement (PTM) evaluation methodology. As a result of evaluation and improvement of interrelations between principal components analyzed by the results of subjective evaluation and data analysis of impulse response that could not be gleaned from frequency response in the past, an ideal diaphragm material that is extremely light and possessing high sound speed comprised of ultra-thin Beryllium foil (Truly Pure Beryllium Diaphragm) has been adopted for the A8000.

Adoption of Truly Pure Beryllium Diaphragm
The A8000 employs a diaphragm made from ultra-thin Beryllium foil (Truly Pure Beryllium Diaphragm), which is said to be an ideal diaphragm material due to its light weight and high sound speed. With a specific gravity of 1.85 and a sound propagation velocity of 12,900 m/s, second only to that of diamond, Beryllium has ideal characteristics for a diaphragm material. The adoption of pure Beryllium will lead to improved time response that greatly transfigures sound into transparent. The sharpness of sound build-up and the lingering resonance of the sound can be clearly felt, as can the silence between sounds.

Crafting thin pure Beryllium foil is difficult. Our engineers had to struggle to make it stable enough for the product, but it can be said to be a valuable material that pays off our hard works. In order to realize transparent sound through such superior materials, the same high quality has been demanded of the other components of the drive unit as well as the design and manufacturing technology. We have succeeded in leveraging the experience of developing and manufacturing our own dynamic drive unit to draw forth the advantages of pure Beryllium.

In the past, a Beryllium diaphragm was created by vacuum deposition of a thin coat of Beryllium onto a resin film. This was effective as an improvement methodology, but the characteristics of the film remain predominant. When pure Beryllium is used as the only material for the sound producing part of the diaphragm, the sound and characteristics are completely different.

Balancing Getting an Uplift from a Wide Range of Musical Genres with Universally Good Sound

Sound design for these models has been undertaken with attention to the relationship between spatial impression and dynamic range of music, and the physical characteristics of earphones and headphones. We have categorized sound creation on music recording onto these two axes: spatial impression and dynamic range.

One way of thinking regards the distance perception. Classical and jazz recordings are thought to be performed with emphasis on aspects of spaciousness, such as sense of distance, broadness and reverberation. On the other hand, rock, pops and many of the recent animation soundtrack recordings, spaciousness is not as highly emphasized. There is thought to be greater emphasis on clarity, which brings the various instruments and vocals to the front.

Another approach is dynamic range - in other words, changes in loudness over time. If the dynamic range is wide, naturally it is possible to use the change in loudness over time to achieve a more dynamic expression of music. But, there are some types of music for which narrower dynamic range recordings are preferable to allow each of the instruments and vocals to ordinarily appear before the listener’s eyes.

The difference between these two ways of thinking pertains not to which is superior but rather differences in how music is composed and what is demanded of it. With regard to classical music, and that played by orchestra in particular, the spatial orientation of instruments is particularly important. Stringed instruments are positioned nearest to the audience with wind and percussion placed behind them. Should the balance between the spatial orientation and volume of each group of instruments collapse, the music would disintegrate. For that reason, uniform clarity of sound that allows each instrument to appear before the eyes of the listener is not demanded of this type of music. Even for classical music, a string quartet, for example, would have a narrow dynamic range and the clarity of each instrument would be more prominent. For rock and pops on the other hand, spaciousness is not as necessary as for classical music, and so there is greater emphasis on clarity than spaciousness.

These preconditions are very important, particularly for earphone and headphone listening, and it has become apparent that the implementation of appropriate target curves and driver design result in deeper enjoyment of music.

The superior time response of the A8000 imparts it with sound quality that is capable of providing an uplift from a wide range of music that approaches the extent of the D Series, from the clarity of pop and rock music with a narrow dynamic range all the way to the spatial impression of classical and jazz music with a wide dynamic range. The most distinct characteristic of the A8000 is that it realizes such sound quality not by its ability to create sound capable of attracting a small number of wild fans through its strong individuality, but rather sound aimed at greater universality.

The Feeling of a Customized Fit
Based on the IEM chassis design developed for the B series that has become established as an ideal solution, the A8000 realizes a superior sense of fit. Whether or not the fit of earphones feels superior is determined by the sense of oppression. While at first glance it may seem correct to select an ergonomically praised organic shape to be held in place by the elasticity of silicon, this places ordinary pressure on the ear that serves as an unwary burden and leads to accumulation of fatigue. In limiting the area of contact in comparison to an organically shaped surface that comes in contact with a large area of the ear, this product aims for a sense of fit with no feeling of oppression. For that reason, it is suitable for the ears of many different people. If there is no feeling of oppression at any of the points of contact, that makes for such a comfortable, superior feeling of a customized earphone fit.

Precisely Cut Stainless Steel Chassis with "Tetra-Chamber Construction"
The volume and shape of the chambers in front of and behind the dynamic drive unit have a great impact on sound quality. Particularly, operation of the newly developed true Beryllium driver is extremely delicate, and it is impacted greatly by the spaces in the chassis. The internal design of the chassis can be calculated to some extent through simulations, but after that repeated trials of an actual product must be conducted until the sound quality targets are reached. For the A8000, in order to optimize operation of the driver, the inside of the driver unit chassis is divided into four chambers (Tetra-Chamber Construction); the driver ante-chamber and the double construction driver post-chamber and the MMCX connector portion are separated into different chasses. The driver is direct mounted into the ante-chamber of the chassis by a design that suppresses unnecessary vibration to achieve a distinct sound contour. Additionally, the use of four chambers achieves a balance between volume and tightness in the low-range while at the same time preventing leakage of sound.

MMCX Connector＆Original High Purity OFC Silver Coated Cable
The MMCX connector was developed in-company. We've used high-purity OFC silver coated cables that provide a wide sound stage. These jointly-developed cables were originally designed by and are currently manufactured by the well-renowned Junkosha corporation for the purpose of being used with the supercomputer "Kei" due to their fast signal transmission speed. The insulator film is made from PFA which was also developed by Junkosha who used their extensive know-how through the JUNFLON® brand to create the ultimate in low-permittivity material. The outer tube is made from PVC for maximum flexibility. The user will experience surprising flexibility that both makes the cable extremely easy to use as well as reducing the likelihood of microphonics. In addition, the MMCX plug and the 3.5 mm mini-plug have a tendency to disconnect so we've far exceeded the regular QA pass criteria of a 5,000-time bend test by changing the connection design to one that can withstand more than 50,000 bends.

Junkosha: The Japanese corporation Junkosha develops and manufactures products such as high speed coaxial cables that boast the world's fastest transmission speed at 95% the speed of light, as well as cables for demanding fields such as marine and aerospace, healthcare and power generation facilities. These special cables require a high level of technology and center around fluoropolymers. Junkosha's cables are often called by the brand name JUNFLON® and have earned the tremendous trust of engineers requiring special-purpose cables.

MMCX Assist for Easy Plug Removal
An item for the smooth insertion and removal of earphone cables using an MMCX connector. Using MMCX Assist the plug can be removed with surprising ease by applying proper force to the MMCX connector in the direction for cable removal. It also prevents the contingency of the cable from becoming severed by mistakenly pulling on the cable portion of the MMCX connector plug.

Ear Hooks that Alleviate Cable Touch Noise (Incorporates Lock Mechanism)
An ear hook is effective in reducing touch noise; wearing it when walking dramatically reduces the unpleasant rustling sound that may occur when the cable rubs against the body (cable touch noise). In the past, our company’s ear hooks have characteristically been slimmer than ordinary and virtually indistinguishable from a wire or rosin filled cable, making it so comfortable that it is easy to forget that one is even wearing it. This time we have newly added a cable lock mechanism.

Original Eartips with a Color Difference Between the Left and Right Bushes
Two types of silicon differing in rigidity are employed for the sound conduit and for the earbud that comes into contact with the user’s ear. The silicon used for the sound conduit is more rigid than that used for the earbud, and by having groove processing applied to it, combines both strength and flexibility. Soft silicon has been employed for the earbud, making for a comfortable fit and a high level of sound insulation.

One of the bushes is gray, while the other is red; by pulling the earpiece back slightly to check the color of the bush, it is easy to distinguish between left and right, even in places with subdued lighting. Since the bush colors of neighboring sizes are different (the gray bushes alternate between dark and light gray; the red bushes alternate between red and pink), it is also easy to distinguish between sizes.

Comes in 5 sizes – SS/S/M/L/LL

Interchangeable Dust Filter
The open portion of the dust filter may become soiled with earwax, etc. For the A8000, we have shaped the dust filter in such a manner that it can be removed and replaced by the customer, and a replacement dust filter is included as an accessory.

Aluminum & Silicone Hybrid Carry Case
The aluminum carry case has been designed to strike a balance between fitting in your pocket and protecting the A8000. Cut aluminum is used for portions to which force is applied. The interior is a soft silicone dome to prevent scratching. Attention to detail is evident by other labor, such as inclusion of an internal partition to prevent the chassis from getting scratched by moving back and forth.

How to Wear the Earphones
This product is an earphone that is hung over the ear. The transmission of touch noise to the ear can be prevented by placing the cable on the ear to achieve a comfortable fit.

1. Confirm the R and L marks on the inside of the chassis. R is right, and L is left.
2. Run the cable toward the front from behind the ear, and insert the earpiece of the earphone into the ear.
3. If it is difficult to fir the earphone into the cavity of concha, try to insert the earphone while pulling back and somewhat upward on the ear lobe.

If the cable does not fit on the back of the ear, please use the ear hook accessory. If the fit is too loose, try changing the size of the sleeve. In some cases, the size of the left and right earpieces may be different.

Aging
Aging is a phenomenon by which sound changes by continued use over a certain period of time. A driver unit produces sound through the vibration of an extremely thin heat-formed film. The cause is not clear, but it is thought that the film might become accustomed to the stress applied from the forming of the film or stress from the adhesive through continued use over time so that minute signals can be transmitted easily. A long period of time is required before the aging effects on this product become unnoticeable. Generally, through 150 to 200 hours of ordinary use sensitivity increases to achieve the level of sound quality for which the product had been originally designed.

Sound Quality Reviews
Sound is not muddy at all, extremely high clarity. The vocals and instruments comprising music can each be heard perfectly, and music can be enjoyed with a good feeling. Offers unparalleled reproduction of sound from percussion instruments, piano and other instruments for which good sound build-up is particularly demanded. From classical music to pops, rhythm can be vibrantly delineated. Furthermore, each sound is localized as a silhouette floating in space, as a preface to that, every nuance of vocals is perfectly reproduced, therefore new inspiration can be attained from familiar tracks of music to which one has already become accustomed.

• Housing: Stainless
• Driver: Dynamic driver（Truly Pure Beryllium Diaphragm)
• Connector: MMCX
• Cable: OFC silver coated cable
• Sensitivity: 102dB
• Impedance: 16Ω
• Weight: 41g
• Cord length: 1.2m

• Aluminum & Silicone hybrid carry case
• MMCX Assist
• Eartips (E type, 5 sizes)
• Ear hooks
• Replacement dust filter

 

From Campfire
Cascade is a culmination of a 3 year engineering effort to bring our signature sound to a headphone. The result is a portable, closed-back headphone that sounds and performs like it’s open. Even better; it has the unique sound you expect from a Campfire Audio headphone.

42mm Beryllium PVD Driver
Cascade delivers exceptional musicality and openness. It has a soundstage that expands well beyond the listening space. It possesses sonic traits not found in typical ‘closed-back’ headphone designs.

Specially crafted custom drivers are at the heart of Cascade. Powerful and impactful sound with excellent speed and micro detail retrieval. Superior highs extend over precise and controlled bass notes.

Premium Materials, Durable Build
Creating a portable audiophile headphone requires using materials that are up for the job. Light weight forged and machined aluminum cups paired with stainless steel components. This provides added strength in the places where you need it most.

Premium sheepskin ear pads are not only comfortable, but they provide excellent isolation. Listen to your favorite track on the bus without disturbing your fellow passengers. Escape office boredom without complaints.

Your HiFi Companion
Designed with portable use in mind, Cascade is a durable headphone for use at home and on the go. The more you listen, the more you’ll find you’ll want to keep it with you, where ever that might be.

Cascade has excellent high-frequency extension; cymbals sparkle and expand on a wide soundstage. Mids are clear and uncolored. The bass response is special; rich in texture and well defined. All qualities you won’t find in a typical closed back design.

Highlights

• Premium Select Materials. We wanted to be sure our first headphone was as good as the earphones we make. Close attention to each component is critical to achieving this goal. The headband, joints, and pivot are all made of stainless steel. This makes the traditionally weakest parts of a headphone the strongest. The cups and hanger arms are aluminum; cast and then machined to reduce weight. Our headphone pads are soft sheepskin, attached via magnets and replaceable. Each element’s design is there to improve your ownership experience.
• Detachable Cable. Cables are where we started with ALO audio so we know the importance of including an awesome cable. That is why we include our acclaimed Litz cable with Cascade. It has the same conductor design and materials as the Litz cable included with each of our earphones. Here we’ve added a special cloth jacket to the cable. It minimizes microphonics and adds a level of durability to the cable for headphone use.
• Designed for Portable. Cascade is the headphone that we wanted while traveling. It folds up to a compact size and is an isolated closed-back design. It sounds excellent with your portable DAP or phone. And it scales with ease in your home set-up.

User Manual

Tuning Guide

• 5Hz–33 kHz Frequency Response (attn -26dB)
• 100 dB SPL/mW Sensitivity
• 38 Ohms @ 1kHz Impedance
• 13.5 oz (without cable) or approximately 383 g
• Earpad Dimensions Outside OD approx – 2.75-inch wide x 4 inch tall
• Inside ID is approx – 1.5 inch wide x 2.5 inch
  
  
• 42 mm Beryllium PVD diaphragm dynamic driver
• Sheep Leather Detachable Headphone Pads
• Cicular ‘Push-Pull’ Connections
• Cast + Machined Aluminum Cup and Hanger Arms
• Steel headband, pivot and joints
• Litz Cable – Silver Plated Copper with Cloth Jacket (4′) 

• Campfire Audio Cascade Headphones
• Campfire Audio Zipper Headphone Case
• Campfire Audio Litz Cable with Cloth Jacket; Silver Plated Copper Conductors with Circular Push-Pull Connectors and 3.5mm Stereo Plug
• Custom fit acoustic dampeners to find the sound that is right for you.
  

Our Take
For us, being able to hear all kinds of new high end gear all the time from our great brand partners...it's easy to get jaded. "Oh this new headphone will change everything!" "This DAC is finally going to make you feel like digital music is perfect!" "This cable has gold infused adamantium...now you'll REALLY hear the music as the artist intended!" Hype and marketing hyperbole sucks. But every once in a while, an audio product comes along that truly feels...perfect. Perfect not in that nothing can possibly be better than it. But perfect in that it delivers such a remarkably perfect tonality and timbre in its price range, that you just know it's a triumph. Ladies and gentlemen, the U12t is a masterpiece. If you're looking to invest two large on IEMs, the U12t absolutely must be on your short list. Our highest, highest recommendation.

From 64 Audio
The U12t does it all, delivering immersive sound and impeccable spatial imaging. It's clean highs extend beautifully with a warm and engaging low-end response - just like its custom counterpart, the A12t. Offering reference-level detail, this IEM is among the best for multi-instrumentalists, engineers, sound monitors, and audiophiles.

Each ergonomic shell is machined out of a solid piece of aluminum and finished with an elegant brushed aluminum faceplate.

Technology
U12t features the following unique technology:

tia – a tubeless design that reduces resonance for a transparent and lifelike sound signature. The tia system is comprised of three major elements: open balanced armature tia drivers, the tia single-bore design, and tia acoustic chambers. The U12t features two major elements of the tia system: the tia driver and the tia single-bore design.

apex – only from 64 Audio, apex alleviates listener fatigue by releasing air pressure sealed in the ear canal. This venting enables musicians and music enthusiasts to listen more comfortably for longer.

LID – Linear Impedance Design, enables a consistent, reliable sound regardless of what source. This proprietary circuit corrects the non-linear impedances of the drivers, restoring proper interaction with the source and preserving the desired sound signature.

Driver Type/Count	Twelve precision balanced armature drivers
Driver Configuration	1 tia high, 1 high-mid, 6 mid, 4 low
Frequency Response	10Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity	108db dB/mW
Impedance	12.6 +1/-2 Ω from 10Hz – 20kHz
Crossover	Integrated 4-way passive crossover
Isolation	-20dB w/ m20 module, -15dB w/ m15 module

• U12t Universal In-Ear Monitors
• 64 Audio Personalized Protective Case
• Dehumidifier
• Cleaning Tool
• Shirt Clip
• TrueFidelity Eartips (S,M,L)
• Silicone Eartips (S,M,L)
• 48" Detachable Premium Cable
• m20 apex Modules
• m15 apex Modules
• Round Sticker
• Product Manual

From 64 Audio
The pinnacle of in-ear monitor technology, tia Fourté takes full advantage of everything we've learned up to this point in designing world-class in-ear monitors. Tia Fourté boasts the most accurate sound and widest soundstage of any in-ear monitor, making it the perfect choice for audiophiles seeking detailed, lifelike audio, and three-dimensional sound.

Tia Fourté features our complete, three-part tia™ system housed in an ergonomic shell, machined from a solid piece of aluminum and finished with elegant, copper patina faceplates.

Technology
Tia Fourté features the following unique technology:

tia – a tubeless design that reduces resonance for a transparent and lifelike sound signature. The tia system is comprised of three major elements: open balanced armature tia drivers, the tia single-bore design, and tia acoustic chambers. The U18t features two major elements of the tia system: the tia driver and the tia single-bore design.

apex – only from 64 Audio, apex alleviates listener fatigue by releasing air pressure sealed in the ear canal. This venting enables musicians and music enthusiasts to listen more comfortably for longer.

Driver Type/Count	3 precision BA drivers, 1 dynamic driver
Driver Configuration	1 tia high, 1 high-mid, 1 tia mid, 1 dynamic low
Frequency Response	5Hz – 22KHz
Sensitivity	114db @1kHZ @1mw
Impedance	10 Ω @ 1kHz
Crossover	Integrated 4-way passive crossover
Isolation	-20dB internal apex technology

• Tia Fourté Universal In-Ear Monitors
• 64 Audio Personalized Protective Case
• Dehumidifier
• Cleaning Tool
• Shirt Clip
• TrueFidelity Eartips (S,M,L)
• Silicone Eartips (S,M,L)
• 48" Detachable Premium Cable
• Round Sticker
• Product Manual

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Our Take
Is this love at first site? Yes. The very moment we laid our eyes on the SA700, we were smitten. The world class industrial designers at Astell&Kern went back to their roots and created this nostalgic new player incorporating their classic AK120 look in a fresh new player with bleeding edge tech. And to top it all off, this thing sounds better than any other DAP in its class. It's the first to use the new AK4492ECB Dual DAC with bit-to-bit playback up to 32bit 384kHz and native DSD playback up to 11.2MHz.

From Astell&Kern
With the launch of Astell&Kern's first product in 2012, we always aim to deliver uncompromising sound to music lovers. One day we decided to ask ourselves a question - "What if we combined Astell&Kern's first starting point and present?" We wanted to combine the analog sensibilities that remained in our hearts with the sound technology that has evolved over the years since our first product was released. We wanted to create the best sound that only we can do.

"Past Meets Present"
The SA700 is a product where past emotions and current technology meet. The SA700 is an evolution of technology and design that deliver the ultimate sound to Astell&Kern original design and sensibility.

• Emotional Retro Design
• Intuitive LED Indicator
• New Special GUI
• Stainless Steel Body for Premium Sound
• Ideal Size for Portability
• Dual DAC of AK4492ECB from AKM
• 32bit / 384kHz, Native DSD256 support

We took the original design of AK120 and redesigned it into a simple, but refined form. With the latest technology, the deeper and stronger sound of the SA700 delivers new experiences and values ​​not found in other products.

First DAP Using AKM AK4492ECB DAC
The SA700 is the first DAP to use a AK4492ECB Dual DAC to give a new sound signature. AKM's AK4492ECB is a DAC that aims to achieve the best performance in the industry by utilizing the technology obtained by developing AK4497EQ. It has a lower power consumption and similar audio performance compared to AK4497EQ, making it the best DAC for a portable DAP.

Only Astell&Kern's Sound Technology know-how has made the DAC's performance even more perfect. Now you can enjoy premium sound close to the original performance with the SA700 and the AK4492ECB.

Unchanging Value, Stainless Steel
The SA700 uses stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant and durable, for maximum material strength and beauty. Since it takes a lot of time, skill and cost to process the material, it is often only used for expensive products. The SA700 uses stainless steel because it provides the perfect sound. Stainless Steel delivers both luxury and balanced, clean sound. Feel it at the SA700.

Deliver the perfect original sound
SA700 offers the optimal condition to deliver perfect original sound.
SA700 is capable of bit-to-bit playback up to 32bit 384kHz and native DSD playback up to 11.2MHz, delivering detailed, distortion-free sound just as the artist intended.

Intuitive LED Indicator
The LEDs around the volume wheel are not just visual effects, but provide the listener information including volume and status of the currently playing song. Different colors are displayed depending on the bit depth of the song being played, and 150 levels of red saturation are displayed to reflect the current player volume. (LED can be turned on or off according to user setting.)

New GUI where the past and the present coexist
SA700 maintains the convenience of Astell&Kern's UI combined with a new GUI that reminds users of our 1st generation players. You can combine Astell&Kern's past and present through the GUI which is reinterpreted by using Astell&Kern's various color identities.

Using Open APP Service
The Open APP Service enables the user to install specific APK music streaming apps to the device. Copy the desired APK into the Open Service folder of the product and install the relevant App in the Menu-Service of the product. Using Open APP Service

• Model: SA700
• Body Color: Onyx Black / Stainless Steel
• Body Material: Stainless Steel
• Display: 4.1inch (720 x 1,280) Touch display
• Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
• Sample rate: PCM : 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) / DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo
• Output Level: Unbalanced 2.0Vrms / Balanced 4.0Vrms (Condition No Load)
• CPU: Quad-Core
• DAC: AKM AK4492ECB x2 (Dual DAC)
• Decoding: Support up to 32bit / 384kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback
• Input: USB Type-C input (for PC & MAC)
• Outputs: Unbalanced Out (3.5mm) / Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
• Bluetooth: V4.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptX^TM HD)
• Dimensions: 2.32 ”(59.1 mm) [W] x 4.56 ”(115.9 mm) [H] x 0.64 ”(16.5 mm) [D]
• Weight: 10.68 oz (303 g)
• Feature Enhancements: Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)
  

Audio Performance

• Frequency Response: ±0.12dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.12dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced ±1.48dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced / ±1.48dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 120dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 123dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
• Crosstalk: -134dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / -138dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
• THD+N: - 0.0006% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0006% @ 1kHz, Balanced
• IMD SMPTE: - 0.0003% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalanced / 0.0004% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Balanced
• Output Impedance: Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (1.8ohm) / Balanced out 2.5mm (1.9ohm)
• Reference Clock Jitter: 70ps(Typ)
  

Battery

• Capacity: 3,150mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery
• Continuous Playback Time: Up to 8.5 hours (Standard - MUSIC: FLAC, 16-bit/44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Volume 80, EQ OFF, LCD OFF)
• Charge Time: About 4.5 hours (Standard - 5V/2A Charging)
  

Memory

• Built-in Memory: 128GB [NAND]
• External Memory: microSD (Max. 512GB) x1
  

OS

• Supported OS: Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up

• SA700 Device
• USB Type-C Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card
• microSD card slot cover x 2
• Protective Film (Front x 2, Back x 2)

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From Dan Clark Audio
AEON Flow 2 Open is our all-new high-value planar headphone. AEON Flow 2 utilizes an all-new driver based on our acclaimed ETHER 2 driver design for greatly improved sound quality, and sports a collapsing gimbal so it folds into a compact case, making it much more travel friendly. AEON Flow 2 comes with our 2 year warranty, and is designed, built and tested in San Diego, California.

AEON 2 features the latest engineering innovations from our team, married with smart industrial design and a price that will make you smile.

The original ÆON Flow broke new ground with its ergonomic and stylish industrial design that are hallmarks of Dan Clark Audio designs. From the elegant shape of the earcups, to the lightweight nitinol headband, and the amazing performance of its in-house designed planer drivers, it’s hard to believe we could find a ways to improve it…but we did!

Improved Performance
The new AEON 2 is not a minor update to a great product, it’s truly a colossal performance upgrade. Dan and team took what they learned designing one of the most highly awarded flagship headphones of 2018, ETHER 2, and redesigned the new AEON 2 driver from the ground up using ETHER 2’s state of the art motor tech. New features include: 

• Updated driver structure flipped 180 degrees to remove magnet and flow structures from the diaphragm to the ear
• Streamlined flow elements converted to a single construction, removing air gaps to improve internal airflow
• Higher precision machined flow structures replace injection molded parts
• Superior driver damping for improved resolution, dynamics and a smoother frequency response
• New voicing, with a warmer, fuller tone for the closed, a leaner lower midrange for the open, and a much larger soundstage for both models

The sum of all these innovations is a headphone the renders music with all its emotional impact: visceral bass, transparent mids, and detail up top that is presented in a deep and immersive soundstage putting the music further “out of your head” to create a deeply satisfying experience.

Big Sound, Uncompromising Portability
Many of us at Dan Clark Audio travel extensively around the world to attend headphone shows to meet our incredible customers and dealers. We felt that while the AEON comes with a great case, it was a bit bulky and hard to travel with. When we set out to create the AEON 2 we wanted to improve its portability without sacrificing performance, reliability or comfort. So our engineering team set about making a no-compromise folding headphone and case that would travel more efficiently – and we succeeded.

Our Smart Industrial Design ethos was fully engaged when the team tackled this project, resulting in a singularly cool folding mechanisms that actually improves the clamping, fit, feel, and structural integrity of the entire headphone.

                            

This elegant mechanism deserved a custom designed case, and we are very proud of the outcome. This form fitting protective case also fits your cable of choice and takes up half the room in your backpack or purse the old Aeon case did. 

While we understand many of you will only travel with the Aeon 2 Closed we have included the new folding structure on the Aeon 2 open as well.

Since its introduction in 2017, the Aeon has pushed the Value/Performance ratio beyond industry standards. In many ways the Aeon is a direct reflection of the primary mission Dan Clark Audio was founded on: providing outstanding performance and engineering at prices well below our competitors so our community of listeners is empowered and excited to use our products. We are thrilled to offer the new Aeon 2 to our passionate customers and hope the community will truly love them. 

• Efficiency: 94dB/mW 
• Weight (without cable): 321g
• Detachable 2m premium dual-entry cable with 3.5mm and 1/4" termination
• Impedance: 13 ohms

• DUMMER (Distinctly Un-Magical) cable with an integrated dual 1/4" and 3.5mm plug
• Compact case for travel or storage.

Our Take 
This is it, ladies and gents. The very best DAP in the world. No hyperbole: you cannot find a better sounding, better built, higher performing DAP than the SP2000. If you want the best portable audio experience possible – this is it. Our highest recommendation.

 

From Astell&Kern 
A&ultima SP2000 is the third player released in the A&ultima lineup. SP2000 features the latest technologies of Astell&Kern with a newly developed audio circuitry and amplifier design. 

• Flagship AKM AK4499EQ Dual DACs
• Balanced 6Vrms, Unbalanced 3Vrms Output Level
• 32bit/768kHz, Native DSD512 Support
• 512GB Internal Memory
• Dual Band Wi-Fi Support5.0" 720x1280 HD TouchscreenOcta-Core CPU
• Open APP Support for Music Streaming

The Most Advanced Asahi Kasei DAC Chips, Dual AK4499EQ
The AK4499EQ DAC chip uses the most advanced ‘Current Output Architecture’ technology. To take full advantage of this new architecture, Astell&Kern redesigned the Op Amp and analog amp block configuration completely. The new circuit design optimizes the current consumption and brings out the most from these new DAC chips. The combination of the SP2000 and AK4499EQ chips provide mind-blowing audio quality.

Newly Designed Audio Circuitry
The SP2000 is the first Astell&Kern player to use separate, independent audio channels between the Unbalanced and Balanced outputs. This design offers much more power than ever before, with 6Vrms for Balanced output and 3Vrms for Unbalanced output. With this design, the SP2000 offers the ultimate audio experience as Astell&Kern’s newest flagship player.

Two Times the Internal Storage, 512GB
512GB internal storage can hold up to 700+ CDs or 8,000+ tracks of FLAC files (60MB/track). With the addition of a 512GB microSD card, the SP2000 can support over 1TB of storage space.

Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4/5Ghz)
With streaming music services becoming more popular, stronger and more reliable network reception becomes even more important for your audio experience. The SP2000 supports Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4/5Ghz, b/g/n/ac) with an improved 3-dimensional antenna design. With a stronger wi-fi signal and faster speeds, music streaming from the most popular services is better than ever on the SP2000.

Great Performance for the Ultimate Experience
The A&ultima SP2000 is equipped with an octa-core CPU which allows the player to produce the exact details present in the original recording without distortion and provides a quick, lag-free operation. The A&ultima SP2000 features faster booting times, speedy file transfers, lag-free processing and an intuitive user interface for the ultimate player experience. 

Model

SP2000

Body Color

Stainless Steel
Copper

Body Material

Stainless Steel : Stainless Steel
Copper : Copper

Display

5inch (720 x 1,280) Touch display

Supported Audio Formats

WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA(Support Scheduled)

MQA playback

Services(Tidal Masters), Local files, External USB, MQA-CD(ripped)

Sample rate

PCM : 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample)
DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo
DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo
DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo
DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz), Stereo

Output Level

Unbalance 3.0Vrms
Balance 6.0Vrms (Condition No Load)

CPU

Octa-Core

DAC

AKM AK4499EQ x2 (Dual DAC)

Decoding Support

up to 32bit
768kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback

Input

USB 3.0 Type-C input (for PC & MAC)

Outputs

PHONES (3.5mm)
Optical Out (3.5mm)
Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)

Bluetooth

V4.1 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptXTM HD)

Dimensions

3.00” W x 5.19" H x 0.61" D (76.3 mm x 132 mm x 15.7 mm)

Weight

Stainless Steel : 14.49 oz (410.8 g)
Copper : 15.25 oz (432.4 g)

Feature Enhancements

Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)

Frequency Response

±0.015dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalance
±0.010dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Balance
±0.050dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalance
±0.030dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Balance

Signal to Noise Ratio

124dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance
125dB @ 1kHz, Balance

Crosstalk

-138dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance
-144dB @ 1kHz, Balance

THD+N

0.0005% @ 1kHz, Unbalance
0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balance

IMD SMPTE

0.0003% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalance & Balance

Output Impedance

Balanced out 2.5mm (1ohm)
PHONES 3.5mm (1.5ohm)

Clock Jitter

25ps(Typ)

Reference Clock Jitter

200 Femto Seconds

Battery Capacity

3,700mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer Battery

Continuous Playback Time

Up to 8 hours (Standard - MUSIC: FLAC, 16-bit/44.1kHz, Unbalance, Volume 80, EQ OFF, LCD OFF)

Charge Time

About 2.5 hours (Standard - 9V/1.67A Fast charging)
About 5 hours (Standard - 5V/2A General charging)

Built-in Memory

512GB [NAND]

External Memory

microSD (Max. 512GB) x1

Supported OS

Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit)
MAC OS X 10.7 and up

• A&ultima SP2000 Device
• Leather Case
• Stainless Steel: Green Leather Case
• Copper: Brown Leather Case
• USB Type-C Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card
• microSD card slot cover x 2
• Protective Film (Front x 2, Back x 2)

In stock, now shipping!

From Audeze 
The LCD-1 has been meticulously engineered for reference quality sound that will appeal to even the most discerning audiophile ear. Featuring Audeze’s renowned planar magnetic technology within an open-circumaural, foldable and light-weight design, the LCD-1 delivers premium audio in a comfortable and travel-friendly package perfect for mixing, mastering and audiophile listening.

Features:

• Enhanced transparency and sound stage - Open Circumaural Design
• Incredibly wide dynamic range - 90mm Over-Ear Planar Drivers
• Unparalleled sonic detail and accuracy - Ultra-thin Uniforce™ Diaphragms
• Powerful sound and efficiency - Fluxor™ Magnets
• Deep rich bass with low audible distortion - Fazor Wave Guides
• Light-weight construction with robust memory foam ear pads and headband for extended comfort during long listening sessions
• Robust foldable design, perfect for mixing on the go
• 3.5mm premium braided cable for tangle-free connection, with reversible headphone connectors for ease of setup
• 1/4'' adapter included
• Memory foam, genuine lambskin leather earpads
• Designed and built in the USA with imported and US made parts

Style	Over-ear, open-circumaural
Transducer type	Planar Magnetic
Magnetic structure	Single-sided Fluxor™ magnet array
Phase management	Fazor
Magnet type	Neodymium N50
Diaphragm type	Ultra-thin Uniforce™
Transducer size	90 mm
Maximum power handling	5W RMS
Maximum SPL	>120dB
Frequency response	10Hz - 50KHz
THD	<0.1% @ 100dB
Impedance	13.5 ohms
Sensitivity	99 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)
Ear Pads	Memory foam, genuine lambskin leather
Weight	250g

• 2m 3.5mm to dual 3.5mm cable with reversible connectors
  
• 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapter
• Zippered travel case
  
• Certificate of Authenticity

In stock, ships immediately. Upgrade 4-pin XLR 6' and 3.5mm 3.5' VIVO cable configurations available for $200 (33% savings). Email or chat with us to order.

From Dan Clark Audio
AEON Flow 2 Closed is our all-new high-value planar headphone. AEON Flow 2 utilizes an all-new driver based on our acclaimed ETHER 2 driver design for greatly improved sound quality, and sports a collapsing gimbal so it folds into a compact case, making it much more travel friendly. AEON Flow 2 comes with our 2 year warranty, and is designed, built and tested in San Diego, California.

AEON 2 features the latest engineering innovations from our team, married with smart industrial design and a price that will make you smile.

The original ÆON Flow broke new ground with its ergonomic and stylish industrial design that are hallmarks of Dan Clark Audio designs. From the elegant shape of the earcups, to the lightweight nitinol headband, and the amazing performance of its in-house designed planer drivers, it’s hard to believe we could find a ways to improve it…but we did!

Improved Performance
The new AEON 2 is not a minor update to a great product, it’s truly a colossal performance upgrade. Dan and team took what they learned designing one of the most highly awarded flagship headphones of 2018, ETHER 2, and redesigned the new AEON 2 driver from the ground up using ETHER 2’s state of the art motor tech. New features include: 

• Updated driver structure flipped 180 degrees to remove magnet and flow structures from the diaphragm to the ear
• Streamlined flow elements converted to a single construction, removing air gaps to improve internal airflow
• Higher precision machined flow structures replace injection molded parts
• Superior driver damping for improved resolution, dynamics and a smoother frequency response
• New voicing, with a warmer, fuller tone for the closed, a leaner lower midrange for the open, and a much larger soundstage for both models

The sum of all these innovations is a headphone the renders music with all its emotional impact: visceral bass, transparent mids, and detail up top that is presented in a deep and immersive soundstage putting the music further “out of your head” to create a deeply satisfying experience.

Big Sound, Uncompromising Portability
Many of us at Dan Clark Audio travel extensively around the world to attend headphone shows to meet our incredible customers and dealers. We felt that while the AEON comes with a great case, it was a bit bulky and hard to travel with. When we set out to create the AEON 2 we wanted to improve its portability without sacrificing performance, reliability or comfort. So our engineering team set about making a no-compromise folding headphone and case that would travel more efficiently – and we succeeded.

Our Smart Industrial Design ethos was fully engaged when the team tackled this project, resulting in a singularly cool folding mechanisms that actually improves the clamping, fit, feel, and structural integrity of the entire headphone.

                            

This elegant mechanism deserved a custom designed case, and we are very proud of the outcome. This form fitting protective case also fits your cable of choice and takes up half the room in your backpack or purse the old Aeon case did. 

While we understand many of you will only travel with the Aeon 2 Closed we have included the new folding structure on the Aeon 2 open as well.

Since its introduction in 2017, the Aeon has pushed the Value/Performance ratio beyond industry standards. In many ways the Aeon is a direct reflection of the primary mission Dan Clark Audio was founded on: providing outstanding performance and engineering at prices well below our competitors so our community of listeners is empowered and excited to use our products. We are thrilled to offer the new Aeon 2 to our passionate customers and hope the community will truly love them. 

• Efficiency: 92dB/mW 
• Weight (without cable): 340g
• Detachable 2m premium dual-entry cable with 3.5mm and 1/4" termination
• Impedance: 13 ohms

• DUMMER (Distinctly Un-Magical) cable with an integrated dual 1/4" and 3.5mm plug
• Compact case for travel or storage.

Our Take  
Ohhh baby. Following up to the smash success that was the Andromeda Special Edition Gold, our friends at Campfire Audio went ahead and put together this drool-worthy creation. We're already in love with the classic Solaris soundstage as it is...and this the Special Edition has been tweaked to expand the soundstage and also subtly elevate the vocal range performance. Our loins are girded. 

From Campfire 

• New 3D printed ceramic acoustic chambers and natural abalone inlaid lids highlight this limited edition release.
• Acoustic enhancements unique to this special edition deliver a sound that further refines Solaris’s sonic signature.
• Hand selected natural abalone inlays offer each pair a unique finish.
• Limited Edition: 750 total units worldwide.

Sensational Ceramic
3D printing in new high density ceramic material has opened the door to exciting new sonic opportunities. Revisiting the acoustic chamber design of Solaris in this new material allowed us to further refine the performance of this critically acclaimed earphone. Internal geometries have been tweaked to expand the soundstage and subtly elevate the vocal range performance.

Mixing from our palate of audio technologies, a sonic masterpiece emerged.
By incorporating our many individual acoustic technologies into Solaris we were able to create an exceptional earphone. Solaris is a hybrid design, blending the best of the balanced armature performance with the physicality of dynamic drivers. It features 2 custom balanced armature drivers paired with our T.A.E.C for extended highs, without sibilance or fatigue. A large single balanced armature driver provides rich delivery of mid frequencies. A specially tuned version of our 10mm A.D.L.C. dynamic driver, optimized with our Polarity Tuned Chamber, anchors the sonic performance with deeply engaging mid-frequency tonality and visceral bass response.

Crafted by hand from years of experience
Each pair of Solaris Special Edition is hand crafted in our Portland, Oregon workshop. Our team of skilled builders pour their time and attention into each earphone we produce. The attention to detail paid throughout the process ensures your Solaris Special Edition will be a world-class earphone unlike any other.

Premium Accompanying Accessories
Our Solaris Special Edition includes our excellent Super Litz cable. It is made from four large gauge conductors of Silver-plated Copper Litz wire with varying diameter stranding. The Super Litz cable is the perfect balance of physical gauge and performance. The cable is terminated with our custom beryllium/copper MMCX connectors and over-molded 3.5mm plug. This cable brings out the best in Solaris Special Edition. Now without memory wire. Our premium signature black leather case provides the protection your Solaris needs with a handsome finish. Also included are a wide assortment of earphone tips, a cleaning tool, and our official Campfire Audio lapel pin.

Highlights

• Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber (T.A.E.C.)™ – Our tuned acoustic expansion chamber technology allows us to deliver extended high frequencies without sibilance or fatigue. We optimize our driver performance by adjusting the volume of space available in front of the driver. This is superior to the typical “Tube+Dampener” system because it provides a direct passage from the driver to your ear, which results in unsurpassed clarity and extension.
• Polarity Tuned Chamber. Our Polarity Tuned Chamber allows us to optimize the sonic performance of our dynamic drivers. Deploying particular volume cavities, both in front of and behind our dynamic driver, we can pull bigger sounds from smaller drivers. This also gives us the ability, in the case of hybrid designs, to specifically target the driver performance.
• 3D printed ceramic acoustically optimized chambers. Close attention to detail is critical to delivering you the superior musical experience from our earphones. Solaris Special Edition features an acoustically optimized interior model from 3D printed ceramic material that allows each driver to deliver the very best sound quality. When heard together, the drivers offer a seamless musical experience as a result of this process.

• 5Hz–20 kHz Frequency Response
• 115 dB SPL/mW Sensitivity
• 10 Ohms @ 1kHz Impedance
• Less than 1% Total Harmonic Distortion
• Natural Abalone Inlaid Lid
• 3D Printed Ceramic Acoustic Chambers
• Durable PVD Finished Body
• Dual Custom Balanced Armature Drivers + T.A.E.C. (High)
• Single Custom Balanced Armature Driver (Mid)
• Specially Tuned 10mm Dynamic Driver (Mid + Low)
• Plasma enhanced Chemical Vapor Depostion (C.V.D.) Amorphous Diamond Like Carbon (A.D.L.C.) Diaphragm.
• Beryllium / Copper MMCX Connections
• Stainless Steel Spout

• Campfire Audio Solaris Special Edition Earphones
• Campfire Audio Premium Leather Earphone Case
• Campfire Audio Super Litz Cable (3.5 mm Termination)
• Final Audio E-Type Tips (xs/s/m/l/xl)
• Campfire Audio Marshmallow Earphone Tips (s/m/l)
• Silicon Earphone Tips (s/m/l)
• Campfire Audio Lapel Pin
• Cleaning Tool
• Earphone Protection Sleeve