{"product_id":"astell-kern-ak500n","title":"Astell\u0026Kern AK500N","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMusic server, streamer and CD ripper in one network player\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstell\u0026Kern AK500N combines SSD storage, CD playback and ripping, network streaming and digital-to-analogue conversion in a dedicated home-audio chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can operate as a complete source connected to external amplification or as the core of the AK500 system together with AK500AP. Variants change storage capacity and finish, while the underlying technical platform remains the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1, 2 or 4 TB MLC SSD storage configured in RAID 0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Cirrus Logic CS4398 conversion, with one DAC assigned per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM up to 24-bit\/384 kHz plus native DSD64 and DSD128.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD ripping to WAV or FLAC with error correction and metadata retrieval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\/100\/1000 Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and DLNA DMS\/DMC\/DMR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA and balanced analogue outputs with fixed or variable level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES\/EBU, BNC, coaxial and optical digital inputs and outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10,400 mAh internal battery for playback isolated from mains power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe local library can begin with CD or network storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated optical drive rips discs directly to SSD in WAV or FLAC. The ripping engine applies jitter correction and error detection, while album information can be associated automatically when the metadata service is available. Three internal capacities are available in RAID 0, while network functions allow the unit to work as a DLNA server, controller and renderer alongside compatible external libraries and devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery operation in a desktop component\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring playback AK500N can run from its internal battery, physically separating the audio path from the mains supply. Analogue outputs can operate at fixed or variable level, allowing the player to feed either a preamplifier or a compatible power amplifier directly. Variable output reaches 7.5 Vrms over RCA and 10 Vrms balanced, providing substantial headroom when AK500N is used as a source with volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAK500N alone or the Full system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is the source component in the family. In addition to playback from its internal library, it can accept external digital signals and route them through several output formats, allowing it to act as a digital hub in an existing system. AK500N Full adds AK500A and AK500P to create a complete chain for passive loudspeakers. Users who already own suitable amplification and mainly need storage, ripping, networking and conversion can use AK500N independently, keeping the source section separate from existing amplification and loudspeakers while retaining all server and ripping functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Astell \u0026 Kern","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41771107385533,"sku":"09704110001","price":10729.96,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 1TB","offer_id":41771107418301,"sku":"09704110003","price":10729.96,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2TB","offer_id":58600084767064,"sku":"09704114001","price":11714.36,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 2TB","offer_id":58600084799832,"sku":"09704114003","price":11714.36,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 4TB","offer_id":58600084832600,"sku":"09704115001","price":14273.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 4TB","offer_id":58600084865368,"sku":"09704115003","price":14273.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5278\/7645\/files\/astell-kern-ak500n-nero-ybhoy.jpg?v=1790777100","url":"https:\/\/videosell.eu\/products\/astell-kern-ak500n","provider":"Videosell store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}