Astellamp;Kern AK XB10 Bluetooth DAC and amp: Wireless, hi-res audio for any headphones
Anyone who’s invested in greatsounding wired headphones and wants the opportunity to add high-res streaming capabilities to those cans should take a serious look at AstellKern’s AK XB10 Bluetooth DAC and headphone amp.
A DESIGN THAT’S ALL ASTELLKERN
The AK XB10 comes in the shape of a small puck, measuring just shy of 2 inches in diameter. The DAC is rated for about five hours of active use and 300 hours of standby. The five-hour run-time is a disappointment. In today’s day and competitive landscape, users expect more out from their portable devices. Battery life is an area I hope AstellKern can address in a revised model.
The circular face sports volume, play/ pause, and Bluetooth buttons divided by a slightly elevated pyramidal protrusion. I inferred that the protrusion is there to help you orient yourself since you don’t have any
