Premium Hi-Res portable player.
Quad-DAC ESS ES9027PRO
Triple AMP Architecture: Class A, AB and Hybrid
Personalized sound Audiodo Personal Sound
PCM 32bit/768kHz and native DSD512
Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, aptX HD and LHDC
6-inch Full HD+ screen
Outputs 3.5 mm and balanced 4.4 mm
Up to 14 hours of autonomy
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The Astell&Kern PD20 is a reference-grade portable Hi-Res player designed to redefine the audiophile experience on the go. It introduces a completely new approach focused on sonic personalization, maximum audio quality, and intuitive physical sound control.
At its core lies a Quad-DAC architecture built around four independent ESS ES9027PRO chips. This design minimizes channel interference and delivers an extremely detailed, natural, and analog-like presentation, revealing even the most subtle nuances of each recording.
Its innovative Triple AMP architecture allows real-time switching between Class A, Class AB, and Hybrid modes via a dedicated physical switch, offering distinct sound signatures depending on headphone pairing and listener preference.
Premium Hi-Res portable player
Quad-DAC ESS ES9027PRO (x4)
Triple AMP architecture
Class A / Class AB / Hybrid modes
Adjustable AMP current (High / Mid / Low)
Patented ESA technology
TERATON ALPHA audio platform
2nd generation Advanced DAR
Audiodo Personal Sound customization
160-step EQ via Sound Master Wheel
Native DSD512 support
PCM up to 32bit/768kHz
Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, aptX HD, LHDC
6” Full HD+ display
3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced outputs
microSD support up to 2 TB
USB PD 3.0 fast charging
Personalized Sound Tailored to Your Hearing
For the first time in an Astell&Kern DAP, the PD20 integrates Audiodo Personal Sound, enabling users to create a fully customized hearing profile through a built-in hearing test.
This system adapts the sound signature specifically to the listener’s hearing perception, delivering a more natural, precise, and immersive musical experience.
Absolute Sound Control
The new physical Sound Master Wheel allows independent adjustment of bass, midrange, and treble across 160 steps, from -8 dB to +8 dB, providing extraordinarily precise tuning without interrupting playback.
Triple AMP Architecture
Users can instantly switch between three amplification types:
Class A: warm, dense, and analog-like sound
Class AB: maximum neutrality and balance
Hybrid: a blend of musicality and dynamic impact
Additionally, Class A and Hybrid modes allow amplifier current adjustment across three levels to match different headphones.
ESA & TERATON ALPHA Technology
The PD20 incorporates ESA (Enhanced Signal Alignment) technology, engineered to minimize group delay and significantly improve temporal coherence and clarity.
This is complemented by TERATON ALPHA, Astell&Kern’s proprietary audio engineering platform, optimized to reduce noise, stabilize power delivery, and maximize playback fidelity.
Full Hi-Res Compatibility
The PD20 supports virtually all major high-resolution formats:
PCM up to 32bit / 768kHz
Native DSD64 / 128 / 256 / 512
WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, APE, MP3, AAC, OGG, and more
Advanced Connectivity
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.3
LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC
USB-C DAC function
Optical output
4.4 mm balanced output
DAC: ESS ES9027PRO x4
CPU: Octa-Core
Internal storage: 256 GB
microSD: up to 2 TB
Display: 6” Full HD+
Battery: 5770 mAh
Playback time: up to 14 hours
Weight: 313 g
Balanced output: 10 Vrms
The Astell&Kern PD20 stands as one of the most advanced and sophisticated portable Hi-End players available, designed for audiophiles seeking a fully configurable, ultra-refined listening experience with an unprecedented level of personalization.
