Astell&Kern AK HB1 | Portable Wired/Wireless Bluetooth DAC/Amp
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Astell&Kern AK HB1 | Portable Wired/Wireless Bluetooth DAC/Amp

$259.00
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Experience True Hi-Fi On-the-Go with Astell&Kern's AK HB1 Hi-Fi USB Bluetooth DAC / Amp USB-C input for Lossless Audio, or LDAC and aptX HD for High-quality Bluetooth sound Interchangeable USB-C and Lightning Cables 3.5mm and 4.4mm Dual Output Supports UAC 1.0 + 2.0 for Gaming Advanced built-in Mic for clear, vivid calls Roon Tested Genuine Astell&Kern HB1 Faux Leather case now available! Bloom's Take Astell&Kern has a reputation for providing some of the best sound and build quality in the portable space. However, we've always found their reputation for wireless and Bluetooth performance to be lacking. That said, with promises for LDAC and aptX HD over Bluetooth, our interest peaked with some skepticism for the HB1. HB1 was easy to use with no trouble with any of the functions. Bluetooth pairing, charge mode, USB-DAC mode, etc. all worked as expected. It's worth mentioning the button double-tapping for some functions was a little cumbersome but responsive all the

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