Name: Astell&Kern - AK XB10
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SKU: astell-kern-ak-xb10
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Astell&Kern - AK XB10

Designed in
Korea

1 Year of
Warranty

Ideal for
Audiophiles

Best Suited for
Portable Use

Ideal for
Taking Calls

Bluetooth with
aptX HD & AAC

5 Hours of
Battery Life

2.5mm
Balanced Output

Multi-point
Connection

Cirrus Logic CS4350
DAC Chip

Upto 1.8Vrms
Power Output

Battery Capacity of
350 mAh

For an Audiophile looking to listen to music on the go with the convenience of their mobile phones, this is an absolutely priceless DAC. For me, the 2.5mm balanced output is what makes this a serious audiophile essential you can't go wrong with.

DESCRIPTION

The XB10 features a dedicated DAC that has been tuned using Astell&Kern's latest technologies and offers high-quality sound up to 24-bit/192 kHz. The amplifier drives just about any headphone while amplifying even the minutest of details. A standard-sized 3.5mm jack provides connectivity to maximum devices. The 2.5mm jack, on the other hand, is for those audio enthusiasts who are looking to enjoy a deeper level of sound. It eliminates ground noise and provides a balanced connection resulting in increased output.

The Astell&Kern XB10 is very flexible in terms of connectivity. It supports SBC, aptX™ and aptX™ HD codecs for Android devices and the AAC codec for iOS. Just turn on your smartphone, tablet or laptop's Bluetooth and you're good to go. Qualcomm aptX™ HD technology is capable of transmitting up to 24-bit/48 kHz audio that is faithful to the original audio file.

The XB10 is a game-changer providing solutions to all your problems. Along with high-quality music, it also lets you answer calls without having to access your phone. Answering/Declining calls just requires the tap of a button while the inbuilt mic makes for crystal-clear calls.

The XB10's design mimics the appearance of the scattering of light from a star. The surface is split into quadrants for easier operability. It is extremely lightweight and portable. Want to carry your music along? Simply clip the device to your shirt or bag and run along. The clip keeps your hands free and lets you flaunt Astell&Kern's classy light and shadow design.

SPECS

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

CODEC	SBC,AAC aptX, aptX HD
PORT	2.5 Balanced/3.5 Unbalanced
OUTPUT LEVEL	2.5 Balanced : 1.8 Vrms/3.5 Unbalanced : 0.9 Vrms
FREQUENCY BAND	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz ISM Band

CONTROLS & CONNECTIVITY

BT VERSION	BT 4.1, Class2
BT PROFILE	A2DP (multi), AVRCP, HFP,HSP
RANGE	Maximum Of 10 Meters
BATTERY TYPE	350mAh 3.7V lithium polymer rechargeable battery
HOURS OF OPERATIONS	Approximately 5 hours for music playing and phone calls
STANDBY TIME	Upto 300 hrs
CHARGING TIME	Approximately 2 hours
CHARGING METHOD	Micro USB 5Pin (charging 5V 2A)
BATTEEY LIFE	5 hours
DAC	Cirrus Logic CS4350 DAC & Qualcomm CSR8675 BT

DESIGN

DIMENSIONS	1.97 ”(50 mm) [W] x 1.97 ”(50 mm) [H] x 0.48 ”(12.3 mm) [D]
WEIGHT	23 G

IN THE BOX

BOX CONTENTS	1. AK XB10 Device
	2. Micro USB Cable
	3. Detachable Clip
	4. Quick Start Guide
	5. Warranty Card

COMPARISONS

	Astell&Kern - AK XB10 ₹ 5,999/- ₹ 14,999/-	Shanling - UP2 ₹ 5,999/- ₹ 7,999/-	FiiO - BTR3K ₹ 6,999/- ₹ 7,490/-	FiiO - BTR5 ₹ 8,990/- ₹ 9,990/-
Warranty
Ideal For	Smartphone	Smartphone	Smartphone & Desktop	Smartphone & Desktop
Weight	23g	26g	23.5g	43.7g
DAC Chip	Cirrus Logic CS4350	ESS Sabre ES9218P	Dual AK4377A	ESS SABRE ES9218P
Sample Rate	24-bit/48 kHz	24bit/96kHz	48kHz/16bit	384kHz/32bit
Inbuilt Battery
Battery Life	5 Hours	11 Hours	11 Hours	9 Hours
Balanced Outputs
Outputs	2.5mm & 3.5mm	3.5mm	2.5mm & 3.5mm	2.5mm & 3.5mm
Digital Inputs		USB Type-C	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Output level		67mW@32 Ohms	PO About 25mW（32Ω Loaded） PO About 50mW（16Ω Loaded） BAL About 78mW（32Ω Loaded） BAL About 40mW（16Ω Loaded)	PO About 80mW（32Ω Loaded） PO About 90mW（16Ω Loaded） BAL About 240mW（32Ω Loaded） BAL About 240mW（16Ω Loaded）
Signal to Noise Ratio		116dB	PO≥119dB (32Ω A-Weighted) BAL≥122dB(32Ω A-Weighted)	PO≥118dB (32Ω A-Weighted) BAL≥122dB(32Ω A-Weighted)
Bluetooth Version	V4.1	V5.0	V5.0	V5.0
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX HD, aptX, AAC & SBC	LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD,AAC & SBC	AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, and LDAC	AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, and LDAC
MQA Support
Volume Control
Expert Verdict	"This little device can transform your favorite wired headphones wireless and capable of high-resolution audio streaming thanks to its aptX HD support." Tech Hive	"UP2 is lovely. It’s a smart answer to the search for a small and portable Bluetooth source. Size does not always matter, the UP2 is diminutive in size, yet its a compelling device for audiophiles." Soundphile	"The trick with FiiO BTR3K is that it is affordable, mini-sized, and most probable to be paired with a Chifi IEM, all of which are known for their fairly strong treble and bright signatures." Headfonia	"The FiiO BTR5 is the best Bluetooth receiver I have tried up to date, it offers pretty much everything I imagined on a 2020 Bluetooth device." Headfonics

FAQs

: The warranty period on all Astell&Kern products is 1 year. Read more information on Astelle&Kern warranty.
: The battery life lasts a good 5 hours of continuous music playback with a recharge time of 2 hours.
: Yes, the Astell&Kern AK XB10 is compatible with iOS devices using AAC codec as well with Android devices using aptX™ HD codecs.
: In Bluetooth some of the data is inaudible and it simply doesn't sound as good as audio transmitted over other wireless methods or a wired connection. But, in AptX there is a lossless transmission as it provides CD-like quality. AptX is good. Be like AptX!
: AAC and aptX are Bluetooth codecs that improve the quality of audio that is being transferred wirelessly. To know more, check out this article on Bluetooth codecs.
: Yes, the Astell&Kern AK XB10 does come with a 2.5mm balanced output.
: Yes, you connect your earphones and headphones through the 2.5mm and 3.5mm audio jack slots provided by Astell&Kern.
: The Astell&Kern AK XB10 comes with the Bluetooth version 4.1.
: Apart from it working as an amplifier it eliminates ground noise around you which in turn provides a better listening experience.

DOWNLOADS

AK XB10 Manual

Warranty & Media Reviews

Don't sweat it, this Astell&Kern AK XB10 comes with a 1 year warranty from Astell&Kern that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Astell&Kern's warranty in India.

PRODUCT DESIGN WINNER

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PRODUCT DESIGN AWARD

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HEADFONIA AWARD

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Dec, 2016

WIRELESS ACCESSORIES

CES
Nov, 2016

"All things considered, the XB10 is impressive. Connection distances with wireless-loving devices are good. Haptics are good. Battery life is decent."

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"This impressive bite-size Bluetooth amp delivers excellent sound quality, decent battery life and plenty of useful features."

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"This little device can transform your favorite wired headphones wireless and capable of high-resolution audio streaming thanks to its aptX HD support."

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"If sound quality is something that really matters to you and you only want the very best from your smartphone, the XB10 is an incredibly worthwhile upgrade."

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“With gorgeous sound in an ultra-portable package, Astell & Kern’s XB10 Bluetooth amp is the best way to make your wired headphones wireless.”

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" If you need something to walk around with that is exclusively designed as a Bluetooth device, I can confidently say that you won’t find anything smaller or better in quality than the AK XB10."

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