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Combined with high-resolution playback and wireless streaming support, it functions equally well as a portable audiophile player or a premium digital source for headphones and hi-fi systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS ES9027PRO ×4 (Quad-DAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum decoding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit \/ 768 kHz PCM, DSD512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.2 cm touchscreen (2160 × 1080)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256 GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e microSD up to 2 TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 mm unbalanced, 4.4 mm balanced, optical (3.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wi-Fi 2.4 \/ 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth codecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5770 mAh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 14 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.6 × 7.8 × 1.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 313 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern PD20 digital audio player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C cable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for audiophiles, headphone enthusiasts, and music lovers seeking high-resolution portable playback with advanced personal sound customisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with a wide range of headphones and in-ear monitors via balanced and single-ended outputs. 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