AK240 Bluenote

About the AK240 Bluenote

The Astell&Kern AK240 Bluenote is a high-end portable music player crafted from aircraft-grade duralumin with a striking blue finish. It features a large 3.31-inch WVGA AMOLED touchscreen for intuitive navigation and supports a wide range of audio formats including WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, and DSF. The device supports native DSD playback up to DSD128 (5.6MHz) and PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz, delivering exceptional sound quality through dual Cirrus Logic CS4398 DACs. It offers balanced and unbalanced outputs with high output levels and low impedance for audiophile-grade listening. The AK240 Bluenote includes 256GB of internal NAND memory, expandable via a microSD card slot supporting up to 256GB additional storage. It comes preloaded with 75 remastered Blue Note albums in high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz format, celebrating the label's 75th anniversary. Additional features include a 10-band EQ with 0.5dB steps, fast file scanning, and compatibility with Windows and Mac OS. The player can also function as a USB DAC and supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming. The package includes the player, leather case, microSD card slot covers, USB cable, and documentation.