Astell&Kern PD10
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- Where is the Astell&Kern PD10 cheapest?
- At Bloom Audio, for $1,699.00, as of our latest check.
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- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Bloom Audio, B&H Photo-Video-Audio, eBay.
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- Bloom AudioNew
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$1,699.00Free shippingObserved at 10:07 AM - B&H Photo-Video-AudioNew
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$2,410.00Free shippingObserved at 10:07 AM
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Astell&Kern PD10 price history
Lowest price we've seen: $1,699.00 on Nov 2 at Bloom Audio. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 2.
About the Astell&Kern PD10
Astell&Kern's PD10 Marks a Bold Leap Forward in Digital Audio Players, Redefining Innovation with Cutting-Edge Technology
Features (4x) AKM AK4498EX DACs + (2x) separate AK4191EQ chips
The world's first DAP incorporating the new AK4498EX chip
Full separation of digital / analog processing
Volume wheel replaced with buttons for the first time in an A&K DAP
Includes new docking cradle for home use
Bloom's Take
The Astell&Kern PD10 is a bold reimagining of what a digital audio player can be, a portable unit that confidently steps into desktop territory, blending minimalist design with serious sonic flexibility. Powered by a dual-gain amplifier system and smart impedance sensing, the PD10 adapts effortlessly to a wide range of headphones, while offering a clean, resolving sound with a natural tonal balance.
Built around a quad-DAC architecture using four AKM AK4498EX chips and two AK4191EQs — with full digital-analog separation — the PD10 stands as the first DAP to implement AKM’s latest flagship DACs, delivering impressive technical transparency in a compact form.
What sets the PD10 apart is its ability to shift roles, from on-the-go listening to full-fledged component in a high-end two-channel setup, thanks to the included cradle with XLR outputs and LED bit-rate feedback. It’s not a DAP chasing flash or flair, but one that prioritizes control, usability, and seamless integration — offering an understated yet powerful alternative for listeners who want their gear to serve both lifestyle and audiophile needs.
Read our full review here.
Venturing Beyond
The PD10 is Astell&Kern's first product to venture beyond the constraints of their existing lineup. It represents a bold new direction in product design and innovation. The PD10 embodies this evolution with a novel take on A&K's iconic volume wheel design. The DAP offers a more intuitive and distinctive path to optimal sound.
Complete HEXA Separation of Digital and Analog
Astell&Kern equipped the PD10 with the same innovative HEXA audio circuit design first developed for the flagship SP3000. The PS10 consists of four AKM AK4498EX DACs and two separate AK4191EQ chips that handle digital signals.
Most digital players process digital and analog signals together inside the DAC. However, Astell&Kern’s advanced HEXA structure reduces the noise of the digital signal input through the AK4191EQ, a separate digital delta-sigma modulator, and the AK4498EX DAC is then designed to process the analog signals separately.
By physically and perfectly separating digital and analog signal processing, the PD10 delivers an astonishing level of sound that has seldom been experienced before.
