HC5 USB DAC FROM ASTELL&KERN

The portable HC5 DAC is aimed at laptop or smartphone use

Featuring a top-mounted USB-C connection, the HC5 includes an AK4499EX DAC chip supporting up to 384kHz PCM and DSD256 with its own AK4191EQ digital processor to separate digital from analogue.

Hopefully lowering noise.

‘Digital Audio Remaster’ upsampling looks to enhance lower-end recordings.

A dual noise-shielded cable, combines copper conductors with aluminium shielding.

A 41mm OLED screen sits next to a rotary volume wheel.

Prices are £399/$450/€499.

Contact: www.astellnkern.com