Experience one of the most advanced desktop audio systems Astell&Kern has ever created. The CA1000T combines high-end DAC engineering, a powerful headphone amplifier, premium materials, and A&K’s signature industrial design into one exceptionally versatile device. Whether you’re driving demanding full-size headphones or ultra-sensitive IEMs, the CA1000T delivers reference-grade sound with incredible precision, texture, and musicality.
The CA1000T’s standout feature is its hybrid amplifier system, offering the best of both worlds:
Vacuum Tube Mode: Adds warm, rich harmonics and a smooth, natural sound ideal for vocals, acoustic recordings, and relaxed listening sessions.
Solid-State Mode: Delivers clean, detailed, ultra-transparent playback with maximum speed and accuracy.
Hybrid Mode: Combines both technologies for a uniquely balanced tone.
This flexibility lets you tailor the sound signature to your headphones, genre, or personal taste — a level of customization rarely found in all-in-one systems.
Inside are four high-performance DACs, one of the most advanced arrangements in portable/desktop audio. This ensures:
Extremely low noise
Exceptional channel separation
Wide dynamic range
Pinpoint detail retrieval
It supports high-resolution playback including PCM and DSD, ensuring you hear recordings exactly as intended.
Despite its compact footprint, the CA1000T features a high-output, low-noise amplifier section capable of driving even the most demanding headphones with ease — from high-impedance dynamic drivers to planar magnetics. You get smooth headroom, excellent control, and effortless dynamics.
The CA1000T works seamlessly as a standalone audio system, DAC/amp, or desktop hub. Inputs and outputs include:
Balanced & unbalanced headphone outputs (2.5mm, 4.4mm, 3.5mm, 6.3mm)
USB-C audio input/output
Optical & coaxial digital inputs
Line-in / Line-out options
Bluetooth & Wi-Fi streaming support
Perfect for pairing with PCs, DAPs, phones, or other audio components.
A bright, responsive touchscreen makes navigation intuitive. Built-in apps for streaming services (depending on region and firmware), playlists, file management, and EQ let you enjoy music with zero fuss.
One of the most unique features is the built-in battery, allowing the CA1000T to run fully isolated from mains power when you want the cleanest possible signal chain. Use it on the desk, around the home, or as a transportable high-end audio hub.
Finished in Rich Grey, the chassis uses precision-machined aluminium with the angular, industrial style A&K is known for. It looks as good as it sounds — modern, solid, and designed to last.
The Astell&Kern CA1000T is essentially:
A high-end DAC
A reference headphone amplifier
A streaming hub
A portable audio engine
…all in one compact, beautifully built unit. If you value detail, depth, and musicality — and want the flexibility of tube, solid-state, or hybrid sound — this is one of the best solutions available.