AK Cradle
- Turn Your DAP into a Home Audio Source: With Roon Ready and Qobuz Connect certification, plus open-Android support, enjoy limitless access to high-resolution streaming directly from your DAP.
- Charge and Play Simultaneously: Automatically charges your player when docked and provides a stable power supply during playback for uninterrupted, high-fidelity listening.
- Balanced XLR Outputs: Equipped with professional-grade Neutrik XLR connectors for direct connection to amplifiers or powered speakers, ensuring pure, balanced audio transmission.
- Smart LED Bit-Rate Indicator: The iconic Astell&Kern “A” logo glows and changes colour based on the bit-rate of your music, giving you an instant visual cue of audio quality.
- Premium Design and Build: Crafted from solid extruded aluminium with a distinctive 50° tilt and sliding port system for a perfect fit with various DAP models.
- Built to Last: The locking Neutrik connectors and robust circular design ensure long-term reliability and effortless operation at home or in the studio.
Complete Your Home Audio
The Astell&Kern AK Cradle is a premium desktop docking solution that transforms your Astell&Kern digital audio player, such as the A&ultima SP4000 or Astell&Kern PD10 into a full-fledged home audio source.
More than a simple charging stand, the AK Cradle combines audiophile-grade connectivity, studio-quality balanced XLR outputs, and a striking aluminium design inspired by the geometry of the circle. Its 50-degree ergonomic tilt and sliding port system ensure a perfect fit and easy operation, while the illuminated Astell&Kern “A” logo displays playback bit-rate in real time.
With Roon Ready and Qobuz Connect support, plus open-Android compatibility for streaming apps, the AK Cradle serves as the ultimate “control tower” for your home listening setup—where Astell&Kern’s renowned design and uncompromising sound converge.
Dock your DAP to begin charging instantly while enjoying uninterrupted playback through a stable power supply.
Connect to speakers or amplifiers via balanced Neutrik XLR outputs for full high-resolution sound.
The locking XLR connectors ensure exceptional durability and a secure, reliable connection every time.
With the AK Cradle, you can easily expand your experience at home, enjoying high-resolution sound in a more versatile and convenient way. The XLR output can be controlled through the connected DAP’s volume or set to a fixed level via Line Out settings, depending on your preference.
The LED indicator on the front of the AK Cradle intuitively displays information about the track currently being played, just like the player itself. Softly glowing even in dark spaces, the LED provides both visual convenience and a refined, ambient atmosphere.
The design of the AK Cradle is inspired by the circle, the most complete geometric form. As the shape that occupies the largest area relative to its size, the circle provides stable support for players of various dimensions while symbolizing the expansion from portable audio to home audio.
Crafted from extruded aluminum, the cradle is designed with a 50-degree tilt for comfortable operation on a desk or table. Its sliding port system enhances compatibility with different DAP sizes and models. Blending seamlessly with the device, the AK Cradle becomes an object that naturally integrates into your space—serving as both a design element and a true “Control Tower” for your home audio system.
