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Astell&Kern Unveils $1,970 PD20 Audiophile Portable Player

2/27/2026

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Astell&Kern has launched the PD20, a premium portable audio player for audiophiles, priced about $1,970 and arriving in late March 2026.
The PD20 includes a 'Personal Sound' system that tailors audio to individual hearing profiles via a test.
It features a Sound Master Wheel for EQ and an ESS Sabre DAC configuration for high-quality sound.
It offers 256GB of internal memory expandable to 2TB for high-resolution audio formats.

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Story summary

Astell&Kern has launched the PD20, a premium portable audio player for audiophiles, priced about $1,970 and arriving in late March 2026.
The PD20 includes a 'Personal Sound' system that tailors audio to individual hearing profiles via a test.
It features a Sound Master Wheel for EQ and an ESS Sabre DAC configuration for high-quality sound.
It offers 256GB of internal memory expandable to 2TB for high-resolution audio formats.