Astell&Kern Cradle

Astell&Kern Cradle – Complete Your Home Audio

The Astell&Kern Cradle transforms your portable player into the centerpiece of a refined home audio system. More than just a charger or dock, it embodies Astell&Kern’s vision of a complete musical space — where functionality meets design and technology becomes part of your living environment.

Placing your DAP on the cradle instantly begins charging while ensuring a stable power supply for extended listening sessions. Through its high-quality Neutrik XLR outputs, the Cradle connects your Astell&Kern player directly to amplifiers or active speakers, delivering full-resolution sound with the integrity and balance Astell&Kern is known for.

The locking XLR connectors guarantee a secure and reliable signal path, even with frequent use. And thanks to its intuitive LED indicator, the Cradle mirrors real-time playback information — softly illuminating your space and creating an elegant, ambient presence.

From Portable to Home Audio

With the Cradle, your DAP seamlessly transitions from a portable player to a home audio source. Depending on your setup, the XLR output can be controlled via the DAP’s volume or set to a fixed line-out level. A USB cable connected to the rear port provides charging according to the player’s own specifications.

Design – The Geometry of Harmony

Inspired by the circle, the purest and most complete geometric form, the Cradle’s design symbolizes the expansion of sound — from personal listening to shared experience. Its sculptural form, a diagonally cut cylinder with balanced circular and linear elements, ensures stable placement, comfortable viewing, and visual harmony with your Astell&Kern device.

Machined from solid extruded aluminum and tilted at a precise 50-degree angle, it offers both tactile precision and timeless aesthetics. The sliding port system guarantees compatibility with a variety of Astell&Kern players, while the front-facing “A” logo elegantly reflects playback activity.

Whether on your desk or in your listening room, the Astell&Kern Cradlecompletes both your music and your space — a perfect fusion of form, function, and fidelity.

Key Features

• Premium aluminum cradle for Astell&Kern DAPs
• Stable charging and playback via rear USB port
• Balanced XLR outputs for home audio connection
• Durable Neutrik locking connectors
• LED indicator displaying playback information in real time
• 50° tilt angle for optimal usability and aesthetics
• Sliding connector system compatible with various A&K models
• Serves as both charging dock and home audio hub

Specifications

Compatibility

• Astell&Kern PD10
• Astell&Kern SP4000
• coming Astell&Kern Players