Astell & Kern / AK CRADLE Silver

＜＜december 2025 New Product！＞＞The AK CRADLE is a docking cradle for Astell&Kern's Hi-Fi audio players, the SP4000 and PD10, which supports USB Type-C input and two XLR line outputs.

■ [Complete Your Home Audio] Home-use Docking Cradle
・The AK CRADLE embodies Astell&Kern's ideal music space. More than a simple charging station, it expands your SP4000 or PD10 into a complete home audio system. Its sophisticated design blends seamlessly into your living space as an elegant interior décor. Complete your music and your space with the AK CRADLE.
(*) Compatible players as of December 2025. Cannot be used while the player is in its leather case.

■Convenient Charging and Expansion
・Simply connect the AK CRADLE to a power source and place your DAP in the cradle to begin charging. It provides stable power supply during music playback, allowing you to maintain immersion without worrying about battery life. By connecting your DAP to speakers or an amplifier via the XLR output, you can enjoy full high-resolution sound directly through your home audio system. The AK CRADLE's Neutrik XLR connectors offer exceptional durability. Once connected, they automatically lock, ensuring a stable and reliable connection.

■From Portable to Home Audio
・The AK CRADLE lets you easily expand your home experience, offering a more versatile and convenient way to enjoy high-resolution sound. The XLR output can be controlled by the connected DAP's volume or set to a fixed level via the line-out settings—choose your preference.

■LED Lights for Real-Time Audio Information
・The LED indicators on the front of the AK CRADLE intuitively display information about the currently playing track, just like the DAP itself. The soft LEDs, which glow even in dark environments, provide both visual convenience and a sophisticated look. The LED lights can be turned on/off based on the DAP's user settings.

Specifications
■Model: AK Cradle
■Color: Silver
■Material: Aluminum
■Size: (W x H x D) 126mm x 97.1mm x 166.4mm
■Weight: Approximately 565g
■Input: USB Type-C (Charging & Data Transfer)
■Output: Two 3-pin XLR Balanced Outputs
■XLR Output Compatible Models: SP4000, PD10
■Accessories: USB Type-C to Type-C Cable
■Country of Origin: Korea
■Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year
*The above specifications are current as of December 2025. They are subject to change without notice for quality improvement purposes.