Activo P1 - Mobile Player powered by Astell & Kern

The ACTIVO P1 powered by Astell & Kern is a portable music player that offers music lovers a unique and high-quality listening experience. Designed for mobile use, the ACTIVO P1 combines excellent sound quality with a compact design and easy operation, making it ideal for enjoying music on the go.

Design and usability

The ACTIVO P1 features a sleek, modern design that uses a combination of aluminum and polycarbonate. The rounded edges provide a pleasant feel and a secure grip. The buttons on the sides of the player are designed to be easy to use even without eye contact, making it easier to control on the go. The intuitive user interface, based on basic geometric shapes, offers clear and simple navigation that is easy to understand even for newbies.

Sound quality and technology

At the heart of the ACTIVO P1 is the ESS ES9219Q dual DAC, which together with the TERATON ALPHA sound solution from Astell & Kern ensures precise and lively sound. Thanks to Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology, the sampling rate of the music played is increased, resulting in an even more detailed and analog-like sound. The player supports a variety of audio formats, including lossless formats such as WAV, FLAC and DSD, and offers bit-perfect playback for the highest sound fidelity.

Powerful and versatile

Powered by an octa-core processor, the ACTIVO P1 offers fast and smooth system performance. With an impressive battery life of up to 20 hours, it enables long-lasting music enjoyment without interruptions. The player features dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3, including support for high-resolution Bluetooth codecs such as aptX HD and LDAC, enabling wireless listening in the highest quality.

Advanced functionalities

The ACTIVO P1 not only supports the playback of local audio files, but also music streaming services such as Apple Music, Tidal and Qobuz. The player offers flexible application options thanks to the ability to use it as an external DAC for PC, Mac or smartphone. In addition, users can fine-tune the sound using the parametric equalizer in 20 bands and thus customize the sound experience.

Specifications

The ACTIVO P1 has a 4.1-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. With an internal storage capacity of 64 GB and the ability to expand the storage up to 1.5 TB via microSD cards, the player offers enough space for extensive music collections. The connections include both an unbalanced (3.5 mm) and a balanced (4.4 mm) output, which allows flexible use with different headphones.

Conclusion

The ACTIVO P1 powered by Astell & Kern is a versatile and powerful music player that impresses with its compact size, ease of use and outstanding sound quality. Whether at home, in the office or on the go - the ACTIVO P1 is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to enjoy music at the highest level.

TECHNICAL DATA

• Housing material : aluminum, polycarbonate
• Color : White
• Dimensions : 62 mm x 119.2 mm x 17.2 mm
• Display : 4.1-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels
• Processor : Octa-core processor
• DAC : ESS ES9219Q Dual DAC
• Audio formats : WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
• Sample rates :
  • PCM: 8kHz to 384kHz (8/16/24/32 bits per sample)
  • DSD native: DSD64 (1bit 2.8MHz), DSD128 (1bit 5.6MHz), DSD256 (1bit 11.2MHz), each stereo
• Decoding : Support up to 32bit / 384kHz bit-to-bit playback
• Connections :
  • USB Type-C (for charging, PC and Mac connection)
  • Unbalanced output (3.5 mm)
  • Balanced output (4.4 mm, 5-pin)
• Wi-Fi : Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
• Bluetooth : Version 5.3 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC)
• Battery life : Up to 20 hours (standard playback: FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Vol. 50, display off)
• Storage :
  • Internal memory: 64 GB (NAND)
  • Expansion: microSD card slot (max. 1.5 TB)
• Special features :
  • Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology
  • Parametric equalizer with 20 bands
  • Support for Bit Perfect Lossless Music Streaming
  • Easy operation with physical buttons and intuitive user interface
  • Can be used as an external DAC for PC, Mac or smartphone