Meze Empyrean II Headphone with Kann Ultra Audio Player Set

When technological precision and craftsmanship meet, the result is an experience that goes beyond pure sound. The bundle of the Astell&Kern KANN Ultra and the Meze Empyrean II unites two icons of high-end audio in a harmonious symbiosis. A duo created for all those who don't just want to hear music—but want to feel it, experience it, and enjoy it in its purest form.

The power of the Astell&Kern KANN Ultra

The KANN Ultra is the epitome of audiophile engineering. As the fifth generation of the legendary KANN series, it delivers an output power of up to 16 Vrms—a level that drives even the most demanding headphones to reference levels without the need for an external amplifier.

Thanks to dual ESS9039MPRO DACs, four gain stages, and Astell&Kern's groundbreaking TERATON ALPHA technology, you'll experience music with impressive purity, dynamics, and spatial depth. Every note, every detail, every nuance is reproduced with exceptional precision.

The new triple-output architecture offers separate circuits for headphone output, pre-out, and line out – perfectly tailored to the respective application. Whether delicate in-ears or powerful over-ears like the Meze Empyrean II, the KANN Ultra adapts effortlessly.

With an octa-core processor, Crimson UI, crossfeed function, and 11 hours of battery life, it represents cutting-edge technology in a premium aluminum casing. A portable music player that delivers uncompromising studio quality.

The Art of Sound – Meze Empyrean II

The Meze Empyrean II is more than just a headphone. It's a work of art combining sound, design, and emotion. The second generation of this exceptional headphone takes Rinaro Isodynamics' legendary isodynamic hybrid array design to a new level.

The developers' goal: a more neutral, detailed sound signature – without losing the characteristic, warm, and accessible "Meze sound." The result is a sound image of fascinating clarity, depth, and naturalness that reveals even the finest nuances with ease.

The CNC-machined frame made of glass-fiber-reinforced ABS combines strength with lightness, while the Art Deco-inspired grille makes the headphones a visual and acoustic statement. Two isodynamic hybrid array drivers with an ultra-lightweight 0.16-gram diaphragm and an active area of 4,650 mm² ensure exceptional precision across the entire frequency range from 8 to 110,000 Hz.

Thanks to the two sets of ear pads—Duo Pads (leather & Alcantara) and angled Alcantara pads—the sound profile can be customized. Whether analytical and airy or velvety and musical: The Empyrean II responds with the finest nuances to every source and every genre.

Perfect harmony – an interplay of power and control

When paired together, the Astell&Kern KANN Ultra and the Meze Empyrean II unleash their full potential. The player delivers the precise, undistorted power the headphones need to fully express their sonic signature.

The result: a holographic space in which instruments breathe, voices have a tangible presence, and music unfolds its emotional depth. The finest micro-details blend with natural warmth—analytic, but never sterile.

This symbiosis of digital perfection and analog soul lets you rediscover your favorite music. Every recording, every instrument, every voice reveals a story, which you'll experience with unprecedented intensity with this bundle.

Technical highlights

Astell&Kern KANN Ultra:

• Output power: up to 16 Vrms (4 gain levels)
• Dual ESS9039MPRO DAC
• Triple Output: Headphone / Pre / Line Out
• PCM up to 32 bit / 768 kHz, DSD512 native
• Octa-core processor & Crimson UI
• Bluetooth 5.3 (aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC)
• Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, 128 GB storage, microSD up to 1 TB
• Battery: 8,400 mAh, up to 11 hours of playback
• Weight: 390 g, aluminum housing

Meze Empyrean II:

• Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver
• Frequency range: 8 – 110,000 Hz
• Impedance: 32 O
• Sensitivity: 105 dB SPL @ 1 V / 1 kHz
• Weight: 385 g
• Ear pads: Duo (leather/Alcantara) & inclined Alcantara
• Open construction, handmade in Europe