Astell&Kern is now teasing the PD5 “All Day Player,” a more compact model designed to succeed the well-received A&norma SR35. The company plans to reveal the new DAP during the 2026 Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show, which runs from August 7–9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Related Reviews:Astell&Kern PD5Astell&Kern PD5: What We Know Ahead of Its Hong Kong DebutThe PD5 uses eight Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, allowing listeners to switch between Quad-DAC and Octa-DAC operation. Quad-DAC mode prioritizes longer battery life for extended listening sessions, while Octa-DAC mode is designed to deliver the PD5’s full sonic potential and maximize performance from a DAP of this size. Astell&Kern PD5Price & AvailabilityFollowing its Hong Kong debut, the PD5 will be on demo at Shenzhen International Audio Show (SIAS) August 14-16 in China and at CanJam SoCal 2026, August 29-30 in the United States.