# Astell & Kern is the current master of the portable hi-res music player – can it produce another classic with the new PD5?

> What Hi-Fi? Verdict Thanks to its refined, articulate sound and impressive versatility, the PD5 is another class-leading hi-res music player from Astell & Kern Reasons to buy - + Spacious, pristine presentation - +…

- **Source:** [Whathifi](https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/portable-music-players/astell-and-kern-pd5?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac6650880d19992b7ccbcea)
- **Published:** 2026-10-07
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #iphone
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