The design of the KANN ALPHA portable audio player is bold. Its compact size has been achieved through the miniaturisation and rearrangement of parts and components and through circuit optimisation. The device is precision-made from aluminium and ceramics, using vibration-free manufacturing machinery. A coating prevents fingerprints and smudges and ensures a flawless finish. To achieve completely noise-free output, the KANN ALPHA has physically separated the 2.5-mm and 4.4-mm outputs using micro relays. As an additional special feature, a gold PVD coating is applied to the headphone connector.