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Building on the success of the Astell & Kern Kann, the A&futura SE100 Hi-Res player brings the Astell & Kern sound to a premium form factor. With an ESS Sabre DAC and octa-core CPU, this gorgeous gizmo won't skimp on sound quality. Thanks to a recent firmware upgrade, the A&futura SE100 can now stream Tidal in MQA quality, allowing you to hear higher-than-cd-quality-audio on the go. For the ultimate music library experience, users can pair the SE100 with the Astell & Kern CD Ripper II to seamlessly rip and transfer CDs to the DAP. As beautiful as it is resilient, the Astell & Kern A&futura SE100 offers a hi-res audio player you can grow with for years to come.
Astell & Kern - A&futura SE100 High Res Audio Player
The A&futura SE100 showcases Astell & Kern’s dedication to quality and value, offering listeners a visually-arresting design and stunning sound. Featuring a 5-inch touchscreen and an Octa-core CPU, the SE100 runs like a dream and delivers class-leading audio.
Committed to bringing artists’ original performances to listeners, Astell & Kern has crafted the SE100 to signify this vision and effort.
Incorporating an 8-channel DAC chip, this technology has previously only been available in top-tier home audio systems and professional workstations. Making its first debut in a portable Astell & Kern player, the SE100 brings a new world of audio fidelity to portable hi-res players.
Even greater dynamic range and a refined, sophisticated sound breath life into your favorite music.
As committed to technological achievements as it is progress, the Astell & Kern A&futura SE100 delivers a solid listening experience designed to accommodate even the most demanding of music tastes.
Targeted at premium audiophile and professional setups, ESS Sabre Pro DAC sets an indelible benchmark for high-end audio. Facilitating this, the DAC offers the industry’s most expansive dynamic range and staggeringly low total harmonic distortion plus noise. All Pro Sabre DACs feature ESS's patented 32-bit HyperStream DAC technology which delivers outstanding sound quality and industry-leading performance.
FEATURES
- Octa-core CPU
- 8-Channel DAC x 2 / XMOS
- 5-inch 720×1280 Touchscreen
- 128GB Internal Storage Capacity
- Aluminum Body
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
- USB Type-C Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
- microSD card slot cover (x 2)
- Protective Film (Front x 2, Back x 2)
SPECIFICATIONS
DAC
1 x ESS SABRE ES9038PRO 32-Bit
Audio Resolution
PCM: 8 ~ 384 kHz / 8-Bit
PCM: 8 ~ 384 kHz / 16-Bit
PCM: 8 ~ 384 kHz / 24-Bit
PCM: 8 ~ 384 kHz / 32-Bit
DSDNative: 2.8 MHz / 1-Bit
DSD128: 5.6 MHz / 1-Bit
DSD256: 11.2 MHz / 1-Bit
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz±0.038 dB (Unbalanced Headphone Out)
10 Hz - 70 kHz±0.074 dB (Unbalanced Headphone Out)
20 Hz - 20 kHz±0.028 dB (Balanced Headphone Out)
10 Hz - 70 kHz±0.03 dB (Balanced Headphone Out)
Impedance
1 Ohms (Balanced Headphone Out)
1.5 Ohms (Unbalanced Headphone Out)
THD + N
0.0007% at 1 kHz (Unbalanced)
0.0006% at 1 kHz (Balanced)
Maximum Output Voltage
4.1 Vrms
Signal to Noise Ratio
122 dB (Unbalanced Headphone Out)
123 dB (Balanced Headphone Out)
Clock Jitter
800 fs
Crosstalk
138 dB at 1 kHz (Unbalanced Headphone Out)
144 dB at 1 kHz (Balanced Headphone Out)
Custom Equalizer
Yes
CPU
Octa-Core
Internal Storage Capacity
128 GB
Maximum Storage Capacity
528 GB
Flash Media Slot
1 x microSDXC
Display
5" LCD (720 x 1280 Resolution)
Operation Method
Physical Buttons, Touchscreen, Volume Wheel
FM Tuner
No
Video Recording
No
Video Playback
No
Formats Supported
Audio: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
Connectivity
Wireless Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Codecs
aptX HD
Connections
1 x USB Type-C
1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Stereo Headphone
1 x 2.5 mm Balanced Headphone
Built-In Mic
No
Battery
1x Built-In Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery 3700 mAh
Providing up to 11 Hours per Charge for Audio Playback
Charging Time
Full Charge: 2 Hours
Operating System
Windows XP, 7, 8, 10
Mac OS X 10.7
Water Resistance
None
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 3.0 x 5.2 x 0.6" / 75.8 x 132.7 x 15.3 mm
Weight 8.5 oz / 241 g
