Description
Astell&Kern SE180
The Astell&Kern SE180 is AK’s first modular digital audio player,enabling the user to tailor the sound to suit their preference.
The third product in the A&futura line, the Astell & Kern SE180, continues the trend of exciting innovation for Astell&Kern products, while providing the uncompromised sound quality Astell&Kern is famous for.
With the SE180, in addition to superb audio technology, we wanted to show users an element of fun that is hard to find in most Hi-Fi products.
The DNA of innovation found in the A&futura line continues with the SE180.
It is an advanced audio system created with the technology Astell&Kern is known for around the world.
Interchangeable All-in-One Module
TERATON ALPHA Audio Technology from Astell&Kern
Next Generation Astell&Kern AMP Technology
Updated UI with Added Functions for Convenience
With the SE180, premium Hi-Fi Sound is now available through the use of interchangeable, all-in-one modules, by Astell&Kern.
With the SE180, we wanted to expand on the multi-DAC idea that was first introduced with the SE200.
Like the SE200, different DACs can be used in one DAP, but we wanted to do something different for the SE180. The introduction of Interchangeable All-in-One Modules, carry on the multi-DAC experience, but add a new and fun experience. This reflects the DNA of the innovation that the A&futura line is known for.
The SE180 is a module-separated product that increases the convenience of connection between the main body of the player and the module. It features an innovative double-locking design that securely connects each component while providing smooth lines that naturally flow without any sense of separateness between the two pieces.
By applying different DAC/AMP configurations, adjusting tuning and outputs for each module, the user can choose the most suitable module for Premium Hi-Fi Sound.
The default configuration module contains the ESS ES9038PRO, an 8-channel DAC mainly used for premium home audio equipment. This DAC provides a wider dynamic range and more detailed sophistication. The module supports 2.5mm, 3.5mm and 4.4mm connections to allow for a greater variety of headphones/IEMs.
General Specifications
Display: 5.0inch 1920×1080 FHD
Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA
MQA playback: Services(Tidal Masters), Local files, External USB, MQA-CD(ripped)
Input: USB Type-C input (for PC & MAC)
Charging: 9V 1.67A / 5V 2A
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
Bluetooth: V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptXTM HD, LDAC)
Dimensions: 3.03 ”(77 mm) [W] x 5.09 ”(129.2 mm) [H] x 0.78 ”(19.9 mm) [D] (Only body)
3.03 ”(77 mm) [W] x 5.4 ”(137.2 mm) [H] x 0.78 ”(19.9 mm) [D] (Combined with a module)
Feature Enhancements: Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)
SAR: Body 10g SAR (W/Kg) _ WLAN 2.4Ghz : 0.016
Wheel: LED Light (LED Indicator)
Battery
Capacity: 3,800mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer Battery
Charge Time: about 5hours (Standard : 5V / 2A Charging), about 3hours (Fast : 9V / 1.67A Charging)
Memory
Built-in Memory: 256GB [NAND]
External Memory: microSD (Max. 1TB) x1
OS
Supported OS: Windows 8,10(32/64bit) Mac OS X 10.7 and up
Clock source
Reference Clock Jitter: 800 Femto Seconds
SEM1 Module Specification
Body Material: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate
Sample Rate:PCM: 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo/ DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo
Outputs:Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported/ 4.4mm, only 5-pole supported)
Output Level: [Normal Gain] Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load)
[High Gain] Unbalanced 3Vrms / Balanced 6Vrms (Condition No Load)
DAC: ESS ES9038PRO (Single DAC) Decoding
Support up to 32bit / 384kHz Bit-to-Bit playback
Dimensions: 3.03 ”(77 mm) [W] x 2.99 ”(76 mm) [H] x 0.78 ”(19.9 mm) [D]
Playback Time: about 10.5hours (FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Vol.50, LCD Off)
Neil Burke (verified owner) –
This thing is great. I consulted with Richard bore buying and I’m not disappointed. Literally portable hifi!