{"product_id":"astell-kern-astell-kern-a-futura-se100","title":"Astell\u0026Kern A\u0026Futura SE100","description":"\r\nMeet the newest high-end model music and media player from Astell \u0026amp; Kern.  The A \u0026amp; Futura SE100 is the first DAP in the market with an ESS9038PRO DAC (digital to analog converter).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nA \u0026amp; futura SE100 Key Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n•Octa-core CPU\u003cbr\u003e\r\n•8-Channel DAC x 2 \/ XMOS\u003cbr\u003e\r\n•5-inch 720x1280 Touchscreen\u003cbr\u003e\r\n•128GB Internal Storage Capacity\u003cbr\u003e\r\n•Aluminum Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe release of the A \u0026amp; futura SE100 digital audio player introduces a new Premium Line from Astell \u0026amp; Kern. With the SE100 you get high-end level performance at a mid-tier price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe Radically Different Sound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nA \u0026amp; futura is a premium line of players with advanced features that bring the original performance to life. The SE100, the first model of A \u0026amp; futura, is designed for you to feel the quality of premium Hi-Fi from the moment you hold it.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n•Radically different sound by ES9038 Pro 8-channel DAC\u003cbr\u003e\r\n•Next Level performance with Octa-core CPU\u003cbr\u003e\r\n•5-inch display with HD screen resolution and improved user interface\u003cbr\u003e\r\n•Similar audio block design of SP1000 for premium Hi-Fi audio performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nDesign Concept\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe design of A \u0026amp; futura SE100 resembles \"unrestricted balance\" from a composition of a trapezoid and curves together. The volume knob at the end of the side curve is easy to operate from front and back and its shape fits just right in either hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe glass back plate has a unique arrangement of \"A\" logos in a diamond pattern that visualizes the amplification of Astell \u0026amp; Kern before your eyes. As you rotate the device under light its hidden beauty shines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nA \u0026amp; futura SE100 shows our dedication to provide both premium quality and value to our listeners including an eye-catching design. It features a 5-inch touchscreen, Octa-core CPU, and the best audio performance in its league. Astell \u0026amp; Kern is committed to delivering the original performance as the artist intended you to hear and the SE100 is a symbolic example of this vision and effort. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nA \u0026amp; futura SE100 introduces an 8-channel DAC chip. 8-channel DACs have previously only been available for premium home audio systems, pro-audio workstations, and recording studio equipment. It is making a debut for the first time in an Astell \u0026amp; Kern portable system. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nYour favorite tunes will now sound fundamentality different with even greater dynamic range and refined sound. There are many audio companies that talk about 'technologies', yet Astell \u0026amp; Kern is the only brand that talks about 'progress' in the audio experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n- The ESS SABRE PRO series of Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC) is targeted at premium audiophile and recording studio equipment. The SABRE PRO series sets a new benchmark in high-end audio by offering the industry's highest dynamic range (DNR) with impressively low levels of total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) in a 32-bit, 8-channel DAC. All PRO SABRE DACs feature ESS's patented 32-bit HyperStream DAC technology which delivers outstanding sound quality and industry leading performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nIt is common knowledge in the audio industry that the amplifier plays a critical role in Hi-Fi audio systems. The latest know-how and amplifier design technologies developed by Astell \u0026amp; Kern have brought 4.1Vrms of balanced output power with minimal noise. As the output power increases, the noise fluctuates louder as well. However, A \u0026amp; futura SE100 shows 123dB of SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) at 4.1Vrms of audio output. At the same time, the noise level on single-ended is even smaller, it produces 122dB of SNR. Pure sound is the result in our technical achievement allowing for powerful, yet clean sound to be delivered gracefully by the SE100.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nLCD 5inch (720 x 1,280) Touchscreen  \u003cbr\u003e\r\nDAC ESS SABRE ES9038PRO 8channel \u003cbr\u003e\r\nOutput Level Unbalance 2.0Vrms \u003cbr\u003e\r\n Balance 4.1Vrms (Condition No Load)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSignal to Noise Ratio: Unbalance 122dB @ 1kHz Balance 123dB @ 1kHz \u003cbr\u003e\r\nTHD+N Unbalance 0.0007% @ 1kHz Balance 0.0006% @ 1kHz \r\n","brand":"Astell \u0026 Kern","offers":[{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern A\u0026Futura SE100","offer_id":57851254636876,"sku":"A\u0026KA\u0026FUTURASE100","price":1165.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern SE100 Leather Case - Red","offer_id":57851254669644,"sku":"A\u0026kSE100CASE-RED","price":74.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern SE100 Leather Case - Navy","offer_id":57851254702412,"sku":"A\u0026KSE100-NAVY","price":74.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern SE100 Leather Case - Black","offer_id":57851254735180,"sku":"A\u0026kSE100-BLACK","price":74.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/aandk_se100.png?v=1781883204","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/astell-kern-astell-kern-a-futura-se100","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}