{"product_id":"astell-kern-astell-kern-a-norma-sr15-music-player","title":"Astell\u0026Kern A\u0026Norma SR15 Music Player","description":"A \u0026amp; norma SR15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nHi-Fi Standards Redefined, A \u0026amp; norma SR15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nA \u0026amp; norma sets the standard of Hi-Fi audio for novice listeners. The SR15, the first model of A \u0026amp; norma, is the beginning point of the Hi-Fi Audio experience that allows you to enjoy the philosophy and technologies of Astell \u0026amp; Kern, which is accolated by audiophiles around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nDual DAC of CS43198, MasterHIFI™ tier chipsets from Cirrus Logic\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Enhanced audio processing power and snappy UI with Quad-core CPU\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Native DSD playback and playback-focused User Interface\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Powerful audio performance curated by Astell \u0026amp; Kern's know-how\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe SR15 is the first model of Astell \u0026amp; Kern's newly introduced standard line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \r\n\r\nThe A \u0026amp; norma SR15 uses two audio DAC chips for a Dual-DAC setup. \u003cbr\u003e  \r\n These chips are known for their use in Home Hi-Fi systems which offer greater \r\n presence compared to the inferior DAC chips designed for mobile devices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThere are many devices that use DAC chips for audio processing, however there are \r\n different tiers and quality of chips sought by Hi-Fi audio manufacturers to deliver an \r\n experience close to the original performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nA \u0026amp; norma SR15 has adopted the MasterHIFI™ class DAC, CS43198 for the first time in a \r\n portable system. At Astell \u0026amp; Kern, we believe that true Hi-Fi should sound as close as \r\n possible to the original performance. The CS43198 is one of few DAC chipsets that is \r\n capable of bringing us even closer to the original when it's matched with the analog \r\n amp design of Astell \u0026amp; Kern. In result, it brings even more liveliness and warmth of \r\n sound without distortion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \r\n\r\nFurthermore, A \u0026amp; norma SR15 supports native DSD bit-to-bit, and gets one step closer \r\n to the Hi-Fi system. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nCirrus Logic has built its reputation as an expert in audio IC (Integrated Circuit) chips and solutions for more than three decades and has established its distinguished recognition in the audio industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nSpecializing in low power ICs for audio and voice signal processing applications, Cirrus Logic's products span the entire audio signal chain, from capture to playback, providing innovative products for the world's top smartphones, tablets, digital headsets, wearables and emerging smart home applications. Now they have introduced the MasterHIFI™ chipset solutions for excellent audio reproduction performance. \r\n MasterHiFI™ class designation is only given to their chipsets that meet their highest audio performance standard. It will deliver your music as the musicians and producers wanted you to hear it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nTechnical Specifications:-\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nGeneral Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBody Color: Dark Gray\u003cbr\u003e \r\nBody Material: Aluminum \u003cbr\u003e\r\nDisplay: 3.3inch WVGA (480 x 800) TFT LCD \u003cbr\u003e\r\nSupported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF \u003cbr\u003e\r\nSample rate:  \u003cbr\u003e\r\nPCM : 8kHz ~ 192kHz (8\/16\/24bits per Sample)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \/ DSD Native : DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo \/ DSD to PCM : DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz) \u003cbr\u003e\r\nOutput Level: Unbalance 2.0Vrms \/ Balance 4.0Vrms (Condition No Load) \u003cbr\u003e\r\nDAC: Cirrus Logic CS43198 x2 (Dual DAC) \u003cbr\u003e\r\nDecoding: Support up to 24bit \/ 192kHz Bit to Bit Decoding \u003cbr\u003e\r\nInput: USB Micro-B input (for charging \u0026amp; data transfer (PC \u0026amp; MAC)) \/ Connection Mode : MTP (Media Device) \u003cbr\u003e\r\nOutputs: PHONES (3.5mm) \/ Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported) \u003cbr\u003e\r\nWi-Fi: 802.11 b\/g\/n (2.4GHz) \u003cbr\u003e\r\nBluetooth: V4.1 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptXtm HD)\u003cbr\u003e \r\nDimensions: 2.26 ”(57.5 mm) [W] x 3.92 ”(99.7 mm) [H] x 0.63 ”(16.1 mm) [D] \u003cbr\u003e\r\nWeight: about 5.43 oz (about 154 g) \u003cbr\u003e\r\nFeature Enhancements: Firmware upgrades supported (OTA) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n  \r\nAudio Performance:-\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFrequency Response:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n±0.030dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalance \/ ±0.024dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Balance\u003cbr\u003e\r\n±0.038dB (Condition: 10Hz~70kHz) Unbalance \/ ±0.065dB (Condition: 10Hz~70kHz) Balance \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \r\nSignal to Noise Ratio: 122dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance \u0026amp; Balance \u003cbr\u003e\r\nCrosstalk: 137dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance \u0026amp; Balance \u003cbr\u003e\r\nTHD+N: 0.0008% @ 1kHz, Unbalance \/ 0.0009% @ 1kHz, Balance \u003cbr\u003e\r\nIMD SMPTE: 0.0004% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalance \u0026amp; Balance \u003cbr\u003e\r\nOutput Impedance: Balanced out 2.5mm (1.6ohm) \/ PHONES 3.5mm (1.1ohm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n  \r\nClock source:-\u003cbr\u003e\r\nClock Jitter: 70ps (Typ) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n  \r\nBattery:-\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCapacity: 3,150mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n  \r\nMemory:-\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBuilt-in Memory: 64GB [NAND] \u003cbr\u003e\r\nExternal Memory: microSD (Max 400GB) x1 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n  \r\nOS:-\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSupported OS: Windows 7,8,10 (32\/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up ","brand":"Astell \u0026 Kern","offers":[{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern A\u0026Norma SR15 Music Player - Dark Grey","offer_id":57851260141900,"sku":"a\u0026ka\u0026nORMA-dg","price":499.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern SR15 Case - Charcoal Gray","offer_id":57851260174668,"sku":"A\u0026KSR15CASE-CG","price":49.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern SR15 Case - Red","offer_id":57851260207436,"sku":"A\u0026KSR15CASE-R","price":49.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Astell\u0026Kern SR15 Case - Neo Black","offer_id":57851260240204,"sku":"A\u0026KSR15CASE-NB","price":49.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/42467-4__00159.1656346728.jpg?v=1781883223","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/astell-kern-astell-kern-a-norma-sr15-music-player","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}