Astell&Kern - A&norma SR25 MKII

Desktop Grade Hi-Res Digital Audio Player

Sale price₹ 54,990 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 74,990
Discontinued
This product is permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and continues to live on in Headphone Zone's Museum.

Unfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔

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Customer Reviews

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Sanjay Mandal (Kolkata)
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Wonderful DAP

This is an wonderful DAP. Buy from HEADPHONE ZONE.
It's look like a premium device. Amazing sound quality,wide soundstage and imagine. It has some premium features. You may like these. I am very happy with it.

Hey there, nothing makes us happier than knowing you loved your purchase, hope you had a comfortable shopping experience & thank you for the great review & ratings!

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ANKUR PATHAK (Bengaluru)
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Stunning & Exquisite...!!

Its the perfect Hi-REs. Player ...
Awesome interface.. Super Awesome Build Quality...!!
You can stream TIDAL, Spotify , Apple music..etc. etc. along with your saved files
It simply checks all the boxes required for portable Hi-Re player..
It comes with 64 GB (54.93 Usable) I use it to download music from cloud..
Using 512 GB memory card to access my music library..
It process MQA files very smoothly... Real delight for ears...
It comes with two 4 screenguards (2 for front screen & 2 for back panel)
Also shows codec on screen when connecting to bluetooth output. (which your output device is using to stream)
For few it might be pricey....but I think its an Undisputed king in this price range...!!

HI ANKUR PATHAK,
We are so happy you took out time & elaborately reviewed the product. We are sure this will help our customers to make an even better & informed decision.

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Ishant Chauhan (Jaipur)
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Best DAP For starters

Original product with great quality of packaging and at unbeatable price bang on guys......

Hey Ishant, thanks a lot for this lovely review and we are glad you are enjoying it! Keep the music playing.


Designed in
Korea

1 Year of
Warranty

Best Suited for Portable Use

Bluetooth with
LDAC & aptX HD

2.5mm & 4.4mm Balanced
Output

Upto 4.0Vrms
Power Output

Cirrus Logic CS43198
Dual DAC Chip

Volume Controls

Upto 1 TB
of Storage

Battery Capacity of
3150 mAh

This is the most affordable Astell&Kern Player - but is by every measure a premium and capable hi-res audio player. Astell&Kern has unmatched attention to detail, design and built quality. But it undoubtedly sounds every bit as good as it looks. I love the upgrades to the new generation SR25ii, like the support for streaming apps, and the 4.4mm balanced output.
RAGHAV SOMANI

About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

MEET THE ALL-NEW, TECHNOLOGICALLY UPGRADED A&NORMA SR25 MKII

The team at Astell&Kern are always pushing the boundaries in terms of technological innovations, delivering refined products to the audiophile community. The same is reflected in the A&norma SR25 MKII, which has undergone a complete upgrade in design and audio architecture to deliver life-like audio. The SR25 MKII features an updated Quad-core CPU along with the Cirrus Logic CS43198 Dual-DAC chip. It also extends native playback support for DSD256 and adds compatibility for MQA and LDAC protocols.
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UPGRADED AUDIO ARCHITECTURE OFFERS ULTRA HIGH-RESOLUTION SOUND

The all-new Astell&Kern A&norma SR25 MKII delivers improved performance across the board compared to the SR25, including bass response, dynamic range, soundstage and imaging. The SR25 MKII utilises Astell&Kern's latest audio design technology for Bit-to-Bit playback with resolution up to 32bit/384 kHz. Native DSD audio is available up to 11.2 MHz, along with LDAC in addition to Qualcomm® aptX™ HD support resulting in true audiophile sound quality.
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FULL 8X MQA DECODING FUSED WITH BALANCED OUTPUT FOR CLEAN AUDIO

The Astell&Kern SR25 MKII comes with Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) support. MQA authentication is a badge of approval, guaranteeing players master-quality audio output. The device can perform 8x decoding of MQA files to deliver outstanding sound quality. To further enhance the signal path, the SR25 MKII now comes with 2.5mm, 3.5mm and 4.4mm output options allowing you to connect to various devices. These connectivity options allow you to enjoy your music without worrying about adaptors.
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ENJOY MUSIC WIRELESSLY WITH BT SINK AND SHARE FILES VIA AK FILE DROP

The Astell&Kern A&norma SR25 MKII comes with the newly introduced BT Sink function. This feature allows you to connect the SR25 MKII to an external device via Bluetooth, similar to connecting a smartphone with a BT speaker. Music from an external device, such as a smartphone can now be played back in high-quality on the SR25 MKII using the BT Sink function. SR25 MKII also comes with the new AK File Drop function, making file transfers easier and more convenient. Using AK File Drop, you can freely transfer files wirelessly through a PC, smartphone, or FTP program located on the same network. Music file management is now possible with a wireless solution.

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OFFERING 20+ HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE WITH REPLAY GAIN FUNCTION

The Astell&Kern SR25 MKII can offer a playback time of up to 20 hours with one full charge, thanks to its optimised, energy-efficient circuitry. Enjoy your music anytime, anywhere with the SR25 MKII’s extended playback time and its portability. No need to worry about battery life. The SR25 MKII also comes embedded with ReplayGain, which adjusts the volume level of different sources to a uniform level. This feature is thoughtful and allows to maintain stable volume levels regardless of the device connected.

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COMPLETELY REDESIGNED CHASSIS TO DELIVER ARTEFACT FREE AUDIO

Astell&Kern A&norma SR25 MKII comes with a redesigned chassis. The top and bottom edges of the bezel are angled, giving the impression of a smaller rectangle floating freely inside the chassis. The pattern on the side is designed to draw attention to the volume wheel. This redesigned chassis is made of aluminium and features noise and electromagnetic shield cans to reduce interference with the audio signal. This design is further enhanced by applying a highly conductive, hyper-pure silver plating on the shield cans for superior shielding that provides excellent audio performance.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Astell&Kern - A&norma SR25 MKII comes with a 1 Year warranty from Astell&Kern that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Astell&Kern's warranty in India.

Luxury Meets Innovation: Difference in Sound Quality

Founded in October 2013 in South Korea, Astell&Kern is a premium audio brand renowned for its commitment to delivering uncompromised hi-res audio experiences. Derived from Greek, where "Astell" means "Stars" and "Kern" means "Core," the brand symbolizes the pursuit of capturing the essence of music—the "original sound." Astell&Kern addresses the decline in audio quality due to inferior formats like MP3, aiming to revive sound integrity for musicians and enthusiasts alike.

Their diverse product range, from audio players to earphones, reflects their dedication to precision and accuracy in sound reproduction. With acclaimed offerings like the Astell&Kern AK XB10 and Astell&Kern Billie Jean, they continue to enrich music and listening experiences globally, delivering soul-touching sound.

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"The Astell & Kern A&norma SR25 MKII portable music player boasts a rock-solid brutalist beauty, outstanding sound quality and extensive features"

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