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Astell&Kern - A&futura SE200
Desktop Grade Hi-Res Digital Audio Player24 Hours
Designed in
Korea
1 Year of
Warranty
Bluetooth with
aptX HD
2.5mm Balanced
Output
Upto 6Vrms
Power Output
ESS ES9068AS X2
AKM AK4499EQ X1 DAC Chip
256 GB
Internal Memory
Battery Capacity of
3700 mAh
3 DAC CHIPS, 1 AWESOME PLAYER
Meet the world's very first multi-DAC audio player — the Astell&Kern A&futura SE200. It features the latest ESS ES9068AS Dual DAC as well as a single AKM AK4499EQ. Together, you get a vibrant sound that can even playback Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) files.



MULTIPLE AMP CIRCUITS & DAC FILTERS, WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE?
To further optimise the performance of the DAC Chips, the A&futura SE200 is designed with multiple AMP circuits. The signals for the balanced and unbalanced channels are separated to avoid any interference and deliver the best sound possible. This player allows you to further customise the sound profile using the variety of DAC filters that has been provided by the DAC manufacturer.
DIAGONAL LINES & BOLD CURVES: DEFINITELY A WINNER!
The A&futura SE200 has a similar design identity to the original SE100. This includes the trapezoidal shape and bold curves. The volume knob is divided into two to symbolize the different DACs used. The LED on the knob displays a different colour letting you know the volume range, bit-rate and DAC used.




DESIGNED TO BE DURABLE & STYLISH WITH ALUMINIUM AND CERAMIC BODY
Aluminium offers maximum sound quality with minimum noise. Astell&Kern has developed a special laser ground extension technology and metal processing to give you the best sound possible along with the precise curves on the player's body. A new high-gloss ceramic plate is added to the top and rear of the player. This plate allows the light to flow, creating a premium finish. It is developed via seven different processes to prevent cracking, add durability and gorgeousness.



DESIGNED & CRAFTED BY EXPERTS
A lot of time and hard work has gone into creating the A&futura SE200. It is made from the very same vibration-free processing machines that are used by expensive Swiss luxury watch manufacturers. This can be seen in the detailed design of the volume wheel that resembles the crown of a luxury watch. To ensure that the 3-DAC configuration works perfectly, twice the amount of time was spent in tuning and developing this player.

MODEL | SE200 |
BODY COLOR | Moon Silver |
BODY MATERIAL | Aluminum |
DISPLAY | 5.0inch (720 x 1,280) Touch display |
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) |
SAMPLE RATE | PCM : 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32 bits per Sample) / DSD Native: DSD64(1 bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1 bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1 bit 11.2MHz), Stereo |
OUTPUT LEVEL | Unbalanced: AKM 3.0Vrms / ESS 2.0Vrms (Condition No Load) Balanced: AKM 6.0Vrms / ESS 4.0Vrms (Condition No Load) |
CPU | Octa-Core |
DAC | Multi DAC: AKM AK4499EQ x1 (Single DAC) / ESS ES9068AS x2 (Dual DAC) |
DECODING | Support up to 32 Bit / 384kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback |
INPUT | USB Type-C input (for PC & MAC) |
OUTPUTS | Unbalanced Out (3.5 mm) x2 / Balanced Out (2.5 mm, only 4-pole supported) x2 |
WIFI | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) |
BLUETOOTH | V4.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptXTM HD) |
DIMENSIONS | 3.02 ”(76.9 mm) [W] x 5.20 ”(132.2 mm) [H] x 0.62 ”(15.8 mm) [D] |
WEIGHT | 9.66 oz (274 g) |
FEATURE ENHANCEMENT | Firmware upgrades supported (OTA) |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | Unbalanced: AKM ±0.015dB, ESS ±0.023dB (Condition: 20 Hz~20 kHz) / Balanced: AKM ±0.010dB,
ESS ±0.015dB (Condition: 20 Hz~20 kHz) Unbalanced: AKM ±0.050dB, ESS ±0.065dB (Condition: 20 Hz~70 KHz) / Balanced: AKM ±0.030dB, ESS ±0.10dB (Condition: 20 Hz~70 KHz) |
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | Unbalanced: AKM 124dB, ESS 121 dB @ 1 kHz / Balanced: AKM 125dB, ESS 123dB @ 1 kHz |
CROSSTALK | Unbalanced: AKM -138dB, ESS -138dB @ 1 kHz / Balanced: AKM -144dB, ESS -144dB @ 1 kHz |
THD+N | Unbalanced: AKM 0.0003%, ESS 0.0006% @ 1 kHz / Balanced: AKM 0.0004%, ESS 0.0006% @ 1 kHz |
IMD SAMPTE | Unbalanced: AKM 0.0003%, ESS 0.0003% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) / Balanced: AKM 0.0003%, ESS 0.0003% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) |
OUTPUT IMEDANCE | Unbalanced Out 3.5 mm (AKM 0.7ohm, ESS 1ohm) / Balanced out 2.5 mm (AKM 1.3ohm, ESS 1.6ohm) |
CLOCK JITTER | 25ps(Typ) |
REFRENCE CLOCK JITTER | 200 Femto Seconds |
CAPACITY | 3,700mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer Battery |
CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK TIME | About 10 hours (Standard - AK4499EQ, MUSIC: FLAC, 16-bit/44.1 kHz, Unbalanced, Volume 50,
EQ OFF, LCD OFF) About 14 hours (Standard - ES9068AS, MUSIC: FLAC, 16-bit/44.1 kHz, Unbalanced, Volume 50, EQ OFF, LCD OFF) |
CHARGE TIME | About 2.5 hours (Standard - 9V/1.67A Fast charging) |
BUILT IN MEMORY | 256GB [NAND] |
EXTERNAL MEMORY | microSD (Max. 1TB) x1 |
SUPPORTED OS | Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. Astell&Kern A&futura SE200 |
2. USB Type-C Cable | |
3. Quick Start Guide | |
4. Warranty Card | |
5. 2x MicroSD Card Slot Cover | |
6. Protective Film (2x Front, 2x Back) |

GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Player |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Korea |
IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
NET QUANTITY | 1 |


The Ultimate Hi-Fi Audio System
The word Astell means Stars in Latin while the word Kern means Centre and together
Astell&Kern means the centre of music. Astell&Kern products are the perfect pick for Hi-Fi audio
aficionados. Due to the advancement in recording technology, music can be recorded digitally while sounding
as true as a live performance. But most of the time, these high-quality recordings are heard in inferior
audio formats such as MP3 which compromises with the sound quality. Additionally, the soundstage aspect of
the sound is completely lost in the MP3 formats. Therefore Astell&Kern came into existence to address
this issue to revive the amazing sound quality for musicians and audio professionals.
The brand
has core values such as: High-Resolution studio quality sound in
audio device, Audio quality without
compromise, Design & Engineering Excellence, Craftsmanship & High Quality Materials, State of the
art Technology and Innovation at every release.
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Specialist Hi-Fi Brand in Digital Audio Player Market
Astell&Kern dedicatedly works on providing naturalistic sound without any kind of distortion so that listeners can hear even the minutest details of a song which they would have otherwise missed. Furthermore, Astell&Kern prides itself on using only the absolute best DAC chips from AKM, ESS or Cirrus Logic. Each DAP is unique and crafted to the highest quality standards.



A Popular Choice for Hi-Res Audio
AstellKern believes in playing Hi-Res music matching the quality of the recording.
This ability to deliver a sound which is close to the live performance is the highlight of Astell&Kern.
This standard of sound quality has been used in audio exhibitions around the world and is appreciated by
audio lovers across the world including the USA, China, Japan, UK, France among others.
All
Astell&Kern DAPs employ high quality materials from Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Copper, and Brass. Made
in South Korea, all their DAPs provide an overwhelming Power Output based on BAL 2Vrms~12Vrms.

SE200 MAC OS Driver
SE200 is compatible with MAC OS X 10.7 and up. In order for a Mac computer to communicate with our device a MTP program will need to be installed.
How to install the program for file transfer:
SE200 USB DAC Driver
How to Install the Driver
How to install the program for file transfer:
1 Year Warranty
Don't sweat it, this Astell&Kern - A&futura SE200 comes with a 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.

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iF DESIGN
AWARD
2021
iF Design
Apr, 2021
"The SE200 is a world first in that it features two audiophile-calibre Sabre ESS9068AS DACs (in a dual DAC configuration), alongside a single AKM4499EQ (last seen in the flagship SP2000)."
Read More"While the SE200 very much shares the design DNA of its siblings - what with its trapezoidal aluminium body - the trademark volume wheel is now divided In two to represent the two types of DAC on board."
Read More"Naturally, there is built-in Wi-Fi and music streaming apps, as well as support for aptX HD Bluetooth. It will also play nice with files up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256 and with full MQA decoding."
Read More"The SE200 is the world’s first digital audio player to be equipped with DACs from two different manufacturers, ESS and AKM, in one device."
Read More"You can now further customize your sound by choosing from a variety of DAC filters provided by the DAC manufacturers allowing you to choose your own preferred sound profile."
Read More"The A&futura SE200 also features an Octa-Core CPU, 5.0-inch HD 720 x 1,200 touchscreen, 256GB of internal memory with external storage support via microSD cards up to 1TB. "
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