Second model in the range of "premium" portable players from Astell&Kern, the SE200 is a sophisticated product managed by an eight-core processor that stands out for incorporating an unprecedented innovation: the use of D/A converters (DACs) from two different manufacturers , specifically the Californian ESS Technology and the Japanese Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM). In accordance with this architecture, the SE200 does not include a single amplification circuit, but two (and also with a spectacular output level in both balanced and unbalanced modes), each of them having been optimized for the particular characteristics of the aforementioned DACs. , named ESS9068 and AK4499EQ respectively. In this way, the user can select any one of said DACs to have two different sound signatures depending on the theme or musical genre they are listening to. Another key element of the SE200 is the use of ceramic materials in an industrial design that freely blends beautiful curves and straight lines, as if it were a work of art, through the use of very high precision tools. Thus, in the front and rear areas of the new Astell&Kern, ceramic is used instead of the usual glass material, in order to create a unique visual experience by directing the light to flow around the device.
Characteristics:
- Absolute reference Hi-Res portable audio player.
- First product of its kind equipped with two DACs from different manufacturers.
- Capable of reproducing bit by bit PCM signals up to 32 bits/384 kHz.
- Capable of bit-by-bit playback of DSD signals up to DSD256 (11.2 MHz)
- Managed by an eight-core processor.
- Printed circuit board with optimized signal paths.
- Equipped with two DACs: ESS Technlogy ESS9068 and AKM AK4499EQ.
- Hi-Res wireless connectivity via Bluetooth aptX HD
- Balanced (6 V level) and unbalanced (3 V level) outputs.
- 256 GB internal memory.
- Body made of aluminum with ceramic and glass coating.
- 5-inch (127 mm) high-definition touch screen.
- Frequency response with AKM DAC: 20 - 70,000 Hz, +/-0.03 dB.
- Frequency response with DAC ESS: 20 - 70,000 Hz, +/-0.103 dB.
- Crosstalk with AKM DAC: -144 dB @ 1 kHz (balanced mode).
- Crosstalk with ESS DAC: -144 dB @ 1 kHz (balanced mode)
- Signal-to-noise ratio with AKM DAC: 125 dB @ 1 kHz (balanced mode).
- Signal-to-noise ratio with ESS DAC: 123 dB @ 1 kHz (balanced mode).
- Battery with 14 hours of autonomy.
- Dimensions: 77 x 132 x 16 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 274g.
