ASTELL&KERN

A futura SE300 DAC player

The Future of Analog Sound, SE300
A&futura from Astell&Kern is a product line that represents Astell&Kern’s ceaseless efforts for innovation. SE300, the fourth model in the A&futura range is a premium digital audio player that inherits this identity and expands the scope of sound with an entirely new implemented technology.

A&futura SE300 is equipped with an ultra-refined R-2R DAC, Class A/AB dual amps born with our proprietary TERATON ALPHA technology, and for the first time a self-developed FPGA optimized technology. With these unrivalled components, it offers the true sound philosophy and technology of Astell&Kern.

Immerse yourself into the true analogue sound that the SE300 produces with Class-A AMP and R-2R DAC technologies, for the first time in an Astell&Kern player.

The design concept for the A&futura SE300 is 'Stream'.
Like small ripples on water turning into crashing waves, the SE300 was designed with Class A AMP, the ultimate AMP form, to have a unique identity.

The main body made from aluminium has streamlined surfaces that represent the flow of music. Through this, Astell&Kern has created a firm yet flexible image. Adding intensity by using contrasting materials such as stainless steel and glass to further enhance the theme of 'Stream'. In addition to this, the bottom section of the device curves outward, allowing for a more ergonomic grip whilst using the player.

The right side of the SE300 is coated with stainless steel to enhance visual focus. The polished side and triangular-patterned volume wheel are key to creating powerful and visually striking contrasts. The straight pattern on the rear of the volume wheel elevates the visual density and allows users to control volume and visually check the changes. The wheel lighting is placed behind the volume wheel to avoid direct exposure whilst allowing the light to be reflected on the side decorations and volume wheel knurl, creating the effect of light bursting from the inside.

The rear glass also features a new etching pattern, continuing the concept of 'Stream' The basic pattern features the A logo of Astell&Kern, designed to present an overall flow of stream with differences in size. This etching pattern amplifies the sense of flow with the differences in inclinations, adding a sense of depth to the rectangular rear glass that may otherwise look dull.

Features:
Fully Discrete 24-bit R-2R DAC
Equipped with 96 ultra--precision 0.01% & TCR10 resistors
New Dual AMP (Class A/AB) mode
Option for OS / NOS modes
Implemented self-developed and optimized FPGA technology
New Crimson theme UI/UX
Supports Bluetooth 5.0 and wireless Hi-Fi