Astell&Kern A&futura SE180 Portable Music Player
Astell&Kern A&futura SE180 Portable Music Player
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🟢 2 years warranty
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Shipping Terms
Shipping Terms
- Shipping method: Standard
Shipment cost: - EU 25€
- LT, EST 6€
- LV 3€
- RU, USA 200€
- Other countries 200€
- Dispatched usually 2 - 5 business days after order placement
- Some times, dispatched up to 20 business days, we will inform additional, after order placement.
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🧾 Overview
The Astell&Kern A&futura SE180 is a modular high-resolution portable music player designed for true audiophiles. It introduces interchangeable DAC/amp modules, allowing future upgrades and tuning flexibility. With the ESS ES9038PRO DAC, balanced outputs, MQA decoding, and a vivid 5-inch Full HD display, the SE180 delivers reference-level sound and a premium tactile experience in every detail.
✅ Key Features
- ✅ Modular DAC architecture – interchangeable modules like SEM1 for future upgrades
- ✅ ESS ES9038PRO DAC – 32-bit/384 kHz PCM and native DSD256 playback
- ✅ 5.0″ Full HD (1920×1080) touchscreen for intuitive operation
- ✅ Balanced (2.5 mm / 4.4 mm) and unbalanced (3.5 mm) headphone outputs
- ✅ Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC & aptX HD, plus 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for TIDAL Masters and OTA updates
- ✅ 256 GB internal storage + microSD slot supporting up to 1 TB
- ✅ 3,800 mAh Li-Polymer battery with fast charging and up to 10.5 h playback
- ✅ Precision-milled aluminum chassis in Moon Silver finish
📊 Technical Specifications ▼
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | A&futura SE180 |
| Body Material / Color | Aluminum (Moon Silver) |
| Display | 5.0″ Full HD 1920×1080 Touch Screen |
| Audio Formats | WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA |
| MQA Playback | TIDAL Masters, Local Files, External USB, MQA-CD (ripped) |
| DAC Module | SEM1 – ESS ES9038PRO |
| Decoding | Up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM, Native DSD256 |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm (Unbalanced), 2.5 mm (4-pole Balanced), 4.4 mm (5-pole Balanced) |
| Output Level | [Normal] 2 Vrms (Unbal) / 4 Vrms (Bal) [High] 3 Vrms (Unbal) / 6 Vrms (Bal) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Up to 129 dB @ 1 kHz (Balanced, High Gain) |
| THD+N | 0.0004–0.0007% @ 1 kHz |
| Crosstalk | −138 to −147 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Frequency Response | ±0.04 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz, Balanced) |
| Output Impedance | 3.5 mm: 1 Ω • 2.5 mm: 1.5 Ω • 4.4 mm: 1.5 Ω |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptX HD, LDAC) |
| Storage | 256 GB Internal + microSD (up to 1 TB) |
| Battery | 3,800 mAh 3.8 V Li-Polymer |
| Playback Time | ≈ 10.5 hours (FLAC 44.1 kHz, LCD off, Vol.50) |
| Charging Time | ≈ 5 h (standard 5V/2A) • ≈ 3 h (fast 9V/1.67A) |
| Dimensions (Body) | 77 × 129.2 × 19.9 mm |
| Dimensions (With Module) | 77 × 137.2 × 19.9 mm |
| Weight | 280 g (Player) + 100 g (Module) |
| Supported OS | Windows 8/10 (32/64-bit), macOS 10.7+ |
| Clock Jitter | 25 ps (Typical) / 800 fs Reference Clock |
| Country of Origin | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
📦 What’s in the Box
- 📦 Astell&Kern A&futura SE180 Player
- 🧩 SEM1 ESS ES9038PRO DAC Module (pre-installed)
- 🔌 USB-C → USB-A Cable (1 m)
- 🛡️ 3× Protective Screen Films (front and rear)
- 📖 Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card
🔄 Compatibility
✔ Works as a standalone player or USB-DAC for Windows/macOS.
✔ Compatible with balanced and unbalanced headphones (2.5 mm / 3.5 mm / 4.4 mm).
✔ Supports TIDAL Masters, MQA, and high-resolution local or streaming playback.
✔ Bluetooth and LDAC allow connection to wireless headphones or external DACs.
📦✈️ Shipping & Returns
- 📦 Insured EU & worldwide delivery
- 🔄 14-day return policy
- 🛡️ 2-year EU warranty
📝 Reviews
- 🔹 Head-Fi — “Modular flexibility and flagship-grade ESS sound in a portable form.”
- 🔹 What Hi-Fi — “Smooth, musical, and incredibly detailed — a genuine high-end DAP.”
- 🔹 SoundStage! Hi-Fi — “Low noise floor and dynamic drive comparable to desktop DACs.”
⚠️ Warning
⚠️ Warning: The SE180 may cause spontaneous rediscovery of your entire music library, obsession with bitrates, and uncontrollable smiles during playback of MQA tracks.
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