[Dobrescu George]

Because we had a lazy start yesterday, we're ready for a fun and entertaining video, this time about the SE180 DAP from Astell&Kern!! This is one hecc of a DAP that I love to bits, and one that I really want to share with you all!

The video has my typical joky funny style, also I'm always in the comments if you have questions or if there's any way I can help~

 

[NovaFlyer]

Is there a "secret" to changing out the modules. I demo'd the SE200 at CanJam and it was impossible for me to pull out the module - yes I was depressing the buttons on both sides.

 

[Vaiet]

Is there a "secret" to changing out the modules. I demo'd the SE200 at CanJam and it was impossible for me to pull out the module - yes I was depressing the buttons on both sides.

There's a double-locking mechanism to the modules, so you have to put some real effort into pulling it out. At first I had a problem too and to be honest, I sometimes pry them a little with my fingernails when they are a tad longer. You do have to be a bit cautious though, as you might end up with a module flying away if your arm suddenly springs out

 

[twister6]

Is there a "secret" to changing out the modules. I demo'd the SE200 at CanJam and it was impossible for me to pull out the module - yes I was depressing the buttons on both sides.

Oh, man, you should have tried SE180 instead. Pulling out the module from SE200 is a serious PITA

I know, I know, it was a typo The demo units at the show go through a lot of abuse. Maybe locking mechanism got stuck?

 

[JasonNYC]

Is there a "secret" to changing out the modules. I demo'd the SE200 at CanJam and it was impossible for me to pull out the module - yes I was depressing the buttons on both sides.

Takes a little practice, but once you do it a few times it is much easier.

 

[NovaFlyer]

Oh, man, you should have tried SE180 instead. Pulling out the module from SE200 is a serious PITA

I know, I know, it was a typo The demo units at the show go through a lot of abuse. Maybe locking mechanism got stuck?

Make me laugh pretty good. I just can't keep all the model number separated anymore...I'm blaming old age!!!!

 

[Tanjiro]

@JasonNYC Hi Jason, any news about the SEM 3 module? Thanks.

 

[Nace]

@JasonNYC Hi Jason, any news about the SEM 3 module? Thanks.

I second this. It is due by the end of the year so release information should be expected soon

 

[JasonNYC]

@JasonNYC Hi Jason, any news about the SEM 3 module? Thanks.

We'll have more info at the end of this week.

 

[Tanjiro]

We'll have more info at the end of this week.

Thank you very much Jason

 

[Vaiet]

Can't wait for the official announcement I think it's gonna be a blast and am already awaiting some details about SEM4

 

[WiseRooster]

This is with Google translate from polish to english:

• SEM3 - four (two per channel) Saber ES9038Q2M integrated circuits with 32bit / 768kHz and DSD512 support

and the original Link:

https://hifiphilosophy.com/recenzja-astell-kern-se180-z-przetwornikami-sem2-i-sem3/

Hope this should Help.
Btw. maybe @JasonNYC can confirm that?

 

[Vaiet]

That's quite surprising to see someone having an unreleased module with an unreleased software already reviewed...

Date of publishing is 2nd of October. Someone's f**king around, eh?

 

[JasonNYC]

More info on the new SEM3 module:

Quad DAC ESS ES9038Q2M
32/768 PCM and DSD512 support

https://www.astellnkern.com/eng/con...scg=CG210450&spos=4&tcg=&tpos=0&gcode=SC36760

 

[Tanjiro]

More info on the new SEM3 module:

Quad DAC ESS ES9038Q2M
32/768 PCM and DSD512 support

https://www.astellnkern.com/eng/con...scg=CG210450&spos=4&tcg=&tpos=0&gcode=SC36760

Thanks Jason. How about the availability?