Astell & Kern SE100: A&futura Impressions - Reviews
Dec 22, 2018 at 7:22 PM Post #931 of 1,568
think you may have quoted the wrong person :) I was saying its interesting that he got a different app on the SE100 that isn't approved by AK.
Doh! I'm on my phone standing online in hell at TJ Max
 
Dec 22, 2018 at 7:34 PM Post #933 of 1,568
Dec 22, 2018 at 9:05 PM Post #934 of 1,568
VLC video playback work but I see no option to rotate screen.
A&K should allow VLC and Foobar to be install on the device. Why limit your device?
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Dec 23, 2018 at 11:31 AM Post #941 of 1,568
Right, I disabled the floating back button. But if I launch the Tidal apk (side loaded) it’s back. In that app only.
Am I doing something wrong or can opt out of the floating back button somewhere else?
Rebooted already.
Very happy the the device. Connected my B&W P7 via the cable. Bluetooth sucked. Now deciding if what (c)iem. That’s a difficult choice...
 
Dec 23, 2018 at 7:44 PM Post #942 of 1,568
Right, I disabled the floating back button. But if I launch the Tidal apk (side loaded) it’s back. In that app only.
Am I doing something wrong or can opt out of the floating back button somewhere else?
Rebooted already.
Very happy the the device. Connected my B&W P7 via the cable. Bluetooth sucked. Now deciding if what (c)iem. That’s a difficult choice...
it doesn't work for the sideload apk
 
Dec 24, 2018 at 1:47 PM Post #943 of 1,568
Joined the AK club today! Half an hour with the SE100 and I was sold.

Paired up with the Zeus R, there was no audible hissing at all.

Anyone know whether ID3 v2.4 tags are fully supported? Year is showing as unknown for me.
 
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Dec 26, 2018 at 5:24 PM Post #944 of 1,568
I'll do that, looks like I can get my se100 on the first week of January.

The SE100 has arrived today and I still have my LG V30 and SR15, so the analysis will begin soon.

After just listened to a few tracks out of the box, the SE100 has a noticable wider and deeper soundstage, along with incredible details in the highs compared to the SR15. I think, the already mentioned you pay twice the price for 20% improvement in sound is valid.
At the moment I am really happy for the SE100, will tell more comparision results later. The Sabre sound signature really kicks @ss as I hoped for.
 
Dec 27, 2018 at 9:15 AM Post #945 of 1,568
Curious if anyone knows if the battery rating in the specs are based on SE or BAL output. Been doing some testing on BAL and I get about 3% drain for about 10 mins and ~13% drain for about an hours worth on 320 Mp3s @ Volume 40. Looks closer to 8-9 hours of battery life for me.
 

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