[narco dacunzolo]

i saw a lot of improvements of this se100 over kann:

Screen is better, faster ui. Kann has a bit more battery, but se100 makes a great job for both se and ba output.

On sound quality se100 is sligtly more resolving with better clarity, deeper sound and better dynamic and transient response. What you will notice soon going from kann to se100 is the overall deeper and more dynamic sound.

Kann sound more warm with less sparkles.
Se100 is still musical, but better trasparency and trebles, but still not fatiguing.
Soundstage is more or less on par extention, but se100 has more precise soundstage, you can easily pinpoint instruments in the scene and feel more air between earch instrument.
Balanced output on se100 is very powerful with very layered and airy sound( i tried the balanced connection only with pwaudio saladin for the moment).
i have the impression that kann can sound a bit dull with some dynamic headphones, on the other side se100, thanks to its more dynamic sound can have better sinergy with a lot of headphones.
Bass on se100 focuses more on subbass frequency, on the other side, on kann the bass warms a bit the sound.
This is not night and day, but really i found many improvement over Kann.
Soon will try to compare with my Opus 2 too

 

[vrockz]

i saw a lot of improvements of this se100 over kann:

Screen is better, faster ui. Kann has a bit more battery, but se100 makes a great job for both se and ba output.

On sound quality se100 is sligtly more resolving with better clarity, deeper sound and better dynamic and transient response. What you will notice soon going from kann to se100 is the overall deeper and more dynamic sound.

Soon will try to compare with my Opus 2 too

Thank You.

 

[Sound Eq]

I received my ak se100, and its wonderful, love this device alot.

Sound wise its very similar to my cowon plenue s with eq engaged on cowon, but now I have tidal so i am very happy to have this great sounding dap with tidal.

its bass goes really low and with punch and impact, and its mids are as always top notch, as for highs since it uses sabre i was a bit concerned as I do not like sabre, but rest assured it's not harsh, the highs are superb very detailed . This is without using eq as I understand AK philosophy on using eq, so the way Ak tuned it is perfect with using eq at all.

Now my wish is for a leather cases that covers front and back something like this ( would sp1000 case fit se100 )

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/A6-...9fe8-4699-ad58-af4a993d32f5&priceBeautifyAB=0

 

[Tinnitus Man]

I think all I need is a soft pouch. I'm still enthralled by the design of this player.

Nothwithstanding the fact it could probably split open someone's skull with it if you were so inclined.

 

[Sound Eq]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/E4-...99cd-4a20-8689-fe7ea338ebe6&priceBeautifyAB=0

 

[yaslam]

Just only one “stupid” question, can I use Qobuz streaming app in the SE100?

Of course, third party applications can not be installed on SE100.
Moreover, because it does not support to Qobuz, it can not stream from Qobuz.
However there is a way to listen to Qobuz streaming on SE100.
The SE100's AK Connect is DLNA. Also, SE100 operates as a DLNA Renderer.
If you have an Android smartphone you can stream Qobuz using "BubbleUPnP for DLNA".
And if you set SE100 as Renderer on "BubbleUPnP for DLNA", you can enjoy streaming service such as Qobuz on SE100.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp


By using "BubbleUPnP Server" to generate SE100 as OpenHome Renderer, you can also stream Qobuz with a control application compatible with OpenHome Renderer such as LUMIN and Kazoo.
However, as SE100's behavior as OpenHome Renderer is very slow, I do not recommend this method much.
https://bubblesoftapps.com/bubbleupnpserver/

 

[joherdi]

Of course, third party applications can not be installed on SE100.
Moreover, because it does not support to Qobuz, it can not stream from Qobuz.
However there is a way to listen to Qobuz streaming on SE100.
The SE100's AK Connect is DLNA. Also, SE100 operates as a DLNA Renderer.
If you have an Android smartphone you can stream Qobuz using "BubbleUPnP for DLNA".
And if you set SE100 as Renderer on "BubbleUPnP for DLNA", you can enjoy streaming service such as Qobuz on SE100.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp


By using "BubbleUPnP Server" to generate SE100 as OpenHome Renderer, you can also stream Qobuz with a control application compatible with OpenHome Renderer such as LUMIN and Kazoo.
However, as SE100's behavior as OpenHome Renderer is very slow, I do not recommend this method much.
https://bubblesoftapps.com/bubbleupnpserver/

Thanks a lot for your comment and support.

 

[Teppka]

I wander if any of A&futura SE100 owners happen to have Oppo PM1 or 3? I'm wandering if SE100 can drive them fine. Also battery life is what concerns me as driving big headphones consumes more energy, probably even more balanced.

Thanks.

 

[Big Kev]

I've got my A&Futura coming any minute and I'm looking to get a case for it.

As far as I can see, there is the official A&K case for £89.95 or Miter PU Leather case for £49.90. The official case seems the best bet, as it is actually leather and although the Miter is £40 cheaper, it's synthetic.

Both seem pretty expensive for what they are, but anyone recommend either?

 

[Mike-WI]

I've got my A&Futura coming any minute and I'm looking to get a case for it.

As far as I can see, there is the official A&K case for £89.95 or Miter PU Leather case for £49.90. The official case seems the best bet, as it is actually leather and although the Miter is £40 cheaper, it's synthetic.

Both seem pretty expensive for what they are, but anyone recommend either?

I got the miter case. Cheaper and has a "stand". I didn't look at the A&K case which was $149.

Mike

 

[AndrewH13]

I've got my A&Futura coming any minute and I'm looking to get a case for it.

As far as I can see, there is the official A&K case for £89.95 or Miter PU Leather case for £49.90. The official case seems the best bet, as it is actually leather and although the Miter is £40 cheaper, it's synthetic.

Both seem pretty expensive for what they are, but anyone recommend either?

Ha, just ordered the Miter case in beige about 20 minutes ago from Amazon uk. I don’t usual do cases, using mostly at home, but this is a slippery fish, it spun round on a coaster while I was downloading at PC to its card, and lucky I caught it before it hit the floor.

 

[Big Kev]

Ok then, the Miter case it is, thanks chaps.

 

[mt-hifidelity]

I highly recommend using a case. The edges on this baby are SHARP and the plating scuffs extremely easily. I have the Miter one and its fine.

 

[R7photo]

http://majorhifi.com/astell-kern-se100-review/

 

[Mike-WI]

http://majorhifi.com/astell-kern-se100-review/

Thanks.
Love this:
"At a price of $1699, the Astell & Kern SE100 offers a luxurious and and detailed listening experience that compliments any music library. Those seeking a higher-res setup will appreciate the flexibility and outstanding fidelity that comes with this decidedly dope DAP."