[Tristy]

Honestly, if you stream music, then a phones, a dongles or a sources such as Cayin N6ii as a UsB DAC and Lineout into a proper amplifier such as Cayin C9, they will be your best and ultimate stack. Each of them are dedicated to one single job and that is that.

If you are into DAP, I would be focusing into building local libraries. I may be old and senile, but local libraries is the way to go. They are your and always be your , also indisputable quality

I'm working on a local library but I just love the discovery functions incorporated into streaming services and the general versatility.

 

[Tristy]

It’d be cool if you elaborated on this some. I have no idea how it works. Thanks

I believe this is what he meant (see the below photo from Astell & Kerns SE100 page which uses the same chip).

 

[scottsays]

Would be nice if the $ 149 leather case was bundled for free with SE 180 pre-order--like Alpha did with its case......
Seriously considering this purchase. Maybe I missed it in the specs (?) but does this unit have a PMEQ? Any details on this?

 

[hottingfam]

Would be nice if the $ 149 leather case was bundled for free with SE 180 pre-order--like Alpha did with its case......
Seriously considering this purchase. Maybe I missed it in the specs (?) but does this unit have a PMEQ? Any details on this?

It would be interesting to know how it compares with the Kann Alpha and its dual ESS dac.

 

[asifur]

PRE-ORDER TODAY
Astell&Kern A&Futura SE180 Music Player
$1,499.00
Arrives May 17, 2021

Pre-Order Here
https://www.moon-audio.com/astell-kern-a-futura-se180-music-player.html​

• Model Concept:
  • Premium model with Interchangeable All in-One DAC/AMP modules
• Key Specs:
  • Includes SEM1 Module: Single DAC, ESS ES9038PRO, with New Generation AMP & TERATON ALPHA Technology
  • Supports 32bit/384kHz, DSD256, MQA
  • USB Type-C input; 2.5mm, 3.5mm & 4.4mm headphone ports
  • BT Sync (new!); BT 5.0, aptX™ HD & LDAC
  • 5 inch Full HD Display, 1920x1080
  • Updated UI & Adjustable Gain
  • 256GB internal memory + microSD card slot (up to 1TB)​

Pre-Order Here
https://www.moon-audio.com/astell-kern-a-futura-se180-music-player.html

What are the different module options for this one? Looking fr

PRE-ORDER TODAY
Astell&Kern A&Futura SE180 Music Player
$1,499.00
Arrives May 17, 2021

Pre-Order Here
https://www.moon-audio.com/astell-kern-a-futura-se180-music-player.html​

• Model Concept:
  • Premium model with Interchangeable All in-One DAC/AMP modules
• Key Specs:
  • Includes SEM1 Module: Single DAC, ESS ES9038PRO, with New Generation AMP & TERATON ALPHA Technology
  • Supports 32bit/384kHz, DSD256, MQA
  • USB Type-C input; 2.5mm, 3.5mm & 4.4mm headphone ports
  • BT Sync (new!); BT 5.0, aptX™ HD & LDAC
  • 5 inch Full HD Display, 1920x1080
  • Updated UI & Adjustable Gain
  • 256GB internal memory + microSD card slot (up to 1TB)​

Pre-Order Here
https://www.moon-audio.com/astell-kern-a-futura-se180-music-player.html

what are the different module options? how do they compare to similar module based Cayin N6ii? looking forward to the reviews... quite interesting from AK

 

[Xinlisupreme]

SE180 looks the most interesting A&K Dap with similar N6ii design.
Would be interesting a comparison with DX300, N6ii and M8

 

[jwbrent]

Would be nice if the $ 149 leather case was bundled for free with SE 180 pre-order--like Alpha did with its case......
Seriously considering this purchase. Maybe I missed it in the specs (?) but does this unit have a PMEQ? Any details on this?

My SA700 has a pmeq, so I believe it’s highly likely the SE180 will as well.