Astell&Kern SA700 High-End Music Player
Past Meets Present: SA700
With Astell & Kern's first product launched in 2012, we always aim to offer music lovers uncompromising sound.
One day we decided to ask ourselves a question – “What if we combine Astell & Kern's initial starting point and giveaway?”
– We wanted to combine the analog sensibilities we have in our hearts with sound technology
Our brand has evolved over the years since the launch of our first product.
We just wanted to create the best sound we could.
“The Past Meets the Present” SA700 is a product where past emotions and current technology meet.
The SA700 is an evolution of technology and design that delivers great sound to Astell & Kern's original design and precision.
- Retro Design
- Intuitive LED Indicator
- New Custom GUI
- Stainless Steel Body for Premium Sound
- Ideal Size for Portability
- Dual DAC of AK4492ECB from AKM
- 32bit / 384kHz, Native DSD256 support
We took the original design of the AK120 and turned it into a simple yet elegant form.
With cutting-edge technology, the SA700's deeper and more powerful sound offers new experiences and values not found in other products.
First DAP to Use AKM AK4492ECB DAC
SA700 is the first DAP to use AK4492ECB Dual DAC to give it a new sound signature.
AKM's AK4492ECB DAC is a DAC that aims to achieve the best performance in the industry, using technology obtained by developing the AK4497EQ.
It has lower power consumption and similar audio performance compared to the AK4497EQ, making it the best DAC for a portable DAP.
Astell & Kern's knowledge of Audio Technology has made the DAC's performance even more perfect.
Now you can enjoy premium sound close to original performance with SA700 and AK4492ECB.
Constant Value, Stainless Steel
SA700 uses corrosion resistant stainless steel for maximum material strength and beauty.
Because processing the material takes a lot of time, skill and cost, it is usually only used for expensive products. The SA700 uses stainless steel to provide the perfect sound.
Stainless steel provides both luxurious and balanced, clean sound.
Our goal is to deliver excellent and original sound
SA700 offers the optimal condition to deliver excellent and original sound.
The SA700 is capable of bit-by-bit playback up to 32-bit 384kHz and native DSD playback up to 11.2MHz, delivering detailed, distortion-free audio just as an artist intended.
Intuitive LED Indicator
The LEDs around the volume wheel are not only visual effects, but also provide the listener with DAP information. Including the volume and status of the currently playing song.
Different colors are displayed depending on the bit depth of the song being played,
and reflects the current player sound with 150 levels of red saturation.
* The LED can be turned on or off according to user settings.
New GUI where past and present coexist
The SA700 combines the convenience of Astell & Kern's user interface with a new GUI that reminds users of our 1st generation players.
You can combine Astell & Kern's past and present through the GUI reinterpreted using Astell & Kern's various color identities.
Using Open APP Service
Open APP Service allows user to install appAPKs for Andorid music streaming. Copy the desired APK to the Open Service folder of the product
and install the corresponding Application in the Menu Service of the product.
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MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that provides the sound of the original master recording.
The main MQA file is fully verified and small enough to stream or download. Visit mqa.co.uk for more information.
The Astell & Kern SA700 includes MQA technology that lets you play MQA audio files and streams, giving you the sound of the original master recording.
GENERAL FEATURES
Model : SA700 Body Color : Onyx Black / Stainless Steel Body Material : Stainless Steel
Display : 4.1 inches (720 x 1,280)
) Touch screen
Supported Audio Formats : WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA MQA
playback Services: (Tidal Master), Local files, External USB, MQA-CD
Sampling Rate : PCM: 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32 bits per sample) / DSD Native: DSD64 (1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128 (1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256 (1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo
Output Level : Unbalanced 2.0Vrms / Balanced 4.0Vrms (Condition No Load)
CPU : Quad Core
DAC : AKM AK4492ECB x2 (Dual DAC) Audio Decoding : Support up to 32bit / 384kHz Bit-Bit Playback
Input : USB Type-C in (for PC and MAC) Output: Unbalanced Output (3.5 mm) / Balanced Output (2.5 mm, 4 poles supported only) Wi-Fi : 802.11 b / g / n (2.4GHz) Bluetooth : V4.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptXTM HD)
Dimensions
: 59.1 mm (2.32 inches) [W] x 4.56 inches (115.9 mm) [H] x 0.64 inches (16.5 mm) [D]
Weight : 303 g (10.68 oz) Advanced features: Over-the-air update supported (OTA)
SOUND PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response : ± 0.24dB (Status: 20Hz ~ 20kHz) Unbalanced / ± 0.24dB (State: 20Hz ~ 20kHz) Balanced
±1.95dB (Status: 20Hz ~ 70kHz) Unbalanced / ±1.94dB (Status: 20Hz ~ 70kHz) Balanced Signal-Noise Ratio : 120dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 123dB @ 1kHz, Balanced Crosstalk: -134dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / -138dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
at 1 kHz
THD + N : 0.0006, Unbalanced / 0.0006% @ 1 kHz, Balanced IMD SMPTE : 0.0003% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Unbalanced / 0.0004% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Balanced Output Impedance: Unbalanced Output 3.5mm (1.8ohm) ) / Balanced
output 2.5mm (1.9ohm)
CLOCK SOURCE
Reference Clock Shifter: 70ps (Hint)
BATTERY
Capacity : 3.150mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery
Continuous Play Time: Up to 8.5 hours (Standard – MUSIC: FLAC, 16 bit / 44.1 kHz, Unbalanced, Volume: 80, EQ OFF, LCD OFF) Charging Time : Approx. 4.5 hours (Standard – 5V / 2A Charge) MEMORY
Internal Memory: 128GB [NAND]
External Memory: microSD (Max. 1TB)
x1
OS
Supported OS: Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and above
Astell&Kern SA700 High-End Music Player
Past Meets Present: SA700
With Astell & Kern's first product launched in 2012, we always aim to offer music lovers uncompromising sound.
One day we decided to ask ourselves a question – “What if we combine Astell & Kern's initial starting point and giveaway?”
– We wanted to combine the analog sensibilities we have in our hearts with sound technology
Our brand has evolved over the years since the launch of our first product.
We just wanted to create the best sound we could.
“The Past Meets the Present” SA700 is a product where past emotions and current technology meet.
The SA700 is an evolution of technology and design that delivers great sound to Astell & Kern's original design and precision.
- Retro Design
- Intuitive LED Indicator
- New Custom GUI
- Stainless Steel Body for Premium Sound
- Ideal Size for Portability
- Dual DAC of AK4492ECB from AKM
- 32bit / 384kHz, Native DSD256 support
We took the original design of the AK120 and turned it into a simple yet elegant form.
With cutting-edge technology, the SA700's deeper and more powerful sound offers new experiences and values not found in other products.
First DAP to Use AKM AK4492ECB DAC
SA700 is the first DAP to use AK4492ECB Dual DAC to give it a new sound signature.
AKM's AK4492ECB DAC is a DAC that aims to achieve the best performance in the industry, using technology obtained by developing the AK4497EQ.
It has lower power consumption and similar audio performance compared to the AK4497EQ, making it the best DAC for a portable DAP.
Astell & Kern's knowledge of Audio Technology has made the DAC's performance even more perfect.
Now you can enjoy premium sound close to original performance with SA700 and AK4492ECB.
Constant Value, Stainless Steel
SA700 uses corrosion resistant stainless steel for maximum material strength and beauty.
Because processing the material takes a lot of time, skill and cost, it is usually only used for expensive products. The SA700 uses stainless steel to provide the perfect sound.
Stainless steel provides both luxurious and balanced, clean sound.
Our goal is to deliver excellent and original sound
SA700 offers the optimal condition to deliver excellent and original sound.
The SA700 is capable of bit-by-bit playback up to 32-bit 384kHz and native DSD playback up to 11.2MHz, delivering detailed, distortion-free audio just as an artist intended.
Intuitive LED Indicator
The LEDs around the volume wheel are not only visual effects, but also provide the listener with DAP information. Including the volume and status of the currently playing song.
Different colors are displayed depending on the bit depth of the song being played,
and reflects the current player sound with 150 levels of red saturation.
* The LED can be turned on or off according to user settings.
New GUI where past and present coexist
The SA700 combines the convenience of Astell & Kern's user interface with a new GUI that reminds users of our 1st generation players.
You can combine Astell & Kern's past and present through the GUI reinterpreted using Astell & Kern's various color identities.
Using Open APP Service
Open APP Service allows user to install appAPKs for Andorid music streaming. Copy the desired APK to the Open Service folder of the product
and install the corresponding Application in the Menu Service of the product.
bravery
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that provides the sound of the original master recording.
The main MQA file is fully verified and small enough to stream or download. Visit mqa.co.uk for more information.
The Astell & Kern SA700 includes MQA technology that lets you play MQA audio files and streams, giving you the sound of the original master recording.
GENERAL FEATURES
Model : SA700 Body Color : Onyx Black / Stainless Steel Body Material : Stainless Steel
Display : 4.1 inches (720 x 1,280)
) Touch screen
Supported Audio Formats : WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA MQA
playback Services: (Tidal Master), Local files, External USB, MQA-CD
Sampling Rate : PCM: 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32 bits per sample) / DSD Native: DSD64 (1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128 (1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256 (1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo
Output Level : Unbalanced 2.0Vrms / Balanced 4.0Vrms (Condition No Load)
CPU : Quad Core
DAC : AKM AK4492ECB x2 (Dual DAC) Audio Decoding : Support up to 32bit / 384kHz Bit-Bit Playback
Input : USB Type-C in (for PC and MAC) Output: Unbalanced Output (3.5 mm) / Balanced Output (2.5 mm, 4 poles supported only) Wi-Fi : 802.11 b / g / n (2.4GHz) Bluetooth : V4.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptXTM HD)
Dimensions
: 59.1 mm (2.32 inches) [W] x 4.56 inches (115.9 mm) [H] x 0.64 inches (16.5 mm) [D]
Weight : 303 g (10.68 oz) Advanced features: Over-the-air update supported (OTA)
SOUND PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response : ± 0.24dB (Status: 20Hz ~ 20kHz) Unbalanced / ± 0.24dB (State: 20Hz ~ 20kHz) Balanced
±1.95dB (Status: 20Hz ~ 70kHz) Unbalanced / ±1.94dB (Status: 20Hz ~ 70kHz) Balanced Signal-Noise Ratio : 120dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 123dB @ 1kHz, Balanced Crosstalk: -134dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / -138dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
at 1 kHz
THD + N : 0.0006, Unbalanced / 0.0006% @ 1 kHz, Balanced IMD SMPTE : 0.0003% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Unbalanced / 0.0004% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Balanced Output Impedance: Unbalanced Output 3.5mm (1.8ohm) ) / Balanced
output 2.5mm (1.9ohm)
CLOCK SOURCE
Reference Clock Shifter: 70ps (Hint)
BATTERY
Capacity : 3.150mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery
Continuous Play Time: Up to 8.5 hours (Standard – MUSIC: FLAC, 16 bit / 44.1 kHz, Unbalanced, Volume: 80, EQ OFF, LCD OFF) Charging Time : Approx. 4.5 hours (Standard – 5V / 2A Charge) MEMORY
Internal Memory: 128GB [NAND]
External Memory: microSD (Max. 1TB)
x1
OS
Supported OS: Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and above