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Pros
- Innovative
- Spacious sound stage (AKM output)
- Neutral sound signature (AKM output)
- Spacious sound stage (AKM output)
- Neutral sound signature (AKM output)
Cons
- Bluetooth 4.2
- No 5 GHz Wi-Fi support
- No 5 GHz Wi-Fi support
Verdict
With the A&futura SE200, Astell&Kern realised the World's first Multi-DAC DAP which is innovative both in electronics and industrial design.
While it is appealing to possess different sound signatures from the two industry-leading DAC manufacturers in a portable device, it would have been phenomenal had the ESS output matched the performance of the AKM.
Nevertheless, the SE200, with its AKM output, delivers a sonic performance second to the A&ultima SP2000 in the brand's DAP line-up, making it a value proposition.
While it is appealing to possess different sound signatures from the two industry-leading DAC manufacturers in a portable device, it would have been phenomenal had the ESS output matched the performance of the AKM.
Nevertheless, the SE200, with its AKM output, delivers a sonic performance second to the A&ultima SP2000 in the brand's DAP line-up, making it a value proposition.
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Part 1: Introduction, Design & Build
Part 2: Usability
Part 3: Sound Quality
Part 4: Product Specifications
Part 5: Review Ratings, Summary
 A&futura SE200 is the second offering in the South Korean manufacturer's A&futura line of Digital Audio Players (DAPs).){kind=link}