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Key Features
The Astell & Kern SR25 MKII Hi-Res Audio Player is perfect for listening to music while on the move. With a whole host of connectivity options, you're free to enjoy your hi-res audio however you choose. Equipped with a CS43198 Dual-DAC, the SR25 MKII provides 32bit / 384kHz playback quality, creating an immersive sound. Effortlessly connect to your smart devices with the Bluetooth Sink feature, allowing you to stream your favourite songs and playlists from all the major streaming apps.
True audiophile sound quality is assured with the support of WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, and more. The SR25 MKII is even compatible with MQA, allowing you to hear music as the artist intended. You can now listen to your playlists at one volume level without any sudden changes, thanks to the inclusion of ReplayGain. Get completely engrossed in your music whilst on your morning commute thanks to the 20-hour battery life from a USB-C cable.
Product Ref: 215866
"Notably more expressive and eloquent than any other portable music player we’ve encountered at this price, and far beyond anything that smartphones are capable of, the SR25 demonstrates just how good music on the move can sound, while also remaining reasonably affordable"
Images used are for demonstration purposes only. There are no earphones supplied with this product.
Nothing is more distracting than jumps in the volume when flicking between songs. Thanks to ReplayGain, the Astell&Kern SR25 MKII Hi-Res Audio Player automatically adjusts sound sources with different volumes to one level. Letting you enjoy seamless hi-res audio on all your tracks. The sound output is enhanced further thanks to the CS43198 Dual-DAC providing incredible 32bit / 384kHz playback. The SR25 MKII is compatible with various such as WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3 and even MQA for thrilling, studio-like audio.
The SR25 MKII builds on what made the original SR25 popular and this includes its design. All components of the player are meticulously sourced and carefully united by experienced engineers in Japan. The angled screen exhibits the impression of a smaller rectangle floating freely into the chassis whilst the wheel on the side is stylishly patterned, giving a highly premium feel to the SR25 MKII. The compact size ensures optimal portability and can be transported in your pocket whilst on your travels.
Astell & Kern SR25 MKII ensures the user experience is as trouble-free as possible. The BT Sink feature lets you connect the Astell & Kern SR25 MKII to an external device so you can play the music on your smartphone through this media player. The SR25 MKII supports a 4.4mm balanced output and an array of connectivity options so you can enjoy a direct, irresistible sound. The Astell & Kern SR25 MKII also offers 20 hours of battery life, allowing for long listening periods.
Model | SR25 MKII |
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Body Color | Mercury D. Sliver |
Body Material | Aluminum |
Display | 3.6inch HD (720 x 1,280) TFT LCD |
Supported Audio Formats | WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA |
Sample rate | PCM : 8kHz 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) / DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo |
Output Level | Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load) |
CPU | Quad-Core |
DAC | Cirrus Logic CS43198 x2 (Dual DAC) |
Decoding | Support up to 32bit / 384kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback |
Input | USB Type-C input (for charging PC & MAC) |
Outputs | Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported | 4.4m, only 5-pole supported) |
Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) |
Bluetooth | V4.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm®aptXTM HD, LDAC) |
Dimensions | 2.5 ”(63.5 mm) [W] x 4.26 ”(108.3 mm) [H] x 0.63 ”(16.1 mm) [D] |
Weight | about 6.27 oz (about 178 g) |
Feature Enhancements | Firmware upgrades supported (OTA) |
Operating Temperature | 0? + 40? (32? 104?) |
Frequency Response | ±0.014dB (Condition: 20Hz 20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.011dB (Condition: 20Hz 20kHz) Balanced, ±0.10dB (Condition: 20Hz 70kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.12dB (Condition: 20Hz 70kHz) Balanced |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 122dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 124dB @ 1kHz, Balanced |
Crosstalk | -138dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / -144dB @ 1kHz, Balanced |
THD+N | 0.0006 @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0005 @ 1kHz, Balanced |
IMD SMPTE | 0.0004 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalanced / 0.0003 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Balanced |
Output Impedance | Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (1.2ohm) / Balanced out 2.5mm (1.8ohm), 4.4.mm (1.7ohm) |
Clock Jitter | 25ps(Typ) |
Reference Clock | Jitter 70ps |
Battery Capacity | 3,150mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery |
Continuous Playback Time | about 20hours (Standard : FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Vol.50, EQ Off, LCD Off) |
Charge Time | about 2.5hours (5V 2A General Charging) |
Built-in Memory | 64GB [NAND] |
External Memory | microSD (Max. 1TB) x1 |
Supported OS | Windows 8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up |
Product code | AK1030 |