Past Meets Present
SA700
Past Meets Present, SA700
From the launch of Astell&Kern’s first product in 2012, we have always aimed to deliver uncompromising sound to music lovers. We never forget Astell&Kern’s motto at each step of the way, the ultimate sound delivery close to the original studio recording.
Looking back on the last seven years, we wanted to combine the analog sensibilities of our previous years with the DAP technology that has evolved since our first generation of DAPs released.
“Past Meets Present” Introducing the SA700, a high resolution portable where past sensibility meets current technology. The SA700 debuts with an evolution of technology and design that delivers the ultimate sound with precise detail close to the original and captures Astell&Kern’s core values.
Emotional Retro Design
Intuitive LED Indicator
New GUI
Stainless Steel Body for the Best Sound
Ideal size for Portability
AKM AK4492EBC Dual DAC
32bit/384kHz, Native DSD256 Support
The SA700 is a re-designed of the original AK120 into a simple yet refined form. With the latest technology, deeper and stronger sound, itdelivers new experiences and values not found in other products.
First DAP Using AKM AK4492ECB DAC
The SA700 is the first DAP to implement the AK4492ECB DAC.
AKM’s AK4492ECB is a DAC that aims to achieve the best performance in the industry based on the technology gained from developing the AK4497EQ.
Only Astell&Kern’s DAP technology know-how makes the DAC’s performance more complete.
Now you can enjoy premium sound close to the original with the SA700 and AK4492ECB technology.
The Unchanging Value of Stainless Steel
The SA700 uses stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant and durable for maximum material strength and beauty.
Stainless steel takes a lot of time and technical skills to process, therefore the material is often used for expensive products because of its high cost. However, the material also has an added benefit of its quality sound reproduction and is one of the reasons why we use it for the SA700.
Stainless steel delivers both luxury and a balanced, clear sound. Experience it with the SA700.
Deliver the perfect original sound
SA700 offers the optimal condition to deliver perfect original sound. SA700 is capable of bit-to-bit playback up to 32bit/384kHz and native DSD playback up to 11.2MHz, delivering detailed, distortion-free sound just as the artist intended.
Intuitive LED Indicator
The LED around the volume wheel is not just a visual effect, but an intuitive LED indicator that shows the frequency of the file data being played and the volume control.
Different colors are displayed depending on the bit depth of the song being played as well as 150 levels of red saturation can be applied in the volume adjustment state to feel the vibrant LED change.
*The LED can be turned on or off in the user settings menu.
Inspired by the string bridge, the wheel protector is designed to reveal the LED lighting hidden under the wheel as you start playing. The knurled pattern of the volume wheels and the color of the light reflected by the beautiful luster of stainless steel make it easy to provides various playback information to the user while also providing visual enjoyment.
The lower microSD slot uses the Astell&Kern 1st generation sliding door system, further enhancing the Astell&Kern retro look and feel.
The SA700 is designed to be the perfect size for one-handed operation.
The SA700 is optimized for portability so it can be held in one hand with the front 4.1-inch touch display and all the side control buttons and volume wheel easily accessible.
With control in one hand, the SA700 gives you the best possible environment to focus on your music.
