Astell & Kern Norma SR35 Digital Audio Player Introduction The A&norma SR35 redefines portable audio. It brings Astell & Kern’s signature balance of performance and design into a compact and versatile player. With Quad DAC architecture and powerful new amplification, it delivers studio-quality sound wherever you go. Performance Featuring four Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips, the SR35 offers dual or quad DAC operation for precise and dynamic playback. This design produces a wider soundstage, cleaner separation, and deeper bass. It’s engineered to extract every nuance from high-resolution recordings with incredible clarity and timing. Technology The latest TERATON ALPHA audio technology optimises power, signal, and noise management. The result is reduced distortion and improved efficiency, ensuring long listening sessions with minimal battery impact. The upgraded amplifier section boosts output while keeping background noise almost silent. Connectivity With dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 supporting LDAC and aptX HD, streaming and wireless listening are effortless. The SR35 also acts as a Bluetooth receiver, so you can stream from your phone and enjoy A&K’s DAC performance. Its USB-C connection handles fast file transfer and DAC operation for computers. Design Compact and striking, the SR35 weighs just 184 grams. Its aluminium chassis offers durability and premium feel, while the 3.6-inch HD touchscreen makes navigation fluid. The crimson-accented interface looks vivid and intuitive, ensuring an elegant experience for every track you play. Battery A 3,150 mAh battery delivers up to 20 hours of continuous playback. Fast charging through USB-C takes about two and a half hours. Whether you’re commuting or relaxing at home, this player easily lasts a full day of high-resolution listening. Compatibility The SR35 supports PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256, and full MQA decoding. It’s Roon Ready, making it ideal for integration into your home streaming system. From lossless files to streaming services, it handles every source with precision and warmth. Conclusion Compact, powerful, and elegantly crafted, the SR35 offers true audiophile sound in a portable design. Its build, battery, and balanced output make it the perfect entry to Astell & Kern’s world of high-end performance. Specifications DACQuad Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC ModeDual / Quad DAC switching Display3.6-inch HD (720 × 1280) touchscreen Internal Memory64GB Expandable MemorymicroSD (up to 1TB) Output3.5mm unbalanced / 2.5mm & 4.4mm balanced Output LevelUnbalanced: 2.1Vrms / Balanced: 4Vrms (Normal Gain); Unbalanced: 3.1Vrms / Balanced: 6Vrms (High Gain) Frequency Response20Hz–70kHz (±0.15dB) Supported FormatsWAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5GHz) Bluetoothv5.0 (LDAC, aptX HD) Battery3,150 mAh / up to 20 hours playback Charging TimeApprox. 2.5 hours (5V 2A) Dimensions64 × 108.3 × 16.1 mm Weight184g
