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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 Hi Res Digital Audio Player, Black

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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 Hi Res Digital Audio Player, Black

Original price was: £304.00.Current price is: £95.99.

SKU: YXYUY 65870 Categories: HiFi Systems, Portable Media Players

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“The SP3000 sounds superb and is packed with useful features. It is good enough to be used as the main source in a premium home system, which makes that price just a bit more palatable. To sum up, the SP3000 is the best portable music player we’ve heard and the best of anything rarely comes cheaply.”

Built to Last

The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 takes durability to the next level with its use of 904L stainless steel. Not only is this material incredibly resistant to corrosion, but it’s also known for its extreme longevity, ensuring this digital audio player will withstand the test of time. The sleek exterior also features a machined ceramic panel, imbuing the design with style. Despite these advanced features, the SP3000 remains highly portable, making it easy to take your music wherever you go.

Infinite Sounds

Introducing the SP3000 – the ultimate sound solution powered by TERATON ALPHA technology. This premium portable media player delivers impeccable playback thanks to discrete digital and analogue processing, power noise removal, and effective power management. Standout features include four AK4499EX DACs and two AK4191EQs, which have been integrated to transmit and maintain highly-detailed audio signals, with a silver-plated shield for a richer sonic experience.

Stunning Audio

Equipped with the advanced HEXA-Audio Circuitry, the Astell & Kern digital audio player offers both unbalanced and balanced audio experiences, effectively managing the noise of the digital signal input through the AK4191EQ. As a result, the SP3000’s achieves an SNR of 130 dB, ensuring crisp audio quality and more immersive listening. Powered by a Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core processor and 8GB DDR4 memory, this player is a powerful system that will enhance your music.

DAC Filters and DAR

Indulge in a personalised music experience. Boasting six different DAC filters, the SP3000 lets you experiment with sound type to find one that suits you. Equipped with Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology, the SP3000 also supports enigmatic sound with higher sample rates. Fully connect to your music with an authentic analogue-like audio experience.

High-Quality Features

Eliminate headphone fatigue with Crossfeed mode, enjoy detailed audio playback with Native DSD512 up to 32bit/768kHz supported, and stream high-quality audio from external devices wirelessly via Bluetooth Sink feature. The Astell & Kern SP3000 Hi-Res Audio Player doesn’t just ensure high-quality audio, but an intuitive user experience. No fuss, no compromises.

Fantastic Navigation

The 13cm Full HD display offers crystal clear visuals while you navigate through the intuitive UX/UI graphic user interface with ease. Enjoy unintrusive and visually pleasing graphics that perfectly complement your personal style. The SP3000 also features a watch-style volume crown for easy and precise control, for an experience like never before.

Key Features

Four AK4499EX DACs and two AK4191EQs ensure great audio
Independent Dual Audio Circuitry creates immersive sounds
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6125 Octa-Core CPU optimises your music
UX/UI Graphic User Interface allows you to browse your music with ease
AK Ultimate Sound Solution TERATON ALPHA generates unforgettable sounds
Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology enables terrific audio
Six DAC filters allow you to experiment with your listening experience
Crossfeed mode combats headphone fatigue by mixing and producing a more centralised sound image
Bluetooth 5.0 and BT Sink allow for wireless listening and streaming from external devices
Fast charging support, with a full charge in as little as three and a half hours
Native DSD512, music excellence
Achieves an unparalleled SNR of 130dB

What’s in the box

Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 Player
Premium Goat Leather Case
USB-C to USB-A cable (1m)
3 x Screen protectors
Quick start guide

Specifications

General

Model	SP3000
Body Color	Black
Body Material	Stainless Steel 904L
Display Full HD	5.46” 1080×1920 Touch Display
Supported Audio Formats	WAV FLAC WMA MP3 OGG APE AAC ALAC AIFF DFF DSF MQA
Sample Rate	PCM : 8kHz 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo / DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz), Stereo
Output Level	Unbalanced 3.3Vrms Balanced 6.3Vrms (Condition No Load)
CPU	Octa-core
DAC	AKM AK4191 x2(Dual Modulator) & AK4499EX x4 (Dual + Dual DAC)
Decoding	Support up to 32bit/768kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback
Input	USB Type-C input (for charging & PC & MAC)
Outputs	Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Optical Out (3.5mm) Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported \| 4.4m, only 5-pole supported)
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth	V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™HD, LDAC)
Dimensions	82.4mm [W] x 139.4mm [H] x 18.3mm[D]
Weight	About 493g
Feature Enhancements	Firmware upgrade supported (OTA: Over-The-Air)

Audio Performance

Frequency Response	±0.017dB (Condition : 20Hz 20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.021dB (Condition : 20Hz 20kHz) Balanced ±0.022dB (Condition : 20Hz 70kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.031dB (Condition : 20Hz 70kHz) Balanced
S/N	126dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 130dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
Crosstalk	-136dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / -145dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
THD+N	0.0006 @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0004 @ 1kHz, Balanced

Other

Clock Jitter	25ps (Typ)
Reference Clock Jitter	200 Femto Seconds
Built-in Memory	256GB [NAND]
External Memory	microSD x1 (Max. 1TB)
Battery Capacity	5,050mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
Battery Charge Time	about 3.5hours (QC3.0 Charging)
Playback Time	about 10 hours (Standard: FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Vol.80, LCD Off, Low Gain)
Supported	OS Windows 10,11 (32/64bit) MAC OS X 10.7