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Astell & Kern SP2000 A&ultima Stainless Steel High-Resolution Music Player

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If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe EU Standard AV.com Standard AV.com Optional
Return Period 14 days 30 days up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded? Yes Yes Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded? Standard costs only Standard costs only Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation No No Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

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The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:

  • Warranty is extended to 10 years from the date of delivery.
  • Our Money Back guarantee is extended from 30 days to 180 days (terms apply after 30 days)
  • Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty
  • Claim 50% cash back on the cost of the policy after 10 years if it has not been used!
  • Warranty is transferable if the item is re-sold
  • Loan or replacement equipment will be provided if the product isn't repaired within 30 days
  • If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered
  • The policy can be cancelled within 30 days, and at any time after that for a pro-rata discount

Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.

For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.

This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard AV.com and manufacturer warranty policies, and the AV.com terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.

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  • £4,599.84

Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery. Finance is subject to status.

Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36 or 24 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
Classic Credit 48 Months 16.90% 16.90% No Deposit 48 months: £7.05
Final payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		 £338.35
Classic Credit 36 Months 17.90% 17.90% No Deposit 36 months: £8.86
Final payment: £8.86
No settlement fee		 £319.00
Classic Credit 24 Months 18.90% 18.90% No Deposit 24 months: £12.41
Final payment: £12.41
No settlement fee		 £297.84

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Finance on the payment page, then click the orange APPLY FOR INSTANT FINANCE button. This will start your application with V12 Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases V12 may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.
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Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36 or 24 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
Classic Credit 48 Months 16.90% 16.90% No Deposit 48 months: £7.05
Final payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		 £338.35
Classic Credit 36 Months 17.90% 17.90% No Deposit 36 months: £8.86
Final payment: £8.86
No settlement fee		 £319.00
Classic Credit 24 Months 18.90% 18.90% No Deposit 24 months: £12.41
Final payment: £12.41
No settlement fee		 £297.84

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Finance on the payment page, then click the orange APPLY FOR INSTANT FINANCE button. This will start your application with V12 Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases V12 may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.

Key Features

  • Flagship AKM AK4499EQ Dual DACs
  • Balanced 6Vrms, Unbalanced 3Vrms Output Level
  • 32bit/768kHz, Native DSD512 Support
  • 512GB Internal Memory
  • Dual Band Wi-Fi Support
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 01706 878444

Astell & Kern SP2000 A&ultima Stainless Steel High-Resolution Music Player Overview

Next Level, A&ultima SP2000

A&ultima SP2000 is the third player released in the A&ultima lineup. 
A&ultima SP2000 features newly developed audio circuitry and amplifier design.

Stainless Steel and Copper body finishes for the best acoustics 
Dual DAC of AK4499EQ from AKM 
Native playback of 32bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512 without compression or loss 
Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz) 
Twice the Amount of Internal Storage of Previous Flagship Models 
Improved Audio Output Power and Greater Acoustic Details

Introducing Astell&Kern's new flagship, A&ultima SP2000.

Product Ref: 207508

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5 stars

"A credit to Astell & Kern’s consistency, the SP2000 is familiar for all the right reasons – big, transparent and refined. But there’s a new level to each that makes this unmistakably the best Astell & Kern player we’ve heard. Actually, it could be the best portable music player we’ve heard full stop."

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A&ultima SP2000 is the third player released in the A&ultima lineup. A&ultima SP2000 features newly developed audio circuitry and amplifier design.

The Most Advanced Asahi Kasei DAC Chips, Dual AK4499EQ

The AK4499EQ DAC chip uses the most advanced ‘Current Output Architecture’ technology. To take full advantage of this new architecture, Astell&Kern redesigned the Op Amp and analog amp block configuration completely. The new circuit design optimises the current consumption and brings out the most from these new DAC chips. The combination of the SP2000 and AK4499EQ chips provide mind-blowing audio quality.

32bit/768kHz, Native DSD22.4MHz Support

SP2000 is the first Astell&Kern model to support 32bit/768kHz and DSD512 (22.4MHz) playback natively without compression or loss.

  • Flagship AKM AK4499EQ Dual DACs
  • Balanced 6Vrms, Unbalanced 3Vrms Output Level
  • 32bit/768kHz, Native DSD512 Support
  • 512GB Internal Memory
  • Dual Band Wi-Fi Support
  • 5.0" 720x1280 HD Touchscreen
  • Octa-Core CPU
  • Open APP Support for Music Streaming
  • Leather Case & Protective Film

Newly Designed Audio Circuit

The SP2000 is the first Astell&Kern player to use separate, independent audio channels between the Unbalanced and Balanced outputs. This design offers much more power than ever before, with 6 Vrms for Balanced output and 3Vrms for Unbalanced output. With this design, the SP2000 offers the ultimate audio experience as Astell&Kern's newest flagship player.

Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz)

With streaming music services becoming more popular, stronger and more reliable network reception becomes even more important for your audio experience. The SP2000 supports Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz, a/b/g/n/ac) with an improved 3-dimensional antenna design. With a stronger Wi-Fi signal and faster speeds, music streaming from the most popular services is better than ever on the SP2000.

Twice the Internal Storage (512GB)

As CD-ripping and offline storage of streaming content gets more popular,

the SP2000 offers twice the amount of internal storage compared to SP1000.

512GB internal storage can hold up to 700+ CDs or 8,000+ tracks of FLAC files (60MB/track).

Great Performance for the Ultimate Experience

The A&ultima SP2000 is equipped with an octa-core CPU which allows the player to produce the exact details present in the original recording without distortion and provides a quick, lag-free operation.

The A&ultima SP2000 features faster booting times, speedy file transfers, lag-free processing and an intuitive user interface for the ultimate player experience.

Using Open APP Service

The Open APP Service enables the user to install specific APK music streaming apps to the device. Copy the desired APK into the Open Service folder of the product and install the relevant App in the Menu-->Services of the player.

MQA Technology

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. Visit mqa.co.uk for more information. Astell&Kern SP1000M includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.

The MQA logo is a trademark of MQA Limited. © MQA Limited 2018

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General Specifications

Model SP2000
Body Colour Stainless Steel / Copper / Onyx Black
Body Material Stainless Steel : Stainless Steel / Copper : Copper / Onyx Black : Onyx Black
Display 5inch (720 x 1,280) Touch display
Supported Audio Formats WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA(Support Scheduled)
MQA playback Services(Tidal Masters), Local files, External USB, MQA-CD(ripped)
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 3.0Vrms / Balanced 6.0Vrms (Condition No Load)
CPU Octa-Core
DAC AKM AK4499EQ x2 (Dual DAC)
Decoding Support up to 32bit / 768kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback
Input USB 3.0 Type-C input (for PC & MAC)
Outputs Unbalanced Out (3.5mm) / Optical Out (3.5mm) / Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth V4.1 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptXTM HD)
Dimensions (WHD) 76.3mm 132 mm, 15.7mm
Weight Stainless Steel : 410.8 g / Copper : 432.4 g
Feature Enhancements Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)

Audio Performance

Frequency Response ±0.015dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.010dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced

±0.050dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.030dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced
Signal to Noise Ratio 124dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 125dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
Crosstalk -138dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / -144dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
THD+N 0.0005% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced
IMD SMPTE 0.0003% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalanced & Balanced
Output Impedance Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (1.5ohm) / Balanced out 2.5mm (1ohm)

Clock Source

Clock Jitter 25ps(Typ)
Reference Clock Jitter 200 Femto Seconds

Battery

Capacity 3,700mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer Battery
Continuous Playback Time Up to 8 hours (Standard - MUSIC: FLAC, 16-bit/44.1kHz, Unbalance, Volume 80, EQ OFF, LCD OFF)
Charge Time About 2.5 hours (Standard - 9V/1.67A Fast charging)

About 5 hours (Standard - 5V/2A General charging)

Memory

Built-in Memory 512GB [NAND]
External Memory microSD (Max. 512GB) x1

Operating Systems

Supported OS Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up