Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 Hi-Res Player, Limited Edition Gold
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Key Features
- 24K Gold-Plated Limited Edition
- Completely separate digital and analogue circuitry, a first amongst DAP
- Portable DAP also includes luxury French goatskin leather case
- Flagship AK4499EX DAC chip and Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) Technology for upsampling
- Smooth system response thanks to Qualcomm Snapdragon Octa-Core CPU
Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 Hi-Res Player, Limited Edition Gold Overview
The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 is a high-resolution digital audio player designed for audiophiles seeking transparent playback and performance, and now available in a limited edition with a 24k gold-plated finish. It features four AK4499EX DACs and TERATON ALPHA technology, delivering impeccable sound quality through discrete digital and analogue processing, power noise removal, and efficient power management. The SP3000 also includes two AK4191EQs for highly detailed audio signals and a silver-plated shield, enhancing the sonic experience.
With advanced HEXA-Audio Circuitry, the SP3000 supports both unbalanced and balanced connections, ensuring pure audio quality with an SNR of 130 dB. Powered by a Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core processor and 8GB DDR4 memory, this player is a powerful handheld solution. Its user-friendly interface offers easy access to your entire music library, making it an excellent choice for discerning listeners.
Product Ref: 286301
Full Description
"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."
Limited Edition Design
The A&ultima SP3000 has undergone a stunning transformation, featuring a new 24-karat gold exterior! This exclusive edition stands out from the standard Black and Silver variations and helps celebrate the success of this luxurious player. Under the lavish gold plating is the innovative Stainless Steel 904L helping achieve high durability and you'd expect from this DAP. While gold itself is not known for its durability, Astell & Kern have worked hard to protect this ultra-valuable layer. They applied an AF coating to prevent fingerprints and add toughness to the gold beneath. The result is a spectacular, glistening gold with greater resistance.
Infinite Sounds
The SP3000 is the ultimate portable 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 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
- Limited edition 24K gold finish with strong multilayer protective coating
- 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 Colours | BlackSilverCopperGold |
| Body Material | Black, Silver: Stainless Steel 904LCopper: CopperGold: 24K Pure Gold Plating / Stainless 904L |
| Display | Full HD 5.46” 1080x1920 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), StereoDSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo / DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz), Stereo |
| Output Level | Unbalanced 3.3VrmsBalanced 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 (W x D x H) | 82.4 x 18.3 x 139.4 mm |
| Weight | Silver, Black: (approx.) 493gCopper: (approx.) 505gGold: T.B.C. |
| 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 |
| IMD SMPTE | 0.0007 , 800Hz 10kHz (4:1), Unbalanced / Balanced |
| Output Impedance | 3.5mm(0.7ohm), 2.5mm(1.7ohm), 4.4mm(1.6ohm) |
Clock Source
| Clock Jitter | 25ps (Typ) |
|---|---|
| Reference Clock Jitter | 200 Femto Seconds |
Storage Capacity
| Built-in Memory | 256GB [NAND] |
|---|---|
| External Memory | microSD x1 (Max. 1TB) |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,050mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer |
|---|---|
| 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
| Supported OS | Windows 10,11 (32/64bit) MAC OS X 10.7 |
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