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The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 Hi-Res Digital Audio Player is now available in this gleaming 24K gold-plated Limited Edition finish. While all of Astell&Kern SP3000 players are luxurious, this edition goes even further by bringing precious metal into the fold. If you want a portable music device that turns heads and glitters like gold (literally), then this is all of that and much more!
SP3000 is the perfect blend of luxury, portability, and high-resolution audio playback. Boasting a stunning exterior with a durable protective coating, this player is capable of advanced digital-to-analogue conversion on the go. It is even the first portable device to use the flagship AK4499EX DAC chip. This model, in this finish is a truly unparalleled portable package.
The large touchscreen display and user-friendly interface make browsing through your extensive digital music library easier than ever. Whether you are home or on-the-go, experience your music like never before with the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000.
Product Ref: 286301
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Model | SP3000 |
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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) |
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 |
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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 Jitter | 25ps (Typ) |
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Reference Clock Jitter | 200 Femto Seconds |
Built-in Memory | 256GB [NAND] |
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External Memory | microSD x1 (Max. 1TB) |
Capacity | 5,050mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer |
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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 |
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