Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black - CEN
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Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black

£3,799.00 Factory Order
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SKU: 90119MPN: AKP08
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The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 in Black is a flagship portable hi-res audio player with a quad-DAC architecture and 256GB of storage.

Four DACs, One Purpose

Separate DACs handle each channel and signal path, keeping noise away from the music. This is Astell&Kern’s statement player, built for listeners who want the best on the move.
Specification
DisplayFull HD 5.46” 1080x1920 Touch Display
Sample Rate PCM8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample)
DSD NativeDSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
BluetoothV5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™HD, LDAC)
Dimensions3.24” (82.4mm)[W] x 5.48” (139.4mm)[H] x 0.72” (18.3mm)[D]
WeightAbout 17.39oz (493g)
Frequency Response±0.017dB (Condition 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.021dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced
±0.022dB (Condition20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.031dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced
IMD SMPTE 0.0007%, 800Hz 10kHz (41), Unbalanced / Balanced
Playback Time about 10 hours (StandardFLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Vol.80, LCD Off, Low Gain)
More specs
  • Body Color Black, Silver
  • Body Material Stainless Steel 904L
  • Supported Audio Formats WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA
  • 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)
  • Feature Enhancements Firmware upgrade supported (OTA: Over-The-Air)
  • 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
  • Output Impedance 3.5mm(0.7ohm), 2.5mm(1.7ohm), 4.4mm(1.6ohm)
  • Clock Jitter 25ps (Typ)
  • Reference Clock Jitter 200 Femto Seconds
  • Built-in Memory 256GB [NAND]
  • External Memory microSD x1 (Max. 1TB)
  • Capacity 5,050mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
  • Charge Time about 3.5hours (QC3.0 Charging)
  • Supported OS Windows 10,11 (32/64bit) MAC OS X 10.7
What's Included
  • Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 player Black
  • USB-C to USB-A cable (1 metre)
  • Screen protectors x3
  • Quick start guide
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Astell&Kern

Astell&Kern is a renowned South Korean brand specializing in high-resolution audio devices, known for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

The brand's philosophy revolves around delivering the most accurate and detailed sound reproduction possible, often referred to as the "mastering quality sound."

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