Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T Portable Music Player

Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T Portable Music Player

Name: Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T Portable Music Player
Brand: Astell & Kern
SKU: 43269864063217
Price: 4,159.00 CAD
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The new Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T combines the profound emotion and lasting essence of analog audio with cutting-edge digital technology. By integrating a real vacuum tube, Astell&Kern has created an authentic analog sound that is complemented by advanced audio features such as TERATON ALPHA, tube current settings, and the hybrid amp design. This unique fusion of analog and digital excellence results in an immersive auditory experience that defies convention, setting the A&ultima SP3000T apart as a truly exceptional portable audio player.

Just like the previous generation of tube-equipped DAPs by Astell&Kern, the SP3000T is not a replacement for the flagship SP3000 DAP Music Player. The SP3000 DAP still remains the top-of-the-line music player from Astell&Kern at the time of release for the SP3000T.

Features:

RAYTHEON JAN6418 MIL-SPEC Vintage VacuumTube Dual
Our TRIPLE AMP SYSTEM allows listeners to select the right tones for their music
Three levels of voltage with Tube Current option
Stainless steel with 99.9% pure silver plating
Separate digital and analog signal processing (AK4191EQ x2 / AK4499EX x2)
VU Meter
High-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU

Building upon the success of the highly acclaimed SP3000, Astell&Kern has taken its flagship player to the next level by incorporating the warm, rich sound of tube amplification. The SP3000T features Astell&Kern's innovative Triple Amp System, which was first introduced in 2021 with the A&ultima SP2000T.

This system allows users to tailor their listening experience by choosing between three distinct amplification modes:

Tube amplification: Provides a warm, analog-like sound signature.
Digital op-amp: Offers a clean, precise, and modern sound profile.
Hybrid mode: Combines the best of both tube and op-amp amplification for a unique, customizable sound.

Users can easily switch between these three modes when using any of the SP3000T's outputs, including the 2.5mm, 3.5mm, or 4.4mm jacks, ensuring a versatile and personalized listening experience.

Specifications SP3000T:

Body: Silver Stainless Steel with pure Silver plating
Display: 5.5” 1080x1920 full HD touch
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), DSD512 (1bit, 22.4MHz) Stereo
Output Level: 3.3Vrms UnBAL | 6.3Vrms (no load) BAL
CPU: Octa-Core
DAC: (x2) AKM AK4191 (modulator) + (x2) AKM AK4499EX (DAC)
Vacuum Tube: (x2) RAYTHEON JAN6418
Decoding: Up to 32bit / 768kHz Bit to Bit playback
Input: USB-C input (for charging, PC, and MAC)
Outputs: 3.5mm UnBAL + Optical | 2.5mm (4-pole) + 4.4mm (5-pole) BAL
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth: V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP │ Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC, LHDC)
Dimensions: 3.33" x 5.57" x 0.70"
Weight: 17oz
Firmware upgrade supported (OTA)
Operating Temperature: 32℉ ~ 104℉)
OS: Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit) | MAC OS X 10.7 +
Frequency Response
- 20Hz~20kHz: ±0.005dB UnBAL | ±0.003dB BAL
- 20Hz~70kHz: ±0.006dB UnBAL | ±0.024dB BAL
SNR: 120dB @ 1kHz UnBAL│ 124dB @ 1kHz BAL
Crosstalk: -136dB @ 1kHz UnBAL│ -145dB @ 1kHz BAL
THD+N: 0.0005% @ 1kHz UnBAL│ 0.0004% @ 1kHz BAL
IMD SMPTE: 0.0007% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1)
Impedance: 1.5Ω (3.5mm UnBAL) │ 1.5Ω (2.5mm BAL) | 1.4Ω (4.4mm BAL)
Clock Jitter: 25ps (Typ)
Reference Clock Jitter: 200 Femto Seconds
Built-in Memory: 256GB [NAND]
External Memory: (x1) microSD (Max. 1TB)
Battery Capacity: 5050mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
Battery Charge Time: about 3.5 hours (QC3.0 charging)
Playback Time: about 10 hours (FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz UnBAL, Vol.50, LCD Off, LED On, OP AMP Mode)

IN THE BOX

SP3000T
Calfskin case
USB-C cable
Wooden storage box
Warranty Card

Specifications:

Model	SP3000
Body Color	Black or Silver
Body Material	Stainless Steel 904L
Display	Full HD 5.46-inch 1080 x 1920 Touch display
Supported Audio Formats	WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA
Sample Rate	PCM: 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32-bits per Sample) DSD Native: DSD64 (1-bit, 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128 (1-bit, 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256 (1-bit, 11.2MHz), Stereo / DSD512 (1-bit, 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 32-bit / 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 / 4.4mm, 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	3.24” (82.4mm) [W] x 5.48” (139.4mm) [H] x 0.72” (18.3mm) [D]
Weight	About 17.39oz (493g)
Feature Enhancements	Firmware upgrade supported (OTA: Over-The-Air)

Audio Performance

Frequency Response	Condition 20Hz~20kHz: ±0.017dB Unbalanced / ±0.021dB Balanced Condition 20Hz~70kHz: ±0.022dB Unbalanced / ±0.031dB Balanced
Signal to Noise Ratio	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

Battery

Capacity	5,050mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer Battery
Playback Time	About 10 hours (Standard: FLAC, 16-bit/44.1kHz, Vol. 80, LCD off)
Charge Time	About 3.5 hours (QC 3.0 Charging)

Memory

Built-In Memory	256GB [NAND]
External Memory	microSD (Max. 1TB) x 1

Operating System

Supported OS

Windows 10, 11 (32/64 bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up