Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP3000T
Flagship Digital Audio Player
₹ 269,999
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Presenting The Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000T - The Blend Of Analog Warmth With Digital Precision
Astell&Kern introduces an all-new and portable audio player - the A&ultima SP3000T, an addition to their high-resolution audio player lineup, designed to surpass the achievements of the SP3000 with its superior design and sound quality. The Astell&Kern SP3000T is meticulously engineered to harmoniously combine the warmth of analog and the precision of digital audio. By adding a genuine vacuum tube to advanced technology such as TERATON ALPHA, the Astell&Kern SP3000T delivers authentic analog sound, enhancing your music listening experience.
Embedded With RAYTHEON Tubes For Pure Analog Sound
The Astell&Kern SP3000T is a digital audio player that harmoniously blends analog and digital technologies. It features Dual RAYTHEON JAN6418 MIL-SPEC vacuum tubes that deliver authentic analog sound. These Tubes offer three voltage levels with a Tube Current option, allowing customisable sound settings to provide an exceptional music-listening experience. The Astell&Kern SP3000 supports ReplayGain for volume optimisation with up to 24-bit/192 kHz sources.
Quad DAC Setup With AK4191EQ and AK4499EX DAC Chips
The Astell&Kern SP3000T houses the dual AK4191EQ and AK4499EX DAC chipsets with Native DSD 512 support, enabling PCM to DSD conversion for an elevated music listening experience. Its sophisticated DAC architecture minimises digital signal noise through the AK4191EQ's digital delta-sigma modulator and processes analog signals separately through the AK4499EX DAC.
Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core Processor For Improved System Response
The Astell&Kern SP3000T embeds the Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core processor for improved system response and a revamped user interface for seamless navigation. It features 8GB of DDR4 memory for reliable and smooth operation, coupled with the latest Astell&Kern 4th generation Crimson user interface, ensuring a stable performance with swift and fluid movement. The SP3000T is equipped with a VU meter, digitally indicating the intensity or volume level of the audio signal.
Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology With Six DAC Filters
The Astell&Kern SP3000T features Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology for excellent sound at higher sample rates, providing rich and nuanced sound in your music. It offers six DAC filters for customised sound for an elevated music listening experience.Note: DAR function can be toggled, with support up to 384kHz/DSD256 conversion for source-adapted playback.
Up To 10hrs Music Playback And Expandable Storage
The Astell&Kern SP3000T offers approximately 10 hours of playback time with a 5050mAh Li-Polymer battery that can be charged in about 3.5 hours, ensuring faster and more efficient charging for your music jamming sessions. The Astell&Kern SP3000T has a memory card slot that can expand up to 1TB, along with its built-in 256GB memory.
Immersive Audio With Flagship TERATON ALPHA technology
The Astell&Kern SP3000T features it’s flagship audio technology, the TERATON ALPHA. This technology aims to provide an immersive auditory experience by optimising various aspects of audio playback. It includes advanced algorithms or processing techniques that enhance sound quality, clarity and audio performance for a more engaging and lifelike music listening experience.
Triple Amplification System For Personalised Music Listening
The Astell&Kern SP3000T offers a diverse range of sound customisation options with its innovative Triple Amp System. You can select Tube amplification for warm sound, OP-amps for digital for precision, or the hybrid option for a balanced audio experience with the three sound customisation choices.
Silver-Plated Build For Noise-free Playback
The Astell&Kern SP3000T features 99.9% pure silver plating for conductivity and 316L stainless steel for corrosion resistance. This special coating protects the player against tarnishing. Its internal circuit includes optimal shielding components for reduced noise interference, microphonic noise minimisation and a shield to block electromagnetic interference, ensuring high-resolution sound. The SP3000T uses a silver-plated shield can, to block noise and electromagnetic interference, enhancing audio performance by separating digital and analog signals for optimal shielding.
Quality Components for Reduced Microphonic Noise
The Astell&Kern SP3000T aims to tackle the issue of microphonic noise resulting from integrating vacuum tubes into a compact device. This is achieved through a specialised approach emphasising structural strength and shock mitigation. The design includes an independent modular PCB, a silicone module case to absorb shocks, a silicone tubing to reduce shock transmission along leads and silicone dampers to suspend the vacuum tube, all contributing to reduced noise even under minor shocks or vibrations.
Open App Service and AK Connect Support
Astell&Kern's audio players, including the SP3000T, are designed to seamlessly connect with external streaming applications through the Open App Service from platforms such as Tidal and Apple Music. The AK Connect is a network play feature that enables you to access and play or download music from PCs and devices connected to the same network as the SP3000T in real-time. This feature enhances convenience by providing easy access to various music sources without additional cables or transfers.
Seamless Wireless Connectivity With Bluetooth 5.0
The Astell&Kern SP3000T supports the BT Sink function, allowing you to pair it to external devices like smartphones through Bluetooth. It supports aptX HD and LDAC codecs with Bluetooth 5.0, ensuring high-quality wireless audio streaming. The Astell&Kern SP3000T also support a wide range of audio formats like WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF and MQA, catering to your diverse preferences.
Stream Your Music With Wi-Fi And Roon Compatibility
The Astell&Kern SP3000T is compatible with 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi networks, ensuring a fast and reliable internet connection for online music streaming. It also supports Roon READY, combining Roon's high-resolution streaming technology for simple setup, daily reliability and top-tier digital audio performance.
Elevated User Experience With New UI/UX Design
The Astell&Kern SP3000T features a new UX/UI focused on the music listening experience, with a theme emphasising the rediscovery of songs. It offers simple navigation, a search feature with an album art display, and an intuitive Crimson theme for easy operability. The 5.5-inch Full HD touch screen elevates your user experience, with black and red colours reducing eye fatigue and optimising battery usage.
Bundled With Premium Leather Protective Case
The Astell&Kern SP3000T comes bundled with a premium case crafted from shrunken calf leather sourced from Perlinger in Germany and Alcantara in Italy. The unique leather process preserves its texture, minimises discolouration, and offers long-lasting vibrancy, reflecting Perlinger tannery's renowned craftsmanship spanning five generations since 1864, favoured by prestigious luxury brands like H.
All You Need To Know About The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T
Input / Output
USB Type-C input (for charging & PC & MAC) /Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Optical Out (3.5mm) Balanced Out (2.5mm, Only 4-Pole Supported | 4.4m, Only 5-Pole Supported)
DAC
AKM AK4191 x2 (Dual Modulator) & AKM AK4499EX x2 (Dual DAC)
Vacuum Tube
RAYTHEON JAN6418 x2
Battery
Playback Time : about 10hours (Standard: FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Vol.50, LCD Off, LED On, OP AMP Mode)Capacity : 5,050mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
Battery Charge Time
about 3.5hours (QC3.0 Charging)
Storage Capacity
Built-in Memory : 256GB [NAND]External Memory : microSD x1 (Max. 1TB)
Display
5.5 inch 1080 x 1920 Full HD touch screen
Body
Body Material : Stainless Steel with Pure Silver Plating Body Color : Silver
THD+N
0.0005% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced
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
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth
V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP | Qualcomm® aptXTM HD, LDAC, LHDC)
Frequency Response
+0.005dB (Condition: 20Hz-20kHz) Unbalanced | ±0.003dB (Condition: 20Hz-20kHz) Balanced +0.006dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced | +0.024dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced
Clock Source
Clock Jitter : 25ps (Typ) Reference Clock Jitter : 200 Femto Seconds
Output Impedance
Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (1.5ohm) | Balanced Out 2.5mm (1.5ohm), 4.4mm(1.4ohm)
Supported OS
Windows 7,8,10(32/64bit) MAC OS X 10.7
Output Level.
Unbalanced 3.3Vrms | Balanced 6.3Vrms (Condition No Load)
CPU
Octa-Core
Box Contents
1. Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T2. Shrunken Calfskin Case
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How long does the battery last on the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T?
The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T offers approximately 10 hours of playback time with a 5050mAh Li-Polymer battery, which can be charged in about 3.5 hours for faster and more efficient charging.
What headphone output options does the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T offer?
The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T offers three headphone output options - 2.5mm Balanced, 3.5mm Single-Ended, and 4.4mm Balanced, allowing you to enjoy your music with your favorite IEMs or headphones.
What user experience enhancements does the Astell&Kern SP3000T offer?
The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T features a new UX/UI design focused on the music listening experience, with a 5.5-inch Full HD touch screen, simplified navigation, and an intuitive Crimson theme for easy operability.
What audio technologies are featured in the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T?
The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T includes flagship TERATON ALPHA technology for immersive audio, a Triple Amp System for personalized sound, and Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology with six DAC filters for enhanced sound control.
What vacuum tubes are used in the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T?
The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T features Dual RAYTHEON JAN6418 MIL-SPEC vacuum tubes that deliver genuine analog sound, offering three voltage levels and a Tube Current option for customizable sound settings.
What DAC chips are used in the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T?
The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T houses dual AK4191EQ and AK4499EX DAC chipsets with Native DSD 512 support, enabling PCM to DSD conversion for an elevated music listening experience.
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