Description
Astell&Kern SP3000M Copper Nickel open-box
The Astell&Kern SP3000M is the latest high-end audiophile player from Astell&Kern, offering the high-end performance of the Astell&Kern SP3000 in a more compact and affordable package.
Like the acclaimed SP3000, the Astell&Kern SP3000M Copper Nickel combines cutting-edge audio technology with luxurious materials, elevating both the player and Astell&Kern’s offering. More than just a colour variation, its copper-nickel alloy-used in wind instruments for rich tonal resonance-enhances sound depth and authenticity. With a silver-like luminosity found in fine jewellery, the SP3000M exudes refined elegance while delivering an unmatched listening experience.
The A&ultima series continues to present advanced and innovative technology and the standard of perfect sound.
We renewed our commitment to this goal and began to delve deep into the concept of true portability with unrivalled performance and unmatched sound performance.
The process was not easy; we had to overcome numerous unending challenges in keeping the perfect sound performance on par with SP3000 while reducing the device’s size. We began the development of an audio device that is smaller and lighter, while still delivering perfect sound. After dozens of changes were made to the circuit, we finally present you with the SP3000M.
The innovative Hexa audio structure separates digital and analogue signal processing and independent dual audio circuit for unrivaled audio performance SP3000M offers all these features in its lighter, compact design allowing you to enjoy incredibly vivid sounds you will not experience anywhere else.
A true Hi-Fi portable audio player with the best audio performance and equally sophisticated design, the SP3000M offers all of this in the palm of your hand.
Premium Leather Case
The SP3000M’s bundle case is crafted from soft cowhide by GRUPPO MASTROTTO, boasting a superior level of craftsmanship that befits the A&ultima SP3000M. The leather case features a soft touch and has undergone a proprietary patented “anti-bacterial” and “anti-virus” process.
Using chrome tanning and dyeing with high-quality pigments, the leather maintains a uniform surface quality and showcases the distinctive vibrant colors characteristic of Italian leather. The rear pattern of the case expresses the same pattern as the SP3000M, providing a perfect sense of unity.
Features:
- Hi-Res portable audio player of absolute reference.
- Body made of copper nickel.
- Equipped with 4 AKM AK4499EX reference D/A conversion chips.
- Equipped with 2 AKM AK4191EQ multibit delta-sigma modulators.
- Separate signal paths for analogue and digital signals.
- Separate signal paths for balanced and unbalanced signals.
- Digital filter with 256th order oversampling.
- Supports PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz, DSD up to DSD512 and MQA).
- Enhanced Astell&Kern exclusive TERATON ALPHA technology.
- Printed circuit board with optimised signal paths.
- Hi-Res” aptX-HD and LDAC wireless connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0.
- Balanced (1) and unbalanced (1) headphone output.
- 256 GB internal memory (additional 1.5 TB via microSD card).
- System management via Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-core CPU.
- 4.1 inch (104.1 mm) “Full HD” touchscreen display.
- Roon Ready approved.
- Frequency response from 20Hz to 70 kHz, +/-0.025 dB (balanced mode).
- Crosstalk of -144 dB at 1 kHz (balanced mode).
- 130 dB signal-to-noise ratio at 1 kHz (balanced mode).
- 10 hours battery life (FLAC 16-bit/44.1 kHz).
- Dimensions: 69.1 x 119.6 x 18.8 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 371 grams.
Nick w. (verified owner) –
Absolutely brilliant ! The best A&K DAP I’ve had. The service from Audiologica was excellent.