Astell & Kern Ultima SP1000 Music Player
All New High-End, A&ultima SP1000
Astell&Kern is proud to introduce the A&ultima SP1000.
The A&ultima SP1000 is a one-of-a-kind, high-end,
powerful flagship high resolution music player equipped with the latest advanced features.
A true flagship high-resolution music player
First Astell&Kern player to feature an octa-core CPU for outstanding response and performance
High Definition HD5 display to create the best viewing experience
Innovative new Multi-function Wheel
Rigid stainless steel/Copper housing
The A&ultima SP1000: delivering the ultimate Astell&Kern technology.
Specification
General Specification
- Model : SP1000
- Body Color : Onyx Black / Stainless Steel / Copper
- Body Material : Onyx Black, Stainless Steel : Stainless Steel / Copper : Copper
- Display : 5inch (720 x 1,280) Touchscreen
- Supported Audio Formats : WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA
- Sample rate : PCM : 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) / DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo
- Output Level : Unbalance 2.2Vrms / Balance 3.9Vrms (Condition No Load)
- CPU : Octa-Core
- DAC : AKM AK4497EQ x2 (Dual DAC)
- Decoding : Support up to 32bit / 384kHz Bit to Bit Decoding
- Input : USB 3.0 Type-C input (for charging & data transfer (PC & MAC)) / Connection Mode : MTP (Media Device)
- Outputs : PHONES (3.5mm) / Optical Out (3.5mm) / Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)
- Wi-Fi : 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
- Bluetooth : V4.1 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptXTM HD)
- Dimensions :2.98 ”(75.8 mm) [W] x 5.2 ”(132 mm) [H] x 0.64 ”(16.2 mm) [D]
- Weight : Onyx Black, Stainless Steel : 13.64 oz (386.6 g) / Copper : 13.68 oz (387.9 g)
- Feature Enhancements : Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)
- Frequency Response
- ±0.062dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalance / ±0.061dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Balance
- ±0.68dB (Condition: 10Hz~70kHz) Unbalance / ±0.67dB (Condition: 10Hz~70kHz) Balance
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 120dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance / 122dB @ 1kHz, Balance
- Crosstalk
- 138dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance / 143dB @ 1kHz, Balance
- THD+N
- 0.0005% @ 1kHz, Unbalance / 0.0008% @ 1kHz, Balance
- IMD SMPTE
- 0.0004% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalance & Balance
- Output Impedance
- Balanced out 2.5mm (1ohm) / PHONES 3.5mm (2ohm)
- Clock Jitter : 30ps(Typ)
- Reference Clock Jitter : 200 Femto Seconds
- General Specifications
- Audio Performance
- Battery Capacity : 3,400mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery
- Continuous Playback Time : Up to 12 hours (Standard - MUSIC: FLAC, 16-bit/44kHz, Volume 75, LCD Off)
- Charge Time : About 2 hours (Standard - 9V/1.67A Fast charging)
- Built-in Memory : 256GB [NAND]
- External Memory : microSD (Max 400GB) x1
- Supported OS : Windows XP, Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up
Features
Get Both High Output and Vivid Sound
Traditional audio has suffered from noise and
distortion as power output is increased.
Astell&Kern’s advanced audio design and signal
management technologies used in the A&ultima
SP1000 brings more power output with less noise
and minimal distortion.Independent DACs for the left and right audio
channels provide a wider soundstage and better
stereo separation.Each AK4497EQ DAC provides rich and vivid audio
reproduction, allowing the listener to enjoy the
sound as it was meant to be heard.Great Performance for the Ultimate Experience
The A&ultima SP1000 is equipped with an octa-core CPU which allows the player to produce the exact musical detail present in the original recording without distortion and provides a quick, lag-free operation.
The A&ultima SP1000 features faster booting times, speedy file transfers, lag-free processing and a new intuitive user interface for the ultimate player experience.
Ultimate Sound Quality
The latest AK4497EQ dual-DAC design and the upgraded CPU in the A&ultima SP1000 allows for accurate playback of native 32bit/384kHz audio with no compromise on sound quality. The music is played back, bit-for-bit, just as the artist and engineer intended for it to be heard.
The A&ultima SP1000 also supports native bit-to-bit DSD playback up to 11.2MHz for the best sound possible.
New Intuitive User Interface
The A&ultima SP1000 features a revamped interface design which provides music playback from the home screen to give users a more music-centric experience.
By placing the power button on the Multi-function wheel located on the side of the A&ultima SP1000 instead of on the top, users can control the volume and turn the LCD screen ON/OFF, all with one simple control.
The A&ultima SP1000 features a bezel-less design to maximize screen size.
The high-definition HD5 grade display delivers a vibrant and engaging viewing experience. Song and player information is sharp, colorful and easily to read on the larger, brighter screen.Faster Charging, Quicker File Transfer
Next generation USB Type-C support allows file transfer speeds up to 10Gbps and supports both data transfer and charging from the same cable.
USB 3.0 protocol transfers data twice as fast when compared to other Astell&Kern players.
Charging with a fast charger (at 9V/1.67A) takes only two hours and allows up to 12 hours of continuous playback.