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.
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.
Model：SP1000
Body Color：Stainless Steel / Copper / Black
Body Material：Stainless Steel / Copper
Display：5inch (720 x 1,280) Touchscreen
Supported Audio Formats：WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
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, aptX™ HD)
Dimensions：2.98 ”(75.8 mm) [W] x 5.2 ”(132 mm) [H] x 0.64 ”(16.2 mm) [D]
Weight：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
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 256GB) x1
Supported OS:Windows XP, Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up
