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Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP2000

Name: Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP2000
Brand: Astell&Kern
SKU: Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP2000 - Copper
Price: 249990.0 INR
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Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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Designed in
Korea

Ideal for
Audiophiles

Best Suited for
Portable Use

1 Year of
Warranty

Metal
Build

Bluetooth with
aptX HD

8 Hours of
Battery Life

Battery Capacity of
3700 mAh

Upto 1 TB
of Storage

2.5mm
Balanced Output

Dual AKM
AK4499EQ

Description

The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP2000 showcases the most advanced Asahi Kasei Dual AK4499EQ DAC Chip made with the reconstructed Output Op Amp and analogue amp block configuration with an Octa-Core CPU for the best acoustics. This system allows for an extraordinary response and performance. Master Quality Audio (MQA) support lets you play the very same audio as that of the original master recording.
SP2000

There is no compromise on build & sound quality with the A&ultima SP2000. With a great High-Definition HD5 (720x1280) touchscreen display, it guarantees the best viewing experience. The new multi-function wheel and rigid stainless steel/copper body houses a nice sound beast. It supports native 32 bit/768 kHz playback and DSD formats up to 22.4MHz (or DSD512).

The A&ultima SP2000 supports Dual Band Wi-fi signal (2.4/5GHz, a/b/g/n/ac) with an improved 3-dimensional antenna design. Stream music from your favourite services thanks to the Open APP Service. You can install a variety of .apk apps like Tidal, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music and more. This DAP comprises of 512GB internal storage that can store up to 700+ CDs or 8,000+ tracks of FLAC files (60MB/track).

Astell&Kern is proud to announce that the A&ultima SP2000 is the first player to use different, independent audio channels between the Balanced and Unbalanced outputs. The Dual-DAC system for right & left channels create an accurate sound that will satiate the appetite of the most discerning purists out there. With 3Vrms for Unbalanced output and 6Vrms for Balanced output, this DAP delivers more power and a superlative audio experience.

The A&ultima SP2000's design has been inspired by the dispersion of light. To showcase Astell&Kern's attention to detail, the volume wheel features an exquisite crown pattern. The back stainless steel panel does not have screws to offer a more solid feel and premium look. An environment-friendly Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating protects your DAP from corrosion, chemicals and wears & tears.

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SPECS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL	SP2000
BODY COLOR	Stainless Steel / Copper
BODY MATERIAL	Stainless Steel : Stainless Steel / Copper : Copper
DISPLAY	5inch (720 x 1,280) Touch display
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS	WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA
SAMPLE RATE	PCM : 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) / DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo / DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz), Stereo
OUTPUT LEVEL	Unbalanced 3.0Vrms / Balanced 6.0Vrms (Condition No Load)
DAC	AKM AK4499EQ x2 (Dual DAC)
DECODING	Support up to 32bit / 768kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback
INPUT	USB 3.0 Type-C input (for PC & MAC)
OUTPUTS	Unbalanced Out (3.5mm) / Optical Out (3.5mm) / Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)
CPU	Octa-Core
MQA PLAYBACK	Services(Tidal Masters), Local files, External USB, MQA-CD(ripped)
WIFI	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
DIMENSIONS	3.00 ”(76.3 mm) [W] x 5.19 ”(132 mm) [H] x 0.61 ”(15.7 mm) [D]
WEIGHT	Stainless Steel : 14.49 oz (410.8 g) / Copper : 15.25 oz (432.4 g)
FEATURE ENHANCEMENT	Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)

AUDIO PERFORMANCE

FREQUENCY RESPONSE	±0.015dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.010dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced ±0.050dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.030dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO	124dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 125dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
CROSSTALK	-138dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / -144dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
THD+N	0.0005% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced
IMD SAMPTE	0.0003% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalanced & Balanced
OUTPUT IMEDANCE	Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (1.5ohm) / Balanced out 2.5mm (1ohm)

CLOCK SOURCE

REFRENCE CLOCK JITTER	200 Femto Seconds
CLOCK JITTER	25ps(Typ)

BATTERY

CAPACITY	3,700mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer Battery
CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK	Up to 8 hours (Standard - MUSIC: FLAC, 16-bit/44.1kHz, Unbalance, Volume 80, EQ OFF, LCD OFF)
CHARGE TIME	About 2.5 hours (Standard - 9V/1.67A Fast charging) About 5 hours (Standard - 5V/2A General charging)

MEMORY

BUILT IN MEMORY	512GB [NAND]
EXTERNAL MEMORY	microSD (Max. 1TB) x1

SUPPORTED OS

Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up

IN THE BOX

BOX CONTENTS	1. Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP2000 Flagship Digital Audio Player
	2. Leather Case x 1
	3. USB Type-C Cable x 1
	4. Quick Start Guide x 1
	5. Warranty Card x 1
	6. microSD card slot cover x 2
	7. Protective Film (Front x 2, Back x 2)

COMPARISONS

	Astell&Kern SP2000 ₹ 249,990/- ₹ 269,990	Cayin N8 ₹ 239,990/-	Astell&Kern SA700 ₹ 99,990/- ₹ 119,990	Cayin N6ii ₹ 84,990/- ₹ 99,990
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Screen Size	5.0inch		4.1inch	4.2inch
Weight	410.8g	380g	303g	290g
DAC Chip	AKM AK4499EQ	AK4497EQ Dual DAC	AKM AK4492ECB	AK4497EQ
Sample Rate	32bit/768kHz	32Bit/384kHz	32bit / 384kHz	32Bit/384kHz
Battery Life	8 Hours	9.5 Hours	9 Hours	14 Hours
Balanced Outputs	Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)	4.4 mm	2.5 mm	4.4mm
Digital Outputs	USB-C & Optical 3.5mm	Coaxial & USB-C	USB-C	Coaxial, L2S & USB-C
Balanced Outputs	512 GB	128 GB	128 GB	65 GB
External Storage	1 x microSD	1 x microSD	1 x microSD	1 x microSD
Output level	Unbalanced: 3.0Vrms Balanced 6.0Vrms		Unbalanced: 2.0Vrms Balanced 4.0Vrms	32Ω: 245mW 150Ω: 64mW 300Ω: 32mW
Signal to Noise Ratio	Balanced 125dB Unbalanced 124dB	118dB	Balanced: 123dB Unbalanced:122dB	Balanced 121dB Unbalanced 119dB
Bluetooth Version	v4.1	v4.2	v4.2	v4.2
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX HD	aptX & SBC	aptX HD	LDAC, AAC, SBC & aptX
Tidal Streaming
Downloadable Apps
MQA Support
Expert Verdict	"The Astell&Kern SP2000 is very precise and detailed, it also delivers music with a fast pace. The Bass is tight, fast and detailed with good layering." Heafonia	"Tube output has always been a dream of mine in a DAP and for some time I thought this might happen in the amp cards from FiiO or iBasso but it never materialized." Headfonics	"A sublime musical experience awaits the well-heeled audiophile. A near perfect marriage of industrial design and intoxicating sound make SA700 a superb high-res digital audio player by any measure." Tech Hive	"The A01 motherboard taps into Cayin’s house sound or preference for something slightly richer, sweeter and an all-round performance that will appeal to a very wide audience indeed." Headfonics

FAQs

: The A&ultima SP2000 last a good 8 hours on a single charge and takes about 2.5 hours to charge again.
: The Astell&Kern - A&Ultima SP2000 comes with a 512Gb internal memory storage and also has an expandable Micro SD Card Slot.
: The warranty period on all Astelle&Kern products is 1 year. Read more information on Astelle&Kern warranty.
: The A&ultima SP2000 supports a WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA(Support Scheduled).
: The A&ultima SP2000 uses an AKM AK4499EQ x2 Dual DAC chip for high-quality sound.
: The A&ultima SP2000 is precise, detailed and spacious. It is like the end game of hi-res players.
: Yes, it can be used as an external DAC or Bluetooth receiver with smartphones and tablets.
: The Astell&Kern SP2000 does come with a 2.5mm balanced output to enhance the sound quality further.
: The Open APP Service enables the user to install specific APK music streaming apps to the device.
: Copy the desired APK into the Open Service folder of the product and install the relevant App in the Menu-Service of the product.
: SA700, KANN Cube, SP1000, SP1000M, SE100 & SR15 support Open App Service.
: 7digital Music, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Audible, Awa, Bandcamp, BBC iPlayer Radio Bugs, Deezer, Dsaudio, FLO, foobar2000, Genie, IDAGIO, Joox, Kickbox, LastFM, Melon, Moov, My Yuner Radio, nugs.net, Onkyo HF Player, Pandora, Player FM, Qobuz, QQmusic, Sirius, Soundcloud, Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn, Xiaomi music, Yandex Music.

DOWNLOADS

SP2000 v1.10

SP2000 User Manual

SP2000 USB DAC Driver

Warranty & Media Reviews

Don't sweat it, this Astell&Kern A&ultima SP2000 comes with a 1 year warranty from Astell&Kern that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

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Dec, 2020

"A credit to Astell & Kern’s consistency, the SP2000 is familiar for all the right reasons – big, transparent and refined.Actually, it could be the best portable music player we’ve heard full stop."

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"The Astell&Kern SP2000 is very precise and detailed, it also delivers music with a fast pace. The Bass is tight, fast and detailed with good layering."

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"They finetuned and perfected the sound and updated some of the features from their previous flagship which was already at the top of its game. "

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"A&K also threw in 512GB of memory, a five-inch touchscreen, MQA support, dual-band wi-fi, USB 3.0 Type-C input and either a stainless steel or copper body finish."

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Really the ultimate

Previously I was using AK 320 and AK SE 100,thought of going to flagship chose SP 2000.though little hefty easy to hold.I was using it with Campfire Andromeda with balanced Litz cable.what an excellent sound stage and transparency.i have lot of lot of collections of Ilayaraja and A R Rahman songs in AIFF format,everything sounds new it does exactly what musicians tend to deliver.it has very wide sound stage even at low volumes.i have tried using it with fiio fh7 and AK Diana both performed well all with balanced cables.
Really it's an ultimate player.Thanks to Salim HPZ for guiding me.when I asked about SP 2000 he said it's the end game and I realised that after listening to it.Thanks to HPZ

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THE MOST ADVANCED ASTELL&KERN PLAYER EVER!

GREAT QUALITY, ZERO COMPROMISES

PLAY MUSIC THE WAY YOU WANT

BALANCED? UNBALANCED? HOW ABOUT BOTH?

A&K's EXQUISITE CRAFTSMANSHIP & LUXURIOUS DESIGN

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