Astell&Kern SP3000 DAP Music Player - Platinum Edition
DESIGN
The A&ultima SP3000, launched with top-notch technology and craftsmanship, has received the highest praise from audiophiles worldwide for elevating the Digital Audio Player to a higher Hi-Fi level with its unparalleled sound quality.
To add new value to the outstanding SP3000, Astell&Kern has thoroughly reviewed various options and introduces a new dimension of perfection through the use of Platinum, a metal synonymous with luxury. Platinum, often referred to as 'white gold,' is a unique metal composed purely of a single element, like fine gold. It is highly resistant to corrosion, and it has the characteristic of not tarnishing. Particularly, Platinum is especially known for its natural white sheen, making it a popular choice for high-end precious metals.
To infuse new perfection, Astell&Kern utilized the PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) technique to create the Platinum Coating. This highly precise process involves using an expensive vacuum chamber to create an ultra-vacuum state, vaporizing the Platinum metal at high temperatures to form an ionized gas called plasma, which then uniformly coats the surface of the SP3000 904L Stainless Steel. Finally, an AF coating is applied to prevent fingerprints, completing the SP3000 Platinum Coated 904L Stainless Steel edition.
The SP3000 Platinum Coated 904L Stainless Steel, showcases Astell&Kern's unparalleled craftsmanship, by combining the extraordinary sound of the SP3000 with the unique color imparted by the Platinum Coating, representing the pinnacle of luxury Hi-Fi players.
For the final touch of exclusivity, the SP3000 Platinum Coated 904L Stainless Steel comes with a Cordovan* case, using one of the most luxurious leathers available.
What's in the Box?
- SP3000 DAP Music Player - Platinum Edition
- Cordovan Leather Case
- USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable
- Manual and Warranty
Specifications
Model | SP3000 (PPF41) |
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Body Material | Platinum Coated 904L Stainless Steel |
Display | 5.46inch HD 1080 x 1920 touch screen |
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 3.3Vrms │ Balanced 6.3Vrms (Condition No Load) |
CPU | Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core |
RAM | 8GB of DDR4 |
DAC | AKM AK4191 x2 (Dual Modulator) & AK4499EX x4 (Dual DAC x2) |
Decoding | Support up to 32bit/768kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback |
Input | USB Type-C input (for charging & PC & MAC) |
Outputs | Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Optical Out (3.5mm) Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported | 4.4m, only 5-pole supported) |
Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) |
Bluetooth | V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive, LDAC) |
Dimensions | 3.24” (82.4mm)[W] x 5.48” (139.4mm)[H] x 0.72” (18.3mm)[D] |
Weight | About 17.39oz (493g) |
Feature Enhancements | Firmware upgrade supported (OTA) |
Operating Temperature | 0℃ ~ + 40℃ (32℉~ 104℉) |
Audio Performance
Frequency Response | ±0.017dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.021dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced ±0.022dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced / ±0.031dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced |
S/N | 126dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 130dB @ 1kHz, Balanced |
Crosstalk | -136dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / -145dB @ 1kHz, Balanced |
THD+N |
0.0006% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced / 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced |
IMD SMPTE | 0.0007%, 800Hz 10kHz (4:1), Unbalanced / Balanced |
Output Impedance | 3.5mm(0.7ohm), 2.5mm(1.7ohm), 4.4mm(1.6ohm) |
Clock Source
Clock Jitter | 25pS (Typ) |
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Reference Clock Jitter | 200 Femto Seconds |
Storage Capacity
Built-in Memory | 256GB [NAND] |
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External Memory | microSD x1 (Max. 1TB) |
Battery
Capacity | 5,050mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer |
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Charge Time | about 3.5hours (QC3.0 Charging) |
Playback Time | about 10 hours (Standard: FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Vol.80, LCD Off, Low Gain) |
Supported OS
Supported OS | Windows 8,10,11 (32/64bit) MAC OS X 10.7 |
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