The stainless steel A&ultima SP1000 from Astell&Kern is a high-resolution media player, featuring an updated dual DAC and octa-core processor for fast and responsive operation with vivid sound reproduction. The SP1000 supports a wide variety of audio formats including WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, as well as native DSD. The player is equipped with dual AKM AK4497EQ chips, which provide a playback resolution up to 32-bit / 384 kHz and native DSD playback of DSD256 (1-bit / 11.2 MHz).
The SP1000 can be controlled via its 5.0" touch screen and features a physical multifunctional knob, which allows convenient, one-finger on/off control, fine volume control, and additional push-and-turn features. The unit has 256GB of internal storage, and supports microSD cards up to 256GB, for a total of 512GB of potential storage. Thanks to its streaming capabilities, you are not limited to playback of songs you have on your device, as it can stream tracks from your Mac or Windows computer connected to the same wireless network. The SP1000 ships with a leather case, two protective films (front/back), a USB Type-C cable, and a microSD card tray with tray pin.
- The latest AK4497EQ dual-DAC design and the upgraded CPU in the A&ultima SP1000 allows for accurate playback of native 32-bit / 384 kHz 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 11.2 MHz for the best sound possible
- 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
- 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
- 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 multifunctional 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:
- Player is in the main
- All functions are centered on music replay
- Secure access to the music DB and features to manage music files
- Minimum menu depth and simple structure
- Next-generation USB Type-C support allows file transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s 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
- The maximum 12-hour continuous play is based on 16-bit / 44 kHz, FLAC file format, screen off, 75 of volume playback
- Fast charger (9V/1.67A) and general charger (5V/2A) are not included in the package
- Charging about 2 hours
- Up to 12 hours playback