Astell&Kern A&ultima SP4000 MQA Digital Audio Player

S$5,999.00 S$5,599.00
Why You Should Get It
  • Enhanced signal processing capabilities with Octa audio circuit architecture
  • Supports High Driving Mode for delivering premium sound quality
  • Minimizes group delay with proprietary ESA (Enhanced Signal Alignment) technology
  • Ultra Low Noise LDO Regulator for top-tier noise suppression
  • Precision sound achieved with Any Layer Type PCB
  • Equipped with a 99.9% Pure Copper Shield Can
  • First Astell&Kern Device to Support Full Android OS
  • First Astell&Kern Device to Feature Advanced DAR Technology
  • Features 4.5th generation UI, combining functionality and emotional design
Warranty
1 year warranty (local)
In The Box
  • Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T player
  • Leather Case & Protective Film
  • microSD Card Slot Cover
  • USB Type-C Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Warranty Card
Product Availability Available (current model)
Product Type Digital Audio Player
Style/Type Portable
Features WiFi, Bluetooth, Expandable Memory/Storage, Internet Radio, Dual Headphone Output, High-Res Audio Certified, DSD, MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), 2.4GHz/5GHz Dual-Band WiFi, roon ready
Connectivity Wireless & Wired
DAC AKM AK4191 x2 (Dual Modulator) & AKM AK4499EX x2 (Dual DAC)
Op-Amp / Amplifier RAYTHEON JAN6418 x2 (Vacuum Tube)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core
Internal Storage Capacity 256GB
Expandable Storage Yes
Expandable Storage Capacity 1TB (1024MB)
Bluetooth Version v5.0
Bluetooth Codecs SBC, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC
Waterproof Rating IPX0 – No protection
Sampling / Bitrate PCM: 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits per sample), DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz)
Frequency Response (Hz) 20Hz~70kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 120dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 124dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.0005% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced
Voice Assistants - None -
Streaming Services Roon
Mic for Calls/Communication None
Input Connectivity Options microSD [External Storage], USB Type-C (USB-C) [Charging], WiFi
Output Connectivity Options 2.5mm (4-Pole) [Balanced], Optical mini-TOSLINK (SPDIF), 3.5mm Stereo, 4.4mm (5-Pole) [Balanced], Bluetooth
Network Device Output Options WiFi
Driveability (Output Impedance) (Ω) Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (1.5ohm) │ Balanced Out 2.5mm (1.5ohm), 4.4mm(1.4ohm)
Colour Grey
Battery Life (Hours) About 10 hours (Standard : FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Vol.50, LCD Off, LED On, OP AMP Mode)
Product Dimensions 3.34” (85mm)[W] x 5.89” (149.8mm)[H] x 0.76” (19.5mm)[D]
Product Weight (g) About 21.7oz (615g)
Additional Tech Specs

General Specifications

  • Body Material : Stainless Steel 904L
    Display: 6-inch 2K (2160 x 1080) touchscreen
  • Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA
  • Output Level: Unbalanced 3.3Vrms │ Balanced 6.3Vrms (Condition No Load)
  • 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 | 4.4mm, only 5-pole supported)
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
  • Bluetooth: V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP │ Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC, LHDC)
  • Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ + 40℃ (32℉~ 104℉)

Clock Source

  • Clock Jitter: 25ps (Typ)
  • Reference Clock Jitter: 200 Femto Seconds

Storage Capacity

  • External Memory: microSD x1 (Max 1.5TB)

Battery

  • Capacity: 6,780mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
  • Charge Time: about 5hours (QC3.0 Charging)
Package Contents
  • Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T player
  • Leather Case & Protective Film
  • microSD Card Slot Cover
  • USB Type-C Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Warranty Card
Warranty 1 year warranty (local)

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Product Availability Available (current model)
Product Type Digital Audio Player
Style/Type Portable
Features WiFi, Bluetooth, Expandable Memory/Storage, Internet Radio, Dual Headphone Output, High-Res Audio Certified, DSD, MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), 2.4GHz/5GHz Dual-Band WiFi, roon ready
Connectivity Wireless & Wired
DAC AKM AK4191 x2 (Dual Modulator) & AKM AK4499EX x2 (Dual DAC)
Op-Amp / Amplifier RAYTHEON JAN6418 x2 (Vacuum Tube)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core
Internal Storage Capacity 256GB
Expandable Storage Yes
Expandable Storage Capacity 1TB (1024MB)
Bluetooth Version v5.0
Bluetooth Codecs SBC, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC
Waterproof Rating IPX0 – No protection
Sampling / Bitrate PCM: 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits per sample), DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), DSD512(1bit 22.4MHz)
Frequency Response (Hz) 20Hz~70kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 120dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 124dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.0005% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced
Voice Assistants - None -
Streaming Services Roon
Mic for Calls/Communication None
Input Connectivity Options microSD [External Storage], USB Type-C (USB-C) [Charging], WiFi
Output Connectivity Options 2.5mm (4-Pole) [Balanced], Optical mini-TOSLINK (SPDIF), 3.5mm Stereo, 4.4mm (5-Pole) [Balanced], Bluetooth
Network Device Output Options WiFi
Driveability (Output Impedance) (Ω) Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (1.5ohm) │ Balanced Out 2.5mm (1.5ohm), 4.4mm(1.4ohm)
Colour Grey
Battery Life (Hours) About 10 hours (Standard : FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Vol.50, LCD Off, LED On, OP AMP Mode)
Product Dimensions 3.34” (85mm)[W] x 5.89” (149.8mm)[H] x 0.76” (19.5mm)[D]
Product Weight (g) About 21.7oz (615g)
Additional Tech Specs

General Specifications

  • Body Material : Stainless Steel 904L
    Display: 6-inch 2K (2160 x 1080) touchscreen
  • Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA
  • Output Level: Unbalanced 3.3Vrms │ Balanced 6.3Vrms (Condition No Load)
  • 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 | 4.4mm, only 5-pole supported)
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
  • Bluetooth: V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP │ Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC, LHDC)
  • Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ + 40℃ (32℉~ 104℉)

Clock Source

  • Clock Jitter: 25ps (Typ)
  • Reference Clock Jitter: 200 Femto Seconds

Storage Capacity

  • External Memory: microSD x1 (Max 1.5TB)

Battery

  • Capacity: 6,780mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
  • Charge Time: about 5hours (QC3.0 Charging)
Package Contents
  • Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T player
  • Leather Case & Protective Film
  • microSD Card Slot Cover
  • USB Type-C Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Warranty Card
Warranty 1 year warranty (local)

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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP4000 MQA Digital Audio Player
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