New High-End Portable Music Player

Astell&Kern proudly presents: A&ultima SP1000!

The A&ultima SP1000 is a one-of-a-kind, high-end, powerful hi-res audio player packed with the latest features.

• A true high-definition music player with top-notch sound quality
• It is the first Astell&Kern music player to be equipped with an octa-core processor for excellent responsiveness and performance.
• Best viewing technology with High Sharpness HD5 display
• Stainless steel or copper casing and innovative multi-function volume control wheel
• A&ultima SP1000: The ultimate Astell&Kern technology

Ultimate Sound Quality

Thanks to the use of the latest AK4497EQ DAC chips with dual-DAC design and a renewed 8-core processor, the SP1000 can play 32bit/384kHz resolution music without sacrificing sound quality without the need for conversion. As music artists and sound engineers want to be heard; It is played by solving bit by bit.

In addition, the SP1000 can play DSD files up to 11.2MHz (DSD256) non-convertably for the best possible sound quality.

Get Both High Output Power and Clear Sound

In the case of conventional audio, the higher the output power, the more noise and distortion the audio is subject to. Astell&Kern's advanced sound design and signal management technologies used in the A&ultima SP1000 provide more power, less noise and minimal distortion.

Clear and Superior Sound with Dual AKM DAC Chips

Dedicated separate DAC chips for left and right channels provide wider stage and better stereo separation.

Each AK4497EQ DAC chip provides rich and clear sound reproduction, allowing the listener to enjoy sound at its best.

Ultimate Performance for the Ultimate Experience

The A&ultima SP1000 is equipped with an octa-core processor. In this way, the player brings out the details of the music in the original recording as it is and without distortion, on the other hand, it ensures that the operation of the device is lag-free and fast.

A&ultima SP1000 provides you the ultimate music player experience with faster boot time, faster data transfer, lag-free processing capabilities and new intuitive interface that makes it easy to use.

Larger Screen for Vivid Views

The A&ultima SP1000 has a borderless display design to maximize the screen size.

The high-definition HD5 class display provides a vivid and captivating image. On the larger, brighter screen, song and artist information is visualized as sharp, colorful and easier to read.

Superior Ease of Use with Sensual User Interface

In order to provide a more music-oriented experience to its users, A&ultima SP1000 has a new user interface that enables music playback from the home screen.

The power button is located above the volume control wheel instead of the top of the SP1000. In this way, users can handle sound on-off or screen on-off operations with an easy move.

• When SP1000 is on the main screen, all functions are arranged according to the music playback screen.
• The SP1000's user interface has a simple and minimalistic menu design and structure. In this way, users can access features and functions more quickly and easily.

Faster Charge and File Transfer

Next-generation USB Type-C supports file transfer up to 10Gbps and simultaneous file transfer and charging from the same cable.

USB 3.0 protocol provides 2 times faster file transfer compared to other Astell&Kern music players.

With fast charging (9V/1.67A), it only takes two hours to charge and provides up to 12 hours of continuous music playback.

• Maximum 12 hours of continuous music playback measured at 16bit/44.1kHz resolution, FLAC file format, screen off, 50% volume and audio output low gain.
• 9V/1.67A fast charger or 5V/2A standard charger are not included in the box.

Design Concept

The SP1000, the first A&ultima music player, is like a natural gemstone retouched by professionals.

Considering that the sound reflects off the object just as the light is reflected from the surface, we designed the SP1000 as a gemstone reflecting light from its surface.

The volume control wheel, designed in the form of a crown, located on the right edge of the device, reflects the light from different angles like a precious stone.

The SP1000's sophisticated volume control wheel provides precise control, not only visual and tactile details, but also easy-to-use, one-finger on-off and volume control.

The outer casing of the SP1000 is made of durable and impact resistant stainless steel. The SP1000 is a premium music player crafted in metal with an artistic design.