Stunning Audio Performance with Independent Dual Audio Circuits

In order to create a truly innovative DAP, not just a great DAP, we tried to overcome the limitations of sound by envisioning an independent dual audio circuit that has never been attempted by anyone featuring a HEXA structure with unbalanced and balanced outputs.

To overcome the limitations, our engineers designed a HEXA structure using two AK4191EQs and four AK4499EXs, creating an innovative unbalanced and balanced independent dual audio circuit design. As a result, the SP3000M achieves an SNR of 130dB, the best of any DAP available. You can feel the clean, pure delicacy of sound with the SP3000M that you can’t experience in any other DAP.

TERATON ALPHA, The Essence of A&K Audio Technologies Merged Into the SP3000M

n order to develop the ultimate audio player that has never been experienced before, not only do we use the latest DAC and technology available, but we also use the innovative audio technology of TERATON ALPHA, AK’s Ultimate Sound Solution.

TERATON ALPHA, engineered through endless research, is Astell&Kern’s unique technology that has been designed to produce audio playback that is close to the original sound through effective power noise removal, efficient power management and unwavering amplification, and a fully converted audio output interface. HEXA-Audio Circuitry structure and independent dual audio circuit implemented to the SP3000 was completed with TERATON ALPHA’s sound solution, to create the purest original sound, and was inherited to the SP3000M.

Drive Your Music, Latest Snapdragon Octa-Core CPU

A&ultima SP3000M is equipped with a Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core processor, so you can enjoy the overwhelming sound, with faster system response and a redesigned generation user interface that moves comfortably and smoothly.

Featuring a high-performance CPU and improved 8GB of DDR4 memory, which is twice the amount commonly used in other digital audio players, the more powerful system is stable with fast and fluid movement.

The CPU, memory and wireless communication parts are configured as one module, with the digital circuit parts arranged in the same area creating a single system on a chip (SoC). This maximizes the efficiency of the overall circuit configuration by providing more dedicated audio-only circuit space as well as reducing heat and noise from digital circuits.

DESIGN

The design concept of SP3000M is “Tension.”
While keeping the diamond-shaped front of SP3000, we added new features to emphasize it as one of our flagship models.
The design of SP3000M was inspired by a diamond ring’s diamond and its prong. Like the dramatic melodies of music, we added tension to the alignment of the volume knob and protector. The volume wheel knob meets the protector at the top and bottom ends, creating an image of the wheel being held with tight tension.
We also placed triangular shapes growing smaller toward the wheel, maximizing a sense of tension focusing on the wheel.
The design of SP3000M brings a rhythmic tension from its edges and guides your focus to the volume wheel knob. Other design details include the cross patterns etched on the glass surface at the back. Reminiscent of the SP3000’s design, it also adds SP3000M’s unique concept of “Tension” in the two patterns meeting at the corners.

Premium Leather Case

The SP3000M’s bundle case is crafted from soft cowhide by GRUPPO MASTROTTO, boasting a superior level of craftsmanship that befits the A&ultima SP3000M.
The leather case features a soft touch and has undergone a proprietary patented “anti-bacterial” and “anti-virus” process.

Using chrome tanning and dyeing with high-quality pigments, the leather maintains a uniform surface quality and showcases the distinctive vibrant colours characteristic of Italian leather. The rear pattern of the case expresses the same pattern as the SP3000M, providing a perfect sense of unity.

GRUPPO MASTROTTO is a leather specialist manufacturer that continues a tradition of over 60 years since the Mastrotto family established ‘Conceria Mastrotto’ in Arzignano, Italy, in 1958. With more than 2,200 employees worldwide, they produce high-quality leather through 18 rigorous processes across 15 factories. They are one of Italy’s most authoritative groups in the leather industry.