{"product_id":"ae1225","title":"Astell \u0026 Kern Ultima SP3000M DAP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eCompact Size, Limitless Sound\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A\u0026amp;ultima series continues to present advanced and innovative technology and the standard of perfect sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe renewed our commitment to this goal and began to delve deep into the concept of true portability with unrivaled performance and unmatched sound performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe process was not easy; we had to overcome numerous unending challenges in keeping the perfect sound performance on par with SP3000 while reducing the devices size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe began the development of an audio device that is smaller and lighter, while still delivering perfect sound. After dozens of changes were made to the circuit, we finally present you with the SP3000M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kerns audio players are seamlessly integrated with external streaming apps through the Open App Service. Enjoy high-quality streaming from platforms like Tidal and Apple Music with the unparalleled fidelity of the SP3000M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith AK Connect, our network play feature, you can easily access and play\/download music from PCs and devices connected to the same network as the SP3000M in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe innovative Hexa audio structure separates digital and analogue signal processing and independent dual audio circuit for unrivaled audio performance SP3000M offers all these features in its lighter, compact design allowing you to enjoy incredibly vivid sounds you will not experience anywhere else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA true Hi-Fi portable audio player with the best audio performance and equally sophisticated design, the SP3000M offers all of this in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe successor to the SP3000s global, top-notch audio performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and portable, anywhere and at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTERATON ALPHA Sound Solution, the essence of AKs audio technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Separation of Digital and Analog Signals in a HEXA Structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with proven independent dual audio circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 6125 CPU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue Sensitivity VU Meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSP3000\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e in SP3000M represents the diverse features that we offer in the player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller in size than SP3000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven better portability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product with the best audio performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMania\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA product for those with a passion for the vivid sounds that SP3000M provides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA companion with you anywhere and at anytime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding sentiment to life's mundane moments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe equipped the SP3000M with the same innovative Hexa audio circuit design first found in the SP3000, that has four of AKMs flagship AK4499EX DACs and two separate AK4191EQ chips that handle digital signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to this technology, you can enjoy amazingly vivid sounds only Astell\u0026amp;Kern can create.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost digital players process digital and analogue signals together inside the DAC. However, the SP3000s advanced HEXA structure reduces the noise of the digital signal input through the AK4191EQ, a separate digital delta-sigma modulator, and the AK4499EX DAC is then designed to process the analogue signals separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith such an unparalleled design, SP3000M physically separates digital and analogue signals, completely boasting the perfect A\u0026amp;ultima sounds through the unmatched 130 dB SNR, equal to the SP3000, despite its much smaller size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eSilver Plated Shield Can\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shield can is applied to prevent various noise and electromagnetic interference from affecting the audio block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP3000M takes it a step further to achieve excellent audio performance and perfect shielding by applying highly conductive, high-purity silver on the existing shield can, and physically separating digital and analogue signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning Audio Performance with Independent Dual Audio Circuits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmost all other DAPs, including Astell\u0026amp;Kern, use an internal DAC for both unbalanced and balanced outputs. Since the signal from the DAC is divided into unbalanced and balanced then delivered to the AMP, an Audio Switch is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, when using a switch, there is a limit to the range that can receive the signal sent by the DAC, so most DAPs reduce the signal size first and then when the signal is transmitted back to the amplifier, it is necessary to restore the original signal size. This causes a limitation in improving the audio performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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. 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