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Ultra Portable & Ultra Performance, A&ultima SP1000M
Astell&Kern constantly strives to master the philosophy of delivering original sound. So far, they believe that the A&ultima SP1000 is the optimal product that produces the highest-quality audio.
They were not sure whether it was possible to come up with a product that is different from the SP1000 while delivering the same sound quality, but Astell&Kern decided to take up the challenge so that more people could experience their product's fidelity.
There were many trials and tribulations in making the SP1000 their best product, smaller. Astell&Kern were determined to not compromise sound quality in the process and they ultimately developed the second A&ultima product, the SP1000M.
The lightweight and portability of the SP1000M enables the user to enjoy original sound playback anytime and anywhere. The A&ultima SP1000M achieves greater portability, without sacrificing the level of performance found in the original SP1000.
SP1000M
The “M” in SP1000M does not stand for one specific word, but rather encompasses many characteristics that the product aims to pursue.
Using Open APP Service
The Open APP Service enables the user to install specific APK music streaming apps to the device. Copy the desired APK into the Open Service folder of the product and install the relevant App in the Menu-Service of the product.
Advanced User Interface
While the A&ultima SP1000M has the same intuitive menu composition as its predecessor, the SP1000, its user interface has been improved with the optional Virtual Back Key, which enables users to control the device more easily and conveniently.
Use the Floating feature to place the Virtual Back Key at a desired location or disable it by simply dragging it to the middle of the screen or turning it off from the Settings menu.
Great Performance for the Ultimate Experience
The A&ultima SP1000M 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 SP1000M features faster booting times, speedy file transfers, lag-free processing and a new intuitive user interface for the ultimate player experience.
Ultimate Sound Quality
The latest AK4497EQ dual-DAC design and the upgraded CPU in the A&ultima SP1000M allows for accurate playback of native 32bit/384kHz 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 SP1000M also supports native bit-to-bit DSD playback up to 11.2MHz for the best sound possible.
Faster Charging, Quicker File Transfer
Next generation USB Type-C support allows file transfer speeds up to 10Gbps 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 3 hours and allows up to 10 hours of continuous playback.
* The maximum 10-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.
General Specifications
Model: SP1000M
Body Color: Lapis Blue
Body Material: Aluminum
Display: 4.1inch (720 x 1,280) Touchscreen
Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA
Sample rate: PCM : 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) / DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo
Output Level: Unbalance 2.1Vrms / Balance 4.2Vrms (Condition No Load)
CPU: Octa-Core
DAC: AKM AK4497EQ x2 (Dual DAC)
Decoding: Support up to 32bit / 384kHz Bit to Bit Decoding
Input: USB Type-C (3.0) input (data transfer (PC & MAC)) / Connection Mode : MTP (Media Device)
Outputs: PHONES (3.5mm) / Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported)
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
Bluetooth: V4.1 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptXTM HD)
Dimensions: 2.67 ”(67.9 mm) [W] x 4.60 ”(117 mm) [H] x 0.66 ”(16.9 mm) [D]
Weight: 7.16 oz (203 g)
Feature Enhancements: Firmware upgrades supported (OTA)
Audio Performance
Frequency Response:
±0.062dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalance / ±0.061dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Balance
±0.68dB (Condition: 10Hz~70kHz) Unbalance / ±0.67dB (Condition: 10Hz~70kHz) Balance
Signal to Noise Ratio: 120dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance / 123dB @ 1kHz, Balance
Crosstalk: 138dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance / 144dB @ 1kHz, Balance
THD+N: 0.0007% @ 1kHz, Unbalance / 0.0006% @ 1kHz, Balance
IMD SMPTE: 0.0004% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalance & Balance
Output Impedance: Balanced out 2.5mm (1ohm) / PHONES 3.5mm (2ohm)
Clock source
Clock Jitter: 25ps(Typ)
Reference Clock Jitter: 200 Femto Seconds
Battery
Capacity: 3,300mAh 3.7V Li-ion Battery
Continuous Playback Time: Up to 10 hours (Standard - MUSIC: FLAC, 16-bit/44kHz, Volume 75, LCD Off)
Charge Time: About 3 hours (Standard - 9V/1.67A Fast charging)
Memory
Built-in Memory: 128GB [NAND]
External Memory: microSD (Max 400GB) x1
OS
Supported OS: Windows 7,8,10 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7 and up
