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Astell&kern SP2000T: The first player with 4 DACs

Astell&kern SP2000T
Astell&kern SP2000T

One of the leaders in high-end digital audio players returns with a new portable device for lovers of the highest quality sound. The SP2000 is the company's most prestigious model, and now they hope to build on that recognition with the new SP2000T .

Astell&kern SP2000T

The A&ultima SP2000T hopes to deliver original sound without compromise. It goes beyond the capabilities of standard playback devices and enhances the listener's enjoyment and experience. The player is equipped with a system of four DACs on ESS ES9068AS chips and a TERATON ALPHA chip, which provides exceptionally detailed sound processing.

For the first time, the SP2000T portable player combines the SP2000 op-amp configuration with a vacuum tube amplifier, giving the portable player a vintage flavor. The user will be able to choose between a tube amp mode, a conventional amp mode (op amp), or an all-new hybrid amp mode that is new to a portable player. This advanced amplifier technology delivers a unique sound experience, allowing the user to select their preferred sound profile and take their audio experience to the next level.

Peculiarities:

  • New model in the A&ultima line
  • New triple amplifier system takes audio performance to the next level
  • Vacuum tube amplifier working with 2.5mm, 3.5mm and 4.4mm output jacks
  • Equipped with ESS ES9068AS Quad-DAC, for balanced, ultra-detailed sound
  • TERATON ALPHA, the optimal sound solution from Astell & Kern
  • Replay Gain automatically adjusts volume to maintain equal playback levels between tracks
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi support for uninterrupted wireless connection and better compatibility

Characteristics:

  • Housing material: Aluminum
  • Display: 5.0″ FHD 1280×1080 touchscreen
  • Supported audio formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA
  • Sampling Rate: PCM: 8KHz~384KHz (8/16/24/32bit)
  • DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), stereo
  • Output signal:
  • Normal AMP mode: Unbalanced 3Vrms │ Balanced 6Vrms (no load condition).
  • AMP Tube Mode: Unbalanced 1.5Vrms │ Balanced 3Vrms (no-load condition).
  • Hybrid AMP Mode: Unbalanced 3Vrms │ Balanced 6Vrms (no-load condition)
  • Processor: Quad-core
  • DAC: ESS ES9068AS x4
  • Vacuum tube: KORG Nutube 6P1
  • Decoding: Supports up to 32bit/384kHz bit-to-bit playback
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz)
  • Bluetooth: V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC)

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