Astell&Kern constantly strives to master the philosophy of delivering original sound.
So far, we believe that the A&ultima SP1000 is the optimal product that produces the
highest-quality audio.
We 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 we decided to take up the challenge so that more people could experience our products’
fidelity.
There were many trials and tribulations in making the SP1000, our best product, smaller.
We were determined to not compromise sound quality in the process, and we 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.
AK4497EQ
Dual DAC
32-bit 384 kHz
bit-to-bit Play
Native DSD
Octa-Core CPU
Parametric EQ
200fs VCXO
Reference Clock
USB Type-C
Fast Charging
720 x 1,280
Touchscreen
Open App
Service
ROON READY
The "M" in SP1000M does not stand for a specific word,
but rather encompasses directions that the product aims to pursue.
Smaller than the SP1000
More portable.
Produces the highest-quality audio.
For users who have a mania for original sound.
Perfect anytime and anywhere.
Listeners are in the present with music.
* SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) As the signal-to-noise ratio increases, the clearer the sound
becomes.
* THD+N (THD + Noise, Distortion) over the THD + Noise signal rate, less distortion is heard.
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.
Open APP
Service
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.
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.
Octa-Core
Hex-Core
Quad-Core
Dual-Core
Single-Core
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.
32-bit bit-to-bit Playback by the SP1000M
32-bit Playback by Other Products
3hours
Charging about
10hours
Playing back up to
10Gbps
file transfer speeds up to
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 two hours and allows up to 12 hours of continuous playback.
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the
sound of the original master recording.
The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. Visit
mqa.co.uk for more information.
Astell&Kern SP1000M includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files
and
streams,
delivering the sound of the original master recording.
The MQA logo is a trade mark of MQA Limited. © MQA Limited 2018
Roon Ready network players from our partners have Roon’s high-resolution streaming technology
built right in.
They combine simple setup, daily reliability, and support for the highest level of digital audio
performance in the industry.
Every Roon Ready player is certified by Roon to guarantee the same stellar experience,
regardless of its manufacturer, its price, or its features.
Inspiration for the design of the SP1000M comes from Iirregularly patterned
natural stones combined with Lapis Lazuli, one of the oldest of all gems,
createsto create the SP1000M's color - Lapis Blue.
Lapis Lazuli, whose history stretches back to 5,000 BC, was a precious gem used
in Mesopotamia and Egypt during ancient times.
The SP1000M's vivid blue represents youth, enthusiasm and power. The darker blue
highlights appear at different angles to add elegance to the A&ultima product.
The dakota leather used in the SP1000M bundle leather case is a premium vegetable leather made from an Italian tanner named 'Ra Perla Azura'.
It's a manufacture of Italian and French origin.
'La Perla Azura' was founded in 1967 and has a long history over 50 years.
It is located in 'Santa Croce sull´Arno' which is only high-end leather
production district in Italy.
The SP1000M Onyx Black case uses Beta leather from NUOVA ALBORA. Beta leather is
a high quality leather which contains a large amount of oil as a whole, strong
resiliency of scratches, and can sense changes with the passage of time.
