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Astell&Kern SP3000M Digital Audio Player
£2,299.00
✓ 1 Year Warranty included
✓ Authorised UK Dealer
Buy an SP3000M and get a FREE Blue Case worth £129
Award-winning luxury audio brand, Astell&Kern, is continuing its pursuit of crafting the world’s finest portable music players with the SP3000M, poised to elevate the brand’s award-winning line-up to the next level. Unlike other DAPs, the SP3000M uses an innovative unbalanced and balanced independent dual audio circuit design, removing the usual limitation in audio performance and giving listeners clean, pure delicacy of sound with no lag or delay. Immersive sound and impeccable design are just the beginning with the all new Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000M. Delivering a smaller and lighter device that still presents unrivalled sound performance, the SP3000M is the finest Hi-Fi portable audio player.
Experience Flagship Audio Wherever You Go
Enjoy a premium listening experience without carrying a full-sized hi-fi component. The Astell&Kern SP3000M combines sophisticated audio engineering with a compact aluminium body weighing just 237g. Its HEXA audio architecture separates digital and analogue signal processing to support precise, detailed playback. Whether travelling, relaxing at home or enjoying a quiet moment away from distractions, it puts dedicated high-end music playback within easy reach.
Hear More from Your Favourite Recordings
Give your music collection the attention it deserves with support for high-resolution PCM audio up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512. Four AK4499EX DACs work alongside two AK4191EQ digital modulators, while TERATON ALPHA technology helps manage noise and amplification. From delicate instrumental passages to complex arrangements, the SP3000M provides a dedicated listening platform for enthusiasts who want to explore the detail in compatible recordings.
Enjoy Your Music Library and Streaming Services
Switch effortlessly between stored albums and online music with 256GB of internal storage, microSD expansion up to 1.5TB and dual-band Wi-Fi. Astell&Kern’s Open App Service supports compatible streaming applications, while Bluetooth connectivity includes LDAC and aptX HD for supported devices. Whether you prefer carefully organised lossless files or discovering new music online, the SP3000M gives you flexible ways to enjoy your listening collection.
Make Every Listening Session Your Own
Connect compatible headphones through the 3.5mm unbalanced or 4.4mm balanced output and tailor playback to your preferences. Digital Audio Remaster technology offers optional upsampling, while selectable DAC filters provide further scope to adjust the presentation. A responsive touchscreen, dedicated volume wheel and distinctive VU meter interface complete the experience, combining practical control with thoughtful design for music lovers who value both sound quality and everyday usability.
Model: SP3000M
Body Color: Black
Body Material: Aluminum
Display: 4.1 inch HD 720 x 1280 touch screen
Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
Sample Rate PCM: 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32 bits per sample)
DSD Native: DSD64 (1bit 2.8MHz) Stereo / DSD128 (1bit 5.6MHz) Stereo / DSD256 (1bit 11.2MHz) Stereo / DSD512 (1bit 22.4MHz) Stereo
Output Level: Unbalanced 3.3Vrms │ Balanced 6.3Vrms (Condition No Load)
CPU: Octa-core
DAC: AKM AK4191EQ x2 & AK4499EX x4
Decoding Support: Up to 32bit / 768kHz playback
Input: USB Type-C input (for charging & PC & MAC)
Outputs: Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Balanced Out 4.4mm (only 5-pole supported)
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth: V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC, LHDC)
Dimensions: 69.1mm (W) x 119.6mm (H) x 18.8mm (D)
Weight: Aluminum about 8.36oz (237g)
Feature Enhancements: Firmware upgrade supported (OTA)
Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ +40℃ (32℉ ~ 104℉)
Frequency Response: ±0.020dB (20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced │ ±0.025dB (20Hz~20kHz) Balanced
Extended Frequency Response: ±0.032dB (20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced │ ±0.025dB (20Hz~70kHz) Balanced
S/N Ratio: 126dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 130dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
Crosstalk: -140dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ -144dB @ 1kHz, Balanced
THD+N: 0.0005% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 0.0003% @ 1kHz, Balanced
IMD SMPTE: 0.0004% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Unbalanced │ Balanced
Output Impedance: Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (0.6Ω) │ Balanced Out 4.4mm (1.2Ω)
Clock Jitter: 25pS (Typ)
Reference Clock Jitter: 200 Femto Seconds
Built-in Memory: 256GB [NAND]
External Memory: microSD x1 (Max. 1.5TB)
Battery Capacity: 4,200mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
Charge Time: About 3.5 hours (QC3.0 Charging)
Playback Time: About 10 hours (Standard: FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Vol.80, LCD Off, Low Gain)
Supported OS: Windows 10, 11 (32/64bit), MAC OS X 10.7
Extras: Audio spec. is measured at low gain. Auto mute is not used when measuring audio quality. The image/specification may be changed without notice to improve product performance and quality.
How will you send my item?
We ship to addresses within the UK using Royal Mail and DPD couriers.
How much does delivery cost?
Standard 2–3 working day delivery is FREE on orders over £50. Next working day delivery is available from £5.99, and is FREE on orders over £200.
For orders to UK non-mainland and international destinations, additional charges will apply at checkout. Please see below for more information.
How long does delivery take?
Depending on the delivery service you choose, delivery usually takes between 1-4 working days to mainland UK from the moment we despatch your order. Orders to UK non-mainland and international destinations can take longer.
When will you despatch my order?
Orders placed before 3pm are processed and despatched the same day (excluding bank holidays and weekends). Orders placed on weekends will be processed and despatched the following working day.
*Please note that international orders may require extra checks before we are able to despatch your order so timescales may vary.
Can I track my delivery?
Yes - Order tracking is offered as standard on all items, whether they are shipped via DPD or Royal Mail. You will receive your tracking information via email once we have despatched your order.
UK Non-mainland and International destinations.
Post Brexit some of our delivery partners have changed the way we ship to international and offshore destinations. This means that the cost of shipping to some locations has increased significantly and additional paperwork may need to be completed for some international orders.
Shipping for all items to UK Non-Mainland and International destinations will incur a charge at checkout. This charge is not final and additional postage may be required. Furthermore, this may incur additional delivery delays and also local customs charges which the buyer is responsible to pay.
Shipping to international destinations may require further security checks and I.D. to be provided by the cardholder. We reserve the right to cancel any orders where an order does not pass our security checks or the additional postage is not paid.
To avoid any confusion we would advise that you contact us before making your order.
What do you class as UK Non-mainland?
Rep. Ireland, N. Ireland, Channel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Scottish Highlands. If you are unsure whether your address is classed as UK Non-mainland please feel free to contact us and an advisor will be happy to help.
For any further enquiries with regards to your delivery please contact us on 020 8561 9845 and one of our adviser's will be happy to help.
If you're not happy with your item or you've changed your mind.
Even though we're sure you'll be happy with your purchase, it's important that you are aware of how we deal with returns in the event that you need to send something back.
We understand how inconvenient it can be when you buy a product and aren't 100% satisfied with it. For this reason we have designed our returns policy to prevent any further inconvenience to you in these instances.
Under 30 days
- You can return your goods for a full refund or exchange as long as you inform us of your intention to return the goods within 30 days of receipt, starting from the day after you receive your goods (Exclusions apply, see below.)
- All return costs are down to the buyer and it is recommended that you return your items using a trackable method with appropriate insurance (if required).
- Once we have confirmed your return, please ensure that you return the item within 14 days.
- If a returns number is provided then please ensure that the parcel has this clearly marked.
- Items need to be returned in "as new" condition in their original packaging. We don't mind if you open the product to check it, however any used or damaged products will be subject to a 25% handling fee so please take care when opening your items.
After 30 days
- We will not offer a refund after 30 days of you receiving your delivery unless your product is faulty.
Exclusions from our returns policy
As we're sure you'll understand, there are some products that we can't offer returns on due to their nature. These include:
- Special order items and cables cut from a reel (priced per metre). These items will be clearly identifiable.
- In-Ear headphones due to health and hygiene reasons.
- Products that include software which require activation.
Please note : that these exclusions do not apply to items that become faulty.
If your product becomes faulty
We endeavour to get your items to you in fully working order, however in the event that your items do become faulty, please read below on what you should do next.
In a lot of cases with some products, faults can be fixed by performing some basic troubleshooting, so to prevent any further inconvenience to you we advise that you contact our Customer Service team who can guide you through some basic troubleshooting before sending items back.
Under 30 days
- If your items become faulty within 30 days of delivery you are entitled to a full refund or exchange. Please contact our customer service centre who will provide necessary returns details.
- Please send the items back with a cover note including a description of the fault and your original order number.
- Once we have fully tested the item and confirmed the fault, we will process the refund or exchange including cost of carriage back to us (within reason).
- If during our testing we cannot find a fault, no refund will be given and you will be charged for delivery of the item back to you.
After 30 days
- After 30 days you will still be able to get your faulty items repaired or replaced within the manufacturers warranty and we will be happy to assist you with this. Please contact our customer service team to find out the best way to get your items repaired or replaced. Please be aware that after 30 days we will not cover you for any carriage costs.
