{"product_id":"astell-kern-a-ultima-sp2000t-digital-audio-player","title":"Astell \u0026 Kern A\u0026ultima SP2000T Digital Audio Player Black - Discontinued","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA\u0026amp;ultima, SP2000T\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple AMP System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESS ES9068AS Quad-DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTERATON ALPHA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLDAC aptX-HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull HD Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBT Sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual band Wi-Fi 2.4, 5Ghz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind Your Optimal Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying true to our philosophy of delivering original audio experiences without compromise, Astell\u0026amp;Kern strives to design portable music players that reach beyond the capabilities of a standard playback device to enhance the listener’s music enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP2000T combines the OP AMP configuration of our SP2000—the culmination of Astell\u0026amp;Kern's finest audio technology—with a nostalgic vacuum TUBE AMP, adding a vintage feel to the portable player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Triple Amp System Takes Acoustics to a New Level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum Tube Amplifier Compatible with 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm Output Jacks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipped with ESS ES9068AS QUAD-DAC, for Balanced, Ultra Detailed Sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTERATON ALPHA, Astell\u0026amp;Kern's Ultimate Sound Solution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplayGain Function to Maintain Consistent Playback Levels between Tracks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Band Wi-fi Support for Uninterrupted Wireless Connection and Improved Compatibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Mechanical Design to Minimize Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the A\u0026amp;ultima SP2000T. 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Select between TUBE AMP mode, OP AMP mode, or the brand-new HYBRID AMP mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOP AMP mode puts Astell\u0026amp;Kern's AMP technology expertise to use, delivering extreme clarity and dynamic sound, while TUBE AMP mode provides a uniquely warm and musical sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHYBRID AMP mode - a first for digital audio players - enhances the resolution and clarity of the existing TUBE AMP mode to express more musical detail. HYBRID AMP mode, combines the advantages of retro analog performance and high-resolution output, giving you the pleasure of a brand new tonal characteristic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the unique sound enhancements that AMP technology has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOP AMP Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e : Extreme clarity and dynamic sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUBE AMP Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e : Uniquely warm and musical sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHYBRID AMP Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e : A fresh combination of retro vibes and high-resolution output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVacuum Tube Amplifier Compatible with 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm Output Jacks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP2000T supports all output types, with no restriction on the type of receiver used, so you can enjoy the unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Vacuum Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with the portable-friendly dual-triode KORG Nutube, for a unique TUBE AMP sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutube offers a reliable continuous playback time of approximately 30,000 hours. It features an anode grid filament structure which operates the same as a triode vacuum tube. It's much smaller, consumes far less power and yet delivers the same audio with rich overtones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP2000T supports all output types, with no restriction on the type of receiver used, so listeners can enjoy the unique characteristics of the vacuum tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHYBRID AMP MODE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHYBRID AMP mode supported for the first time by DAP is the essence of Astell\u0026amp;Kern's advanced AMP design technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew combinations of sounds can be enjoyed in HYBRID AMP mode, which is based on the OP AMP sound and addition of tasteful warm tones unique to TUBE AMP technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInternal Mechanical Design to Minimize Noise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Design to Minimize Microphonics Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSP200T features a special design tailored to minimize microphonics (the phenomenon wherein the vacuum tubes generate noise even from a small external impact).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple design iterations and verifications have been performed over a long period of time to fix the structural issues of vacuum tubes that generate microphonics noise even from a small impact or vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor minimization of mechanical impact and vibration, both sides of the vacuum tube are fixed with flexible silicone covers, and the vacuum tube has been modularized so it is physically separate from the PCB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern goes to great lengths to innovate and design these small components that make a big difference in the quality and sound of our products that no other manufacturer can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparation Using Magnetic Polarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA structure that uses magnetic forces to float the amp in the air, thus minimizing noise from the vacuum tube itself, which is generated when it is exposed to mechanical impact or vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Plating Shield Can\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg class=\"center\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astellnkern.com\/eng\/resources\/img\/userdata\/sp2000t\/img-covers.png\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern products apply shield cans so that noise and electromagnetic interference, which occur when the countless parts are in operation, do not affect the audio block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP2000T has taken it a step further by applying highly conductive, hyper-pure silver plating on the existing shield cans for perfect shielding that provides excellent audio performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern Audio Technology Forms the TERATON ALPHA Sound Solution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wrap-content\"\u003eAK ULTIMATE SOUND SOLUTION, TERATON ALPHA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTERATON ALPHA is AK's ultimate Sound Solution to produce audio playback that is close to the original sound through the audio output interface by use of effective power noise removal, efficient power management and amplification with minimal distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTERATON ALPHA features Astell\u0026amp;Kern's patented technologies, which are the result of tens of thousands of hours of continuous research and development to produce sound close to the original sound the artist and producer intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdoption of Full HD Display for Improved Image Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP2000T features a full HD screen to provide a higher quality display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e441 PPI\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHigh pixel density\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.0 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLarge display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.7M colors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLarge color gamut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920*1080\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHigh resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuad-DAC for Perfection of Superior Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP2000T is equipped with four ES9068AS DACs, this allows two DACs per channel for dedicated decoding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP2000T achieves a more detailed and balanced sound with great depth and spatial realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplayGain Automatically and Uniformly Adjusts Playback Volume\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplayGain, which adjusts sound sources with different volumes to an identical level, has been applied. 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