Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 Digital Audio Player
Astell and Kern's flagship player incorporates the audio technologies and the very highest quality components to present even the most demanding audiophiles with stunning sound in a portable device. The Astell and Kern SP3000 is the world's first portable music player with independent dual audio circuitry and a DAC structure in hexa-audio design. For complete separation of digital and analogue signal processing, Astell and Kern used the flagship AKM4499EX DAC chip from Asahi Kasei Microdevices. Astell and Kern worked with DAC manufacturer AKM from the earliest stages of development to perfect the DAC and circuit structure for the SP3000. The innovative hexa-audio circuit design with four AK4499EX DACs plus two separate AK4191EQs DACs generate uniquely pure sound. The advanced design with six DAC chips blatantly reduces the noise of the digital signal input and achieves an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of 130 dB, resulting in an incredible sound experience that has never been heard before. The operating system of the SP3000 is based on Android and supports the use of streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify or Apple Music. This means that the huge selection of music from streaming services can be listened to directly on the Astell and Kern SP3000 via WiFi. The user interface developed for the SP3000 focuses on ease of use and makes playing and searching for music a pure pleasure. The cabinet is made of exclusive 904L stainless steel, making the SP3000 a fine luxury item. 904L stainless steel has uncompromising beauty and extra durability and corrosion resistance for long-lasting enjoyment of the wonderful SP3000 sound.
Astell and Kern's flagship player incorporates the audio technologies and the very highest quality components to present even the most demanding audiophiles with stunning sound in a portable device. The Astell and Kern SP3000 is the world's first portable music player with independent dual audio circuitry and a DAC structure in hexa-audio design. For complete separation of digital and analogue signal processing, Astell and Kern used the flagship AKM4499EX DAC chip from Asahi Kasei Microdevices. Astell and Kern worked with DAC manufacturer AKM from the earliest stages of development to perfect the DAC and circuit structure for the SP3000. The innovative hexa-audio circuit design with four AK4499EX DACs plus two separate AK4191EQs DACs generate uniquely pure sound. The advanced design with six DAC chips blatantly reduces the noise of the digital signal input and achieves an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of 130 dB, resulting in an incredible sound experience that has never been heard before. The operating system of the SP3000 is based on Android and supports the use of streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify or Apple Music. This means that the huge selection of music from streaming services can be listened to directly on the Astell and Kern SP3000 via WiFi. The user interface developed for the SP3000 focuses on ease of use and makes playing and searching for music a pure pleasure. The cabinet is made of exclusive 904L stainless steel, making the SP3000 a fine luxury item. 904L stainless steel has uncompromising beauty and extra durability and corrosion resistance for long-lasting enjoyment of the wonderful SP3000 sound.
Astell and Kern's flagship player incorporates the audio technologies and the very highest quality components to present even the most demanding audiophiles with stunning sound in a portable device. The Astell and Kern SP3000 is the world's first portable music player with independent dual audio circuitry and a DAC structure in hexa-audio design. For complete separation of digital and analogue signal processing, Astell and Kern used the flagship AKM4499EX DAC chip from Asahi Kasei Microdevices. Astell and Kern worked with DAC manufacturer AKM from the earliest stages of development to perfect the DAC and circuit structure for the SP3000. The innovative hexa-audio circuit design with four AK4499EX DACs plus two separate AK4191EQs DACs generate uniquely pure sound. The advanced design with six DAC chips blatantly reduces the noise of the digital signal input and achieves an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of 130 dB, resulting in an incredible sound experience that has never been heard before. The operating system of the SP3000 is based on Android and supports the use of streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify or Apple Music. This means that the huge selection of music from streaming services can be listened to directly on the Astell and Kern SP3000 via WiFi. The user interface developed for the SP3000 focuses on ease of use and makes playing and searching for music a pure pleasure. The cabinet is made of exclusive 904L stainless steel, making the SP3000 a fine luxury item. 904L stainless steel has uncompromising beauty and extra durability and corrosion resistance for long-lasting enjoyment of the wonderful SP3000 sound.
Astell and Kern's flagship player incorporates the audio technologies and the very highest quality components to present even the most demanding audiophiles with stunning sound in a portable device. The Astell and Kern SP3000 is the world's first portable music player with independent dual audio circuitry and a DAC structure in hexa-audio design. For complete separation of digital and analogue signal processing, Astell and Kern used the flagship AKM4499EX DAC chip from Asahi Kasei Microdevices. Astell and Kern worked with DAC manufacturer AKM from the earliest stages of development to perfect the DAC and circuit structure for the SP3000. The innovative hexa-audio circuit design with four AK4499EX DACs plus two separate AK4191EQs DACs generate uniquely pure sound. The advanced design with six DAC chips blatantly reduces the noise of the digital signal input and achieves an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of 130 dB, resulting in an incredible sound experience that has never been heard before. The operating system of the SP3000 is based on Android and supports the use of streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify or Apple Music. This means that the huge selection of music from streaming services can be listened to directly on the Astell and Kern SP3000 via WiFi. The user interface developed for the SP3000 focuses on ease of use and makes playing and searching for music a pure pleasure. The cabinet is made of exclusive 904L stainless steel, making the SP3000 a fine luxury item. 904L stainless steel has uncompromising beauty and extra durability and corrosion resistance for long-lasting enjoyment of the wonderful SP3000 sound.
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The lowest price for Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 Digital Audio Player right now is $3,899.00 at Addicted To Audio, compared across 4 retailers.
The all-time low was $2,799.00 on 7 Dec 2025 — today's price is 39% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 14 Oct 2026.
Last updated at 14/10/2026 23:17:09
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originally posted on audiologica.co.uk
Have history with Astell & KernStarted with the AK Junior then moved to the AR25 (still a fabulous DAP for the money, sound, battery life and portability) followed by The Kann Alpha (better Bluetooth and WiFi marginally better sound + great facility having a 4mm socket thus driving headphones (started with Æon 2 Noire) compromise with slightly more bulk and less battery life than the AR25 but after a good day at the races went for broke and the SP3000Having been blown away by the HUGE improvements to the GUI and general ease of use and not having to go through the rigmarole of APK to install Qobuz etc., it has taken a while to realise the REAL difference to my old players in the overall listening experience AWESOME -Also highly delighted I went the whole nine ... MoreHave history with Astell & KernStarted with the AK Junior then moved to the AR25 (still a fabulous DAP for the money, sound, battery life and portability) followed by The Kann Alpha (better Bluetooth and WiFi marginally better sound + great facility having a 4mm socket thus driving headphones (started with Æon 2 Noire) compromise with slightly more bulk and less battery life than the AR25 but after a good day at the races went for broke and the SP3000Having been blown away by the HUGE improvements to the GUI and general ease of use and not having to go through the rigmarole of APK to install Qobuz etc., it has taken a while to realise the REAL difference to my old players in the overall listening experience AWESOME -Also highly delighted I went the whole nine yards and upgraded my basshead guilty pleasure (Polaris 2 IEMS) with the EE Valkyrie MkII. Having tried the Polaris with the SP3000 they can sound a little muddy in comparison to the Valkyries.All in all the whole pairing of the Valkyries with the SP300 gives me a TREMENDOUS listening experience. I would add that also goes for the Dorado 2020 and older Andromedas.Finally do bear in mind that with kit this technically advanced it can show up deficiencies in the sources material.Service and efficiency from Richard as ever top notch.
originally posted on headamp.com
Awesome Portable DAPI’m still learning how to use it. The quality of the unit and sound is absolutely amazing, worth every penny.I really like this store , the shipping very quickly just one day to my house. Thank you.
originally posted on headphone-bar.myshopify.com
I purchased the SP-3000 last November to replace my SP-1000 and had been enjoying it immensely until I ran into an issue with the adapter. Fortunately, Headphone Bar was ready and able yesterday to send me a replacement and it was delivered by courier from Vancouver to Victoria today and is working perfectly. First-rate service for a first-rate product
| Storage Expansion | microSD card slot |
| Screen Size | 5.46 in |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Display Resolution | 1080x1920 |
| Display Type | Full HD Display |
Astell&Kern SP3000 Platinum Coated Digital Audio Player by Addicted To Audio
Free delivery
Astell&Kern - A&Ultima SP3000M - Black Aluminium
Delivery between 21–26 Oct $79.85
Astell & Kern A&ULTIMA SP3000
Astell&kern A&ultima Sp3000 Gold/black 256gb Digital Music Player
Free delivery
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Have history with Astell & KernStarted with the AK Junior then moved to the AR25 (still a fabulous DAP for the money, sound, battery life and portability) followed by The Kann Alpha (better Bluetooth and WiFi marginally better sound + great facility having a 4mm socket thus driving headphones (started with Æon 2 Noire) compromise with slightly more bulk and less battery life than the AR25 but after a good day at the races went for broke and the SP3000Having been blown away by the HUGE improvements to the GUI and general ease of use and not having to go through the rigmarole of APK to install Qobuz etc., it has taken a while to realise the REAL difference to my old players in the overall listening experience AWESOME -Also highly delighted I went the whole nine ... MoreHave history with Astell & KernStarted with the AK Junior then moved to the AR25 (still a fabulous DAP for the money, sound, battery life and portability) followed by The Kann Alpha (better Bluetooth and WiFi marginally better sound + great facility having a 4mm socket thus driving headphones (started with Æon 2 Noire) compromise with slightly more bulk and less battery life than the AR25 but after a good day at the races went for broke and the SP3000Having been blown away by the HUGE improvements to the GUI and general ease of use and not having to go through the rigmarole of APK to install Qobuz etc., it has taken a while to realise the REAL difference to my old players in the overall listening experience AWESOME -Also highly delighted I went the whole nine yards and upgraded my basshead guilty pleasure (Polaris 2 IEMS) with the EE Valkyrie MkII. Having tried the Polaris with the SP3000 they can sound a little muddy in comparison to the Valkyries.All in all the whole pairing of the Valkyries with the SP300 gives me a TREMENDOUS listening experience. I would add that also goes for the Dorado 2020 and older Andromedas.Finally do bear in mind that with kit this technically advanced it can show up deficiencies in the sources material.Service and efficiency from Richard as ever top notch.
Awesome Portable DAPI’m still learning how to use it. The quality of the unit and sound is absolutely amazing, worth every penny.I really like this store , the shipping very quickly just one day to my house. Thank you.
I purchased the SP-3000 last November to replace my SP-1000 and had been enjoying it immensely until I ran into an issue with the adapter. Fortunately, Headphone Bar was ready and able yesterday to send me a replacement and it was delivered by courier from Vancouver to Victoria today and is working perfectly. First-rate service for a first-rate product
Awesome Portable DAPI’m still learning how to use it. The quality of the unit and sound is absolutely amazing, worth every penny. I like this store , the shipping alway overnight to my home . Thank you .
I was using the Astell&Kern SP2000 satisfactorily, but the day I met the SP3000, I felt a new world.
Love this new TOTL DAP from A & K. Surpasses my SE180.As usual Addicted very prompt with delivery & a pleasure to do business with. Appreciated the large box it was packed in, a good way to ensure it doesn’t get lost in the mail!
This is my second DAP. Am not into headphone gear but my passions lies in car audio. So the DAPs I buy are being used as source in my car audio.. before this I had used ibasso dx320 and this updgrade blew me away.The first thing to stand out is the width and depth.. yes.. even though the width in a car audio environment is restricted by driver placements, the Sp3k made the width wider as if I felt the sounds coming from my rear view mirrors..And VELVET AKM the vocals almost melt very nicely into the other music and is such a pleasure to listen to.And as always, a big shout out to headphonezone.. always was, is and will be a pleasure being a customer
Smooth and responsive OS. Amazing sound. Powerful enough for almost any IEMs and headphones. Pairing it with the Empire Ears Odin, it is like a great holiday on the Sun for my ears everyday.
Very good DAP. Good resolution and tonality.
| Storage Expansion | microSD card slot |
| Screen Size | 5.46 in |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Display Resolution | 1080x1920 |
| Display Type | Full HD Display |
