Bloom's Take SP2000T demonstrates Astell&Kern's strong innovative spirit along with their dedication to performance and design. The switchable solid state / hybrid / tube amp provides excellent tonal control, and the updated app installation process is a leap forward for Astell&Kern's usability. |
Staying true to the philosophy of delivering original audio experiences without compromise, Astell&Kern strives to design DAPs that reach beyond the capabilities of standard playback devices to enhance the listener’s music enjoyment.
The SP2000T combines the Op Amp configuration of the SP2000 with a nostalgic vacuum tube amp, adding a vintage feel to the portable player.
The SP2000T exceeds the standard approach to AMP Mode selection, based on your preferred type of music. Select between TUBE AMP mode, OP AMP mode, or the brand new HYBRID AMP mode.
Op Amp
Delivers extreme clarity and dynamic sound.
Tube Amp
Provides a uniquely warm and musical sound.
Hybrid Amp
A first for DAPs, it enhances the resolution and clarity of the existing Tube Amp mode to express more musical detail and combines the advantages of retro-analog performance and high-resolution for a new combination of sounds.
New combinations of sounds can be enjoyed in Hybrid Amp mode with up to 5 options mixed and matched with optimal ratios of Op Amp and Tube Amp settings, presenting users with new choices for their perfect sound characteristic.
Equipped with the portable-friendly dual-triode KORG Nutube, the SP2000T offers a unique tube sound. Nutube offers a reliable continuous playback time of approximately 30,000 hours. It features an anode grid filament structure, is much smaller, consumes far less power, but delivers the same audio with rich overtones.
TERATON ALPHA is AK's ultimate sound solution to produce audio playback that is close to the original by use of effective power noise removal, efficient power management, and amplification with minimal distortion. It features A&K's patented technologies, the result of thousands of R&D hours to produce sound close to the original intended by the artists and producers.
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The SP2000T is equipped with (x4) ES9068AS DACs, (x2) DACs per channel for dedicated decoding, achieving a more detailed and balanced sound with great depth and spatial realism.
Dual-Band Wi-Fi is supported for users who enjoy streaming services, providing enhanced network performance.
With streaming music services becoming more popular, stronger and more reliable network reception becomes even more important for your audio experience.
The SP2000T supports Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz, a/b/g/n/ac).
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