Astell & Kern
SP4000T Quad Vacuum Tube Digital Audio Player
$3,620.00 USDFeatures
Triple Tube Mode (Triode, Ultra Linear, Pentode) delivers up to 54 unique tonal combinations for unmatched sonic versatility
Triple AMP System — choose between Tube AMP, OP AMP, or five-stage Hybrid AMP mode to tailor warmth, clarity, and dynamics to your preference
Adjustable Tube Current across three levels for fine-tuning analog density, soundstage, and tonal texture
Dual AK4499EX DACs paired with dedicated AK4191EQ digital processors per channel in a fully discrete HEXA audio circuit architecture
High Driving Mode with parallel OPAMP configuration expands dynamic range without increasing noise floor
Proprietary ESA (Enhanced Signal Alignment) technology minimizes group delay for cleaner, more phase-coherent sound
Advanced DAR with VSE harmonic restoration for a deeper, more immersive upsampling experience
Astell&Kern Direct Path (ADP) enables bit-perfect lossless streaming by bypassing Android OS sample rate conversion
5-stage 2nd Generation Anti-Microphonic Noise Architecture isolates vacuum tubes from vibration-induced noise
What's in the Box?
Warranty
Reimagine Analog Sound, A&ultima SP4000T
A&ultima SP4000T is the culmination of nearly two years of dedication and exploration, beginning from the planning and development stages of SP3000T.
DAC, Tube, and AMP — the essential elements of high-end audio — may be accessible to anyone. Yet even with the same elements, what is ultimately created from them is an entirely different matter. Using the canvas of SP4000, the essence of digital sound, Astell&Kern held onto one defining question over the past two years:
“How can we bring deeper emotion through analog sound?”
The answer was drawn with sincerity and endless passion, stroke by stroke. Every trace of that journey is distilled into SP4000T. Astell&Kern’s own analog sound — comfortable to listen to, yet revealing new depth and character the longer you experience it.
Discover it for yourself with A&ultima SP4000T.
RAYTHEON JAN6418 Quad — A New Standard in Tube Configuration
The SP4000T is the industry's first DAP to feature the MIL-Spec vintage vacuum tube RAYTHEON JAN6418 in a Quad configuration.
With independent dual-tube structures dedicated to the left and right channels respectively, the channel-separated design — once exclusive to home audio high-end tube amplifiers — has finally been brought to the world of DAPs.
But the essence is not the number of tubes. Managing multiple highly sensitive vacuum tubes is far more than a simple matter of addition. It demands answers to countless questions: How do you pair tubes with subtly different noise characteristics and gain rates? How do you overcome microphonic noise? How do you minimize output variation between left and right channels?
The four tubes in the SP4000T do not operate independently — they work in a differential configuration, with each pair facing the other in mirror symmetry. In this precise balance, music signals are amplified with twice the clarity, while common-mode noise is mutually cancelled and eliminated.
Each of the four tubes is precisely measured for its noise and gain characteristics before being paired, then fully isolated from noise through independent modular flexible PCBs and a multi-layered architecture — a design that only Astell&Kern, with its long experience in analog circuits and vacuum tubes, could bring to life.
When four hearts beat as one in perfect balance, the tube's signature rich harmonics resonate with the deepest, most resonant sound ever heard in the SP4000T.
The SP4000T is the industry's first DAP to feature Triple Tube Mode. Combined with the T Series Signature Triple AMP Mode and the Tube Current level adjustment first found on the SP3000T, it offers up to 54 possible combinations tailored to any genre or preference — a true Analog Sound Palette.
Because how you operate the same tube fundamentally changes its tonal character, Triple Tube Mode encompasses the full expressive range of a tube amplifier. The delicacy of Triode, the balance of Ultra Linear, the dynamics of Pentode — the extraordinary analog sound experience once exclusive to high-end tube amplifiers is now yours in the SP4000T.
Triode Mode — The Purest Voice of the Tube
This mode brings out the richest harmonic texture unique to vacuum tubes, letting the breath of a vocalist and the trembling of strings gently dissolve into a lush, lingering reverb.
Ultra Linear Mode — The Aesthetics of Balance
A design that blends the tonal color of Triode with the output of Pentode. The sound fades softly at its edges, yet carries a firm, solid core — a well-balanced mode capable of rendering every genre with authority.
Pentode Mode — The Most Powerful Voice of the Tube
Maximizing tube amplifier output and dynamic range, this mode retains the tube's signature warmth while stripping away reverb — delivering a clean, powerful presence that speaks with directness and force.
The Perfect Harmony of Real Vacuum Tubes and OPAMP, Astell&Kern's TRIPLE AMP SYSTEM
A&ultima SP4000T, built on Astell&Kern's exclusive Teraton Alpha technology, achieves a perfect fusion of true analog sound from the Quad-configured Real Vacuum Tubes and the dynamic sound of the OPAMP. SP4000T offers TUBE AMP mode for the authentic analog sound of a tube amplifier, OP AMP mode delivering Astell&Kern's signature clarity and expansive soundstage, and HYBRID AMP mode combining the best of both analog warmth and high-resolution output.
Experience a distinctly differentiated sound through the T Series' signature amplifier technology.
Overwhelming High Resolution and Dynamics, OP AMP Mode
High resolution that reproduces the original sound without distortion, an unparalleled sense of space, and the ultimate in clarity and dynamics — OP AMP mode delivers the pinnacle of high-quality sound that Astell&Kern has pioneered across every product. The ultra-low noise and high resolution achieved through Astell&Kern's TERATON ALPHA technology will reveal new dimensions of music you have never experienced before, across every genre.
True Analog Sound, TUBE AMP Mode
The warm texture and unique soundstage of a Tube Amp cannot be replicated by any modern digital amplifier. Beloved since the very first appearance of tube amplifiers, they remain unmatched in conveying the emotional depth of music. SP4000T's TUBE AMP mode pairs the deep, rich analog sound exclusive to its Quad-configured Real Vacuum Tubes with groundbreaking low noise achieved through cutting-edge technology and craftsmanship — letting you lose yourself entirely in the music.
Astell&Kern's Advanced HYBRID AMP Mode
Beyond just two modes — Tube AMP and OP AMP — a next-generation Hybrid AMP mode lets you handpick your preferred tonal character. Combining the analog sensibility with the advantages of high-resolution output, the five-stage HYBRID AMP mode allows you to freely dial in the perfect sound for your taste and your music.
The Most Delicate Analog Sound, Tube Current Option
We verified the safe operating range of the vacuum tubes and developed a system that adjusts the internal plate voltage across 3 levels, each of which changes the amplification of the tube amp — and with it, the tonal texture of the sound. Experience the subtle yet striking shifts in density and soundstage — the most delicate nuances a headphone or IEP can reveal — through tube current adjustment.
Vacuum Tube LED
While operating in Tube or Hybrid mode, the vacuum tube on the back of the SP4000T glows with a soft, warm light — amplifying the subtle, stylish analog aesthetic.
2nd Generation Anti-Microphonic Noise Architecture
The greatest technical challenge in applying vacuum tubes to a compact portable device is achieving low noise even at high resolution and high output. The SP4000T features twice as many tubes as its predecessor — four in total — and introduces an upgraded 5-stage 2nd Generation Architecture (up from the previous 4-stage design) to suppress microphonic noise (noise generated in vacuum tubes from even minor external vibrations). Drawing on Astell&Kern's proprietary know-how and years of experience, repeated rounds of design, testing, and verification led to the optimal solution for overcoming the structural limitations of microphonic noise.
1. Separate modular Flexible PCB, isolated from Main PCB
2. Silicone base cushion for primary shock absorption of the tube
3. A custom-fit silicone tube around the tube leads to absorbing the impact transmitted through the leads
4. Silicone damper encasing the tube, suspending it mid-air at the damper tip
5. Copper Shield Can covering the entire tube, suppresses even the faintest micro-noise
HEXA Audio Circuit Structure with Complete Separation of Digital and Analog Signals
The SP4000T integrates dual AK4499EX DACs—AKM’s latest flagship, proven across Astell&Kern devices—paired with dedicated AK4191EQ processors for each left and right channel, forming a fully discrete audio circuit architecture.
Unlike conventional DAPs that handle both digital and analog signals inside the DAC, the SP4000T's audio circuit uses a dedicated digital delta-sigma modulator (AK4191EQ) to reduce noise in the digital signal before passing it to a completely isolated Analog DAC (AK4499EX) for independent analog signal processing.
Built on this physically complete separation of digital and analog signal paths, the SP4000T's signature analog sound is realized with greater depth than ever before.
High Driving Mode for the Ultimate Sound
The SP4000T inherits the beloved High Driving Mode from the SP4000, acclaimed by audiophiles worldwide. With twice as many OPAMPs arranged horizontally, it delivers even greater sonic density. Like a four-wheel-drive vehicle conquering rough terrain, High Driving Mode channels superior driving power to produce a stronger, more stable sound — precisely articulating even the most easily missed sonic details, and designed for a deeper, more vivid listening experience.
[ OPAMP: Series Configuration ]
Driving range increases linearly, but with increased noise and reduced SNR. While the sound may feel more powerful, it tends to become rougher or harsher.
[ OPAMP: Parallel Configuration ]
The driving range expands horizontally, with no increase in noise or reduction in SNR. This results in increased dynamic range and enhanced sound detail.
Proprietary ESA (Enhanced Signal Alignment) Technology for Minimized Group Delay
The SP4000T dramatically improves Group Delay — one of audio's most persistent challenges — through its proprietary ESA (Enhanced Signal Alignment) technology. ESA aligns frequency signals so they arrive more uniformly, minimizing frequency distortion and delivering sound with greater clarity and purity.
*What is Group Delay?
Group delay refers to the difference in time it takes for each frequency to pass through an internal audio system. In simple terms, it describes a phenomenon where different frequencies within an audio signal do not arrive simultaneously, resulting in slight timing delays across frequencies.
Advanced DAR Support for Enhanced Sound
Advanced DAR is the 2nd-generation DAR technology, delivering even more natural and refined sound. Rather than passing audio directly to the DAR engine, it first routes the signal through VSE (Virtual Sound Extender) to virtually restore lost harmonics and enhance audio quality — then applies DAR technology in a second stage for a more complete upsampling result. This allows listeners to enjoy a deeper, more immersive sound that is truer to the original recording.
To create the ultimate DAP unlike anything experienced before, we went beyond simply adopting the latest DACs and new specifications. We further evolved and applied TERATON ALPHA, Astell&Kern’s Ultimate Sound Solution, incorporating its advanced and innovative audio technologies.
Refined through continuous research, TERATON ALPHA represents Astell&Kern’s integrated audio engineering expertise. Through effective power noise reduction, efficient power consumption with stable amplification, and a precisely engineered audio output interface, it delivers sound that remains faithful to the original source.
Astell&Kern Direct Path for Bit-Perfect Playback
ADP (Astell&Kern Direct Path) — Astell&Kern's proprietary customization technology — bypasses the Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) limitation inherent to the Android OS, enabling lossless Bit-perfect playback even in streaming environments for the highest possible audio quality.
Keeping pace with the shift toward streaming-centric listening, the SP4000T runs the latest Android 15 — delivering top-tier analog sound quality alongside exceptional convenience.
[ SP3000 Layer Structure ]
Precision Sound with Any Layer HDI PCB
The SP4000T uses the same Any Layer HDI PCB for high performance as the SP4000. Commonly found in smartphones and high-end electronics, this high-density circuit board enables the precise design of complex circuits within a smaller footprint — minimizing signal loss and delivering more refined sound.
[ SP4000T Layer Structure ]
99.9% Pure Copper Shield Can
The SP4000T employs a complete Shield Can design to block noise and electromagnetic interference that could affect the audio block. Using a 99.9% pure copper Shield Can, it goes beyond basic shielding to deliver an even cleaner, more vivid sound.
Sound Design Through DAC Filters
Design your own sound style with 7 DAC filters.
Sound Type
Impulse Response
Filter name
Remarks
Edge
Natural Tone
Super Slow Roll-off
No echo reproduces natural sound
Ultra-Sharp
Acoustic Tone
Short Delay Slow Roll-off
Minimal echo reproduces original sound
Sharp
Traditional Tone
Slow Roll-off
Minimal echo reproduces original sound
Middle
Harmonic Sound
Low dispersion
Short echo reproduces original sound
Middle
Acoustic Sound
Short Delay Sharp Roll-off
Post echo enhances bass sound
Sharp
Tradit ional Sound
Sharp Roll-off
Pre and post echoes make powerful sound
Slow
Enhanced Battery Protection Mode
The battery protection mode — previously fixed at 85% — now offers a wider range of options. Choose the option that best fits your Music Lifestyle.
Real-Time Information with LED Lights
The LED light surrounding the power button provides information on the Bit Depth of the currently playing song, and also adds a visually pleasing element by making it shine and stand out.
* The LED light can be turned on or off according to user settings.
Crossfeed, a Speaker-like Experience Through Headphones
Crossfeed mixes part of the opposite channel signal with a slight time delay and sends it to each channel, creating the effect of positioning the sound toward the center, similar to listening through speakers. This provides a more natural listening experience and helps reduce ear fatigue. With detailed settings such as Shelf Cutoff, Shelf Gain, and Mixer Level, you can fine-tune the sound to your personal preference.
ReplayGain for Automatic Volume Leveling
ReplayGain has been applied to automatically adjust tracks with different volume levels to a consistent loudness. Enjoy your own playlists more comfortably with ReplayGain.
* ReplayGain supports audio files up to 24-bit/192kHz.
Native DSD512, 32-bit/768kHz Support
Complete premium sound with Astell&Kern’s exclusive technology. With support for Native DSD512 and up to 32-bit/768kHz high-resolution playback, you can enjoy the music you love with outstanding performance.
Wireless Hi-Fi Sound with BT Sink
With BT Sink, you can connect SP4000T to an external device via Bluetooth, just like connecting a smartphone to a Bluetooth speaker. Music playing on the external device can then be transmitted to SP4000T through the BT Sink.
USB PD 3.0 Fast Charging Support
With USB PD 3.0 fast charging support, SP4000T can be fully charged in approximately 5 hours.
Large 6-inch Full HD Display
With its larger 6-inch Full HD display offering outstanding image quality, you can enjoy the SP4000T more comfortably and conveniently.
Astell&Kern’s First Dual-Antenna Design
Experience faster, more stable downloads with Astell&Kern’s first-ever dual-antenna design. Based on internal testing, 5GHz download speeds are approximately 2x faster compared to the previous model.
The Premium Leather Case
The bundled leather case for the SP4000T was crafted using 'MINERVA' leather from 'BADALASSI CARLO', a renowned leather workshop located in the San Miniato district of Florence, Italy.
Badalassi Carlo is a tannery that has been producing leather for over 40 years, combining the traditional Tuscan vegetable tanning methods with the theories and techniques of CARLO BADALASSI, a former leather-school professor from the Santa Croce region.
Vegetable tanning is an eco-friendly leather-making process — slow and time-intensive — that tans hides using only plant-derived tannin extracts. Badalassi Carlo leathers employ the Tuscan vacchetta technique — after removing the hair from the hide, bovine bone powder-derived tallow is added during the vegetable oil tanning process.
Pursuing small-batch, high-quality production over mass output, the workshop is highly regarded as the preferred leather artisan for renowned brands that place a premium on material quality.
The case is available in 'Cognac' color and wraps snugly around the entire device, offering a perfect fit while featuring a rear pattern cutout designed to showcase the tube LED glow.
DESIGN “Burst”
The Astell&Kern SP4000T is a model within the flagship lineup that focuses on the very essence of analog sound. To realize the highest level of analog sensibility, Real Vacuum Tubes are applied in Quad configuration for the first time in a DAP, completing a deeply immersive analog sound that transcends the boundaries of digital players.
The SP4000T is the successor flagship to the SP4000, and its design concept keyword is "Burst." Interpreting through formal language the moment when concentrated energy explodes outward from the center, the design gives visual form to the source of power from which sound erupts.
The structure tightly centered around the Volume Wheel expresses a sense of focused, tensioned energy, while the sculptural surface composition and contrast of light clearly convey the presence and physical weight of interaction. A design where mechanical precision and sculptural beauty coexist intuitively communicates a sense of 'power' through the fingertips. The Volume Wheel on the side is a defining element that symbolizes Astell&Kern's heritage — and the deep groove carved into its center symbolically represents the rich density of analog sound and the powerful driving energy of the device.
Astell&Kern A&ultima SP4000T DAP: The World's First Quad Tube DAP Is Here
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The Quad Tube DAP That Changes Everything
Just when you think the DAP Mongol Astell&Kern has pulled the last rabbit out of its hat, they continue their evolution of tube excellence with the release of the A&ultima SP4000T Digital Audio Player. As the company's third DAP to feature real vacuum tubes alongside solid-state amplification technology inside the same chassis, the SP4000T pushes the boundaries of what's technically possible in a portable device.
At $3,620, the SP4000T is the culmination of two years of dedication and exploration, taking what's been learned from the A&ultima SP4000 DAP and the SP3000T and channeling it into a single defining question: How can we bring deeper emotion through analog sound? The answer is everything you see–and hear–in this player. With support for the full Android OS, including the Google Play Store, 54 ways to shape your sound, a flagship-level DAC chipset, AK file drop support, and Astell&Kern's signature striking design, the SP4000T invites audiophiles in as the ultimate portable hi-fi companion.
Key Features
Industry-first DAP with MIL-Spec Vintage Vacuum Tube RAYTHEON JAN6418 in quad configuration
Industry-first DAP with Triple Tube Mode (Triode, Ultra-Linear, Pentode)
T-Series signature feature: Triple AMP System
Adjustable Tube Current with 3 Levels
ADP (Astell&Kern Direct Path) for bit-perfect streaming
Crossfeed, ReplayGain, VSE, and DAC Filters
2nd Generation Anti-Microphonic Noise Architecture
High Driving Mode, ESA, and Advanced DAR technology (Digital Audio Remaster)
Roon Ready certified, BT Sink mode
Full Open Android (15)
10 hour battery life, 6-inch touchscreen, PD 3.0 fast charging
Enhanced Octa-Core CPU
How does the SP4000T DAP differ from the SP3000T DAP?
Unlike the SP3000T, the SP4000T is equipped with four RAYTHEON JAN6418 tubes, further enhancing its analog sound characteristics. By applying the Triple AMP system, the SP4000T perfectly harmonizes the true analog sound of Quad vacuum tubes with the dynamic sound of an OPAMP in a single chassis.
It also builds on what was learned from the A&ultima SP4000 and the SP3000M, advancing the platform's processing power, noise architecture, and connectivity in meaningful ways.
Four Tubes, One Vision: The Quad Configuration
The SP4000T stands out as the industry's first DAP to deploy RAYTHEON JAN6418 vacuum tubes in a Quad configuration: four MIL-Spec vintage tubes operating in two independent, channel-separated pairs. This isn't just doubling up for the sake of it; the four tubes operate in a differential configuration with each pair arranged in mirror symmetry. Music signals are amplified with twice the clarity while common-mode noise is mutually cancelled. The result is the richest, most resonant tube sound.
Each individual tube is measured for noise and gain characteristics before being matched with its partner, then isolated via independent modular flexible PCBs built on an Any Layer HDI PCB architecture and multi-layered design that only a company with Astell&Kern's depth of analog circuit experience could execute.
Triple Tube Mode: 54 Ways to Shape Your Sound
Just when you think one industry-breaking feat is enough, Astell&Kern does it again, making the SP4000T the first DAP to feature Triple Tube Mode. Combined with the T Series Signature Triple Amp Mode and the Tube Current level adjustment, it offers 54 possible combinations tailored to any genre or preference. Triple Tube Mode encompasses the full extensive range of a tube amplifier. The delicacy of Triode, the balance of Ultra Linear, the dynamics of Pentode — the extraordinary analog sound experience once exclusive to high-end tube amplifiers is now yours in the SP4000T.
Triode Mode brings the richest harmonic texture the tube has to offer. Think lush, lingering reverb and an almost tactile sense of breath and string resonance.
Ultra Linear Mode splits the difference between Triode warmth and Pentode muscle. The edges are soft, the core is firm, and virtually every genre feels at home here.
Pentode Mode maximizes output and dynamic range. The warmth remains, but the reverb is stripped back in favor of clean, direct, powerful presence.
Pair these three tubes with AK's Triple AMP System — TUBE AMP, OP AMP, and HYBRID AMP modes — plus five-stage HYBRID blending and three-level Tube Current adjustment, crossfeed for natural headphone imaging, ReplayGain for consistent playback across your library, selectable DAC filters, and VSE (Vibration Suppression Engineering) for further mechanical noise control. Take all of that, put it together, and you arrive at 54 54 possible sound combinations. That's not a gimmick; it's a genuine analog sound palette that lets you tune the SP4000T to suit your headphones, your music, and your mood.
The Technical Foundation Beyond the Tubes
Beyond the tubes, the SP4000T is built on an impressive technical foundation. It uses a HEXA audio circuit architecture featuring dual AKM AK4499EX DACs paired with dedicated AK4191EQ digital processors for each channel. Astell&Kern separated the two signal paths with the digital delta-sigma modulator, reducing noise before handing off to a completely isolated analog stage.
The anti-microphonic architecture has been upgraded to a five-stage second-generation design to keep the four tubes quiet. Each tube is cushioned by a silicone base, wrapped in a custom silicone jacket around its leads, suspended in a silicone damper, and enclosed in a 99.9% pure copper shield can. This level of obsessive, layered engineering is what makes the difference between a concept and a product that actually performs.
- Separate modular flexible PCB, isolated from the main PCB
- Silicone base cushion for primary shock absorption of the tube
- Custom-fit silicone around the tube leads to absorb the impact transmitted through the leads
- Silicone damper encasing the tube, suspending it mid-air at the damper tip
- Copper shield can covering the entire tube, suppresses even the faintest micro-noise
Rounding out the technical suite are Astell&Kern's proprietary ESA (Enhanced Signal Alignment) technology and Advanced DAR upsampling technology. ESA addresses group delay, one of audio's persistent thorns, by aligning frequency signals for more uniform arrival, resulting in cleaner, purer sound reproduction. Advanced DAR routes audio through AK's virtual sound extender to restore lost harmonics before applying DAR upsampling, delivering a more complete and immersive result.
A Platform as Much as a Music Player
The SP4000T runs Android 15 and supports Astell&Kern's Direct path technology, which bypasses the Sample Rate Conversion limitation inherent to Android for bit-perfect playback in streaming environments. Native DSD512 and 32-bit/768kHz playback are on board, as well as Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX HD, LDAC, and LHDC support.
The design architecture follows suit with previous Astell&Kern models, keeping it minimal and straightforward. The 6-inch 2K touchscreen is the largest A&K has put on a DAP to date, and a new dual-antenna design roughly doubles 5GHz Wi-Fi download speeds compared to the previous generation. Battery life sits at around 10 hours under standard conditions, with a 7,450mAh battery that charges fully in approximately 5 hours via USB PD 3.0.
Preorder Your SP4000T DAP Today
At $3,620, the A&ultima SP4000T DAP sits at the top of AK's lineup as the company's new flagship. This is a player that treats the vacuum tube not as a cosmetic addition but as the centerpiece of an expertly constructed engineering system. The quad tube configuration, 54-combination sound palette, next-generation noise suppression, and HEXA DAC architecture put the SP4000T in a class of its own.
The SP4000T is available for pre-order now and is expected to ship June 30, 2026. It's available in Silver only at launch. If you have questions or want helping pairing it with the right Dragon Audio Cables or IEMs, reach out to us–we're happy to help you build the perfect system around it.
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What's in the Box
- Astell&Kern A&ultima SP4000T DAP
- Premium leather Cognac-colored case
Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: SP4000T (PPF52)
Body Color: Silver, Copper
Body Material: Stainless Steel, Copper
Display: 6-inch 2K (2160 x 1080) touch screen
Dimensions: 3.37" W x 5.9" H x 0.76" D (85.7mm W x 150mm H x 19.5mm D)
Weight: About 19.9 oz (565g)
Input: USB Type-C input (for charging & PC & MAC)
Outputs: Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Optical Out (3.5mm), Balanced Out (4.4mm, only 5-pole supported)
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth: V5.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC, SBC, AAC)
Feature Enhancements: Firmware upgrade supported (OTA)
Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ + 40℃ (32℉~ 104℉)
Built-in Memory: 256GB [NAND]
External Memory: microSD x1 (Max 1.5TB)
Battery Capacity: 7,450mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer
Charge Time: About 5 hours (PD3.0 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
CLOCK SOURCE
Clock Jitter: 25pS (Typ)
Reference Clock Jitter: 200 Femto Seconds
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
Sample Rate:
PCM : 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits 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 4.2Vrms | Balanced 8Vrms (Condition No Load)
CPU: OCTA-Core
DAC: AKM4191EQ x2 + AKM4499EX x2
Vacuum Tube: RAYTHEON JAN6418 x4 (Quad Tube)
Decoding: Support up to 32bit / 768kHz Bit to Bit playack
Frequency Response:
±0.006dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced │ ±0.006dB (Condition : 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced
±0.06dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced │ ±0.06dB (Condition : 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced
S/N: 124dB at 1kHz, Unbalanced | 125dB at 1kHz, Balanced
Crosstalk: -136dB at 1kHz, Unbalanced | -145dB at 1kHz, Balanced
THD+N: 0.0006% at 1kHz, Unbalanced | 0.0004% at 1kHz, Balanced
IMD SMPTE: 0.0004% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Unbalanced | Balanced
Output Impedance: Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (0.7 ohms) | Balanced Out 4.4mm (1.7 ohm)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical Specifications | |
| Model | SP4000T (PPF52) |
| Body Color | Silver, Copper |
| Body Material | Stainless Steel, Copper |
| Display | 6 inch 2K (2160 x 1080) Touch Screen |
| Dimensions | 3.37" (85.7mm)[W] x 5.9" (150mm)[H] x 0.76" (19.5mm)[D] |
| Weight | About 19.5oz (544g) |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU | OCTA-Core |
| DAC | AKM4191EQ x2 + AKM4499EX x2 |
| Vacuum Tube | RAYTHEON JAN6418 x4 (Quad Tube) |
| Decoding | Support up to 32bit / 768kHz Bit to Bit Playback |
| Built-in Memory | 256GB [NAND] |
| External Memory | microSD x1 (Max. 1.5TB) |
| Feature Enhancements | Firmware Upgrade Supported (OTA) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ +40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, 11 (32/64bit) / MAC OS X 10.7 |
| Audio Specifications | |
| Supported Audio Formats | WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF |
| Sample Rate | PCM: 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bits 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 4.2Vrms │ Balanced 8Vrms (Condition: No Load) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.006dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Unbalanced │ ±0.006dB (Condition: 20Hz~20kHz) Balanced ±0.06dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Unbalanced │ ±0.06dB (Condition: 20Hz~70kHz) Balanced |
| S/N | 124dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 125dB @ 1kHz, Balanced |
| Crosstalk | -136dB @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ -145dB @ 1kHz, Balanced |
| THD+N | 0.0006% @ 1kHz, Unbalanced │ 0.0004% @ 1kHz, Balanced |
| IMD SMPTE | 0.0004% 800Hz 10kHz (4:1) Unbalanced │ Balanced |
| Output Impedance | Unbalanced Out 3.5mm (0.7 ohms) │ Balanced Out 4.4mm (1.7 ohms) |
| Clock Jitter | 25pS (Typ) |
| Reference Clock Jitter | 200 Femto Seconds |
| Connectivity Specifications | |
| Input | USB Type-C Input (for Charging & PC & MAC) |
| Outputs | Unbalanced Out (3.5mm) Optical Out (3.5mm) Balanced Out (4.4mm, only 5-pole supported) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | V5.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, LDAC, LHDC, SBC, AAC) |
| Power Specifications | |
| Capacity | 7,450mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer |
| Charge Time | About 5 hours (PD3.0 Charging) |
| Playback Time | About 10 hours (Standard: FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Vol.80, LCD Off, Low Gain) |