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Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP3000T

Name: Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP3000T
Brand: Astell&Kern
SKU: Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP3000T
Price: 279999.0 INR
Availability: InStock

Flagship Digital Audio Player

₹ 279,999

MRP: ₹ 299,999

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ICICI Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

Low Cost EMI

₹ 95,831

~~₹ 7,495~~ ₹ 6,040

6

Low Cost EMI

₹ 48,867

~~₹ 13,202~~ ₹ 10,682

9

15.99%

₹ 33,220

₹ 18,984

12

15.99%

₹ 25,403

₹ 24,840

18

15.99%

₹ 17,598

₹ 36,772

24

15.99%

₹ 13,708

₹ 49,000

HDFC Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

Low Cost EMI

₹ 95,833

~~₹ 7,500~~ ₹ 6,040

6

Low Cost EMI

₹ 48,868

~~₹ 13,211~~ ₹ 10,682

9

16%

₹ 33,222

₹ 18,996

12

16%

₹ 25,405

₹ 24,856

18

16%

₹ 17,600

₹ 36,796

24

16%

₹ 13,710

₹ 49,032

SBI Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

Low Cost EMI

₹ 95,911

~~₹ 7,735~~ ₹ 6,220

6

Low Cost EMI

₹ 48,729

~~₹ 12,377~~ ₹ 9,967

9

15%

₹ 33,088

₹ 17,790

12

15%

₹ 25,272

₹ 23,268

18

16%

₹ 17,600

₹ 36,796

24

16%

₹ 13,710

₹ 49,032

Axis Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

Low Cost EMI

₹ 95,833

~~₹ 7,500~~ ₹ 6,040

6

Low Cost EMI

₹ 48,868

~~₹ 13,211~~ ₹ 10,682

9

16%

₹ 33,222

₹ 18,996

12

16%

₹ 25,140

₹ 21,685

18

16%

₹ 17,600

₹ 36,796

24

16%

₹ 13,710

₹ 49,032

Other EMI Options through Credit Cards

Citi Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

14%

₹ 95,519

₹ 6,559

6

14%

₹ 48,590

₹ 11,544

9

16%

₹ 33,222

₹ 18,996

12

16%

₹ 25,405

₹ 24,856

18

16%

₹ 17,600

₹ 36,796

24

16%

₹ 13,710

₹ 49,032

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Tenure

Interest%

Installment

Interest

3

16%

₹ 95,833

₹ 7,500

6

16%

₹ 48,868

₹ 13,211

9

16%

₹ 33,222

₹ 18,996

12

16%

₹ 25,405

₹ 24,856

18

16%

₹ 17,600

₹ 36,796

24

16%

₹ 13,710

₹ 49,032

RBL Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

13%

₹ 95,362

₹ 6,088

6

14%

₹ 48,590

₹ 11,544

9

15%

₹ 33,088

₹ 17,790

12

15%

₹ 25,272

₹ 23,268

18

15%

₹ 17,468

₹ 34,419

24

15%

₹ 13,576

₹ 45,830

Standard Chartered Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

13%

₹ 95,362

₹ 6,088

6

13%

₹ 48,452

₹ 10,712

9

14%

₹ 32,954

₹ 16,586

12

14%

₹ 25,140

₹ 21,685

INDUSIND Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

14%

₹ 95,519

₹ 6,559

6

14%

₹ 48,590

₹ 11,544

9

15%

₹ 33,088

₹ 17,790

12

15%

₹ 25,272

₹ 23,268

18

15%

₹ 17,468

₹ 34,419

24

15%

₹ 13,576

₹ 45,830

HSBC Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

12.50%

₹ 95,284

₹ 5,853

6

12.50%

₹ 48,383

₹ 10,296

9

13.50%

₹ 32,887

₹ 15,985

12

13.50%

₹ 25,074

₹ 20,895

18

13.50%

₹ 17,271

₹ 30,873

YES Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

13%

₹ 95,362

₹ 6,088

6

13%

₹ 48,452

₹ 10,712

9

14%

₹ 32,954

₹ 16,586

12

14%

₹ 25,140

₹ 21,685

18

15%

₹ 17,468

₹ 34,419

24

15%

₹ 13,576

₹ 45,830

Bank of Baroda

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

13%

₹ 95,362

₹ 6,088

6

14%

₹ 48,590

₹ 11,544

9

14%

₹ 32,954

₹ 16,586

12

15%

₹ 25,272

₹ 23,268

18

15%

₹ 17,468

₹ 34,419

24

16%

₹ 13,710

₹ 49,032

American Express

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

3

14%

₹ 95,519

₹ 6,559

6

14%

₹ 48,590

₹ 11,544

9

14%

₹ 32,954

₹ 16,586

12

14%

₹ 25,140

₹ 21,685

18

15%

₹ 17,468

₹ 34,419

24

15%

₹ 13,576

₹ 45,830

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DELIVERY

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What does "ships within 24/48 hours" mean?

In a nutshell, ships within 24/48 hours basically means that your product will be shipped out or dispatched from our warehouse within 24/48 hours after placing the order. It also indicates that the products are readily available at our warehouse and once we receive your order, we dispatch it out at the earliest either on the same day or the next working day depending on when you’ve placed your order.

What it does not mean:

A lot of our customers assume that it means their order will get delivered to them within 24/48 hours, but that’s not what it means. For an order to reach you, it can take anywhere up to 3-4 business days, depending on which part of India you are placing an order from.

For an accurate timeline, you can enter your pin code on the product page and check for an estimated date of arrival.

RETURNS & WARRANTY

7 Day Replacement Guarantee

In case you receive the Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP3000T with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP3000T comes with a 1 Year warranty from Astell&Kern that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Astell&Kern's warranty in India.

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Astell&Kern Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP3000T

₹ 279,999

MRP: ₹ 299,999

Presenting The Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000T - The Blend Of Analog Warmth With Digital Precision

Astell&Kern introduces an all-new and portable audio player - the A&ultima SP3000T, an addition to their high-resolution audio player lineup, designed to surpass the achievements of the SP3000 with its superior design and sound quality. The Astell&Kern SP3000T is meticulously engineered to harmoniously combine the warmth of analog and the precision of digital audio. By adding a genuine vacuum tube to advanced technology such as TERATON ALPHA, the Astell&Kern SP3000T delivers authentic analog sound, enhancing your music listening experience.

Embedded With RAYTHEON Tubes For Pure Analog Sound

The Astell&Kern SP3000T is a digital audio player that harmoniously blends analog and digital technologies. It features Dual RAYTHEON JAN6418 MIL-SPEC vacuum tubes that deliver authentic analog sound. These Tubes offer three voltage levels with a Tube Current option, allowing customisable sound settings to provide an exceptional music-listening experience. The Astell&Kern SP3000 supports ReplayGain for volume optimisation with up to 24-bit/192 kHz sources.

Quad DAC Setup With AK4191EQ and AK4499EX DAC Chips

The Astell&Kern SP3000T houses the dual AK4191EQ and AK4499EX DAC chipsets with Native DSD 512 support, enabling PCM to DSD conversion for an elevated music listening experience. Its sophisticated DAC architecture minimises digital signal noise through the AK4191EQ's digital delta-sigma modulator and processes analog signals separately through the AK4499EX DAC.

Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core Processor For Improved System Response

The Astell&Kern SP3000T embeds the Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core processor for improved system response and a revamped user interface for seamless navigation. It features 8GB of DDR4 memory for reliable and smooth operation, coupled with the latest Astell&Kern 4th generation Crimson user interface, ensuring a stable performance with swift and fluid movement. The SP3000T is equipped with a VU meter, digitally indicating the intensity or volume level of the audio signal.

Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology With Six DAC Filters

The Astell&Kern SP3000T features Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology for excellent sound at higher sample rates, providing rich and nuanced sound in your music. It offers six DAC filters for customised sound for an elevated music listening experience.Note: DAR function can be toggled, with support up to 384kHz/DSD256 conversion for source-adapted playback.

Up To 10hrs Music Playback And Expandable Storage

The Astell&Kern SP3000T offers approximately 10 hours of playback time with a 5050mAh Li-Polymer battery that can be charged in about 3.5 hours, ensuring faster and more efficient charging for your music jamming sessions. The Astell&Kern SP3000T has a memory card slot that can expand up to 1TB, along with its built-in 256GB memory.

Embedded With RAYTHEON Tubes For Pure Analog Sound

The Astell&Kern SP3000T is a digital audio player that harmoniously blends analog and digital technologies. It features Dual RAYTHEON JAN6418 MIL-SPEC vacuum tubes that deliver authentic analog sound. These Tubes offer three voltage levels with a Tube Current option, allowing customisable sound settings to provide an exceptional music-listening experience. The Astell&Kern SP3000 supports ReplayGain for volume optimisation with up to 24-bit/192 kHz sources.

Quad DAC Setup With AK4191EQ and AK4499EX DAC Chips

The Astell&Kern SP3000T houses the dual AK4191EQ and AK4499EX DAC chipsets with Native DSD 512 support, enabling PCM to DSD conversion for an elevated music listening experience. Its sophisticated DAC architecture minimises digital signal noise through the AK4191EQ's digital delta-sigma modulator and processes analog signals separately through the AK4499EX DAC.

Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core Processor For Improved System Response

The Astell&Kern SP3000T embeds the Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core processor for improved system response and a revamped user interface for seamless navigation. It features 8GB of DDR4 memory for reliable and smooth operation, coupled with the latest Astell&Kern 4th generation Crimson user interface, ensuring a stable performance with swift and fluid movement. The SP3000T is equipped with a VU meter, digitally indicating the intensity or volume level of the audio signal.

Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology With Six DAC Filters

The Astell&Kern SP3000T features Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology for excellent sound at higher sample rates, providing rich and nuanced sound in your music. It offers six DAC filters for customised sound for an elevated music listening experience.Note: DAR function can be toggled, with support up to 384kHz/DSD256 conversion for source-adapted playback.

Up To 10hrs Music Playback And Expandable Storage

The Astell&Kern SP3000T offers approximately 10 hours of playback time with a 5050mAh Li-Polymer battery that can be charged in about 3.5 hours, ensuring faster and more efficient charging for your music jamming sessions. The Astell&Kern SP3000T has a memory card slot that can expand up to 1TB, along with its built-in 256GB memory.

Silver-Plated Build For Noise-free Playback

The Astell&Kern SP3000T features 99.9% pure silver plating for conductivity and 316L stainless steel for corrosion resistance. This special coating protects the player against tarnishing. Its internal circuit includes optimal shielding components for reduced noise interference, microphonic noise minimisation and a shield to block electromagnetic interference, ensuring high-resolution sound. The SP3000T uses a silver-plated shield can, to block noise and electromagnetic interference, enhancing audio performance by separating digital and analog signals for optimal shielding.

Quality Components for Reduced Microphonic Noise

The Astell&Kern SP3000T aims to tackle the issue of microphonic noise resulting from integrating vacuum tubes into a compact device. This is achieved through a specialised approach emphasising structural strength and shock mitigation. The design includes an independent modular PCB, a silicone module case to absorb shocks, a silicone tubing to reduce shock transmission along leads and silicone dampers to suspend the vacuum tube, all contributing to reduced noise even under minor shocks or vibrations.

Open App Service and AK Connect Support

Astell&Kern's audio players, including the SP3000T, are designed to seamlessly connect with external streaming applications through the Open App Service from platforms such as Tidal and Apple Music. The AK Connect is a network play feature that enables you to access and play or download music from PCs and devices connected to the same network as the SP3000T in real-time. This feature enhances convenience by providing easy access to various music sources without additional cables or transfers.

Seamless Wireless Connectivity With Bluetooth 5.0

The Astell&Kern SP3000T supports the BT Sink function, allowing you to pair it to external devices like smartphones through Bluetooth. It supports aptX HD and LDAC codecs with Bluetooth 5.0, ensuring high-quality wireless audio streaming. The Astell&Kern SP3000T also support a wide range of audio formats like WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF and MQA, catering to your diverse preferences.

Stream Your Music With Wi-Fi And Roon Compatibility

The Astell&Kern SP3000T is compatible with 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi networks, ensuring a fast and reliable internet connection for online music streaming. It also supports Roon READY, combining Roon's high-resolution streaming technology for simple setup, daily reliability and top-tier digital audio performance.

Elevated User Experience With New UI/UX Design

The Astell&Kern SP3000T features a new UX/UI focused on the music listening experience, with a theme emphasising the rediscovery of songs. It offers simple navigation, a search feature with an album art display, and an intuitive Crimson theme for easy operability. The 5.5-inch Full HD touch screen elevates your user experience, with black and red colours reducing eye fatigue and optimising battery usage.

Bundled With Premium Leather Protective Case

The Astell&Kern SP3000T comes bundled with a premium case crafted from shrunken calf leather sourced from Perlinger in Germany and Alcantara in Italy. The unique leather process preserves its texture, minimises discolouration, and offers long-lasting vibrancy, reflecting Perlinger tannery's renowned craftsmanship spanning five generations since 1864, favoured by prestigious luxury brands like H.

Silver-Plated Build For Noise-free Playback

The Astell&Kern SP3000T features 99.9% pure silver plating for conductivity and 316L stainless steel for corrosion resistance. This special coating protects the player against tarnishing. Its internal circuit includes optimal shielding components for reduced noise interference, microphonic noise minimisation and a shield to block electromagnetic interference, ensuring high-resolution sound. The SP3000T uses a silver-plated shield can, to block noise and electromagnetic interference, enhancing audio performance by separating digital and analog signals for optimal shielding.

Quality Components for Reduced Microphonic Noise

The Astell&Kern SP3000T aims to tackle the issue of microphonic noise resulting from integrating vacuum tubes into a compact device. This is achieved through a specialised approach emphasising structural strength and shock mitigation. The design includes an independent modular PCB, a silicone module case to absorb shocks, a silicone tubing to reduce shock transmission along leads and silicone dampers to suspend the vacuum tube, all contributing to reduced noise even under minor shocks or vibrations.

Open App Service and AK Connect Support

Astell&Kern's audio players, including the SP3000T, are designed to seamlessly connect with external streaming applications through the Open App Service from platforms such as Tidal and Apple Music. The AK Connect is a network play feature that enables you to access and play or download music from PCs and devices connected to the same network as the SP3000T in real-time. This feature enhances convenience by providing easy access to various music sources without additional cables or transfers.

Seamless Wireless Connectivity With Bluetooth 5.0

The Astell&Kern SP3000T supports the BT Sink function, allowing you to pair it to external devices like smartphones through Bluetooth. It supports aptX HD and LDAC codecs with Bluetooth 5.0, ensuring high-quality wireless audio streaming. The Astell&Kern SP3000T also support a wide range of audio formats like WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF and MQA, catering to your diverse preferences.

Stream Your Music With Wi-Fi And Roon Compatibility

The Astell&Kern SP3000T is compatible with 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi networks, ensuring a fast and reliable internet connection for online music streaming. It also supports Roon READY, combining Roon's high-resolution streaming technology for simple setup, daily reliability and top-tier digital audio performance.

Elevated User Experience With New UI/UX Design

The Astell&Kern SP3000T features a new UX/UI focused on the music listening experience, with a theme emphasising the rediscovery of songs. It offers simple navigation, a search feature with an album art display, and an intuitive Crimson theme for easy operability. The 5.5-inch Full HD touch screen elevates your user experience, with black and red colours reducing eye fatigue and optimising battery usage.

Bundled With Premium Leather Protective Case

The Astell&Kern SP3000T comes bundled with a premium case crafted from shrunken calf leather sourced from Perlinger in Germany and Alcantara in Italy. The unique leather process preserves its texture, minimises discolouration, and offers long-lasting vibrancy, reflecting Perlinger tannery's renowned craftsmanship spanning five generations since 1864, favoured by prestigious luxury brands like H.

Accessories to Get you Started

1. Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T
2. Shrunken Calfskin Case

All You Need To Know About The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T

Input / Output

USB Type-C input (for charging & PC & MAC) /
Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Optical Out (3.5mm) Balanced Out (2.5mm, Only 4-Pole Supported | 4.4m, Only 5-Pole Supported)

DAC

AKM AK4191 x2 (Dual Modulator) & AKM AK4499EX x2 (Dual DAC)

Vacuum Tube

RAYTHEON JAN6418 x2

Battery

Playback Time : about 10hours (Standard: FLAC, 16bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Vol.50, LCD Off, LED On, OP AMP Mode)
Capacity : 5,050mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer

Battery Charge Time

about 3.5hours (QC3.0 Charging)

Storage Capacity

Built-in Memory : 256GB [NAND]
External Memory : microSD x1 (Max. 1TB)

1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Astell&Kern - A&ultima SP3000T comes with a 1 Year warranty from Astell&Kern that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Astell&Kern's warranty in India.

Luxury Meets Innovation: Difference in Sound Quality

Founded in October 2013 in South Korea, Astell&Kern is a premium audio brand renowned for its commitment to delivering uncompromised hi-res audio experiences. Derived from Greek, where "Astell" means "Stars" and "Kern" means "Core," the brand symbolizes the pursuit of capturing the essence of music—the "original sound." Astell&Kern addresses the decline in audio quality due to inferior formats like MP3, aiming to revive sound integrity for musicians and enthusiasts alike.

Their diverse product range, from audio players to earphones, reflects their dedication to precision and accuracy in sound reproduction. With acclaimed offerings like the Astell&Kern AK XB10 and Astell&Kern Billie Jean, they continue to enrich music and listening experiences globally, delivering soul-touching sound.

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Check out the most common questions our customers ask. Still have questions? Talk to our Headphone Gurus.

Our customer support is available Monday to Friday: 10am-6:30pm.Average answer time: 2-3 Hours

How long does the battery last on the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T?

The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T offers approximately 10 hours of playback time with a 5050mAh Li-Polymer battery, which can be charged in about 3.5 hours for faster and more efficient charging.

What headphone output options does the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T offer?

The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T offers three headphone output options - 2.5mm Balanced, 3.5mm Single-Ended, and 4.4mm Balanced, allowing you to enjoy your music with your favorite IEMs or headphones.

What user experience enhancements does the Astell&Kern SP3000T offer?

The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T features a new UX/UI design focused on the music listening experience, with a 5.5-inch Full HD touch screen, simplified navigation, and an intuitive Crimson theme for easy operability.

What audio technologies are featured in the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T?

The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T includes flagship TERATON ALPHA technology for immersive audio, a Triple Amp System for personalized sound, and Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology with six DAC filters for enhanced sound control.

What vacuum tubes are used in the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T?

The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T features Dual RAYTHEON JAN6418 MIL-SPEC vacuum tubes that deliver genuine analog sound, offering three voltage levels and a Tube Current option for customizable sound settings.

What DAC chips are used in the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T?

The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T houses dual AK4191EQ and AK4499EX DAC chipsets with Native DSD 512 support, enabling PCM to DSD conversion for an elevated music listening experience.

Our customer support is available Monday to Friday: 10am-6:30pm.Average answer time: 2-3 Hours