--- title: "Fancy a copper version of the Astell&Kern SP3000? Now you can" id: "10915" type: "post" slug: "fancy-a-copper-version-of-the-astellkern-sp3000-now-you-can" published_at: "2023-05-05T09:20:06+00:00" modified_at: "2025-12-05T03:11:04+00:00" url: "https://microwire.mbmx2.com/fancy-a-copper-version-of-the-astellkern-sp3000-now-you-can/" markdown_url: "https://microwire.mbmx2.com/fancy-a-copper-version-of-the-astellkern-sp3000-now-you-can.md" excerpt: "Editor’s brief: For those who love an Asian take on top-notch music players, the Astell&Kern brand probably comes to mind. With the SP3000 flagship range from this South Korean vendor, a unique rendition in copper is now in the market,..." taxonomy_category: - "News" - "Reviews & Lifestyle" --- [https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://microwire.info/](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://microwire.info/) What To Know - With the SP3000 flagship range from this South Korean vendor, a unique rendition in copper is now in the market, the SP3000 Copper. - It is a highly challenging raw material to work with and employ in the creation of music players because of the intricate manufacturing methods required to prevent oxidation and contamination. Editor’s brief: For those who love an Asian take on top-notch music players, the Astell&Kern brand probably comes to mind. With the SP3000 flagship range from this South Korean vendor, a unique rendition in copper is now in the market, the SP3000 Copper. There is something almost nostalgic with anything copper, unlike steel, aluminium, or even titanum. Read more below. [SINGAPORE](https://microwire.info/?mwire) – The industry leader in premium portable high-resolution audio devices, Astell&Kern, has announced a limited-edition copper version of its acclaimed A&ultima SP3000 portable music player. The A&ultima line from Astell&Kern represents the gold standard in audio quality, thanks to its use of cutting-edge technologies. The A&ultima SP3000 is the culmination of ten years’ worth of research and development into digital music processing. Copper’s high electrical conductivity and noise-cancelling qualities make it the material of choice for recreating an instrument’s authentic sound. It is a highly challenging raw material to work with and employ in the creation of music players because of the intricate manufacturing methods required to prevent oxidation and contamination. Astell&Kern’s top-tier SP3000 Copper is made from copper with a purity level of 99.98% or above. To prevent corrosion and extend the life of the coating, a sophisticated multilayer coating is applied. A delicate and extremely sophisticated hand-crafted metal process is then used to the product’s three-dimensional lines and elegant watch-style volume crown, without diminishing the copper sheen that exemplifies Astell&Kern’s meticulous attention to detail and production expertise. #### **Technical Specifications** - Display: Full HD 5.46” 1080×1920 touch display - Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA - CPU: Octa-core - DAC: AKM AK4191 x2(Dual Modulator) & AK4499EX x4 (Dual + Dual DAC) - Decoding: Support up to 32bit/768kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback - Input: USB Type-C input (for charging & PC & MAC) - Outputs: Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Optical Out (3.5mm) Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported | 4.4m, only 5-pole supported) - Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) - Bluetooth: V5.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, Qualcomm® aptX™HD, LDAC) - Dimensions (WxHxD): 82.4mm x 139.4mm x 18.3mm - Weight: 505g (for copper; other colours – 493g) - Feature Enhancements: Firmware upgrade supported (OTA: Over-The-Air) #### **Pricing & availability** Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 retails for S$5,799 (including GST) and is available at AV One ([av1group.com.sg](https://microwirenews.mcgallen.asia/link/c/YT0yMjA3ODk0NTIyODgzNDc1NTAxJmM9bTZyOSZlPTUzNjE2MTg4JmI9MTEzMzI4NzIzOCZkPWYzZjdnNXU=.hyYFwACDGLFNaqCHK5sLhskDnEL5QMUCELO2Kvr3Pus) ), E1 Personal Audio, [Headphones.sg](http://headphones.sg/) , and Treoo. 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