The Astell&Kern SP1000 AMP brings a new level of power and fullness to the warm-bodied SP1000’s sound performance, even with hard-to-drive headphones.
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This headphone amplifier fits directly to the body of the SP1000 making a perfect, uniform look, while increasing the available power. Both the amplifier and player charge seamlessly from one port for a convenient experience.
Made Only for the A&Ultima SP1000
A portable amplifier module designed specifically for the SP1000 to drive full-sized, high-impedance headphones.
The SP1000 AMP offers High Gain output of 10Vrms for Balanced output and 6.2Vrms for Unbalanced output.
The modular design fits perfectly with your SP1000.
The SP1000 AMP adds more power and performance for your SP1000.
High Gain
The Astell&Kern SP1000 AMP offers 10Vrms for Balanced output on the High-Gain setting.
The AMP has been designed to protect your hearing. It adjusts the output every time the AMP is turned on and/or your headphone is disconnected from the AMP.
The AMP can be turned on and off easily from the quick settings menu. Gain can be adjusted in the full settings menu.
When the SP1000 AMP is connected to the SP1000, Optical out, USB-DAC, USB-Audio, Line-Out and CD-Ripping functions will not be available.
Improved Output Performance
The Astell&Kern SP1000 AMP offers higher power output and better efficiency*, using updated circuitry and audio volume control. (compared to the AK380 AMP module)
3,700 mAh Large-Capacity Battery
The SP1000 AMP is equipped with a 3,700mAh rechargeable battery to provide 9 hours of uninterrupted music playback.
SP1000 AMP supports 9 hours of continuous unbalanced-output playback.
Simplicity of Integral AMP
The Astell&Kern SP1000 AMP offers greater portability when paired with the SP1000 player with its optimal design and fit.
About Astell&Kern
Astell&Kern is the group responsible for some of the world's best portable music players. The latest models include a full slate of features such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi playback with Spotify, Tidal, and Qobuz.