[bmichels]

any idea about the SP1000's capacity ? 1 or 2 SD slots ?

 

[bmichels]

i heard there are more releases in the summer for AK and I do not think sp1000 is AK new flagship for 2017

I guess the next release will be the CU version already announced but not available yet since this May only the SS will be available as stated in the article.

Or... it could also be a new version of the AK500n which is now agging a lot with it's AK240 technology inside.

 

[bmichels]

we can see on those pictures that :

- there is a screw on the top-right back, like on the AK380's. I guess this is for attaching a dedicated external AMP ?

- but... I do not see any micro-SD slot on the right side of the unit ? may be they are on the others ?

 

[xxx1313]

7 Vrms is not bad for such a small unit, but still less output power than the AK380 amp (balanced). I also picked up the rumor that it will only have 64GB internal memory.

 

[bmichels]

7 Vrms is not bad for such a small unit, but still less output power than the AK380 amp (balanced). I also picked up the rumor that it will only have 64GB internal memory.

Please could show us where you read about this 7 Vrms ?

 

[xxx1313]

Please could show us where you read about this 7 Vrms ?

Just another rumor. We will see if this will prove right.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Waiting for more specs.

 

[missalaire]

https://us.astellnkern.com/blogs/ne...-93371321&mc_cid=b639178cd5&mc_eid=fd45a4b313

 

[Dionysus]

512 SD card max sits on top, hope There's no ribbons on the balanced output. It looks like you pull the volume pot out or in for power on off based on the photos.


Coming Soon:
Pre-orders begin May 18, 2017!
Retail: $3,499

*Estimated shipping dates: Stainless Steel - Mid/Late June, Copper - Late July

 

[klove4252]

I can't tell yet if this is actual a major upgrade to the 380. It will have to come down to hearing but I don't see this as a major upgrade.

 

[Dionysus]

 

[ExpatinJapan]

More pictures

 

[fluffyberry]

Here's the link to the AK blog post
https://us.astellnkern.com/blogs/news/product-information-a-ultima-sp1000

 

[TurbinePro]

Bye bye wallet, was a fun ride together

 

[Deftone]

I tell you what, people might have a love hate relationship with A&K (mainly for being the cause of crazy dap price trends) but when they release a high end player it makes a sizable dent in the industry.