Look, there's hi-res, and then there's high-end hi-res…
Astell & Kern’s unique Teraton Alpha technology has been further refined for the SP3000 too. The tech combines effective power noise removal, efficient power management and unwavering amplification, alongside a fully converted audio output interface.
And to top it all off, the SP3000 comes with a premium leather case to protect and highlight the beauty of the 904L stainless steel body. It's made by Alran, a company that has been hand-crafting leather since 1903 in Tarn, France. Said case is developed with Alran's unique Hand-Boarding technology, which apparently involves rubbing the leather in various directions using wooden planks, so the user can feel the texture of the surface.
The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 is available to pre-order now. Get ready for prices though, because they are: $3,700 / £3,799 / AU$5,499 / NZD$6,499. Oh, and if youwant to invest in hi-res portable audio, A&K has collaborated with the high-end in-ear monitor company, Empire Ears, to produce Odyssey, possibly the most beautiful next generation IEMs I've ever seen.
Billed as the perfect in-ear partner for the A&ultima SP3000, the Odyssey is a handcrafted, high-performance wired in-ear monitor that combines a shimmering, multi-lamination design with the latest audio technologies from both esteemed brands to promise a clear, precise and powerful sound through its 10-driver Quadbrid system… yes, all in one earpiece.
You're getting twin W9+ subwoofers, five balanced armature drivers, dual electrostatics and a W10 bone conductor, with a seven-way synX crossover network and EIVEC MKII engine that apparently harmonizes all 10 drivers for perfect coherence and timing throughout a remarkable 5Hz-100kHz frequency response range.We haven't heard these objects of high-resolution audiophile-grade beauty – yet. But watch this space… Becky is a senior staff writer at TechRadar focusing on all things audio.
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