Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000

[UTVOL06]

I've scrolled through the A&K SP3000 thread but don't have a clear picture of how the Utopia performs with the SP3000. Can this combination be used and would you call it a perfect match?

If you like a more neutral detail oriented sound that helps amplify the soundstage and holography, then I think it would be great. It also adds a hint of "Romanticism" some say and it slightly boosts the bass a bit. someone correct me if I am wrong.

 

[boodi]

@JasonNYC
Is SpotEQ31 app supported via Apk upload ?

 

[JasonNYC]

@JasonNYC
Is SpotEQ31 app supported via Apk upload ?

It is not

 

[Nomax]

In addition to the Composer and the Utopia/Nutopia, I can recommend everyone to listen to the Hadenys on the SP3000

NOMAX

Ps.you will be amazed what comes out here for 700 euros

 

[shznn]

Can someone assure me that I'm not crazy by confirming that the 2.5mm on the SP3K sounds much better than the 4.4mm?

 

[bussola]

Can someone assure me that I'm not crazy by confirming that the 2.5mm on the SP3K sounds much better than the 4.4mm?

Ah man that is an interesting question the output impedance should be different that could explain why your iem or headphone is behaving differently

 

[shznn]

Ah man that is an interesting question the output impedance should be different that could explain why your iem or headphone is behaving differently

Dude. I can't stop listening to the 2.5mm now. And that through the old DDhifi adapter that's for the SP2K

 

[bden59]

Dude. I can't stop listening to the 2.5mm now. And that through the old DDhifi adapter that's for the SP2K

2.5mm and 4.4mm are connected to the same flex cable.

 

[shznn]

2.5mm and 4.4mm are connected to the same flex cable.

Damn it should be the adapter then ^__^

 

[UTVOL06]

Ah man that is an interesting question the output impedance should be different that could explain why your iem or headphone is behaving differently

I thought the 2.5mm and 4.4mm were the same voltages? I guess that is a separate thing from impedance though? So would the larger 4.4mm have lower impedance due to higher conductivity? I'm not that educated on electrical engineering.

 

[shznn]

I thought the 2.5mm and 4.4mm were the same voltages? I guess that is a separate thing from impedance though? So would the larger 4.4mm have lower impedance due to higher conductivity? I'm not that educated on electrical engineering.

The thing is even tho @bden59 showed me that they're on the same flex cable I still think the 2.5mm sounds deeper and somewhat crisper than the 4.4mm. These PWAudio SP3000 adapters, do they serve any purpose connected to that? Cause I think they're supposed to

 

[arftech]

I see that the new FW update dropped for the SP3000.

 

[energie]

I see that the new FW update dropped for the SP3000.

not for me

 

[Dionysus]

There was not an update release today, why post that?

 

[arftech]

There was not an update release today, why post that?

If you’re referring to me I was prompted with a FW update and downloaded it. Firmware version 1.37CM.

I do find it weird that no one has talked about it.