Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000

[bden59]

Would it be possible to add Qobuz connect on the SP3000 ?

It is already working with qobuz apk v9.0.2

 

[rocketron]

I’ve no idea yet. I only received the e-mail from Qobuz this morning.

Have been using on IOS devices and Auralic streamer for a few days.
Works perfectly.

 

[Dionysus]

We have all been waiting for an update. High end Munich and the launch of the SP4000 has been their main focus I’m sure.
But my guess is once that’s over they will have an update for us. I think that the better question is, the hardware are not that all different. Will it get the full android and the updated crimson OS or not.
I think that’s been the main thing they are considering. It would make sense and allow the device “3000” to have a longer shelf life.
I think all things are being considered. But they are a business and well who knows.

 

[Headbander]

We have all been waiting for an update. High end Munich and the launch of the SP4000 has been their main focus I’m sure.
But my guess is once that’s over they will have an update for us. I think that the better question is, the hardware are not that all different. Will it get the full android and the updated crimson OS or not.
I think that’s been the main thing they are considering. It would make sense and allow the device “3000” to have a longer shelf life.
I think all things are being considered. But they are a business and well who knows.

that would be a miracle...so let's have faith!

 

[Blanchot]

We have all been waiting for an update. High end Munich and the launch of the SP4000 has been their main focus I’m sure.
But my guess is once that’s over they will have an update for us. I think that the better question is, the hardware are not that all different. Will it get the full android and the updated crimson OS or not.
I think that’s been the main thing they are considering. It would make sense and allow the device “3000” to have a longer shelf life.
I think all things are being considered. But they are a business and well who knows.

If you look at the thread for SP2000 from september 2022 onwards (starts at around page 377) you will see that A&K left the owners of SP2K by the wayside pretty much as soon as the the SP3000 was released.

I think the most we can hope is one more update, then they will stop caring.

 

[Dionysus]

If you look at the thread for SP2000 from september 2022 onwards (starts at around page 377) you will see that A&K left the owners of SP2K by the wayside pretty much as soon as the the SP3000 was released.

I think the most we can hope is one more update, then they will stop caring.

I think that example is different. The 2000 and 3000 were miles apart. The snap dragon processor on the 3000/4000 are the same, which is why I’m suggesting or hoping.

Like I said they are a business so they might just do what you said. Let’s hope not, either way I love my 3000 and I’m skipping the 4000 altogether. Mostly because I don’t see much of a leap like I did when I went from the 1000 to the 3000. I skipped the 2000.
If I get a chance to hear the 4000 maybe I’ll change my mind but from an esthetics and hardware spec I don’t think so.
Those who do great enjoy your device. I live the brand.

 

[Samuel777]

Depending on how AK will react regarding Sp3000 model, I will contact NPAUDIO to request for Modd. So that I won’t order sp4000 for any reason.
https://npaudio.boards.net/
steve@npaudio.co.uk