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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP2000T Onyx Black – Excellent Condition – Boxed Complete – £1,200 For sale is my Astell&Kern A&ultima SP2000T in the sought-after Onyx Black finish. The player has been meticulously cared for from new and is presented in excellent cosmetic and functional condition. It has always been used with a screen protector fitted and housed in an olive protective case, resulting in no dents, scratches, or marks visible to the casing or screen. This is a genuine enthusiast-owned example from a smoke-free home, complete with its original packag... read more
£1,200 is a good price for an SP2000T in excellent condition, and it lands well below the original £1,999 UK launch price, so this is more bargain than stretch. A used Head-Fi listing at £479 shows there can be some volatility on the open market, but that looks like an outlier rather than a clean benchmark; for a known-good unit with accessories, £1,200 sits in the “worth a serious look” zone.
It’s a strong buy if you want Astell&Kern’s hybrid tube/solid-state tuning, the quad-DAC platform, and the premium build/UI that made the SP2000T one of the more desirable high-end DAPs. The included cables and accessories add real value here, especially on a player where completeness matters and replacements are expensive. At this level, a tidy, original-owner listing with no battery or socket issues reads as an enthusiast-grade pickup rather than a risk.
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Astell&Kern emerged from South Korea's rich audio heritage, launching its first product in 2012 and officially founding as a brand in 2013 in Seoul. Rooted in the legacy of iriver's MP3 players dating back to 1999, the company—now a subsidiary of Dreamus—embodies a philosophy drawn from its name: "Astell" (Latin for star) and "Kern" (German for core), symbolizing an unrelenting pursuit of music's original sound. This origin story reflects decades of accumulated expertise in premium audio craftsmanship.
The brand focuses on high-fidelity portable and home audio solutions, excelling in digital audio players (DAPs) like the iconic AK100 and A&ultima series, alongside headphones, in-ear monitors through collaborations, home audio systems, and accessories. Their designs prioritize advanced noise reduction, proprietary amplifier architectures, and support for hi-res audio files, delivering uncompromised playback without venturing into speakers, turntables, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audiophile market, Astell&Kern commands respect among discerning listeners for its "Difference in Sound Quality"—a sensory depth that captures the emotion and space of every note. Renowned for luxury builds and cutting-edge R&D, it leads the global premium DAP segment, appealing to buyers who demand superiority over mass-market compromises.
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