#Instal the new for android Patterned portable
#Instal the new for android Patterned software

With a fast charge mode support, it's important to use a quality cable for high speed charging at higher voltage. The included standard USB-C high speed cable for charging, data transfer, and usb DAC functionality is high quality, thick, with a durable shielding, and adequate gauge wires. Multiple sets of screen protectors were thoughtful to have in case if you mess up during installation. Right away I noticed the absence of A-logo micro-SD tray pin (found in SPK) – SP2k uses spring loaded mechanism for its flash card. The foam cutout inside the main part of the box holds SP2000 and USB-C cable. Inside you have a foam cutout under the cover where you will find a leather case, 2 sets of front/back film screen protectors, quick start card, and a warranty card. Still, there is no latches or hinges for the cover to be securely attached, thus make sure to hold it from the bottom when opening the top. That outer box cover had A&K signature “A” on the top and a detailed small print spec in 10 languages on the back, but my focus went straight to the wooden giftbox.Įverything was packed inside of it with Astell & Kern name on the top cover. No big surprises here, though the sight of a large premium wooden storage box emerging from an all-black paper outer box was still very impressive. SP2k unboxing experience is identical to SPK. So, where do you go from there? You go for a Refinement! And that’s exactly what I found while spending the last 2 weeks with SP2000 SS. Today, many are already at the top of their game. A few years ago, new flagship releases from different manufacturers had a more noticeable incremental improvements in both the design and the sound.

#Instal the new for android Patterned portable

But in today’s saturated market of portable audio players, you never know what to expect. And to my big surprise, the price of SP2k remained the same as SPK SS/CU.Ī new flagship release from A&K, one of the companies that pioneered the concept of high-end DAPs, is guaranteed to get the attention of audiophiles around the world. Now, two years since SPK introduction, A&K unveiled their new flagship model, SP2000 (SP2k) which is available again in either Stainless Steel (SS) or Copper (CU) versions.

#Instal the new for android Patterned software

In my follow up SP1000M (SPKM) review, I noted how its new updated software paved the way to enable many popular streaming apps on A&K DAPs with introduction of Open APP Service. When I had a chance to review SP1000 (SPK), I expressed how Astell & Kern have come a long way since my review of their AK120ii. Available for sale directly or other on-line stores like Audio46. The review was originally published on my site, and now I would like to share it with my my readers on Head-fi! The product was loaned to me for the review purpose in exchange for my honest opinion.