Perfect Extractor, The Second Story AK CD-RIPPER MKII, the second model of AK CD-RIPPER, seamlessly delivers CD music to the Astell&Kern player with a single touch. Maintaining previous models' stable performance, the new model supports an enhanced design for more complete ripping. Use your AK CD-RIPPER MKII for smooth, trouble-free ripping of CD music to the Astell&Kern player.
Connections You can easily connect the AK CD-RIPPER MKII with Astell&Kern music players using the provided cable. * The AK CD-RIPPER MKII may not be properly recognized when using a power supply adapter rated at less than 5V 2A.
Convenient Ripping CD ripping is simple and convenient with the AK CD-RIPPER MKII. By setting up the ripping options in advance, the user can connect the AK CD-RIPPER MKII and simply touch the CD ripping icon to begin. The connected Astell&Kern music player will access Gracenote's servers featuring the latest music data and automatically write the corresponding music information and album cover to the ripped music files. The user also has the option to manually enter metadata such as album title, artist, genre, and year of release for CD information that is not available on Gracenote. Furthermore, the user can set the ripping speed (normal / fast / very fast) and file format (WAV / FLAC) through the settings menu. * You can begin ripping CDs after connecting and then activating the AK CD-RIPPER MKII from the Notification Bar.
Design Concept AK CD-RIPPER MKⅡ combines distinctively shaped components made of the best materials to ensure critical functions operate at the highest standards of performance. The main body’s insertion slot for the CD is now a rectangular shape for a more vivid design and has an increased weight to effectively limit vibrations. The triangular support damper under the body uses a spring structure to manage vibrations resulting from CD rotation so music lovers can enjoy error-free ripping.
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The ultimate HiRes player from the market-leaders, the Astell & Kern SP1000 offers the ultimate experience.
The most powerful A&K to date – with octa-core processor. The A&ultima SP1000 is equipped with an octa-core CPU which allows the player to produce the exact musical detail present in the original recording without distortion and provides quick, lag-free operation. The super-fast processor also gives faster booting times, speedy file transfers, lag-free processing and a new intuitive user interface for the ultimate player experience.
The latest dual DACs By using twin DACs (Digital to Analogue Convertors) the SP1000 further pushes the boundaries of the sound quality possible from a portable device. Usually only found in high-end CD players, DACs and streamers, using dual DACs is a sign of true audiophile quality. By using one DAC for the left channel and another for the right, the SP1000 offers channel precision and stereo imaging that’s well beyond most rivals. The DACs themselves are AKM’s highly regarded AK4497 models which offer native 32bit/384kHz support for the ultimate sound quality.
Native DSD support The SP1000 also features native DSD support. The result is effortless streaming of DSD files with the huge dynamic range, ‘inky’ quiet backdrop and all the subtle detail you’d expect from the format.
A wide choice of music already available There are many HD Audio recordings already available to download online and you may already have started a collection on your computer or NAS drive. Where the SP1000 really scores is being able to take those recordings with you - in the highest quality possible. The SP1000 supports a wide range of file formats, including WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE (Normal, High, Fast), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF and DSF.
New user interface and larger screen The SP1000 features an improved interface design which provides music playback from the home screen for a faster, more intuitive feel. Integrating the power button with the multi-function wheel gives easier control for faster access to your music. The new HD5, 5-inch screen is bezel-less to maximize screen size. Song and player information is sharp, colourful and easier to read on the larger, brighter screen.
Faster Charging, Quicker File Transfer New generation USB Type-C support allows file transfer speeds up to 10Gbps and supports both data transfer and charging from the same cable. USB 3.0 protocol transfers data twice as fast when compared to other Astell&Kern players. Charging with a fast charger (at 9V/1.67A) takes only two hours and allows up to 12 hours of continuous playback.
Huge 256GB internal memory with support for 512GB With a whopping 256GB of internal memory, the SP1000 can store about 2500 MQS (24bit/96kHz, 4 minute-long, 90MB) songs on its flash memory. With the addition of an optional 256GB microSD card, this storage space doubles – enough to support the highest quality music reference collections.
For those that demand nothing but the best, the SP1000 delivers it with ease.
