Meze Empyrean II with A&Ultima SP3000T Mobile Player Set

This bundle combines two top products for uncompromising mobile hi-fi enjoyment: the A&ultima SP3000T from Astell&Kern – a DAP that captures the spirit of analog playback with real vacuum tubes – and the Meze Empyrean II, one of the finest planar magnetic over-ear headphones in its class. Together, they create a symbiosis of musical warmth, holographic spatiality, and analytical detail that allows you to experience recordings in a new depth.

The perfect synergy

Tube warmth, without loss of detail
The SP3000T utilizes two MIL-SPEC Raytheon JAN6418 vacuum tubes in Astell&Kern's TRIPLE AMP SYSTEM (TUBE / OP AMP / HYBRID). This allows you to select the ideal character for the music: from silky tube harmony to the maximum neutrality of the OP AMP—or both in hybrid mode.

Planar sovereignty
The Empyrean II features Rinaro's isodynamic hybrid array driver. The result is a blend of natural tonality, responsive transient response, and exceptional soundstage imaging—with the subtle, tangible midrange presence for which Meze is famous.

Tailor-made sound design
Whether DAR upsampling (PCM ? 352.8/384 kHz or DSD128/256), six DAC filters or the Tube Current option in three stages: the SP3000T offers precise tools to perfectly adapt timbre, density and airiness to the Empyrean II and your repertoire.

From practice: Quiet and loud, confident
With its ultra-clean, low-impedance output stage (3.5/2.5/4.4 mm), the SP3000T effortlessly controls the Empyrean II's 32-ohm driver – from intimate vocal takes to large-scale orchestral passages. At the same time, the tube section delivers precisely the harmonic smoothness that lends a special sense of closeness to vocals and acoustic instruments.

SP3000T – High-end DAP with real tube

• Dual-path architecture: Two AK4191EQ (modulators) and two AK4499EX (DACs) separate the digital and analog paths for maximum purity and dynamics.
• TRIPLE AMP SYSTEM: Switchable between TUBE, OP AMP and HYBRID – including tube current in three stages for finely adjustable sound density and spatial effect.
• DAR technology: High-quality digital audio remastering for vivid textures and finer treble imaging.
• Convenience & Connectivity: Open App Service (e.g. Tidal, Apple Music), BT Sink with LDAC/aptX HD, dual-band Wi-Fi, AK Connect, AK File Drop (wireless transfer).
• Design & feel: Stainless steel case with 99.9% silver coating, elegant Perlinger leather cover, LED VU meter and status ring in the volume control.
• In short: A reference-class DAP that combines analogue feeling with the latest digital technology – mobile, flexible, luxurious.

Meze Empyrean II – craftsmanship with audiophile precision

• Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid-Array®: Two differently shaped voice coils in an ultra-light 0.16 g diaphragm (active area 4,650 mm²) specifically control frequency ranges and thus optimize localization sharpness and naturalness.
• Tonality & Resolution: Refined, more neutral tuning compared to the 1st generation – more clarity and detail without losing the organic Meze character.
• Pad rolling as standard: Duo pads (leather/Alcantara) for contoured bass and silky highs; angled Alcantara pads for a more airy soundstage, clearer bass, and more present mids.
• Comfort & Build Quality: Ergonomic, oval ear cups; robust, fiberglass-reinforced chassis; precise CNC finish – noticeably comfortable during long sessions.
• The result: headphones that combine emotion, resolution, and soundstage at a reference level – musical, captivating, and suitable for long-term use.

Listening experience: The synergy

With the SP3000T's HYBRID mode, the Empyrean II achieves a finely glowing midrange structure and elegantly textured high-frequency resolution—ideal for singer-songwriters, jazz trios, and classical chamber music. In OP-AMP mode, the Empyrean II shines with maximum contour, attack, and spatial focus, perfect for complex orchestral works, progressive rock arrangements, or modern electronic productions. TUBE mode flatters intimate recordings, reducing harshness and allowing voices to physically "stand in the room." This way, every source sounds the way you want it to—but never arbitrarily.

Technical data

Astell&Kern SP3000T

• DAC/Architecture: 2× AK4191EQ + 2× AK4499EX, separate digital/analog signal paths
• AMP system: TRIPLE AMP (TUBE / OP AMP / HYBRID), Dual JAN6418 tubes, Tube current in 3 stages
• Formats/Resampling: Native DSD512, PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz; DAR options (including 44.1 - 352.8 kHz, 48 - 384 kHz; PCM - DSD128/256)
• Outputs: 3.5 mm SE (incl. optical), 2.5 mm BAL (4-pin), 4.4 mm BAL (5-pin)
• Performance/Specs: up to 6.3 Vrms (BAL, no load), S/N up to 124 dB (BAL), THD+N up to 0.0004 % (BAL)
• CPU & UI: Snapdragon Octa-Core, 5.5' FHD Touch, LED VU meter, 8 GB RAM
• Storage: 256 GB internal, microSD up to 1.5 TB
• Radio: Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, BT 5.0 (LDAC, aptX HD, LHDC), BT Sink
• Convenience: Open App Service, AK Connect, AK File Drop, ReplayGain
• Battery/charging: 5,050 mAh, approx. 10 h playback, QC 3.0 (˜ 3.5 h)
• Case/Dimensions: Stainless steel with 99.9% silver plating; 84.7 × 141.5 × 18 mm; approx. 483 g

Meze Empyrean II

• Driver: Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid-Array®, open design, circumaural
• Frequency response: 8 – 110,000 Hz
• Impedance: 32 O
• Sensitivity: 105 dB SPL @ 1 V / 1 kHz
• THD: < 0.5% (full frequency range)
• Membrane: Isoplanar® MZ3, active area 4,650 mm², membrane mass 0.16 g
• Weight: 385 g (without pads)
• Pads (included): Duo (leather/Alcantara) & inclined Alcantara
• Accessories: Hard case with foam insert, leather handle