# 'More drivers than a Formula 1 grid': A&K makes Christmas come early for audiophiles with its new premium audio player packing built-in quad vacuum tubes, plus new 'Tribrid' 9-driver IEMs to pair with

> Astell & Kern unveils a new portable Hi-Res Audio player and earbuds SP4000T audio player has four vacuum tubes for Clarus in-ear monitors offer nine drivers in 'Tribrid' design Astell & Kern has just unveiled its next…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/more-drivers-than-a-formula-1-grid-a-and-k-makes-christmas-come-early-for-audiophiles-with-its-new-premium-audio-player-packing-built-in-quad-vacuum-tubes-plus-new-tribrid-9-driver-iems-to-pair-with-it?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a198910adbf2618fee4bb40)
- **Published:** 2026-05-29
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #earbuds #audio #player #drivers #formula #grid #premium #tribrid
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