# The Biggest Name in Portable Hi-Fi Just Dropped a Grail-Worthy Music Player

> Last May, Astell&Kern introduced a new flagship portable hi-fi player, A&ultima SP4000, for the first time in three years. It costs $4,290.

- **Source:** [Gearpatrol](https://www.gearpatrol.com/audio/astell-kern-sp4000t-portable-hi-fi-player/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a19ddc476ab24f9e6c5ad47)
- **Published:** 2026-05-29
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #player #portable #biggest #dropped #flagship #grail #introduced #music
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