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Berkeley Alpha DAC Series 3

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Alpha DAC Series 3 - A Breakthrough In Audio Quality And Value

The Alpha DAC Series 3 uses advanced technology from the award-winning Alpha DAC Reference Series 3 to provide Reference Level Performance never available before at this price.
Compare the Alpha DAC Series 3 to any DAC at any price and hear its superior audio quality.
Excellent PCM audio quality from 32kHz to 192kHz
Excellent MQA Rendering quality to beyond 384kHz
Ultra-low phase noise conversion clocking
Outputs can connect directly to power amplifiers
All metal Series 3 IR Remote Control
Available with a Silver or Black front panel

3 digit LED display of Stereo/L/R attenuation, Sampling Rate and Filter type
± controls set attenuation level and select Filter type
Mode selects Stereo/L/R attenuation, Sampling Rate and Filter type display modes
Dim selects multiple display brightness levels

Input sampling rate: 32kHz to 192kHz
Input word length: 24-bit
Ultra-low phase noise Precision Clocking at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling rates ± 100 ppm
Two channel analog stereo outputs: XLR balanced with pin 2 positive and RCA unbalanced
Digital Inputs: AES - XLR, 110Ω; SPDIF1 - BNC, 75Ω; SPDIF2 - BNC, 75Ω; TOSLINK - Toslink optical connector
MQA rendering automatically detects MQA Core decoded signals and performs MQA rendering to 384kHz and above
HDCD decoding detects 16-bit flag at 44.1kHz or 24-bit flag at all sampling rates
Multiple digital filter options
Balanced analog output level: +18dBu (6.15Vrms) maximum, +12dBu (3.1Vrms) or lower recommended
Unbalanced analog output level: 3.25Vrms maximum, 2Vrms or lower recommended
Digital volume & balance control: 0.1dB/step with .05dB/step L/R gain trim, 60dB range
Frequency response at ≥ 88.2kHz sampling rates: ± 0.1dB from < 0.1Hz to 35 kHz, - 3dB at 59kHz for 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling rates
Distortion at recommended levels: all products ≤ -120dBFS
THD+N at maximum level: < -110dBFS
Firmware is upgradeable through signal inputs
Enclosure dimensions: 2.3”H X 16.7”W x 10.6”D
Weight: 11.6 lbs.
Mains power: 100/120/240VAC, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 25W