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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
Input selects AES, SPDIF1, SPDIF2 or Toslink inputs
Lock LED indicates input signal lock
HDCD LED indicates HDCD code detected
Phase sets the absolute phase
Invert LED indicates absolute phase inverted
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