Alpha DAC Series 3 - A Breakthrough In Audio Quality And Value
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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.
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Compare the Alpha DAC Series 3 to any DAC at any price and hear its superior audio quality.
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Excellent PCM audio quality from 32kHz to 192kHz
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Excellent MQA Rendering quality to beyond 384kHz
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Ultra-low phase noise conversion clocking
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Outputs can connect directly to power amplifiers
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All metal Series 3 IR Remote Control
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Available with a Silver or Black front panel
Input selects AES, SPDIF1, SPDIF2 or Toslink inputsLock LED indicates input signal lockHDCD LED indicates HDCD code detectedPhase sets the absolute phaseInvert 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 typeMode selects Stereo/L/R attenuation, Sampling Rate and Filter type display modesDim selects multiple display brightness levels
Specifications
Input sampling rate: 32kHz to 192kHzInput word length: 24-bitUltra-low phase noise Precision Clocking at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling rates ± 100 ppmTwo channel analog stereo outputs: XLR balanced with pin 2 positive and RCA unbalancedDigital Inputs: AES - XLR, 110Ω; SPDIF1 - BNC, 75Ω; SPDIF2 - BNC, 75Ω; TOSLINK - Toslink optical connectorMQA rendering automatically detects MQA Core decoded signals and performs MQA rendering to 384kHz and aboveHDCD decoding detects 16-bit flag at 44.1kHz or 24-bit flag at all sampling ratesMultiple digital filter optionsBalanced analog output level: +18dBu (6.15Vrms) maximum, +12dBu (3.1Vrms) or lower recommendedUnbalanced analog output level: 3.25Vrms maximum, 2Vrms or lower recommendedDigital volume & balance control: 0.1dB/step with .05dB/step L/R gain trim, 60dB rangeFrequency response at ≥ 88.2kHz sampling rates: ± 0.1dB from < 0.1Hz to 35 kHz, - 3dB at 59kHz for 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling ratesDistortion at recommended levels: all products ≤ -120dBFSTHD+N at maximum level: < -110dBFSFirmware is upgradeable through signal inputsEnclosure dimensions: 2.3”H X 16.7”W x 10.6”DWeight: 11.6 lbs.Mains power: 100/120/240VAC, 50/60HzPower consumption: 25W