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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
Controls & Indicators
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Input selects AES, SPDIF1, SPDIF2 or Toslink inputs
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Lock LED indicates input signal lock
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HDCD LED indicates HDCD code detected
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Phase sets the absolute phase
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Invert LED indicates absolute phase inverted
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3 digit LED display of Stereo/L/R attenuation, Sampling Rate and Filter type
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± controls set attenuation level and select Filter type
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Mode selects Stereo/L/R attenuation, Sampling Rate and Filter type display modes
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Dim selects multiple display brightness levels
Specifications
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Input sampling rate: 32kHz to 192kHz
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Input word length: 24-bit
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Ultra-low phase noise Precision Clocking at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling rates ± 100 ppm
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Two channel analog stereo outputs: XLR balanced with pin 2 positive and RCA unbalanced
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Digital Inputs: AES - XLR, 110Ω; SPDIF1 - BNC, 75Ω; SPDIF2 - BNC, 75Ω; TOSLINK - Toslink optical connector
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MQA rendering automatically detects MQA Core decoded signals and performs MQA rendering to 384kHz and above
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HDCD decoding detects 16-bit flag at 44.1kHz or 24-bit flag at all sampling rates
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Multiple digital filter options
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Balanced analog output level: +18dBu (6.15Vrms) maximum, +12dBu (3.1Vrms) or lower recommended
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Unbalanced analog output level: 3.25Vrms maximum, 2Vrms or lower recommended
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Digital volume & balance control: 0.1dB/step with .05dB/step L/R gain trim, 60dB range
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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
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Distortion at recommended levels: all products ≤ -120dBFS
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THD+N at maximum level: < -110dBFS
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Firmware is upgradeable through signal inputs
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Enclosure dimensions: 2.3”H X 16.7”W x 10.6”D
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Weight: 11.6 lbs.
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Mains power: 100/120/240VAC, 50/60Hz
- Power consumption: 25W
