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Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3 Digital-to-Analog-Converter

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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.... Read More
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:
  • Input selects AES, SPDIF1, SPDIF2 or Toslink inputs
  • Lock LED indicates input signal lock
  • HDCD LED indicates HDCD code detected
  • Phase sets 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
Specifications:
  • 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. / 5.2 kgs.
  • Mains Power:  100/120/240VAC, 50/60Hz
  • Power consumption:  25W
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