


Alpha DAC Series 3
Tax excluded.
The Alpha DAC Series 3 is a distillation of the Reference Series 3 in a less expensive implementation. It has superb resolution of low-level detail, three-dimensional soundstaging with the ability to hear very fine timbral and spatial information at the back of the hall, dense tone color, and outstanding clarity that allows you to hear individual instruments within the whole.
Drawing on cutting-edge technology from the acclaimed Alpha DAC Reference Series 3, the Alpha DAC Series 3 delivers Reference Level Performance unprecedented at this price point. Its superior audio quality surpasses that of any DAC, regardless of cost. It offers outstanding PCM audio fidelity from 32kHz to 192kHz and MQA rendering beyond 384kHz. Featuring ultra-low phase noise clocking and outputs designed for direct connection to power amplifiers, it ensures exceptional sound precision. The Series 3 comes with an all-metal construction, an IR remote, and is available with either a silver or black front panel.
Specs |
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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 |
