BERKELEY ALPHA DAC Series 3 (SUPER OFFER - IN STOCK!)

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BERKELEY 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.
• Mains power: 100/120/240VAC, 50/60Hz
• Power consumption: 25W