The ultimate companion in the competitive personal audio universe, thanks to the combination of one of ESS Technology's sophisticated Sabre D/A conversion chips and a top-quality integrated headphone amplifier, packaged in a sleek and compact chassis.
As a result, the most delicate recordings are reproduced with extreme precision and musicality from a wide range of modern and traditional sound sources via PCB-USB (32-bit/384 kHz and DSD256 support), coaxial/optical (24-bit/192 kHz), Bluetooth wireless (aptX HD) and analogue inputs with RCA connectors.
The internal headphone amplifier, meanwhile, is powered by a proprietary shielded toroidal transformer, accompanied by high-current output devices to deliver sensational dynamics with ultra-low distortion.
The DX-3 can also behave as a stand-alone DAC and preamplifier via its balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, thus extending installation flexibility by directly driving external amplifiers, active speakers and even an existing audio system.
A colour display on the front panel provides all the information the user may require and simplifies a powerful array of configuration options. In addition, the standard supplied aluminium remote control puts the power of the DX-3 in the hands of its owner and allows access to everyday functions.
Features:
- Very high performance headphone amplifier.
- Fully featured preamplifier and built-in DAC.
- Executed with audiophile grade components.
- In-house manufactured toroidal transformer power supply.
- Premium 8-channel D/A converter with 32-bit technology.
- Compatible with PCM files up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD up to DSD256.
- Roon Tested approved.
- Balanced (4.4 mm) and unbalanced (6.35 mm) headphone outputs.
- PC-USB, coaxial, optical and Bluetooth digital inputs.
- Balanced and unbalanced analogue line outputs.
- Headphone section frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz, -0.2 dB.
- Headphone section signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 110 dB.
- Analogue section frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz, -0.4 dB.
- Headphone section signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 107 dB.
- Digital section frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz, -0.5 dB.
- Digital section signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 112 dB.
- Dimensions: 215 x 76 x 247 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 3.2 kg.
