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Digital to Analog converter with integrated "Class A" headphone output
Series: NX-03 Family — Solid-State Class A NX-01NX-03 Class ANX-33DAC-X3RP3K-SS
DAC-X3 shows the classic RudiStor look, with a thick aluminum faceplate and amagnetic stainless steel enclosure
DAC-X3 is a top level Digital to Analog Converter, it can match sample rates up to 192 kHz and 24 bits.
DAC-X3 has three inputs selectable from a front switch:
- Digital Coax (on RCA plug)
- Optical Coax
- USB
DAC-X3 has two output sets:
- Unbalanced (SE) out on RCA plug
- Balanced On XLR
The quality of the Wolfson DAC engine is matched with an oversized power supply; an embedded "Class A" amplification section is used to drive the monitor front output, making it work like a top class headphone amplifier. This section works fully independently from DAC outputs. The potentiometer (Volume Knob) controls only the monitor output (embedded headphone amplifier) while the rear output is fixed on standard levels.
Clean current given by an oversized traditional power supply capacitance multiplier circuitry, (not a miserable single chip switching like in "B...on" and many entry levels DAC/ AMP amplifier)
Precise analog volume control, not stepper attenuator, the volume, thanks to an accurate selection, has a L/R precision of 0,02dB and thanks to the analog topology you always find the right volume you want.
Anti-resonance structure in aluminum (10 mm faceplate with engraved graphics - not printed) internally coated stainless steel and on X3co a wide use of Carbonium
Refined CNC machined work hand made refined, Italian style, high tradition and technology
Very competitive price for performance
Combo DAC-X3 driving RPX303
High transparency, real life soundstage, deep and full basses and refined mid-highs, great dynamics, and absolutely crystal clear sound, no hum or hiss and great transparency is what you have to expect from DAC-X3
To ensure a top notch performance, the components are selected from best brands, hand made construction is accurate and solid, followed by very strict tests. Production is made in Italy in highly qualified laboratories. All components (including cables and wires) are certified to fully match the severe European Community safety regulations.
This product is made in Europe in respect of CE regulations by professionals and qualified laboratories under supervision of RudiStor R&D LABS
Specifications
| General | Dac from Wolfson WM8740 with fully differential output (balanced output mode is native as well as single ended) S/PDIF receiver from Wolfson WM 8805 |
|---|---|
| Coaxial S/PDIF Input | Sample Rate frequency: from 32 to 102 kHz |
| Ultra low intrinsic Period jitter 50ps | Compliant to IEC60958-3 |
| Resolution: 16 to 24 bits | Compatible with standard S/PDIF 500 mV pp |
| Optical S/PDIF Input | Sample Rate frequency: from 32 to 102 kHz |
| Ultra low intrinsic Period jitter 50ps | Shutter system to reduce dust accumulation |
| Resolution: 16 to 24 bits | TOSLINK Standard CP-1212 |
| Compliant to IEC60948-3 | USB Input |
| Sample Rate frequency: from 44.1 to 192 kHz | Using kernel streaming mode reach: 192kHz/24bits |
| Resolution: up to 24 bits | Drivers for Mac OS, Windows XP, Vista Windows7 |
| Monitor (embedded amplifier) | Output: 12Vpp |
| Working Class: Always A-Class | Can be used while DAC-X3 is driving external amplifiers as well as stand alone |
| THD: 0.015% (3Vpp on 32 Ohm) | Can manage any headphone: from 8 to 600 ohm |
| High current output | THD:0.01% |
| Technology: FET & Bipolar Transistors | Weight and Size |
| Weight (Kg): 4 | Dimension (cm): 34 x 6 x 25,2 |
| download DRIVERS and MANUAL | Important note: Install driver before connecting DAC-X3 to computer USB port |
| Mac OS | Starting from Serial Number 131 the Windows driver can be downloaded from here: http://www.m2tech.biz/it/hiface2.html |
| Before Serial Number 131 for Windows XP: Windows XP driver | Before Serial Number 131 for Windows7 Vista: Windows Vista driver |
| No driver installation is needed for iOS | Software Installation Manual English (pdf) |
| DAC-X3 Manual English | DAC-X3 Manual Italian |