{"product_id":"berkeley-audio-design-alpha-dac-series-3p-digital-to-analog-converter","title":"Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3P Digital to Analog Converter","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBerkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3P Digital to Analog Converter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWith ultra-low noise reclocking and  proprietary RF waveguide technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alpha DAC Reference 3P is creating waves, and true to Berkley Audio Design's philosophy, it has created a lower priced model that uses most of the cutting edge technology and saves money with a lighter chassis. The design focuses on time domain coherence, preserving the spatial and timbral information that is often lost in conventional digital playback. The result is a presentation that moves beyond sounding technically correct to sounding convincingly real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the Series 3P is a suite of proprietary developments, including RF waveguide technology, ultra-low-noise reclocking, and extremely low-noise software. These elements work together to minimize time domain errors and reduce phase noise, allowing the DAC to resolve subtle details in timing, texture, and space with greater accuracy. The emphasis here is not on adding character, but on removing distortions that obscure the original recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn onboard volume control means the Alpha DAC Series 3P can be connected directly to power amplifiers, eliminating the need for a separate preamplifier in suitable systems. It supports PCM playback from 32 kHz to 192 kHz and MQA rendering to beyond 384 kHz, and can be paired with the Alpha USB reclocking noise isolator for further performance gains. The unit is available with either a silver or black front panel and includes a metal Series 3P IR remote control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alpha DAC Series 3 will continue to be available and can be factory upgraded to an Alpha DAC Series 3P.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfected Technology for enhanced time domain coherence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary RF waveguide technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-low noise reclocking architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely low noise software design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-low phase noise precision clocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect connection to power amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple digital filter options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware upgradeable through signal inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-metal Series 3P IR remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in silver or black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgradeable from Alpha DAC Series 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput Sampling Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e 32 kHz–192 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput Word Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 24-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClocking:\u003c\/b\u003e Ultra-low phase noise precision clocking at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sampling rates ± 100 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e Two-channel stereo, XLR balanced (pin 2 positive) and RCA unbalanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e AES (XLR, 110 Ω); SPDIF1 (BNC, 75 Ω); SPDIF2 (BNC, 75 Ω); TOSLINK (optical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMQA Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Automatic rendering of MQA Core decoded signals to 384 kHz and above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHDCD Decoding:\u003c\/b\u003e Detects 16-bit flag at 44.1 kHz or 24-bit flag at all sampling rates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Filters:\u003c\/b\u003e Multiple options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalanced Output Level:\u003c\/b\u003e +18 dBu (6.15 Vrms) maximum, +12 dBu (3.1 Vrms) or lower recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnbalanced Output Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.25 Vrms maximum, 2 Vrms or lower recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume \u0026amp; Balance Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Digital, 0.1 dB steps with 0.05 dB L\/R gain trim, 60 dB range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response (≥88.2 kHz):\u003c\/b\u003e ±0.1 dB from \u0026lt;0.1 Hz to 35 kHz, -3 dB at 59 kHz for 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sampling rates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistortion (Recommended Levels):\u003c\/b\u003e ≤ -120 dBFS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHD+N (Maximum Level):\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026lt; -110 dBFS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirmware:\u003c\/b\u003e Upgradeable through signal inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e 25 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (WHD):\u003c\/b\u003e 16.7\" x 2.3\" x 10.6\" (424.18 x 58.42 x 269.24 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.6 lb. 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