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Emotiva XDA3 Reference DAC/Pre amp

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Key Features

  • Analogue ladder network volume control
  • Supports PCM audio up to 32/768k plus DoP and native DSD audio
  • Balanced and unbalanced analogue inputs
  • Four S/PDIF digital audio inputs support sample rates up to 24/192k
  • Full-sized cabinet with OLED graphical display

Emotiva XDA3 Reference DAC/Pre amp Overview

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The Emotiva XDA3 Reference DAC/Pre-amp is a two-channel audiophile DAC with multiple digital inputs, including a high-performance USB input, an HDMI-ARC input, and two stereo analogue inputs. It has a fully balanced, fully differential analogue signal path along with a true analogue ladder network volume control. This results in superb performance, serving as both a DAC and a preamp.


This full-sized chassis also functions as a headphone amplifier making it an all-around great addition to your audiophile Hi-Fi system. With a high visibility OLED display and precise, low-noise internal AC power supply, you can expect a high standard of design and build, made for ease of use and improved performance.

Product Ref: 281812

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What’s in the Box?

  • XDA-3 Differential Reference DAC
  • Machined Aluminium Remote Control
  • Detachable IEC Power Cable

Specifications

Inputs and Outputs

Input 2 x Coaxial S/PDIF digital audio inputs

2 x Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio inputs

1 x HDMI-ARC digital audio input

1 x High performance USB digital audio input

1 pair of balanced XLR analogue audio input

1 pair of unbalanced RCA analogue audio input
Outputs 1 pair main outputs (stereo; balanced / XLR), variable level

1 pair main outputs (stereo; unbalanced / RCA), variable level

1 x headphone output, 1/4” stereo, front panel
Trigger Input input 5-12 V AC/DC
Trigger Output output +12V DC

Audio Formats and Bit Rates Supported

Stereo PCM digital audio via USB up to 32/768k
Stereo DoP (DSD-over-PCM-over-USB) via USB DoP64, DoP128, and DoP256
Native DSD (DoP) via USB DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, and DSD512
Stereo digital audio via S/PDIF (optical and electrical) all standard sample rates and bit depths up to 24/192k
Stereo digital audio via HDMI-ARC sample rates and bit depths determined by source
Other Analogue audio via one pair of stereo Balanced (XLR) Inputs and one pair of stereo Unbalanced (RCA) Inputs is supported

Circuit Highlights

Digital to Analogue Conversion ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC (32-bit Stereo DAC with Hyperstream® II DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator)
Headphone Amplifier Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 (high-power, very high fidelity, current-feedback monolithic Class A/B headphone amplifier)
Volume Control NJW1195A (digitally controlled analogue ladder network volume control)
Analogue Signal Path Active Electronics OPA1656 (ultra-low-noise, low-distortion, FET-input, audio operational amplifiers)
USB Interface Comtrue CT7601 32-bit 768 kHz USB Audio Bridge (supports PCM up to 32/768k; DoP up to DoP256; native-DSD up to DSD512)

Analogue Signal Path

Frequency Response 10 Hz to 55 kHz +0 /- 0.2 dB
Signal to Noise (S/N) Ratio > 110 dB
Crosstalk < 91 dB
THD at 1 kHz < 0.001
THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz 110 dB
Crosstalk < 100 dB
THD at 16 bits < 0.0035
THD at 24 bits < 0.002
IMD at 44.1k sample rate < 0.0025
IMD at 48 kHz and above sample rates < 0.0005

General

Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 x 2.25 x 13.5 inches (includes feet and connectors)
Weight 8-1/2 pounds (unboxed)
Rated Output 2.0 V RMS
Power Requirements 115 VAC or 230 VAC +/- 10 @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected and switched)
User-Selectable Oversampling Filters (DAC) Filter #1: Linear Phase Fast Roll-Off

Filter #2: Linear Phase Slow Roll-Off

Filter #3: Minimum Phase Fast Roll-Off

Filter #4: Minimum Phase Slow Roll-Off

Filter #5: Apodizing Fast Roll-Off

Filter #6: Hybrid Fast Roll-Off

Filter #7: Brick Wall

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