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Audiophile DAC
Price: $ 3,000.00 / Each
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| Warranty Terms (Parts and Labor) |
3 year |
| Free Shipping to the Continental US? |
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The HD3 is an audiophile grade digital to analog converter for use with a
computer based audio source. It is designed to exploit the advantages of the
recently available high-definition digital source material, to be simple to use,
and to establish that digital sources really can "just sound right".
The HD3 is designed to be as hassle-free as possible. Connect it to any
available USB port on your computer with a standard USB cable, select the HD3
and you should be ready to play music in a matter of moments. It is designed to
work with the drivers built into the operating systems of all modern PC, Mac,
and Linux computers, so there is no need to struggle with installing drivers as
there are none to install. Just select your favorite tunes from music stored on
your computer, or pop a CD into your computerís optical drive, sit back and
enjoy.
With its asynchronous data interface virtually eliminating jitter, the HD3
will transform your computer into a high-end CD player competitive with the very
best audiophile quality units on the market. But it will do much more than that.
By "ripping" your CDs to the computer you can take advantage of software that
makes multiple read passes to virtually eliminate data errors, for superior
playback. You can store an entire music collection on the hard-drive of your
computer, and use your choice of "juke-box" software to search for and select
the songs or albums you want to play. Preserve your CDs from possible damage in
handling by copying them to your hard drive and putting them away in safe
storage. Imagine a couple of thousand or more CDs of music all contained in the
space of a small computer. Better yet, the HD3 is designed to deliver better
than CD quality material. It will decode up to 24 bit, 96k samples/second music
files. These files are available for purchase by download from various on-line
sources.
The conrad-johnson analog audio circuits are your assurance that the HD3 will
deliver the full potential of these sources and in the end, the music playback
will be musical. As expected from conrad-johnson, the circuits are simple and
executed with quality parts. A high-end Burr-Brown delta-sigma dac was selected
for the digital to analog conversion. This is the most musically satisfying
24/96 capable dac presently available. The analog signal is fed to our own audio
circuits, executed with highest quality polypropylene capacitors and metal foil
and metal film resistors. The digital circuits are powered by regenerating power
from the USB connection itself, while the analog portion of the dac and the
analog audio stage are powered by separate transformers feeding discrete dc
voltage regulators, thus isolating the analog signal from noise imposed on the
grounds and power supply legs of the digital circuits.
Great sound and quicker, easier access to all your music, what ís not to
like?
Specifications:
HD3 USB DAC
- Output level (0 dB): 3.5 Vrms
- S/N Ratio: better than 100 dB
- Frequency response: 2 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-1.0 dB
- Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.05 %
- Dimensions: 10"W, 2.75"H, 13"D
- Weight: 7 lb.
Every conrad-johnson HD3 USB Digital To Analog Converter is patiently and
carefully hand assembled, then individually inspected and its performance
verified by an experienced audio technician. The owner is protected by our three
year limited warranty covering labor and parts. Service is a top priority at
conrad-johnson. In the event that a product does require service, it will be
handled promptly and efficiently.
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