AQUA La Voce S3
Aqua La Voce S3 DAC. DAC converter
The new S3 Discrete | La Voce to the next level.
Designed to provide absolute modularity, the Voce S3 is a pure R2R ladder: FPGA-based DAC with no digital filter. It has a sign-magnitude ladder converter.
The absence of digital filtering means that there is no processing of the input signal. The original digital samples are translated into the reproduced sound, preserving the transient shape and avoiding any sound.
In this way, we also avoid the problem of "intersample overs" that is vital for faithful reproduction, considering the current practices of recording studios.
With our R2R conversion technology, the sound is natural, fast, dynamic and without the feeling of compression that characterizes other converters.
Bankwire payment (3% DTO)
If you choose Bankwire payment you will get a 3% discount on your order.
Shipping Policy
Return policy
To protect investment, original La Voce owners can upgrade to La Voce S3 Discrete DAC. The upgrade for La Voce units from existing owners consists of the following hardware / firmware modifications:
• FPGA / decoder encoder. P608, high resolution up to 384kHz PCM and DSD128
• R2R ladder resistor board cod. P607
• USB card code . P901 with new firmware
• P601 main board
hardware modification • I2S / USB board hardware modification P603
FEATURES
• High performance proprietary FPGA based digital decoding without digital filter
• Discrete R2R ladder DACs with low precision resistors noise
• Galvanic isolated S / PDIF digital input - AES / EBU
• AQlink (I2S protocol) jitter-free digital interface, uncompromising digital connection for La Diva CD transport
• Zero S / PDIF vibration design, PLL (Loop Lock) technology phase) of the digital receiver stage
• Discrete regulator (MOSFET, J-FET, BJT) for DAC analog and digital power supply
• RJ45 input connection (AQlink), uses CAT6 cable
• 2 low power transformers separate noise, one for the analog section and one for the digital section
• MODULAR DESIGN with upgradeable multi-board system
• Fully discrete analog stage, not even a single op amp is used
• Proprietary USB firmware / driver:
Apple MAC operating system - Linux operating system: USB asynchronous native support, no need to install driver software
• Fully upgradeable asynchronous USB module with resolution from 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz up to 24-bit PCM, DSD64, DSD128, works with computers with OSX 10.7 and higher, WINDOWS 10, 8, 7 and XP ASIO - Perfect high speed bit WASAPI
• AQ-i modular input: D111 XLR | Fiber D112 AT&T ST | D113 RCA | D114 TOSLINK with high resolution platform
• Front panel digital phase selector
• High quality parts selected for sound quality:
- Long life 105 ° capacitors.
- ultra-precision low noise sheet metal resistors
- metallized film pulse capacitor
- ultrafast diodes
• Aluminum anti-resonant cabinet with nextel.
• Designed and handmade in Italy.
• Input:
- RJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) - PCM 24 bit / 384kHz - DSD64, DSD128 through DoP
- Coaxial BNC (S / PDIF) 75 ohms - PCM 24 bit / 192kHz - DSD64 through DoP
- USB port - PCM 24 bit / 384kHz - DSD64, DSD128 via DoP
- MODULAR INPUT upgradeable, options:
- AES / EBU balanced 110 ohms - PCM 24 bit / 192kHz - DSD64 via DoP
- Coaxial RCA (S / PDIF) 75 ohms - PCM 24 bit / 192kHz - DSD64 via DoP
- AT&T (ST fiber) - PCM 24 bit / 192kHz - DSD64 via DoP
- Optical TOSLINK - 24 bit / 96kHz PCM
• Analog output:
- Single ended RCA
- Asymmetric balanced XLR
• 5 year warranty
Digital to analog
conversion type D / A conversion system Proprietary Discrete
Pure R2R ladder - FPGA based ( Field Programmable Gate Arrays) Without Digital Filter
Native Sample Rates Supported
Serial Bus AQlink / I2S - USB PC Audio: 44.1kHz to 384kHz Up to 24-bit PCM
DSD64, DSD128
Supports DSD via DoP on all inputs
DAC architecture
Multibit sign Magnitude R2R ladder (upgradeable)
Asynchronous USB (high speed)
USB Audio Class 2 with type B connector
Digital receiver
PLL (Phase Locking Loop) technology 128 or 256 FS internally selectable
AQlink (I2S bus)
CMOS level
Oversampling factor: 1x
Digital inputs
- RJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) - PCM 24 bit / 384kHz - DSD64, DSD128 via DoP
- Coaxial BNC (S / PDIF) 75 ohm - PCM 24 bit / 192kHz - DSD64 via DoP
- USB port - PCM 24 bit / 384kHz - DSD64, DSD128 via DoP
Modular AQ-i input:
- AES / EBU balanced 110 ohm - PCM 24 bit / 192kHz - DSD64 via DoP (code D111)
- Coaxial RCA (S / PDIF) 75 ohm - PCM 24 bit / 192kHz - DSD64 via DoP (code D113)
- AT&T (fiber ST) - PCM 24 bit / 192kHz - DSD64 via DoP (cod. D112)
- Optical TOSLINK - PCM 24 bit / 96kHz (cod. D114)
Analog outputs:
UNBAL 2 RCA 2.5 V RMS
output BALANCED ( unbalanced output) 2 XLR outputs: 5.5 V RMS 100 ohm RCA
output impedance: - 200 ohm XLR
Impedance load: 10 kohm (min.) RCA - 600 ohm XLR
Frequency response: 20Hz to 50kHz + 0.5dB / -0.5dB
THD + N: <0.1% 1KHz -20dB
Front panel: Power, input selector, phase inversion switch Power
consumption power: 100-115V / 220-240V; 50 or 60Hz - 58VA
Dimensions: (W x D x H ) 450 x 310 x 100 mm
Weight: 9 kg
Front finish: Satin Alu Silver or Satin Black
Case: Finish Nextel Gray Powder Coated
Bank transfer (3% OFF)
If you pay by bank transfer you will get an extra 3% discount on your order.
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