{"product_id":"emotiva-xda-3-differential-reference-dac-preamp","title":"Emotiva XDA-3 Differential Reference DAC \/ Preamp","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA DAC is the heartbeat of digital listening. It's the piece that turns ones and zeros into real music, and it can either add high-quality digital playback to an analog system or act as the control center for an all-digital setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XDA-3 is designed to do both, with the connections you actually need: a high-performance USB input for everything from standard files to ultra high-resolution PCM (up to 32\/768) and DSD (up to DSD512), four S\/PDIF inputs for players and streamers (up to 24\/192), HDMI-ARC for easy TV audio, plus both balanced and unbalanced analog inputs so you can bring in gear like a phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the hood, it is a true Differential Reference design, fully balanced and fully differential from the DAC stage to the XLR outputs, and the balanced analog inputs stay fully differential from input to output. Volume is handled the right way, with a digitally controlled analog ladder network, so analog sources remain fully analog and never get forced through A\/D conversion. You also get both balanced and unbalanced outputs, a high-performance headphone amplifier, an OLED graphical display, and a full-function machined aluminum remote, all housed in a full-size, all-metal chassis with a low-noise internal AC power supply and proper full-size connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced by Design, Differential from End to End\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XDA-3 features a fully balanced, fully differential analog signal path extending to its XLR outputs, helping minimise noise while preserving dynamic range and musical detail. Its analog inputs also remain entirely in the analog domain, eliminating unnecessary analog-to-digital conversion and maintaining signal purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume Control That Preserves Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional digital volume controls that can compromise resolution at lower listening levels, the XDA-3 uses a digitally controlled analog ladder network for smooth, precise volume adjustments. This design delivers consistent clarity, natural tonal balance, and detailed sound, making it ideal for use as both a high-performance DAC and a versatile audio control centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile Connectivity for Hi-Res Audio and Headphone Listening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for modern audio systems, the XDA-3 offers high-performance USB connectivity for ultra-high-resolution audio playback, multiple S\/PDIF digital inputs, and HDMI ARC for convenient TV integration. With a built-in headphone amplifier and both balanced and unbalanced outputs, it provides flexible connectivity for a wide range of listening setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTopology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe XDA-3 is a high-performance two-channel audiophile DAC with a variety of digital inputs, including a very high-performance USB input, an HDMI-ARC input, and two stereo analog inputs. The XDA-3 features a fully balanced, fully differential analog signal path, and a true analog ladder network volume control for superb performance as both a DAC and a preamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInputs and Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.8385%; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 72.875%; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8385%;\"\u003eCoaxial Digital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.875%;\"\u003e2 × S\/PDIF coaxial digital audio inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8385%;\"\u003eOptical Digital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.875%;\"\u003e2 × Toslink optical S\/PDIF digital audio inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8385%;\"\u003eHDMI Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.875%;\"\u003e1 × HDMI-ARC digital audio input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8385%;\"\u003eUSB Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.875%;\"\u003e1 × high-performance USB digital audio input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8385%;\"\u003eBalanced Analog Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.875%;\"\u003e1 pair of balanced XLR stereo analog audio inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8385%;\"\u003eUnbalanced Analog Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.875%;\"\u003e1 pair of unbalanced RCA stereo analog audio inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8385%;\"\u003eBalanced Main Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.875%;\"\u003e1 pair of variable-level balanced XLR stereo outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8385%;\"\u003eUnbalanced Main Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.875%;\"\u003e1 pair of variable-level unbalanced RCA stereo outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8385%;\"\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.875%;\"\u003e1 × front-panel ¼-inch stereo headphone output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudio Formats and Bit Rates Supported\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; 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sample rates and bit depths depend on the source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.4087%;\"\u003eAnalog Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.3048%;\"\u003eStereo balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCircuit Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS ES9038Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC; 32-bit stereo DAC with Hyperstream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphone Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTexas Instruments TPA6120A2; 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