Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3

Name: Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3
Brand: The Music Room
SKU: 100470
Price: 7399.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Specifications: PCM resolutions from 32kHz to 192kHz (24-bit), MQA rendering beyond 384kHz, HDCD decoding, and compatibility with hi-res streaming services (Tidal, Qobuz) via AES, BNC, and Toslink inputs. The Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3 incorporates trickle-down engineering from the flagship Reference model to set a benchmark in digital conversion. Equipped with ultra-low phase noise clocking and advanced digital filtering, it minimizes time-domain jitter. Featuring balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs alongside a 0.1dB step digital volume control, it can drive power amplifiers directly to eliminate preamplifier coloration.

Critics, including reviewers from The Absolute Sound, praise the Series 3 as an unqualified triumph that rivals cost-no-object converters. Reviews consistently highlight its exceptional resolution of low-level detail, deep three-dimensional soundstaging, dense tone color, and extraordinary clarity. Audio experts applaud its flawless MQA rendering and lifelike timbral accuracy, noting its rare ability to separate complex orchestral passages effortlessly.

Integrating the Alpha DAC Series 3 into your setup unlocks the full emotional depth and subtle nuance of your digital music library. Its studio-grade precision and direct-drive output capability eliminate system bottlenecks, delivering breathtaking realism that transforms everyday listening into an authentic live event.

Brand	Berkeley Audio Design
Type	DACs
Component Color	Black
MSRP	$11,995.00
SKU #	100470
Serial #	2056
Cosmetic Rating	8 - Very good condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including minor blemishes on top face and remote face. Despite these cosmetic imperfections, this DAC sounds amazing and will make a fine addition to any setup.
Functional Notes	Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age	Unknown
Owners	2
Service History	None

DAC, Power cable, Remote, Factory packaging.

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