Audirect Beam 3S 4.4mm Balanced MQA USB DAC/AMP Introduced
Audirect has made a name as a leading manufacturer of HiFi USB DAC/AMPs with their wide range of portable audio solutions. They have added another gem to their Beam 3 series of USB DAC/AMPs, presenting you the all-new Audirect Beam 3S.
It is a 4.4mm balanced USB DAC/AMP designed with ES9281AC high-performance decoding chip and dual independent OP-AMP chips. Beam 3S is an ideal choice for headphones with its powerful output ratings and three-level gain modes. The latest Audirect Beam 3S supports full MQA decoding bringing the users closer to the master-quality sound experience. It has an interchangeable cable design with a Type-C connector plug, we can use it with Apple as well as Android devices with the help of appropriate connector cables.
Features
– Powerful performance with ES9281AC DAC chip.
– Dual independent OPAMP chips.
– MQA renderer.
– Balanced 4.4mm Pentaconn headphone output port.
– Supports Hi-Res PCM decoding(Up to 32-Bit/768kHz).
– DSD Decoding(Native DSD512).
– Gaming Mode.
– Three-level gain modes.
– Lightweight design with Anti-Glare glass panel.
Technical Specifications
– Output Power: 612Vrms(Low gain), 2.48Vrms(Medium gain), 4.1Vrms(High gain).
– Max power: 88mW(16Ω), 190mW(32Ω), 27mW(600Ω).
– SNR: -118dB.
– THD+N: 0.0003%.
– Weight: 25grams.
– Dimensions: 53*15*11mm.
Truly Balanced Design In Your Pocket
Audirect Beam 3S is a fully balanced USB DAC/AMP. It adopts a Japanese Pentaconn original 4.4mm socket design. 4.4mm Pentagon connections have become the new standard in HiFi audio. Most brands have started shipping their IEMs/Headphones with a balanced 4.4mm cable.
Unmatched Performance With ESS Sabre DAC Chipset
Audirect Beam 3S features an ES9281AC high-performance DAC chipset from ESS Sabre Technologies. It provides high-resolution audio signal decoding with high SNR and ultra-low distortion ratings in the output signal. It achieves -118dB SNR ratings providing clean, noise-free background for the users. Audirect Beam 3S supports Hi-Res 32-Bit/768khz PCM and native DSD512 decoding, providing full Hi-Res decoding with your smartphones.
Reproduces Master Quality Sound With MQA Decoding Support
The compact and simply Audirect Beam 3S supports the full MQA Renderer function. It enables the user to fully expand an MQA file/stream and experience a true, natural, studio-level sound quality with their smartphones.
Dual Independent OPAMPs For Powerful Sound Performance
Audirect has designed the Beam 3S with dual independent OPAMPs on its main audio circuitry. It produces a powerful output thrust(With up to 4.1Vrms power rating at high gain mode) which is more than adequate enough to drive your IEMs and Headphones easily. Paired with a three-level gain adjustment, one can pair sensitive as well as demanding headphones with the Beam 3S.
Rich & Elegant Build With AG Glass Panel
Covered with an AG Glass panel, the Beam 3S offer a rich in-hand experience for its users. It has a smooth texture to its metallic chassis. The Beam 3S has a swappable connector cable, you can connect your Type-C or even apple lightning connector cable with the Beam 3S. It supports a wide range of devices including PCs, Laptops, and gaming consoles too.
Pricing & Availability
Audirect Beam 3S is launched officially for just under a 100$ priced at 94.99$, check out more details here.
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