DX-3 – The next generation personal audio companion
The DX-3 combines the sophisticated technology of a high-end headphone amplifier with a sleek industrial design. The ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC delivers unparalleled sound quality, delivering accurate and dynamic sound reproduction for both headphones and powered speakers.
Connect the DX-3 to balanced or single-ended headphones or connect it directly to powered speakers. It supports:
- PC-USB : Up to 32-bit/384kHz
- Coaxial/Optical : Up to 24-bit/192kHz
- aptX™ HD Bluetooth : Wireless High-Resolution Audio
- AUX RCA : Traditional analog connections
Cutting-edge structural design
The DX-3's fully balanced circuit topology is powered by a custom-made toroidal transformer that provides ultra-low noise and interference isolation. Filter capacitors ensure stability and performance even in the most demanding listening situations.
Comfort is enhanced by:
✔ Full-color graphic display
✔ Stylish remote control made of milled aluminum
✔ Easy-to-use front panel controls
The perfect choice for audiophiles
Designed for both private listening and high-quality speaker listening, the DX-3 combines exceptional sound quality with a stylish design, offering the perfect solution for those who want to listen to music without compromise.
Specifications
Dimensions and weight
- Width × Height × Depth: 215 × 76 × 247 mm (8 1/2 × 3 × 9 3/4")
- Front panel height: 70 mm (2 3/4")
- Net weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs.)
Power consumption
- Operating voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Power consumption: 30 W
- Standby power consumption: < 0.5 W
- Heat output: 100 BTU/h
Power outputs (THD+N < 1%)
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Single-ended (6.35 mm):
- 765mW @ 16Ω
- 383mW @ 32Ω
- 41mW @ 300Ω
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Balanced (4.4 mm):
- 2.8W @ 16Ω
- 1.4W @ 32Ω
- 150mW @ 300Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD, 32 Ω, 1kHz)
- Single-ended: < 0.008% @ 70 mW
- Balanced: < 0.004% @ 280 mW
Frequency response
- Headphone output: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0 dB, -0.2 dB
- Digital: 10 Hz - 20 kHz, +0 dB, -0.5 dB
- Analog: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0 dB, -0.4 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N, IHF "A" Weighted)
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Headphone output:
- Single-ended: > 100 dB
- Balanced: > 110 dB
- Digital: > 112 dB
- Analog: > 107 dB