T+A SD 3100 HV Reference Streaming DAC
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SD 3100 HV
Streaming DAC
The Reference Streaming DAC
The SD 3100 HV is with the exception of the pre-amplifier section identical with the SCD 3100 HV.
The SD 3100 HV is a purist converter / streamer which in an HV system acts as ultra-high quality player and converter for every imaginable digital source. It can be connected to the P 3100 HV pre-amplifier or the PA 3100 HV integrated amplifier via one of its analogue outputs. If you wish to play CD or SACD, the PDT 3100 HV reference disc mechanism can be connected to the SD 3100 HV.
The SD 3100 HV - and also a full HV system - can be controlled using the F 3100 remote control handset or the T+A MusicNavigator App.
Headphone Amp
Since more and more audiophile music enthusiasts use high-quality headphones, we have developed a particularly good, high-performance analogue headphone amplifier which also exploits HV technology; it works completely in Class A mode, and offers outstanding sound quality. The connection sockets for 6.3 mm jack plugs and high-quality, quadrupole-symmetrical pentaconn plugs are located on the front.
Construction
Like all our HV devices the SD 3100 HV is built of pure aluminium, without any ferro-magnetic materials at all, and features five compartments separated by aluminium dividing walls. These sections house the motherboard with digital inputs, the D/A converters with analogue output stage, the analogue mains section, the digital mains section and - in the massive front panel - the control section with its bright display and sensor buttons.
REVIEW & AWARDS
T+A elektroakustik SD 3100 HV Streaming DAC Reviewed - Read More
"To be sure, this is a product intended for a very high-end audio system. When paired with similar digital components, it will make listening to music the magnificent experience all audiophiles want and expect. Anyone considering purchasing a new DAC with a retail price this lofty, or even more, should absolutely audition this component. The T+A SD 3100 HV DAC is loaded with features, engineered to incredible standards, has stylish good looks and the ability to make a digital signal converted to analog sound positively superb. So, is this a world class DAC? You betcha. I would rank the T+A SD 3100 HV as one of the best DACs available anywhere – regardless of price. " - Paul Wilson
SPECIFICATIONS
Analogue output |
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Coaxial (RCA) | Balanced (XLR) | 2,5 Veff / 20 Ohm | 5,0 Veff / 40 Ohm |
Headphone output |
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Headphone output | 6,3 mm Klinke (20 Ohm) and 4,4 mm Pentaconn (8 Ohm) |
Connections |
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Digital output | 1x coax, IEC 60958 S/P-DIF (LPCM) |
Digital inputs | 1 x AES-EBU 32...192 kHz / 16-24 Bit 6 x S/P-DIF: 2 x Standard Coax 2 x high quality BNC 32...192 kHz / 16-24 Bit, 2 x optical TOS-Link 32...192 kHz / 16-24 Bit 2 x USB DAC: Device-Mode with max. 768 kSps (PCM) und DSD 1024*, supports asynchronous data transfer. *DSD512 und DSD 1024 with Windows PC with appropriate driver installed or Linux PC with 4.4 Kernel or higher only. 2 x USB Master-Mode for USB-Mass storage (Stick or HDD) 2 x HDMI IN, 1 x HDMI OUT with ARC 1 x IPA (LVDS) |
Network connection | LAN: Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T, WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n |
D/A-Converter |
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PCM |
Double-Differential-Quadruple-Converter with four 32-Bit Sigma-Delta D/A-Converter per channel. 705,6 / 768 kSps conversion rate |
DSD | T+A-True-1Bit DSD D/A-Converter, up tp DSD 1024 (49,2 MHz), native bitstream |
Upsampling (PCM) | T+A-Signalprocessor – synchronous upsampling with 4 selectable oversampling algorithms FIR short, FIR long, Bezier/IIR, Bezier |
Analogue filter | Phase-linear Bessel filter 3rd order, switchable with 60 or 120 kHz cut off frequency |
Frequency response | PCM 44.1 kSps: 2 Hz - 20 kHz PCM 48 kSps: 2 Hz - 22 kHz / DSD 64: 2 Hz - 44 kHz PCM 96 kSps: 2 Hz - 40 kHz / DSD 128: 2 Hz - 60 kHz PCM 192 kSps: 2 Hz - 80 kHz / DSD 256: 2 Hz - 80 kHz PCM 384 kSps: 2 Hz - 100 kHz / DSD 512: 2 Hz - 100 kHz PCM 768 kSps: 2 Hz - 120 kHz / DSD 1024: 2 Hz - 120 kHz |
THD | < 0.001 % |
S/N ratio | > 117 dB |
Channel separation | > 110 dB |
Streaming Client |
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Formats / Standards | MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC / UPnP AV, T+A Control |
Data rates | PCM 32...192 kHz,16/24 Bit; MP3 bis 320 kBit, variable and constant bit rate |
Music services | Tidal, Deezer, qobuz (Subscription required) |
Features | Gapless Playback for MP3 (Lame), WAV, FLAC T+A MusicNavigator App for iOS und Android |
Tuner |
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Internet Radio | Airable Internet Radio Service (> 11000 Stations worldwide) |
FM, FM-HD | FM, FM-HD |
DAB, DAB+ | 168 -240 MHz (Band III); sensitivity 2,0 µV, S/N > 96 dBA |
Features | RDS/RDBS, Stationname (PS), Programm type (PTY), Radiotext (RT) |
Bluetooth |
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Bluetooth Standard / Codec | A2DP (Audio), AVRCP 1.4 (Control) / aptX®, MP3, SBC |
Mains / Accessories / Dimensions |
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Mains | 2 x 110-120 V or 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz Operation: 2 x 40 W |
Standby | < 0,5 W |
Accessories | 2x power cord, remote control F 3100, BNC adapter |
Dimensions (W x H x D)/Weight | 17 x 46 x 46 cm / 26 kg |
Optional Accessories | Power Three HD (Carbon) | Power Bar | HV-Individual finish (Individual colours on request) |
Finishes | silver laquer 47 or titanium laquer 64 |