The core of the PSD 3100 HV is the network circuit board, designed with audiophile standards constantly in mind. Its task is to process incoming WLAN, LAN and USB master-mode signals, and provide access to high-quality streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer. For local applications the new third-generation T+A streaming client directly streams PCM data at a quality of up to 384/32 (HD) from the network, and DSD files with a resolution up to DSD 256.
As well as extraordinarily high reproduction quality, the design of the streaming client concentrates on an equally high level of operating convenience: the streaming services, managed by the free airable Service, and Internet radio stations, can be managed completely automatically in the background.
The contradiction between mobile data transmission and
reproduction quality is a long-standing problem, but the PSD 3100 HV overcomes it by employing high-quality transmission and cast protocols, which are even capable of handling uncompressed Flac files without loss of quality.
In addition to Internet radio access, which is integrated into the streaming client, the PSD 3100 HV provides three further radio services: FM, FM-HD and DAB+. These services offer unusually high sound quality thanks to the digital intermediate frequency, demodulation and stereo decoder output stage employed, while the circuit’s high sensitivity enables the PSD to receive even weak signals and process them cleanly: this, the most classic of all signal sources, can only sound so wonderful - via cable and through an aerial - because all these qualities are combined intelligently.
Our T+A True 1-Bit DSD converter is also absolutely unique because it broke with convention: standard converters process DSD signals by converting them into PCM and reproducing them in PCM mode. In our opinion this process causes the innate quality of DSD recordings to be lost. We therefore developed the True 1-Bit DSD converter: this circuit handles the DSD data in native form rather than converting them, and completely retains the audible advantages of a bitstream.
Specifications
4 x S/P-DIF: 1 x Standard Coax
1 x high quality BNC 32...192 kHz / 16-24 Bit,
2 x optical TOS-Link 32...192 kHz / 16-24 Bit
1 x USB DAC: Device-Mode with max. 768 kSps (PCM) und DSD 512*, supports asynchronous data transfer.
*DSD512 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)
FIR short, FIR long, Bezier/IIR, Bezier
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
Operation: 30 W digital / 40 W analogue, Standby: < 0,5 W
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Reviews
PSD 3100 HV Pre-Amp DAC
What this all means is that while the T+A is rather large and not inconsequentially expensive, it has the scope to replace more than one existing box in your system (potentially freeing up that second mains socket as you go) while feeling completely and utterly free from compromise as it does so. The PSD 3100 HV is an entirely up-to-the-minute product that retains enough of the T+A fastidiousness to delight while showing a level of musical joy that it is hard not to fall for entirely. The PSD 3100 HV is undoubtedly very big, but it’s also very clever and an absolute delight to listen to.
PSD 3100 HV
Mächtiger, mit 110-prozentiger Perfektion in Deutschland konstruierter Streaming-Preamp. Die Panzerschrank-Haptik des PSD 3100 HV steht in reizvollem Kontrast zu seinem weiträumigen, hochdynamischen, bei Bedarf aber auch extrem feingliedrigen Klang.
T+A PSD 3100 HV Strumieniowęzeł
Musik ohne Ballast
Am Ende meiner Hördurchgänge war ich glatt geneigt, den PSD 3100 HV als "T+M - Technik und Musik" zu betiteln. Pragmatisch gesehen ist er die Antwort auf alle digitalen Musikfragen - von Internetradio über Streaming bis hin zur Einbindung des Fernsehers bewältigt er praktisch jeden denkbaren Bedarf im Alleingang. Er lässt sich ebenso gerne im Verbund mit einem Paar Aktivlautsprecher als Komplett-Setup betreiben wie zwischen externen Quellen und einem Paar dicker Monoblöcke zu einer ausgewachsenen Kette erweitern. Vor allem aber bewegt er sich nicht nur klanglich auf Referenzniveau - wer einmal den zugegebenermaßen satten Betrag investiert, wird sich mindestens für ein Jahrzehnt zurücklehnen können.
PSD 3100 HV
This latest addition to the HV series will only further cement T+A´s reputation for high-quality engineering and pristine sound. The lack of an analogue XLR input is perhaps unfortunate, but otherwise the PSD 3100 HV is well connected, operationally smart and built to last a lifetime. And while it´s a natural partner for the company´s HV power amp, the insightful sound should pair well with anything.
Nichts ist unmöglich
Der PSD 3100 HV ist ein unangreifbarer Alleskönner mit einem bisweilen schon unheimlichen Fähigkeitssprektrum an der vordersten Digitalfront. Er glänzt mit einer gediegenen Bauweise und einfacher Bedienung. Großes Kompliment an Herford.
Exciting In Every Respect T+A fulfills the desire of many fans for a streaming preamp with extensive features, technical sophistication and high-end sound clearly below the price point of the ultimate big brother.
