PSD 3100 HV Pre-Amp Streamer D/A Converter incl. F3100 Silver laquered Finish (Color 47)

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PSD 3100 HV Pre-Amp Streamer D/A Converter incl. F3100 Silver laquered Finish (Color 47)

T+A PSD 3100 HV Silver laquered 47

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What does the term High-End mean in the year 2022? To what extent is music network-based in today’s world? These questions are answered by the PSD 3100 HV, which represents the first step into the world of the
HV series multi-source streaming players.
In every respect the PSD 3100 HV sets new standards for network-based music, whether it is its access to millions of pieces of music from the highest-quality streaming services, or from local networks with the new third-generation streaming client, or its two unique and exclusive con- verter architectures for DSD 512 and PCM 768 files, or its HV pre-ampli- fier topology and convenient integration in the T+A MusicNavigator app.

Construction

Every T+A device is developed with a single primary aim, the reproduction of music in as natural and uncoloured form as possible. In this aim the design of the D/A converter is of crucial importance, the tiniest negative influence, if not eliminated at this stage, inevitably exerts a seriously harmful effect on sound quality further down the line. We counter these potential losses with a series of ground-breaking in-house developments: de-jitter masterclo- cking, jitter reduction by a factor of four through the consistent separation (physical and topological) of the digital and analogue sections, and Path Separation Technology for separate PCM and DSD signals.
The PSD 3100 HV is yet another impressive embodiment of our company maxim: pleasure in music brought to life by technology – Engineering Emotion.

Streaming

Our experience with streaming-capable equipment extends back to the year 2007, when we were the first High-End manufacturer with the courage to rethink digital music in a really consistent manner – by integrating streaming sources into our products. Over more than a decade of innovation we have evolved a global streaming architecture whose focal point is our streaming client. Its network-capable processor board handles a vast range of formats, acting as a bridge to the outside world. High-quality music reproduction from sources such as Tidal, Internet radio and even USB mass storage devices combine effortlessly with convenience and swift operation. The system provides the means of directly processing even DSD and PCM files in differing resolutions via the streaming client, and passing them on to the converters.

Converters & Filters

The PCM quadruple converter features a double symmetrical circuit with eight 32-bit BurrBrown converters, which correct non-linearities at an above-average standard, and reduce the already minimal residual noise by a further 6 dB. This converter delivers a level of resolution, dynamism, linearity and freedom from distortion which would be difficult to beat, even when dealing with critical passages and minute musical details. The converter is controlled by a 56-bit signal processor which offers various oversampling algorithms, giving the user the opportunity to fine-tune the system’s sound characteristics individually in terms of timing and frequency range. Four filter types are available; the Bezier filters developed by us in-house have optimum timing, and no trace of oscillation in the analogue signal.
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.

Connections & additional sources

The PSD 3100 HV’s back panel reflects its versatile nature. Analogue input, aerial input, S/P-DIF, TOS Link, AES/ EBU, BNC, HDMI and USB inputs cover the full range of digital sources. Internet radio, as well as FM, FM-HD and DAB+ radio, are also present, and show that the PSD 3100 HV can effortlessly become the core of any High-End system, in which every source is able to unfold its maximum potential. Because it is not only an excellent strea- mer and D/A converter, but also a very excellent pre-amplifier. The input stages are discrete Class A preamps in HV technology, the volume control is relay-controlled with balance and loudness, its high-quality XLR and asym- metrical RCA outputs represent the signal bridge to power amplifiers and active loudspeakers, while headpho- nes can be connected via a symmetrical 4.4 mm Pentaconn headphone output can be connected.

ACCESSORIES

Included : 2x power cord, remote control F 3100, BNC adapter

D/A CONVERTER

PCM : Double-Differential-Quadruple-Converter with four 32-Bit Sigma-Delta D/A-Converters per channel. 705,6 / 768 kSps conversion rate

DSD : T+A-True-1Bit DSD D/A-Converter, up tp DSD 512 (22,4 / 24,5 MHz), native bitstream

Upsampling : T+A-Signalprocessor – synchronous upsampling with 4 selectable oversampling algorithms. FIR short, FIR long, Bezier/IIR, Bezier

Analog 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

THD : < 0.001 %

S/n Ratio : > 117 dB

Channel Separation : > 110 dB

DIMENSIONS

Height : 17 cm / 6,7 inch(es)

Width : 46 cm / 18,1 inch(es)

Depth : 46 cm / 18,1 inch(es)

Weight : 26 kg / 57,3 lb(s)

GENERAL

Surface Finish : silver laquer 47 or titanium laquer 64

Bluetooth™ : A2DP (Audio), AVRCP 1.4 (Control) / aptX® HD, SBC, AAC

Streaming Client : Streaming client module 3rd generation with Quad Core processor

HEADPHONE POWER OUTPUT

Headphone Output : 4,4 mm Pentaconn (6 Ohm)

INPUTS

Digital Input(s) : 1 x AES-EBU 32...192 kHz / 16-24 Bit ◊ 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 up to 768 kSps (PCM) and DSD 512*, supports asynchronous data transfer. *DSD 512 only with Windows PC with appropriate driver ◊ 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) ◊ LAN, Antenna input for WLAN and FM, 2 x H-Link

PRE-AMPLIFIER

Frequency Response : 0,5 Hz - 300 kHz, +0 /-3dB

Signal to noise ratio : 108 / 112 dB

THD : < 0,001 %

Intermodulation : < 0,001 %

Channel Separation : < 108 dB

Input Sensitivity : High level input (RCA) : 250 mVeff ... 6 Veff / 24 kOhm ◊ Analogue output RCA : nom 1 Veff, max 9,5 Veff / 20 Ohm ◊ XLR : nom 1,45 Veff, max 19,6 Veff / 40 Ohm