{"product_id":"alpha-dac-series-3p","title":"Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3P | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-10 span-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" id=\"block-2fcaba592b1838e71c20\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3P Digital-to-Analog Converter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the company’s newest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfected Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the flagship Alpha DAC Reference Series 3P into a more compact reference-grade digital-to-analog converter. New proprietary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF waveguide technology, ultra-low-noise reclocking and extremely low-noise software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are engineered to improve time-domain accuracy while preserving the spatial, transient and timbral information contained in the recording. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned specifically around high-performance PCM conversion, the Alpha DAC Series 3P supports \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-bit PCM from 32kHz through 192kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, MQA Rendering to 384kHz and above, HDCD decoding, selectable digital filters and ultra-low phase-noise precision clocking. Its balanced XLR and RCA analog outputs incorporate precision variable level control, allowing the DAC to operate through a preamplifier or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirectly into a compatible power amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfected Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Series 3P incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfected Technology originally developed for the Alpha DAC Reference Series 3P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Berkeley's engineering emphasis is specifically on reducing time-domain distortion—the timing errors and noise that can obscure subtle spatial and timbral information even when conventional distortion measurements appear extremely low. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than defining the new model around a higher advertised sampling rate, Berkeley concentrated on the accuracy of the complete conversion process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProprietary RF Waveguide Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA central advancement of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha DAC Series 3P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is Berkeley's new proprietary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF waveguide technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe architecture is designed to control radio-frequency interference around the DAC's sensitive digital conversion and analog circuitry. Berkeley combines this with new low-noise software and reclocking technology as part of the Series 3P's time-domain-focused design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the major distinctions between the new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries 3P and the previous Alpha DAC Series 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-Low-Noise Reclocking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerkeley employs newly developed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eultra-low-noise reclocking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e together with ultra-low phase-noise precision conversion clocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated precision clocking supports:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44.1kHz • 48kHz • 88.2kHz • 96kHz • 176.4kHz • 192kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith a specified input tolerance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±100 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy reducing timing uncertainty before digital-to-analog conversion, Berkeley targets improved transient definition, image localization and low-level resolution rather than relying solely on downstream jitter correction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAES\/EBU, Dual BNC S\/PDIF \u0026amp; Toslink Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Alpha DAC Series 3P provides four dedicated digital inputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × AES\/EBU — 110Ω XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × S\/PDIF — 75Ω BNC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Toslink optical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll accept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-bit PCM with sampling rates from 32kHz through 192kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerkeley intentionally does not incorporate a conventional USB input. For USB-equipped servers and computers, the separate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha USB Reference Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can convert asynchronous USB to precision-reclocked AES\/EBU or 75Ω BNC S\/PDIF while providing extensive electrical isolation between the USB source and DAC. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-usb-reference-series?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat architecture is particularly relevant when pairing the Series 3P with a high-performance music server.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR \u0026amp; RCA Analog Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Series 3P provides both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA stereo analog outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR output reaches a maximum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+18dBu \/ 6.15Vrms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Berkeley recommending \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+12dBu \/ 3.1Vrms or lower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for normal operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RCA output provides a maximum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.25Vrms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2Vrms or lower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. XLR wiring follows the standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePin 2 positive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e configuration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe adjustable output architecture makes the DAC suitable for both conventional preamplifier-based systems and direct-amplifier configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Digital Volume \u0026amp; Balance Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Alpha DAC Series 3P includes a high-resolution \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edigital volume and balance control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a total operating range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume adjustment is available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.1dB steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while independent left\/right gain trim operates in extremely fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.05dB increments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows precise system gain matching and enables the DAC to connect directly to compatible power amplifiers when eliminating a separate preamplifier is desirable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMQA Rendering to 384kHz and Above\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Alpha DAC Series 3P automatically detects an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMQA Core-decoded signal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and performs MQA Rendering to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e384kHz and above\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinction is important: Berkeley specifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMQA Rendering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not full first-stage MQA decoding of an untouched MQA stream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDCD Decoding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor legacy digital libraries and CD transports, the Series 3P retains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDCD decoding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt detects the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-bit HDCD flag at 44.1kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-bit HDCD flag at all supported sampling rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat gives owners of large CD and ripped-disc collections access to HDCD information without adding another digital processor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple Digital Filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerkeley provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emultiple selectable digital filter options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the reconstruction filter to be chosen according to the recording and system configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front panel displays the selected filter along with sampling rate and attenuation information. Absolute phase can also be inverted directly from the front panel or remote control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect-to-Power-Amplifier Capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of precision variable output, fine balance adjustment and substantial maximum analog output means the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha DAC Series 3P can function as both DAC and digital preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a digital-only reference system, the signal path can therefore be reduced to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Server → Alpha DAC Series 3P → Power Amplifier → Loudspeakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerkeley explicitly specifies that its outputs can be connected directly to power amplifiers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Measured Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Berkeley's recommended output levels, the Series 3P is specified for distortion of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e≤ -120dBFS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt maximum output level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHD+N \u0026lt; -110dBFS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt sampling rates of 88.2kHz and higher, frequency response is specified at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±0.1dB from below 0.1Hz to 35kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, extending to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-3dB at 59kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with 176.4kHz and 192kHz material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurpose-Built PCM Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Alpha DAC Series 3P is fundamentally a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCM digital-to-analog converter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Berkeley specifies input sampling rates from 32kHz to 192kHz with a maximum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-bit word length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The manufacturer does not list native DSD input or DoP support for the Series 3P. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor SEO accuracy, I would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot describe this product as a DSD DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its engineering proposition is exceptionally accurate PCM conversion rather than maximizing the number of supported digital formats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-Metal IR Remote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Series 3P includes Berkeley's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall-metal IR remote control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing access to the DAC's principal operating functions from the listening position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front-panel interface provides controls and indicators for input selection, signal lock, HDCD detection, absolute phase, attenuation, sample rate, filter selection and display brightness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Alpha DAC Series 3P is offered with either a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver or Black front panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3P Technical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha DAC Series 3P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-End DAC \/ Digital Preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfected Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Sampling Rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32kHz–192kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Word Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Clocking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-low phase-noise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClocked Sample Rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44.1 \/ 48 \/ 88.2 \/ 96 \/ 176.4 \/ 192kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±100 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAES\/EBU Input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × XLR, 110Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\/PDIF Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × BNC, 75Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptical Input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Toslink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB Input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR + Unbalanced RCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR Polarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePin 2 Positive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Balanced Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+18dBu \/ 6.15Vrms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Balanced Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+12dBu \/ 3.1Vrms or lower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum RCA Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.25Vrms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended RCA Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2Vrms or lower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital, 0.1dB steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL\/R Gain Trim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.05dB steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttenuation Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Power Amplifier Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMQA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMQA Renderer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMQA Rendering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e384kHz and above\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDCD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple selectable filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response ≥88.2kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±0.1dB, \u0026lt;0.1Hz–35kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHF Extension at 176.4\/192kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-3dB at 59kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistortion at Recommended Levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e≤ -120dBFS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHD+N at Maximum Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt; -110dBFS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirmware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgradeable through signal inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-metal Series 3P IR remote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack or Silver front panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.7\"W × 10.6\"D × 2.3\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.6 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMains Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 \/ 120 \/ 240VAC, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese specifications match Berkeley Audio Design's current Series 3P documentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha DAC Series 3P vs. Reference Series 3P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha DAC Series 3P and Alpha DAC Reference Series 3P share the core Perfected Technology philosophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including RF-control technology, ultra-low phase-noise clocking and Berkeley's emphasis on time-domain accuracy. They also share the same basic input formats, output levels, volume-control resolution, published frequency response and headline distortion specifications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reference Series 3P remains Berkeley's flagship implementation, with its more elaborate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF waveguide isolation architecture, substantially heavier construction and larger 30-pound chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The standard Series 3P measures just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.3 × 16.7 × 10.6 inches and weighs 11.6 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, compared with the Reference model's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 × 17.5 × 12.5 inches and 30 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com\/alpha-dac-series-3p?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBerkeley Audio Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat distinction is worth making clear on The Grid's product pages: the Series 3P is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot simply the Reference 3P in a different enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it brings Berkeley's newest-generation technology into a significantly more accessible implementation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha DAC Series 3P at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptional foundation for a high-end digital front end, particularly when paired with a dedicated music server offering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAES\/EBU or 75Ω BNC digital output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi can build the complete Series 3P system around an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender N20, N30SA, N50 or other reference digital transport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the appropriate digital interface, amplification, cabling and loudspeakers. For USB-based sources, the system can also be configured with Berkeley's dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha USB Reference Series reclocking and isolation interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidering the Berkeley Alpha DAC Series 3P? Call The Grid HiFi at (713) 218-8120 to build the complete digital front end around it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Berkeley","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":55176777007441,"sku":null,"price":16995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":55176777040209,"sku":null,"price":16995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/ADAC3_Front_s_rate.webp?v=1791127524","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/alpha-dac-series-3p","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}