{"product_id":"aqua-lascala","title":"Aqua La Scala MkIII Optologic DAC","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eA never ending story: upgrading to the Optologic DAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MK3 represents more than a simple upgrade for our La Scala DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of course includes all the improvements introduced in the recent past, such as \u003cstrong\u003eC-core transformers, digital AQlink, USB card\u003c\/strong\u003e, etc. but a new \u003cstrong\u003eanalog module\u003c\/strong\u003e is incredibly crucial for the Sound Quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to VALVE \/ MOSFET hybrid circuitry, a new module developed from scratch in our laboratories: \u003cstrong\u003ePIBU\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003ePI\u003c\/strong\u003elot \u003cstrong\u003eBU\u003c\/strong\u003effer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important advantage provided by this new module is the elimination of the output capacitors - no longer present on MK3. Thiscoupled with the high output current and its incredible preamp piloting skills of PIBUachieves important improvements, able to combine state-of-the art electronics and musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this is highlighted during the listening tests: we therefore believe that MK3 represents an important step in refining the already excellent sound rendering of La Scala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs usual, it is possible to upgrade to MK3 the previous versions of the La Scala DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, current Owners, have the opportunity to upgrade their unit in order to reach to the revolutionary Optologic D\/A conversion system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, La Scala D\/A converter proves that an instant classic does not mean a product whose destiny is to become obsolescent, like most of the products in the high-end world.\u003cbr\u003eAfter the first appearance in the flagship Formula DAC, the proprietary D\/A conversion system developed by Aqua is now available for La Scala MKIII dac.\u003cbr\u003eSo, current Owners, have the opportunity to upgrade their unit in order to reach to the revolutionary Optologic D\/A conversion system.\u003cbr\u003eThe already extraordinary sound quality of this icon is now improved in every aspect: time coherence, microdynamics, timbre, and without losing that magic atmosphere for which La Scala is widely renowned.\u003cbr\u003eLa Scala MKIII keeps the VALVE \/ MOSFET hybrid circuitry, with now a pair of specially selected ECC81 tubes - 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