{"product_id":"aqua-lavoces3","title":"Aqua La Voce S3 Discrete DAC","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to provide absolute modularity, the La Voce S3 is a pure R2R ladder - FPGA-based DAC without digital filter. It has a sign-magnitude ladder converter.\u003cbr\u003eThe absence of digital filtering means no processing of the input signal. The original digital samples are translated to the reproduced sound, preserving the transient shape and avoiding any ringing.\u003cbr\u003eIn this way we also avoid the \"intersample overs\" problem that is vital to faithful reproduction, considering current recording studio practices.\u003cbr\u003eWith our R2R conversion technology the sound is natural, fast, dynamic, and without the sense of compression characterizing others converters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo protect the investment, owners of original La Voce can upgrade to La Voce S3 Discrete DAC. The update for the La Voce units of existing owners consists of the following hardware \/ firmware modifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFPGA \/ decoding board cod. P608, high-resolution up to 384kHz PCM and DSD128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR2R Ladder resistors board cod. P607\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB board cod. P901 with new firmware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehardware modification of main board P601\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehardware modification of I2S \/ USB board P603\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh performance proprietary FPGA-based digital decoding without digital filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete R2R ladder DACs with low noise precision resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanic isolated S\/PDIF - AES\/EBU Digital input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJitter free digital interface AQlink (I2S protocol), uncompromising digital connection to La Diva cd transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero S\/PDIF Jitter design, digital receiver stage PLL (phase locked loop) technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete Regulator (MOSFET, J-FET, BJT) for analog and digital DACs power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRJ45 (AQlink) input connection, employs CAT6 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 separate low noise power transformers, one for the analog and one for the digital section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMODULAR DESIGN with upgradeable multi board system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully discrete analog stage, not even a single Op-Amp is used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary USB Firmware \/ driver : Apple MAC OS - Linux OS : USB asynchronous native support, no need to install drivers software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully upgradeable asynchronous USB module with resolution 44.1kHz to 384kHz PCM up to 24 bits, DSD64, DSD128, operates with computers running OSX 10.7 and above, WINDOWS 10 , 8 , 7 and XP ASIO - WASAPI bit perfect high-speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAQ-i modular input: D111 XLR | D112 AT\u0026amp;T ST Fiber | D113 RCA | D114 TOSLINK with High Resolution platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital phase selector on front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality parts selected for sound quality:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e105° long life capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elow noise Metal Foil ultra-precision resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emetallized film pulse capacitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eultra-fast diodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum anti-resonant cabinet with Nextel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and handmade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) - PCM 24 bit \/ 384kHz DSD64, DSD128 via DoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBNC coax (S\/PDIF) 75 ohm - PCM 24 bit \/ 192kHz DSD64 via DoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB port - PCM 24 bit \/ 384kHz DSD64, DSD128 via DoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMODULAR INPUT upgradeable, options:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES\/EBU balanced 110 ohm - PCM 24 bit \/ 192kHz DSD64 via DoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA coax (S\/PDIF) 75 ohm - PCM 24 bit \/ 192kHz DSD64 via DoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT\u0026amp;T (ST Fiber) - PCM 24 bit \/ 192kHz DSD64 via DoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical TOSLINK - PCM 24 bit \/ 96kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog output:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA single-ended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR balanced asymmetrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Aqua Acoustics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938357248266,"sku":"AQUAACOUST-5987","price":3690.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/aqua-la-voce-s3-discrete-dac-24463-p.png?v=1760362442","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/aqua-lavoces3","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}