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Balanced XLR output, 0.0002x THD+N, high performance preAmp volume control
Main features:
AM3 has reference-level music playback capability, which can support memory playback, native playback of DSD256, PCM384KHz, and unlimited music APP support. It can provide ASIO ultra-low latency native channel / WASAPI universal native channel.
AM3 supports up to 30TB of music automation scanning and management, and can perfectly support Jriver Media Center/RoonCore, in addition, AM3 also has 30TB of music management capability when used as RoonCore.
Built-in 2T SSD, more than 10 TB hard drive expansion capability (can be directly inserted through the 2.5-inch hard drive compartment). 4 Win-based USB 3.0 interfaces, support for CD/DVD/Blu-ray Driver, hard drive, WIFI, and other types of functionality expansion. Meanwhile, AM3 has HDMI 2.0 4K UHD HDR native video output capability.
Original sound and color, 4K video playback capability
Numerous optimization and tuning experiences from reference products
AM3's sound is smooth, clean and rich in detail, with excellent live reproduction. SOUNDAWARE has nearly 15 years of experience in the development of professional reference products, and has mastered a number of key technologies and intellectual property rights in the field of HIFI digital audio, from digital reference playback to Hi-end DAC.
Interface&Function
1. Power on/off button
2. Status indicator, different colors indicate different working modes
3. Audio input channel switching key
4. Filter mode switch
5. Volume preamp function on/off key
6. Infrared receiving lamp
7.OLED display
8. Volume knob / mute mode switch
9. XLR balanced analog output, up to 5.2V RMS
10.RCA single-ended analog output, up to 2.6VRMS
11.HDMI2.0 audio and video output, support 4K UHD HDR & 8-channel up to 192KHz digital audio output
12.USB 3.0*4
13.1000Mbps network interface
14.Optical fiber input, the highest PCM 192KHz stereo input (transmitter must support)
15.Coaxial input, up to PCM 192KHz stereo input
16.USB Type-C input, support Apple, Android, PC and other types of USB input, the highest PCM 384KHz, DSD256
17.PA1 module switch, based on SOUNDAWARE patented USB regeneration processing program, effectively solve the external USB input noise problems (Patent No.: 202122788168.1) (only for independent DAC mode USB input)
18. Player mode / independent DAC mode switching
19. Main power switch
20.Fuse holder, 20mm 3A size
21. Power Input
22.2.5 inch hard disk compartment, theoretically support more than 10TB hard disk expansion
various control/use methods
Material & Design:
All aluminum alloy, high performance symmetrical heat sink design, low radiation to meet HIFI requirements, fully shielded and fanless design, thus minimizing noise levels.
The transport and DAC module are powered by separate power supplies, and the power supply of DAC module uses an A-core potting transformer and pre-filter.
High purity 6N copper wire is used for critical parts which may impact the sound. In addition to this, vibration damping is applied to make the sound more detailed.
AM3 uses ELNA Hi-end audio capacitors, high-performance silk capacitors, the flagship CS43198 DA chip, uV-level high-performance voltage regulator chip, dual low-noise high-precision audio SPXO crystals, customized XMOS firmware, dual OPA1612 op-amps and so on.
AMC HIFI transport solution & 3rd generation customized WIN core OS
As an Intel motherboard partner, AM3 adopts customized X86 industrial motherboard, 11th generation 10nm technology, 2.9G quad-core CPU, high-performance power supply, customized audio BIOS to break through the power consumption limitation. so as to bring out the CPU reference level performance, designed for high response and high stability. It has reference-level scaling performance, reference-level playback, audio processing and music management capabilities.
Customized third-generation OS based on Win10 Enterprise Edition, no updates, can be restored directly through the simplified USB flash drive.OS is specially customized for audio and video, which can run stably and smoothly.
(It is not recommended to install applications other than audio and video)
Pure DAC model and balanced analog output
with high performance preamplifier
Based on the latest AMC D2 motherboard, the AM3 integrates a high performance HIFI USB with PA1 module and flagship cs43198 balanced XLR output DAC with independent power. It has a display that can be displayed in large font with high sensitivity and can support remote control. The internal configuration of high-precision low-noise SPXO dual audio clock (22.5792/24.576MHz), soundaware customized XMOS chip. In addition, the AM3 integrated positive and negative power supply preamplifier power supply and dual OPA1612 ultra-low-noise high-precision amplifier circuitry, high-current output, the internal resistance of the 100-ohm output balanced preamplifier circuitry with 32bit volume control. Noise control are deeply optimized, even if directly connected to high-performance professional active speakers, can get excellent sound experience. Balanced output up to 5.2VRMS, with better dynamics ,adaptability and the minimum THD+N is 0.0002x% on 48khz.
Recommended Connection Methods
Specification
USB 3.0*4: Supports the same variety of connection methods as WIN PC. AV-related usage mainly includes: connecting to hard disk, USB WIFI Device, CD/DVD/Blu-ray Driver, hard drive, etc.
NIC: 1000Mbps
HDMI: HDMI 2.0, supports 4K UHD, HDR and 8-channel digital audio output up to 192KHz
XLR: 5.2VRms (max) with high performance volume control
RCA: 2.6VRms (max) with high performance volume control
Coaxial/Optical Input: Support up to PCM 192KHz stereo input, Optical Input requires transmitter support if it wants to support >96KHz.
TYPE-C: support for Apple, Android and PC all kinds of USB input, native support PCM384KHz, DSD256
PA1 Noise Reduction Module: Based on SOUNDAWARE's patented USB regeneration processing solution, it can solve the noise problem on all kinds of devices with TYPE-C USB input, thus making the sound more transparent and natural.
Distortion: 0.0005X% (XLR),Minimum 0.0002x THD+N on 24bit 48khz
Signal-to-noise ratio: >120dB (XLR)
Dynamic Ratio: >120dB (XLR)
Weight: ~5Kg (without packaging)
Size: 240mm*340mm*70mm (without feet)
Main features:
- 5.2V Rms high level XLR/RCA outputs with high current
- High performance high current preAMP with 32bit volume control
- 22.5792MHz/24.576MHz dual low noise high precision SPXO audio clocks
- Supports installation of various music and video APPs via ASIO or WASAPI output
- Built-in SOUNDAWARE patented PA1 USB regeneration module
- Provide pure DAC mode
- USB3.0*4&1000Mbps network card
- 0.0005x% distortion(Minimum 0.0002x THD+N) and >120dB signal-to-noise and dynamic ratio
- 2.5" hard drive enclosure theoretically supports >10TB & system supports 30TB Music Management
- Customized Win10 Core Audio OS
- Separate power supplies for transport and DAC modules
- 10nm 4 physic cores 2.9G with 16G memory and 2TB inside storage
- Native support 4k UHD ,HDR and 10bit.
- Fanless design with Ultra-low noise
Excellent local playback capability&Music Management CapabilityAM3 has reference-level music playback capability, which can support memory playback, native playback of DSD256, PCM384KHz, and unlimited music APP support. It can provide ASIO ultra-low latency native channel / WASAPI universal native channel.
AM3 supports up to 30TB of music automation scanning and management, and can perfectly support Jriver Media Center/RoonCore, in addition, AM3 also has 30TB of music management capability when used as RoonCore.
Built-in 2T SSD, more than 10 TB hard drive expansion capability (can be directly inserted through the 2.5-inch hard drive compartment). 4 Win-based USB 3.0 interfaces, support for CD/DVD/Blu-ray Driver, hard drive, WIFI, and other types of functionality expansion. Meanwhile, AM3 has HDMI 2.0 4K UHD HDR native video output capability.
Original sound and color, 4K video playback capability
- Inter 4K UHD original color graphics card
- 8-channel up to 192KHz HDMI audio output
- HDMI 2.0 4K UHD output
- DSD256
- 10BIT
- PCM384KHz stereo high-performance HIFI DAC output
- HDR Function
Numerous optimization and tuning experiences from reference products
AM3's sound is smooth, clean and rich in detail, with excellent live reproduction. SOUNDAWARE has nearly 15 years of experience in the development of professional reference products, and has mastered a number of key technologies and intellectual property rights in the field of HIFI digital audio, from digital reference playback to Hi-end DAC.
Interface&Function
1. Power on/off button
2. Status indicator, different colors indicate different working modes
3. Audio input channel switching key
4. Filter mode switch
5. Volume preamp function on/off key
6. Infrared receiving lamp
7.OLED display
8. Volume knob / mute mode switch
9. XLR balanced analog output, up to 5.2V RMS
10.RCA single-ended analog output, up to 2.6VRMS
11.HDMI2.0 audio and video output, support 4K UHD HDR & 8-channel up to 192KHz digital audio output
12.USB 3.0*4
13.1000Mbps network interface
14.Optical fiber input, the highest PCM 192KHz stereo input (transmitter must support)
15.Coaxial input, up to PCM 192KHz stereo input
16.USB Type-C input, support Apple, Android, PC and other types of USB input, the highest PCM 384KHz, DSD256
17.PA1 module switch, based on SOUNDAWARE patented USB regeneration processing program, effectively solve the external USB input noise problems (Patent No.: 202122788168.1) (only for independent DAC mode USB input)
18. Player mode / independent DAC mode switching
19. Main power switch
20.Fuse holder, 20mm 3A size
21. Power Input
22.2.5 inch hard disk compartment, theoretically support more than 10TB hard disk expansion
various control/use methods
Material & Design:
All aluminum alloy, high performance symmetrical heat sink design, low radiation to meet HIFI requirements, fully shielded and fanless design, thus minimizing noise levels.
The transport and DAC module are powered by separate power supplies, and the power supply of DAC module uses an A-core potting transformer and pre-filter.
High purity 6N copper wire is used for critical parts which may impact the sound. In addition to this, vibration damping is applied to make the sound more detailed.
AM3 uses ELNA Hi-end audio capacitors, high-performance silk capacitors, the flagship CS43198 DA chip, uV-level high-performance voltage regulator chip, dual low-noise high-precision audio SPXO crystals, customized XMOS firmware, dual OPA1612 op-amps and so on.
AMC HIFI transport solution & 3rd generation customized WIN core OS
As an Intel motherboard partner, AM3 adopts customized X86 industrial motherboard, 11th generation 10nm technology, 2.9G quad-core CPU, high-performance power supply, customized audio BIOS to break through the power consumption limitation. so as to bring out the CPU reference level performance, designed for high response and high stability. It has reference-level scaling performance, reference-level playback, audio processing and music management capabilities.
Customized third-generation OS based on Win10 Enterprise Edition, no updates, can be restored directly through the simplified USB flash drive.OS is specially customized for audio and video, which can run stably and smoothly.
(It is not recommended to install applications other than audio and video)
Pure DAC model and balanced analog output
with high performance preamplifier
Based on the latest AMC D2 motherboard, the AM3 integrates a high performance HIFI USB with PA1 module and flagship cs43198 balanced XLR output DAC with independent power. It has a display that can be displayed in large font with high sensitivity and can support remote control. The internal configuration of high-precision low-noise SPXO dual audio clock (22.5792/24.576MHz), soundaware customized XMOS chip. In addition, the AM3 integrated positive and negative power supply preamplifier power supply and dual OPA1612 ultra-low-noise high-precision amplifier circuitry, high-current output, the internal resistance of the 100-ohm output balanced preamplifier circuitry with 32bit volume control. Noise control are deeply optimized, even if directly connected to high-performance professional active speakers, can get excellent sound experience. Balanced output up to 5.2VRMS, with better dynamics ,adaptability and the minimum THD+N is 0.0002x% on 48khz.
Recommended Connection Methods
Specification
USB 3.0*4: Supports the same variety of connection methods as WIN PC. AV-related usage mainly includes: connecting to hard disk, USB WIFI Device, CD/DVD/Blu-ray Driver, hard drive, etc.
NIC: 1000Mbps
HDMI: HDMI 2.0, supports 4K UHD, HDR and 8-channel digital audio output up to 192KHz
XLR: 5.2VRms (max) with high performance volume control
RCA: 2.6VRms (max) with high performance volume control
Coaxial/Optical Input: Support up to PCM 192KHz stereo input, Optical Input requires transmitter support if it wants to support >96KHz.
TYPE-C: support for Apple, Android and PC all kinds of USB input, native support PCM384KHz, DSD256
PA1 Noise Reduction Module: Based on SOUNDAWARE's patented USB regeneration processing solution, it can solve the noise problem on all kinds of devices with TYPE-C USB input, thus making the sound more transparent and natural.
Distortion: 0.0005X% (XLR),Minimum 0.0002x THD+N on 24bit 48khz
Signal-to-noise ratio: >120dB (XLR)
Dynamic Ratio: >120dB (XLR)
Weight: ~5Kg (without packaging)
Size: 240mm*340mm*70mm (without feet)
