Description
Matrix Audio X-Sabre 3 Dac Streamer
The Matrix Audio X-SABRE 3 is housed in a brand-new chassis, with a new user interface and sonic capabilities, the X-SABRE 3 DAC is now transformed to function fully as a network capable streaming host.
The X-SABRE 3 is not just a remake, but fully redesigned without shortcuts, birthing a brand-new chassis and internal circuitry. The new X-SABRE 3 is 10mm wider and 2mm lower, lending the X-SABRE 3 sleeker, slimmer lines while retaining a sturdy build and look.
We gave the X-SABRE 3 a brand-new high-resolution LCD display, allowing for crystal clear updates on the current operating status of the device. While streaming, album art covers will be displayed, aligning with current technological demands from a user’s perspective. A modern step forward, deserving the title of a new generation in our X-SABRE lineup.
Tucked neatly under a top made from tempered glass is the secret to the capability. A set of 2.4GHz and 5Ghz dual-band Wi-Fi antennas are hidden away from view to retain the elegant lines of the X-SABRE 3. In areas of weak network coverage, a Gigabit Ethernet option is available to maintain stability of connection. High-sampling audio transfers within the local network can count on rock-solid stability for uninterrupted listening.
Being a Roon Ready certified device means that you connect to Roon without further configuration, and bit-perfect audio is promised from Roon to your X-SABRE 3. With the Roon app, you can now control the playback, output volume and standby. With softwares that support UPnP or DLNA, you can stream with the original sampling rate in the local area network to X-SABRE 3.
X-SABRE 3 is the first of Matrix’s line up to include Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect. Detection of the X-SABRE 3 as a playback device with your choice of streaming service and enjoy lossless playback seamlessly. Playback and volume can be controlled via the apps. Airplay is also supported.
Switching of the working mode of the D/A chip can be conveniently done through the touch panel of X-SABRE 3. In the Async mode, the master clock of the D/A chip comes from the Crystek CCHD-950 femtosecond clock inside the X-SABRE 3, and the clock from the front-end device will be abandoned; in the Sync mode, the built-in femtosecond clock will be turned off, and the D/A chip depends on the clock of the front-end device completely. In this mode, with a high-quality digital interface, you can bypass the digital processing part of the DAC through the IIS-LVDS interface, send the digital audio stream directly to the D/A chip to achieve different experiences.
Specifications:
HARDWARE PLATFORM |
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CPU |
NXP i.MX 6Quad 4x Cortex-A9 @1.2 GHz |
D/A Chip |
ES9038PRO |
Clock Source |
Crystek CCHD-950 |
DIGITAL INPUT |
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Coaxial & Optical | PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz |
DSD 2.8MHz (DoP) | |
IIS LVDS |
PCM 16-32Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz |
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP) | |
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz (Native) | |
USB Audio | PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz |
MQA 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream | |
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP) | |
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz (Native) | |
LINE OUTPUT |
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XLR | SNR: >-134dB |
THD+N: <0.00010%@1k, <0.00025%@20Hz-20kHz | |
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@86kHz | |
Channel Crosstalk: >-151dB | |
Output Amplitude: 4.8VRMS@0dB | |
RCA | SNR: >-128dB |
THD+N: <0.00015%@1k, <0.00025%@20Hz-20kHz | |
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@86kHz | |
Channel Crosstalk: >-138dB | |
Output Amplitude: 2.4VRMS@0dB | |
NETWORK |
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LAN | 10/100/1000Mbps |
WLAN | 2.4GHz/5GHz |
MA PLAYER LITE |
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Roon Ready | PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz |
MQA 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream | |
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz | |
AirPlay 2 | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
DLNA/UPnP | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
Tidal Connect | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
Spotify Connect | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
WEIGHT AND SIZE |
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Weight | 3.4 kg (7.49 pounds) |
Size | Width: 310 mm (12.20 inches) |
Depth: 218 mm (8.58 inches) | |
Height: 43 mm (1.69 inches) | |
POWER |
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Power Voltage | 230V position is fit for AC 220V-240V 50/60Hz |
115V position is fit for AC 100V-120V 50/60Hz | |
Standby Power Consumption | < 4W |
Maximum Power Consumption | < 33W |