Professional-Ject Audio Programs has unveiled the most recent iteration of its super-flexible MaiA built-in amplifier sequence, with the compact new DS3 mannequin bringing high-resolution Bluetooth connectivity to the social gathering.
Describing the MaiA DS3 as “the Swiss military knife to your stereo system”, the Austrian audio specialist claims the brand new amp has all analog and digital bases lined for even essentially the most discerning hi-fi fanatic, with the unit boasting a hefty 9 separate inputs.
Regardless of its deceptively small footprint, the most recent MaiA (an acronym of ‘My Audiophile Built-in Amplifier’) has a clear sweep of digital enter choices, with coax S/PDIF, two optical S/PDIF plus an USB enter for the onboard 32bit/192kHz Delta-Sigma DAC. Crucially, there’s now additionally Bluetooth 5.0 AptX HD help for connecting up a cellular system for high-resolution audio streaming.
Vinyl heads will in the meantime even be happy to see that the DS3’s phono preamp helps each shifting magnet (MM) and shifting coil (MC) cartridges for connecting as much as any of the very best turntables on the market.
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An additional three further analog line inputs make up the remainder of the connectivity choices.
The DS3 additionally boasts a beefier output over earlier iterations, with the amp able to an enormous 140 watts per channel at 4 ohms making it an ideal match for lots of the greatest stereo audio system, whereas there’s additionally a devoted subwoofer output for these searching for much more intense low finish.
On the entrance there’s a 6.3mm headphone socket for personal listening with the minimalistic management panel that includes a central analogue quantity management with a motor-driven potentiometer.
The MaiA DS3 is out now, priced at £1,049 / $1,599 (no Australian worth is confirmed as but).
Professional-Ject has additionally taken the wraps off a brand new model of its entry-level Stereo Field built-in amp.
Priced at £359.00 / £499 and obtainable later this month, the Stereo Field S3 BT is able to 40W per channel at 4 ohms and permits two units to be linked to its rear RCA jacks.
You too can ship your tunes out of your cellular system to the unit by way of a 3rd Bluetooth enter that helps AptX HD, whereas a 3.5mm variable jack on the rear can in the meantime be used to attach a powered subwoofer.
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Evaluation: Beefed up new Professional-Ject amps look set to punch above their weight
Lack of house isn’t typically an element for anybody placing collectively a decks-based hi-fi setup, but when that lounge console desk of yours is wanting slightly dinky for a full-sized amp when you’ve positioned your turntable, then these space-saving new choices from Professional-Ject ought to will let you get audiophile sound with out compromise.
Earlier iterations of the MaiA have been effectively acquired total, however have been criticised for maybe missing slightly little bit of life and dynamism, so we’ll be wanting ahead to discovering out if the boosted new 140-watt output addresses these issues.