Name: Gato Audio PRD-3S Preamplifier and DAC Walnut
Brand: Gato Audio
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Gato Audio PRD-3S Preamplifier and DAC Walnut

Gato Audio PRD-3S Preamplifier and DAC Walnut

2320€

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ΚΑΤΟΠΙΝ ΠΑΡΑΓΓΕΛΙΑΣ
Κωδικός Sound Gallery:
17103-2305
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The PRD-3S is an essential part of Gato Audios reference system, the perfect partner for the PWR-222 mono block power amplifiers.

S is for "Super"

– the PRD-3S is anything else than the subtle makeover of the standard PRD-3. It is a highly improved and extremely high performing preamplifier designed

and optimized to work with our brand new PWR-222 mono blocks. It now even features an aptX Bluetooth receiver circuit that enables streaming from computer,

phone or tablet in high quality. We changed and improved the electrical circuits and layouts in more than twenty ways, the most significant being:

Optimized mains filter
Improved general and local power supplies
New input stage
Improved output stage
New analogue stages in the D/A converter
Improved digital signal routing
Updated firmware
Improved connectors
Incorporated aptX Bluetooth module

Don't miss the opportunity to give this preamplifier a listen – we are certain that it will impress with clean, smooth and detailed pre-amplification that does

not only offer built-in D/A converter and aptX Bluetooth – but also the ability to bring out the best in your setup.

Smooth analogue music

The analogue input stage is where everything begins. It not only connects external inputs and the built-in D/A converter with the output stage, it adapts impedances,

adjusts levels and switches signals. A super-gentle embrace of the delicate analogue signals is important for the total performance of the preamplifier. At Gato Audio

we have utilized our many years of experience in "voicing" analogue amplifiers to make this particular stage perform at its very best. We tuned the input stage to

perform with a natural and lifelike sound, affecting the original signal as little as possible.

More than just a Preamp

The built-in D/A converter offers real high end performance, enabled by the use of a dedicated power supply, a balanced-drive Burr-Brown PCM1794 D/A converter,

an optimized high bandwidth I/V converter, and an analogue stage with low-Q, low pass filters. All digital inputs are upsampled to 24bit/192kHz. This D/A converter

will upgrade any digital source - such as wired or wireless streaming from your computer or CD drive - to a high end level of detail and musical performance.

Versatility and Connectivity

We had our eye on versatility and connectivity when designing this preamplifier. The PRD-3S offers not only a wide range of digital and analogue inputs, but also line outputs,

a trigger signal for external power amplifiers, and a configurable home theater input. The HT input can turn the preamplifier into a fixed level preamplifier for use in a

surround setup, without compromising the sonic performance.

Unlimited Digital Music Sources

This preamplifier can be bend in more ways that you can imagine. With AptX Bluetooth, USB or Toslink input, you have direct access to all the music services the world has to offer.

Turn your PRD-3S into a High Performance Roon Ready Network Player

Adding a Network Player Module to your PRD-3S is a powerful way of transforming your amplifier into a High Performance Roon Ready network stream

Features:

Built in 24bit/192kHz D/A converter with upsampling
Coax and asynchronous USB digital input up to 24bit/192kHz, optical up to 24bit/96kHz
aptX Bluetooth 4.0 receiver
Accepts digital streaming directly from Apple iPhone or iPad
Two unbalanced and one balanced inputs
Nonmagnetic enclosure
Direct function; enables use in home theater sytems
Designed, developed and built in Copenhagen, Denmark

FREQUENCY RESPONSE	20 Hz-100 kHz - 0.5 dB
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO	> 110 dB
LINE OUT MAXIMUM LEVEL	13V balanced, 6,5V unbalanced
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION	< 0,001% pre out
INPUT IMPEDANCE	20 kO RCA or 40 kO Balanced
LINE OUTPUT IMPEDANCE	75 O
VOLTAGE GAIN	10 dB

CONNECTORS
BALANCED ANALOGUE INPUTS	1 pair gold plated XLR Neutrik
UNBALANCED ANALOGUE INPUTS	2 pairs of gold plated RCA Stereo
DIGITAL INPUTS	1 pc USB type B, 1 pc Toslink, 1 pc RCA, 1 pc aptX Bluetooth
BALANCED ANALOGUE OUTPUTS	2 pairs gold plated XLR Neutrik
UNBALANCED ANALOGUE OUTPUTS	1 pair of gold plated RCA Stereo
TRIGGER, 12 V	1 pc mini jack

SIZE AND WEIGHT
POWER REQUIREMENTS	115 VAC/230 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 30W max
POWER CONSUMPTION STDB/IDLE/MAX	< 1W/14W/30W
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD)	325 x 105 x 420 mm / 12.8 x 4.1 x 16.5"
WEIGHT	7 kg / 15.4 lb

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Gato Audio PRD-3S Preamplifier and DAC Walnut