FEATURES
- CD Playback
- 96kHz 24-Bit Burr Brown Advanced Segment D/A Converter
- 24-bit 64x Oversampling Delta-Sigma A/D Converter
- Burr Brown 0.5 dB/Step Rotary Volume Control
- 4-Way 6/12/18dB/Octave Crossover (Standard, Multi or Direct Mode)
- 24-Bit Audio DSP with 32-Bit Arithmetic operation
- 8 Channel, 8 Volt RMS Preamp Output
- 0.7 cm/step 8 Channel Time Alignment
- 5 Band Parametric Equalizer
- Vacuum Fluorescent Dot Matrix Display
- Dual Auxilliary inputs
- Copper Plated Chassis
- Gold Plated Machined RCA connectors
- Silver Coated SK:6N (99.99999%) OFC Cables
- External 30V Power Supply
- Fibre Optic Input or Output
- AM/FM Tuner
96kHz Sampling
The 96kHz Sampling D/A converter in the HX-D3 samples at twice the usual 44.1kHz to offer reproduction frequencies as high as 48kHz (half the sampling frequency of 96kHz), surpassing the format specifications for CD as the fi rst such D/A Converter for car audio use. By broadening the sampling range, it becomes possible to reproduce the subtle nuances and depth contained in harmonic elements while reducing phase distortion in the high frequency range, delivering the full expressiveness and natural ambience that is inherently present in sound.External DC/DC Converter
Constructed with only the highest quality components – from the chassis to the wiring – the HX-D3’s external power supply is the heart of this audiophile-grade main unit. With its six-sided shielded casing, this design rejects noise, even during high load bursts. To prevent any vibration, Clarion encases this high quality power supply in an aluminum die cast housing. The HXD3’s power supply utilizes toroidal choke coils which minimise electrical noise and a large-capacity, low-impedance condenser, which allows this external component to supply pure power. With an output of +15V and -15V of pure, clean, fi ltered power, the HX-D3 source unit can achieve detail and transparency like no other. 0.5dB Step Electronic Volume
0.5dB Step Electronic Volume
Taking control over your audio system means being able to fine tune everything, right down to the playback level. Equipped with a Burr Brown 0.5dB/Step Zero-Crossing volume control IC, the HX-D3 offers extremely detailed and accurate level adjustment. The Zero-Crossing circuitry ensures silent operation that is free from zipper and stepping noise that is common to lesser volume control circuits. This is as close as it gets to analog, but with the reliability of digital control.Copper Plated Chassis
The HX-D3 features a copper plated chassis to minimize the effect of electromagnetic noise which can adversely affect components that have a direct bearing on the playback signal. Incorporating a zinc diecast front panel with a high density, low resonance structure, sound colouration due to vibration is reduced. Electrically noisy components such as the power supply, Vacuum Fluorescent devices for the display and the drive mechanism are located away from the main circuit board to reduce the potential for noise to be added to the signal.
