brand:Aqua Model: LA SCALA MKII Optologic(LA SCALA MK3)
? High performance proprietary FPGA-based digital decoding without digital filter
? Galvanic and magnetic isolations between the FPGA and R2R ladder converter
? Discrete R2R ladder DACs with low noise precision resistors
? Jitter free digital interface AQlink (I2S protocol), uncompromising digital connection to La Diva cd transport
? Zero S/PDIF Jitter design, digital receiver stage PLL (phase locked loop) technology
? High-performance AQ Discrete Regulator (MOSFET, J-FET, BJT) for analog and digital DAC’s power supply
? Valve-Mosfet direct coupling analog stage in pure class-A without negative feedback
? MOSFET Virtual battery circuit for analog anode supply
? Soft-start power up for extended tube life
? etherCON RJ45 (AQlink) input connection, employs CAT6 cable can connect both RJ45 and professional etherCON RJ45
? 2 separate low noise power transformers, one for the analog and one for the digital section
? MODULAR DESIGN with upgradeable multi board system
? Regulated DC filament supplies with soft start for tubes
? Fully discrete analog stage, not even a single Op-Amp is used
? Proprietary USB Firmware / driver :
Apple MAC OS - Linux OS : USB asynchronous native support, no need to install drivers software
? Fully upgradeable asynchronous USB module with resolution up to 24 bit and 192 KHz, operates with computers running OSX 10.7 and above, WINDOWS 10 , 8 , 7 and XP ASIO - WASAPI bit perfect high-speed
? Digital phase selector on front panel
? High-quality parts selected for sound quality:
- 105° long life capacitors
- low noise Metal Foil ultra-precision resistors
- double metallized film pulse capacitor
- ultra-fast diodes
- halogen free cables
? Aluminium anti-resonant cabinet with Nextel
? Designed and handmade in Italy
? Input:
- etherCON RJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) - 24 bit / 384 KHz
- AES/EBU balanced 110 ohm - 24 bit / 192 KHz
- BNC coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm - 24 bit / 192 KHz
- RCA coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm - 24 bit / 192 KH
- USB port - USB port - 24 bit / 384 KHz - DSD/64& DSD/128
- AT&T (ST Fiber) - 24 bit / 192 KHz (optional)
? Analog output:
- RCA single-ended
- XLR balanced with transformer
The official name of Aqua LA SCALA MK3 is Aqua LA SCALA MKII Optologic, new in 2016!
New features of Aqua LA SCALA MKII Optologic 2016 decoding compared to MKII:
1. The newly designed USB module supports DOP DSD playback, up to DSD128
2. Enhanced performance and comprehensive analog circuit board
3. The D/A conversion uses the revolutionary OPTOLOGIC decoding module first released in the flagship Formula
4. The original electronic tube is fully upgraded to the well-known Telefunken NOS tube.
National Bank genuine, one-year warranty.
In the case of non-human damage, this product enjoys after-sales service with a 1-year warranty.
The warranty can be carried out with the product packaging and sales receipt.
Haifan Audio Pavilion has an exclusive two-year warranty extension for a total of three years!