Resolution Audio - Cantata Music Center 3.0

Resolution Audio - Cantata Music Center 3.0
The Resolution Audio Cantata Music Center 3.0 Direct Stream Digital (DSD2) is a premium digital front end designed to unify modern music sources with exceptional sonic purity. Featuring an upgraded dual-mode R-2R/DSD2 DAC architecture and a precision slot-loading CD transport, it delivers highly resolving, natural-sounding playback that brings out the full emotional depth of recordings. Its low-noise circuitry and refined T-Network power supply allow the Music Center 3.0 to present music with outstanding clarity, tonal accuracy, and realism.
As a complete digital hub, the Cantata Music Center 3.0 supports asynchronous USB, high-resolution PCM up to 192 kHz, three optical inputs, and Ethernet UPnP streaming, making it ideal for systems built around both traditional and network-based sources. Two configurable “flex” RCA inputs offer additional versatility, allowing users to select analog or digital functionality as needed. The design ensures that every input benefits from the same meticulous attention to noise rejection, clocking precision, and jitter control.
With both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, the Music Center 3.0 integrates seamlessly with high-performance amplification whether used as a standalone DAC, a streaming control center, or a complete digital playback solution. Its elegant industrial design, robust construction, and refined digital engineering make it a centerpiece source component for audiophiles seeking transparency, detail, and effortless musical engagement.
FEATURES:
- Advanced R-2R ladder DAC for highly accurate digital-to-analog conversion
- Built-in CD player with slot-loading drive
- Asynchronous USB 2.0 supporting up to 192 kHz/24-bit playback
- Network streaming via Ethernet with UPnP support
- Three Toslink optical digital inputs up to 192 kHz
- Two “flex” RCA inputs configurable as analog or digital
- Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs
- T-Network capacitors and sound-optimized power supply
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Product Type: | Digital music center / DAC / CD player / streamer |
| DAC Architecture: | High-precision R-2R ladder |
| Digital Inputs: | USB 2.0 (asynchronous), 3 × Toslink optical |
| Digital Format Support: | Up to 192 kHz/24-bit |
| Flex Inputs: | 2 × configurable RCA (analog or digital) |
| Analog Outputs: | 1 × Balanced XLR, 1 × Single-Ended RCA |
| Network Streaming: | Ethernet, UPnP compatible |
| Built-In CD: | Slot-loading transport |
| Power Requirements: | Factory configured for 100-120/200-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption: | 35W active, <1W standby |
| Dimensions (W × H × D): | 16.9" x 8.6" x 1.9" (429.2 mm × 218.4 mm × 48.2 mm) |
| Weight: | 18 (8.1kg) |
