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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | AV.com Standard | AV.com Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | AV.com Standard | AV.com Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the AV.com extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard AV.com and manufacturer warranty policies, and the AV.com terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Finance from £20.27 per month (14.9% APR Representative)
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Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Financial Services UK Limited (company number 14290857), which is authorised and regulated by the FCA for carrying out regulated consumer credit activities (firm reference number 987889), and for the provision of payment services under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (firm reference number 987816)
More infoTo make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 12 months: £21.51 Final Payment: £21.51 No settlement fee | £283.12 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92 Final Payment: £11.92 No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77 Final Payment: £8.77 No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34 Final Payment: £6.34 No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 12 months: £21.51 Final Payment: £21.51 No settlement fee | £283.12 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92 Final Payment: £11.92 No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77 Final Payment: £8.77 No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34 Final Payment: £6.34 No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
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Key Features
The Emotiva XDA3 Reference DAC/Pre-amp is a two-channel audiophile DAC with multiple digital inputs, including a high-performance USB input, an HDMI-ARC input, and two stereo analogue inputs. It has a fully balanced, fully differential analogue signal path along with a true analogue ladder network volume control. This results in superb performance, serving as both a DAC and a preamp.
This full-sized chassis also functions as a headphone amplifier making it an all-around great addition to your audiophile Hi-Fi system. With a high visibility OLED display and precise, low-noise internal AC power supply, you can expect a high standard of design and build, made for ease of use and improved performance.
Product Ref: 281812
| Input | 2 x Coaxial S/PDIF digital audio inputs2 x Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio inputs1 x HDMI-ARC digital audio input 1 x High performance USB digital audio input 1 pair of balanced XLR analogue audio input1 pair of unbalanced RCA analogue audio input |
|---|---|
| Outputs | 1 pair main outputs (stereo; balanced / XLR), variable level1 pair main outputs (stereo; unbalanced / RCA), variable level1 x headphone output, 1/4” stereo, front panel |
| Trigger Input | input 5-12 V AC/DC |
| Trigger Output | output +12V DC |
| Stereo PCM digital audio via USB | up to 32/768k |
|---|---|
| Stereo DoP (DSD-over-PCM-over-USB) via USB | DoP64, DoP128, and DoP256 |
| Native DSD (DoP) via USB | DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, and DSD512 |
| Stereo digital audio via S/PDIF (optical and electrical) | all standard sample rates and bit depths up to 24/192k |
| Stereo digital audio via HDMI-ARC | sample rates and bit depths determined by source |
| Other | Analogue audio via one pair of stereo Balanced (XLR) Inputs and one pair of stereo Unbalanced (RCA) Inputs is supported |
| Digital to Analogue Conversion | ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC (32-bit Stereo DAC with Hyperstream® II DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator) |
|---|---|
| Headphone Amplifier | Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 (high-power, very high fidelity, current-feedback monolithic Class A/B headphone amplifier) |
| Volume Control | NJW1195A (digitally controlled analogue ladder network volume control) |
| Analogue Signal Path Active Electronics | OPA1656 (ultra-low-noise, low-distortion, FET-input, audio operational amplifiers) |
| USB Interface | Comtrue CT7601 32-bit 768 kHz USB Audio Bridge (supports PCM up to 32/768k; DoP up to DoP256; native-DSD up to DSD512) |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 55 kHz +0 /- 0.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Signal to Noise (S/N) Ratio | > 110 dB |
| Crosstalk | < 91 dB |
| THD at 1 kHz | < 0.001 |
| THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz | 110 dB |
| Crosstalk | < 100 dB |
| THD at 16 bits | < 0.0035 |
| THD at 24 bits | < 0.002 |
| IMD at 44.1k sample rate | < 0.0025 |
| IMD at 48 kHz and above sample rates | < 0.0005 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17 x 2.25 x 13.5 inches (includes feet and connectors) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8-1/2 pounds (unboxed) |
| Rated Output | 2.0 V RMS |
| Power Requirements | 115 VAC or 230 VAC +/- 10 @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected and switched) |
| User-Selectable Oversampling Filters (DAC) | Filter #1: Linear Phase Fast Roll-OffFilter #2: Linear Phase Slow Roll-OffFilter #3: Minimum Phase Fast Roll-OffFilter #4: Minimum Phase Slow Roll-OffFilter #5: Apodizing Fast Roll-OffFilter #6: Hybrid Fast Roll-OffFilter #7: Brick Wall |
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