{"product_id":"keces-s3","title":"Keces S3","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKECES S3 – DAC, headphone amplifier and preamplifier in one solution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKECES S3 combines a DAC, headphone amplifier and analog preamplifier in one compact hi-fi component. It is designed for those who both listen seriously with headphones and through a stereo system – and who want to combine multiple functions without sacrificing flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS3 can sit on the desk with a good pair of headphones or function as a control center in front of a power amplifier or a set of active speakers. The ESS ES9026PRO DAC, digital and analog inputs, as well as balanced and unbalanced connections provide good options for configuring the system according to your sources and your preferred way of listening. The headphone output delivers up to 2,000 mW at 32 ohms via the balanced output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAC, headphone amplifier and analog preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESS ES9026PRO DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/384 kHz via USB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSD up to DSD256 via ASIO Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoaxial and optical digital input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB-B input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalog RCA and XLR inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced 4-pin XLR headphone output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.35 mm headphone output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 2,000 mW at 32 ohms via balanced output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR and RCA preamplifier outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128-step volume control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grounding between digital and analog section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToroidal transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOLED display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 mm aluminum chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKECES S3 as a DAC for computers and digital sources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKECES S3 is particularly interesting when the computer or other digital sources play a central role in the system. Via USB, the DAC supports PCM up to 32-bit\/384 kHz as well as DSD256 via ASIO Native. The optical and coaxial inputs handle PCM up to 24-bit\/192 kHz and DSD64 via DoP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe digital conversion is handled by the ESS ES9026PRO. KECES has also physically separated the grounding between the digital and analog sections to limit the electrical influence between the two parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS3 is not limited to digital audio sources. Analog components can be connected via both RCA and balanced XLR, allowing different source types to be gathered in the same system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated headphone amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headphone section is a central part of the KECES S3. The balanced 4-pin XLR output delivers 2,000 mW at 32 ohms, 1,200 mW at 300 ohms and 650 mW at 600 ohms. The standard 6.35 mm headphone output delivers up to 1,200 mW at 32 ohms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it possible to use the S3 with headphones with different amplification requirements. The output impedance is specified at 0.6 ohms, while the 128-step volume control provides precise adjustment of the sound level and helps preserve the balance between the right and left channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse KECES S3 as a preamplifier in the stereo system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKECES S3 can also function as the center of a stereo system. The analog RCA and XLR outputs make it possible to use the S3 as a preamplifier in front of a power amplifier or a set of active speakers. With the analog RCA and XLR inputs, other audio sources can also become part of the system at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKECES has built the S3 around a toroidal transformer and placed the electronics in a 4 mm thick aluminum chassis. The chassis measures 300 × 220 × 66 mm, and the total weight is 4 kg. This gives the S3 compact dimensions while the construction follows the format of a traditional hi-fi component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe OLED display shows, among other things, the selected source, volume and sampling frequency. This gives a quick overview in daily use, whether the KECES S3 is used as a DAC and headphone amplifier on the desk or as a preamplifier in the stereo system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ You have 30 days of Buy \u0026amp; Try\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ You get an extra year of warranty when you sign up for our newsletter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ You get free shipping over 499,-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55634658820472,"sku":"55634658820472","price":2088.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/6253\/3137\/files\/1-1600_2500x2500_e05585ce-dd18-4b24-acaa-5fee503e236e.jpg?v=1787083658","url":"https:\/\/www.lydspecialisten.com\/products\/keces-s3","provider":" Lydspecialisten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}