Rega Saturn Mk3 CD & DAC Player

Rega Saturn Mk3 CD & DAC Player

Name: Rega Saturn Mk3 CD & DAC Player
Brand: Rega
Price: 4500.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

$4,500.00

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The Rega Saturn MK3 is a premium, top-loading CD player and digital-to-analog converter (DAC) combined in a single, beautifully engineered chassis. Re‑housed in Rega’s latest matching case design, it offers seamless integration with other Rega components and high-fidelity systems.

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Specifications

USB
192 kHz - 24 bits asynchronous

DAC
Dual Wolfson WM8742 DAC

Dimensions (W × H × D)
432 × 82 × 320 mm

Dimensions needed to operate (W × H × D)
432 x 170 x 350 mm

If you want to hear the heart and soul of your CD collection and carry on enjoying it for many years this is a very hard act to beat.

The Ear

Digital mastered

You will find plenty of connectivity options, up to and including 24bit-192 kHz. The Saturn MK3 has two optical inputs, two Co-Axial inputs, a fully asynchronous USB and an added ‘direct’ digital output from the CD playback section. This ensures the Saturn MK3 integrates perfectly into any system and provides the perfect partner for the forthcoming Rega Elicit MK5 integrated amplifier.

Key Features

Dual Wolfson WM8742 DAC's
USB 192 kHz - 24 bits asynchronous
Enhanced output amplifier circuit
Enhanced digital power supplies
Redeveloped analogue & digital outputs
Solaris system remote included
Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

Technology

The Saturn MK3 uses proven digital to analogue converter and analogue output amplifier technology coupled with a pair of Wolfson WM8742 digital to analogue converter ICs. The Saturn MK3 utilises a CD section power supply which was a result of the research & development of Rega's reference CD player along with the improved microcontroller and display drivers.

The Saturn MK3 uses a high stability master clock and high capacity power supply in the CD circuitry, high performance PLL digital interface receiver, isolated digital inputs and high performance power supply architecture in the DAC circuitry. Signal switching between the CD and DAC functions are performed in the digital to analogue converter stage. The signal path of the CD section in CD mode is kept to a minimum.

The Saturn Mk3 is inevitably more expensive than its predecessor but its ability to bridge the musical divide that so few digital sources can match means that it is exceptional value. It is also well built and has Rega’s enviable track record for reliability and service back up behind it. If you want to hear the heart and soul of your CD collection and carry on enjoying it for many years this is a very hard act to beat.

The Saturn MkIII combines well thought through connectivity with a performance that is a little bit special. It's a CD player that manages to feel bespoke, modern and special and delivers a performance that is absolutely sensational.