{"id":150890,"date":"2022-11-19T05:34:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T05:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=150890"},"modified":"2022-11-19T05:34:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-19T05:34:56","slug":"pro-ject-maia-ds3-full-size-integrated-circuit-in-a-compact-form-factor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/pro-ject-maia-ds3-full-size-integrated-circuit-in-a-compact-form-factor\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro-Ject MaiA DS3: Full-size integrated circuit in a compact form factor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pro-Ject Audio Systems called their MaiA DS3 &#8220;the swiss army knife of amplifiers&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/134_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/134_techweek.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/137_techweek.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/138_techweek.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The novelty is made in a &#8220;half&#8221; form factor (206 x 71 x 240 mm), while the MaiA DS3, made in the &#8220;dual mono&#8221; design, is promised the ability to shake even headphones and speakers that are difficult to control.\u00a0With up to 140 watts per channel with 4 ohm speakers, the MaiA DS3 boasts nine inputs, and the built-in phono stage supports MM and MC cartridges.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/135_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/135_techweek.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/139_techweek.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/140_techweek.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition, there is an onboard DAC with asynchronous XMOS USB 24bit\/192kHz, and for digital sources the MaiA DS3 has a coaxial S\/PDIF, two optical S\/PDIF and, as mentioned, a USB input.\u00a0This list is in addition to the AptX HD Bluetooth input.\u00a0Three additional line inputs are intended for the rest of the equipment (if it still remains).<\/p>\n<p>In addition, MaiA DS3 received a dedicated subwoofer output.\u00a0For multi-room systems and connection of additional amplifiers, MaiA DS3 has one fixed and one adjustable pair of RCA output connectors.\u00a0The built-in headphone amplifier outputs a signal to the 6.3 jack.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9068\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/136_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1986px) 100vw, 1986px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/136_techweek.jpg 1986w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/141_techweek.jpg 363w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/142_techweek.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/143_techweek.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/144_techweek.jpg 1536w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1986\" height=\"1121\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Trigger input and output will contribute to the management and commonwealth with external devices in the device.\u00a0Remote control included.\u00a0The all-metal housing protects the electronics from interference and is available in black or silver with wooden side panels (available separately).\u00a0All this is handmade in 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