Rega Saturn MK3 CD Player/DAC

Description

SATURN MK3

The new Saturn MK3 is re-housed in our very latest case
designed to match the rest of the Rega range. The Saturn MK3 CD-DAC player
offers complete flexibility and integration into any audio system. Essentially
two products in one, the Saturn MK3 houses an independent DAC circuit and a
high specification CD transport. Both sections are fully remote controllable
via the supplied Solaris remote handset.

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

CDP FEATURES

The Saturn MK3 uses our 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 utilizes our own CD section
power supply which was a result of the research & development of our
reference CD player along with the improved microcontroller and display
drivers.

TECHNOLOGY

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.

USB 192KHZ-24BITS ASYNCHRONOUS

The DAC USB input has been improved with asynchronous operation
at sample rates of 44.1 to 192 kHz with a bit rate of up to 24 bits. The USB
input has the same galvanic isolation as used in the Rega DAC-R. The USB
uses dedicated drivers in the computer, enabling full ASIO operation, thus
eliminating signal degradation caused by generic windows-based drivers.

SATURN MK3 XMOS USB DRIVER V2.15.0

Before you can use the USB function of the Saturn MK3 you
must first download the Rega USB Windows driver and install it on your PC.
Access via the downloads section on this web page. Follow the instruction for
installation. Once installed, USB will be ready to use. This driver is not
required for MAC OS.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR SYSTEM IS CONFIGURED CORRECTLY TO
OUTPUT HIGH RESOLUTION FILES WITHIN YOUR CHOSEN AUDIO/MEDIA PLAYBACK SOFTWARE.
If your PC does not default to the connected USB audio
device you must select the XMOS AUDIO DEVICE FROM THE DROP-DOWN LIST.

TECHNICAL 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