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.

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 Rega Elicit MK5 integrated amplifier.

CDP Features

The Saturn MK3 uses the proven digital to analog converter and analog output amplifier technology coupled with a pair of Wolfson WM8742 digital to analog converter ICs. The Saturn MK3 utilizes Rega's own CD section power supply which was a result of the research & development of their 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 analog converter stage. The signal path of the CD section in CD mode is kept to a minimum.

USB 192kHz - 24 Bit 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.

Key Features

• Dual Wolfson WM8742 DAC's
• USB 192 kHz - 24 bits asynchronous
• Enhanced output amplifier circuit
• Enhanced digital power supplies
• Redeveloped analog & digital outputs
• Solaris system remote included