{"product_id":"musician-draco-iii","title":"MUSICIAN Draco III | R2R True Balanced Desktop DAC | I2S \/ USB \/ Coaxial \/ Optical \/ AES","description":"\u003cstyle\u003ebody{font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background:#f9fafc;color:#222;margin:20px}.container{max-width:940px;margin:auto;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:28px}h2{font-size:22px;margin:18px 0 10px;color:#0b4a82}h3{font-size:18px;margin:16px 0 8px;color:#0b4a82}p{line-height:1.75;margin:8px 0}ul{margin:10px 0 16px 20px}li{margin:6px 0}.badges span{display:inline-block;background:#eef6ff;border:1px solid #d4e6ff;color:#0b4a82;padding:6px 11px;border-radius:999px;margin:5px 6px 0 0;font-size:13px}.specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:12px}.specs th,.specs td{border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.specs th{background:#fafafa;width:220px}.note{font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-top:10px}.product-images{margin:20px 0}.product-images img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:10px 0}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMUSICIAN Draco III — R2R True Balanced Desktop DAC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Draco III brings MUSICIAN's proprietary R2R + DSD architecture and ALTERA ARM decoding to a refined desktop form—delivering true balanced output with a full suite of digital inputs including I2S over HDMI.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMUSICIAN Draco III\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance desktop DAC built around a \u003cstrong\u003eproprietary R2R + DSD architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e powered by \u003cstrong\u003eALTERA ARM high-performance decoding chips\u003c\/strong\u003e. It supports a comprehensive range of digital inputs—\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Type-A, Optical (SPDIF), Coaxial, and HDMI (I2S)\u003c\/strong\u003e—and delivers true balanced audio via both \u003cstrong\u003eXLR and RCA outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e. PCM decoding extends to 32-bit \/ 192kHz, while DSD support reaches \u003cstrong\u003eDSD512 (22.5792 MHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Housed in a solid metal chassis and available in Silver and Black, the Draco III is engineered for audiophiles who demand reference-grade R2R conversion in a desktop system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProprietary R2R + DSD Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eALTERA ARM Decoding Chips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDSD512 Support\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e32-bit \/ 192kHz PCM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTrue Balanced XLR Output\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eI2S via HDMI\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUSB \/ Coaxial \/ Optical \/ AES\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetal Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilver \/ Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCE Certified\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary R2R + DSD Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Draco III uses MUSICIAN's own discrete R2R ladder DAC design combined with a dedicated DSD decoding path—delivering the natural, analogue-like tonality and low-noise floor that R2R architecture is renowned for, without the digital artefacts associated with delta-sigma designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eALTERA ARM High-Performance Decoding Chips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powered by ALTERA ARM processors, the Draco III handles complex decoding tasks with precision and low latency—supporting PCM up to 32-bit \/ 192kHz and DSD up to DSD512 (22.5792 MHz) across all inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Balanced XLR Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully balanced signal path from input to output, with both XLR (balanced) and RCA (single-ended) outputs available—ideal for pairing with balanced preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, or power amplifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Digital Inputs — Including I2S over HDMI:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB Type-A, Optical (SPDIF), Coaxial, and HDMI (I2S) inputs provide maximum system flexibility. The I2S input via HDMI offers the lowest-jitter connection for compatible transports and streamers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD512 Native Decoding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full native DSD support from DSD64 (2.8224 MHz) through DSD512 (22.5792 MHz) ensures compatibility with the highest-resolution DSD libraries and streaming sources available today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Metal Chassis — Silver \u0026amp; Black:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Draco III's all-metal enclosure provides excellent electromagnetic shielding and a premium desktop aesthetic. Available in Silver and Black to match your existing system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesktop R2R DAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eD\/A Architecture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary R2R + DSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDecoding Chips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALTERA ARM High-Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePCM Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit \/ 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDSD Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD64 (2.8224 MHz), DSD128 (5.6448 MHz), DSD256 (11.2896 MHz), DSD512 (22.5792 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Type-A, Optical (SPDIF), Coaxial, HDMI (I2S)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR (Balanced), RCA (Single-Ended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 7 \/ 8 \/ 8.1 \/ 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChassis Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver, Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e⚠️ The Draco III does not include a power cable or remote control. Please ensure you have a compatible IEC power cable prepared before use. 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