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About the MPS3
The Playback Designs MPS3 is a CD-only player designed for audiophiles, supporting playback of standard CDs and high-resolution digital audio files via USB. It supports PCM up to 24-bit/384kHz and DSD up to 6.1MHz through USB input. The player features balanced XLR analog outputs delivering 4.6Vrms and unbalanced RCA outputs at 2.3Vrms, along with digital inputs including AES/EBU (up to 24-bit/192kHz), S/PDIF (up to 24-bit/192kHz), and USB. The front panel includes controls for tray open/close, play/pause, stop, and track navigation, with an alphanumeric display showing playback status. The unit weighs 11 kg and measures 43.5 x 9.8 x 42.3 cm. It requires 100W power consumption and operates on either 120V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz depending on the region. The MPS3 is noted for its natural, life-like sound with deep, tight bass and detailed texture, improving further after extended break-in. It does not support SACD playback; for SACD, Playback Designs offers the MPS-5 or MPS-8 models.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 4.6V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.6V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, S/PDIF, USB
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 435 × 98 × 423 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 11 kg (24 lbs)
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