{"product_id":"soulnote-d-3","title":"Soulnote D-3 D\/A Converter","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e We think\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eSoulnote D-3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a digital benchmark that demonstrates how close high-end technology can come to musical naturalness. In an age when many DACs are lost in features and marketing, the D-3 offers clarity, precision, and an almost analog feel when reproducing digital music. It sounds neither cold nor clinical—it comes across as vibrant, nuanced, and organic. Those who value music as an experience and want to discover something new in every recording will find the D-3 a partner that not only reproduces details but brings them to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e Product presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eSoulnote D-3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-end D\/A converter from Soulnote's Series 3. Its concept is based on a dual-monaural design, with strictly separated digital and analog sections. Inputs are: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eZero Link \/ USB (Type B) (dual)\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003ecoaxial (S\/PDIF)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eAES\/EBU\u003c\/strong\u003e , with an external \u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e10 MHz clock input\u003c\/strong\u003e to further reduce jitter. The analog outputs consist of one \u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eXLR (balanced)\u003c\/strong\u003e and one \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eRCA (unbalanced)\u003c\/strong\u003e output. The short signal levels are approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e5.6 Vrms\u003c\/strong\u003e on XLR and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e2.8 Vrms\u003c\/strong\u003e on RCA. The frequency response of the D-3 ranges from approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e2 Hz to 120 kHz at ±1 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a signal-to-noise ratio of approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e110 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e and a total harmonic distortion (THD) of approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e0.008% (in NOS mode at 176.4 kHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e . In terms of power consumption, it is around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e48 W\u003c\/strong\u003e , the case measures approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e454 × 174 × 407 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and it weighs around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e28 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e – solid data that indicates high-quality workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e What makes the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eSoulnote D-3\u003c\/strong\u003e remarkable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eDual mono construction\u003c\/strong\u003e : both channels have their own power supply, their own circuits, their own layout – digital and analog sections are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eZero Link technology\u003c\/strong\u003e (including USB and digital inputs) with external clock input to minimize asynchronous signal processing stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003ePrimary passive analog filter type\u003c\/strong\u003e : simple, effective filter solutions that leave the signal unaltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eNOS mode\u003c\/strong\u003e available: For listeners who want to work without oversampling – this reduces pre- and post-ringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eHigh-quality material selection \u0026amp; construction\u003c\/strong\u003e : Naked foil resistors, powerful transformers, solid mechanical components and careful layout design for reduced resonances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e Technology \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003e The D-3's technology is ambitious throughout: It utilizes four ES9038PRO DAC chips (two per channel), combined with a discrete non-negative feedback (NFB) circuit. The analog output stage utilizes carefully selected resistors and materials to minimize distortion. The cabinet is resonance-optimized, with mechanical measures such as floating bases and decoupled components to reduce vibration influences. Particular attention is paid to the selection of components with high current delivery and low time lag – ensuring that even complex musical layers are reproduced cleanly, transparently, and spatially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003e Sustainability \u0026amp; Manufacturing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3783\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003eSoulnote D-3\u003c\/strong\u003e is handcrafted in Japan using high-quality, durable components. The craftsmanship and choice of materials are designed for durability: heavy and stable cabinets, high-quality connectors, and the finest components for transformers and filters. Soulnote offers a solid service and spare parts supply – the D-3 is not a short-lived device, but a long-term investment in high-quality digital playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3788\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003e Technical data (specs)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"4425\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3842\"\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero Link \/ USB (Type B) (2 pieces), Coaxial (S\/PDIF), AES\/EBU\u003cbr data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3906\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3933\"\u003eExternal clock input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 MHz (SMA 50 Ω)\u003cbr data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3954\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3975\"\u003eAnalog outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x XLR (balanced), 1 x RCA (unbalanced)\u003cbr data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4019\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4037\"\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR approx. 5.6 Vrms; RCA approx. 2.8 Vrms \u003cbr data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4092\"\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Hz – 120 kHz (±1 dB)\u003cbr data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4118\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4142\"\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (S\/N):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 110 dB\u003cbr data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4195\"\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 0.008% (NOS\/176.4 kHz)\u003cbr data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4226\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4246\"\u003eAnalog filter type:\u003c\/strong\u003e primary passive\u003cbr data-start=\"4260\" data-end=\"4263\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4281\"\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 48 W\u003cbr data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4293\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4309\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 454 × 174 × 407 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4335\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4335\" data-end=\"4347\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 28 kg\u003cbr data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4360\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4377\"\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spike board, spikes, remote control, power cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"5317\" data-end=\"5320\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5362\"\u003e Background \/ History \/ Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5845\"\u003eSoulnote is a Japanese high-end brand founded on the commitment to giving equal importance to technology and music. The Series 3 product line embodies this commitment – ​​digital and analog components are developed with equal care. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"5630\" data-end=\"5637\"\u003eD-3\u003c\/strong\u003e is the digital heart of this series – it demonstrates how Soulnote designs the digital side of music reproduction, focusing on clock quality, signal path simplification, mechanical stability, and material quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"5847\" data-end=\"5850\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5852\" data-end=\"5872\"\u003e Basic knowledge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5874\" data-end=\"5946\"\u003e A few key technical points to help you better understand the D-3:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5948\" data-end=\"6229\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"5948\" data-end=\"5961\"\u003eNOS mode\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for \"non-oversampling\": In this mode, the DAC does not use digital filters that interpolate or oversample the signal. 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