Last update: 2019/1/19
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Product overview
The AI-301DA-X is a successor to the AI-301DA, offering a newly refined audio performance tuned in
Europe.
In order to update the sound quality to meet today’s requirement for Hi-Res sound, our engineers
have carried out an exhaustive development programme, using selected parts ranges exclusively
specified for hi-fi applications.
Supporting DSD128 and PCM192/32 input from PC/Mac, an improved analogue audio circuit delivers
excellent sound quality, while a built-in Bluetooth® receiver supports the Qualcomm™ aptX® codec,
allowing you to enjoy high quality wireless audio streaming from a PC or tablet.
In addition, the AI-310DA-X’s subwoofer pre-out and auto-power on/off functions allow you to create
a compact 2.1ch home theater system which can be set to automatically power up when your TV set
is turned on.
Rich and engaging sound quality, refined in Europe
Tuned in Europe
The previous AI-301DA sounded excellent but our engineers have gone even further with AI-301DAX, listening, tuning and refining the audio quality over an extended period of time, the final tuning
being carried out in Europe. The results of those efforts can be heard in the rich, musical character
and considerable dynamic ability of this latest version.
High performance power amplifier from ICEpower
The beating heart of the AI-301DA-X is a high performance, energy efficient power amplifier module
from ICEpower of Denmark. Thanks to its intelligent energy management technology, the AI-301DAX can deliver as much as 60W + 60W of output power.
Robust aluminum body and small footprint
A sleek and compact body with a small footprint (215mm width, 254mm depth and 61mm height)
allows you to place the AI-301DA-X in very small spaces, such as in a tiny gap in a TV stand or on a
desktop. A beautifully machined aluminum volume knob and panels give it an innate feeling of
elegance, while full-metal body construction achieves excellent vibration suppression, to minimise any
adverse effects on sound quality.
Built-in Bluetooth® receiver for wireless streaming
The AI-301DA-X features a built-in Bluetooth® receiver module supporting the Qualcomm™ aptX®
codec for high quality wireless audio streaming. Qualcomm™ aptX® achieves low-latency and
excellent error recovery, resulting in superb sound, qualities which have made this codec an industrystandard for wireless streaming. And, for the benefit of those streaming from an iPhone/iPad, the
high-performance AAC codec is also supported.
Automatically powers up on detecting a digital signal
The AI-301DA-X automatically turns on when an incoming digital audio signal is detected, and
automatically turns off when the signal is switched off. This allows you to, for instance, switch on the