Following the update of our popular DA-151 Mk3, and with the same dedication to better performance, we released KECES DA-131 Mk3, to signify the difference and improvement it had compared to previous version of DA-131. This version is to further improve on the power supply system and bring even more detail and sound stage out of an already excellent setup.


KECES DA-131 Mk3 is a high performance DAC that will provide sound quality that will easily best CD Player and other sources at several times the price of KECES DA-131 Mk3, since most computer have SPDIF output, KECES DA-131 Mk3 is equally at home either on your computer desk or on your stereo rack.



How's KECES DA-131 Mk3 Sounds Like?:

1. Neutral Sound Signature: DA-131 Mk3 will sound great with pretty much any music, because is designed to sound natural and neutral, it introduce minimal coloration and allows the music to speak for itself, and that's how it should be.
2. Open Sound Stage: With an open and free sounding sound stage, music will not sound congested or overly exaggerated sound stage.
3. Precise Instrument Imaging: You can virtually feel the veil lifting, and literally hear each instrument and where they come from.
4. Highly Detailed Sound: You will hear all the details presented to you in a natural fashion, and you will be hearing a lot more of the details in your music that you have been missing.
5. Excellent Frequency Extension: You will hear even more treble and bass details, DA-131 Mk3 does this by showing you what you have been missing, not exagerrating what you already have.
6. Listenability: DA-131 Mk3 is designed to be easy to enjoy, even more important than ease of installation is the ease of enjoyment with non-fatiguing sound. After all, it would not be fun to listen to something that will fatigue you out quickly.

What other qualities does KECES DA-131 Mk3 have?:

1. Easy Installation: As with all SPDIF DACs, simply power on, plug in the digital and analog cables, and enjoy!
2. Full 24bit/192KHz Support: Unlike to most other DACs, DA-131 Mk3 can fully support 24bit/192KHz sample rate via SPDIF input, while most other DACs can only support up to 24bit/96KHz due to limitation of their SPDIF receiver.
3. Highly Refined Design: As with previous products, the circuit design of DA-131 Mk3 has been refined over the years for better sound and higher performance.
4. Quality Components: Using state-of-the-art National Semiconductor's LME49710 op amp, carefully designed supporting circuits, and a fully balanced analog power supply and fully balanced DC output circuit. All done in the never ending quest for better sound.
5. Precision Power Circuits: Independent digital and analog power supply, with independent winding and precision regulation circuits to provide high quality power to both digital and analog sections of the circuit.
6. Custom Low Noise Toroidal Transformer: Ultra low noise and efficient custom transformer is used in all KECES products, providing very clean power with high maximum output.
7. Compact & Stylish: Sturdy metal chassis with smoked acrylic top cover, it looks perfectly at home whether it is on your desk or on the stereo rack.
8. Performance Upgrade: Computer grade IEC power inlet is upgradeable to IeGO Audio Grade sockets at the time of order. For more dynamics, detail and warmth IeGO GU-R301 gold plated 99.99% pure copper IEC socket ($30USD) is a great upgrade. For even better dynamics, detail and an overall balanced and neutral tone, IeGO AG-R301 99.99% pure silver IEC socket ($90USD) would be the ultimate upgrade.

KECES DA-131 Mk3 Basic Specs:

1. BurrBrown PCM1793 DAC: High performance Advanced Segment 24bit/192KHz DAC.
2. Cirrus Semiconductor CS8416 Receiver: High performance SPDIF receiver with 24/192KHz support
3. Coaxial and Optical input: Supports coaxial and toslink optical input, signal quality is maintained by direct connection without passing signal through any switches.
4. National Semi LME49710: State of the art precision operational amplifier, the ultimate in low distortion, low noise and high performance.
5. Fully Balanced DC Coupled Circuit: No signal distorting capacitor or DC servo in the signal path, with fully balanced circuit to provide even better sound.
6. Quad Independent Power: Four independent regulator circuits, with two dedicated to digital circuit and two dedicated to +/-15V analog power for LME49710 OP-Amp.
7. 2VRMS Standard Output: Industry standard 2VRMS output level, ensuring excellent compatibility with your stereo equipments.
8. International Voltage Compatibility: Simple flick of a switch will allow you to switch between 115V (usable for countries of 100 to 125V) and 230V (usable for countries of 200 to 250V).
9. Upgradeable to IeGO Power Inlet: Optional upgrade to IeGO GU-R301 gold plated copper socket ($30USD) or top grade AG-R301 pure silver socket ($90) will allow you to enhance the performance of DA-131 Mk3 even further.
10. Included Accessory: Computer grade power cable, will automatically include the proper type for your ordering region.
11. Dimensions: 215mm * 205mm * 80mm (Width * Depth * Height), it is the same size as other KECES products, allowing easy placement of the unit.

The back of DA-131 Mk3, Toslink optical input, RCA digital coaxial input, RCA output socket (shown with silicon rubber cover on), input voltage select switch (115V and 230V), and the upgradeable IEC power socket

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Can't find the model with the function that you need? Are you unsure which KECES product will fit you need? Please refer to the following table for the feature and difference between models. (Please click on the model name for direct link to the product that you are interested in.)

ModelFunction	USB Input	SPDIF Input	Analog Input	Headphone Amp	Isolation Transformer	Note
DA-151 Mk2	YES	No	No	No	No	16bit 32/44.1/48 KHz
DA-131 Mk3	No	YES	No	No	No	Up to 24bit @ 192 KHz
DA-152	YES	No	No	Yes	No	16bit 32/44.1/48 KHz (No analog input)
HA-171	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Pure headphone amp/pre-amp, No DAC
HA-006+	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Pure headphone amp/pre-amp, No DAC Pure Class A
PT-111	No	No	No	No	YES	300W Balanced Isolation Transformer
DC-115	No	No	No	No	No	Dual Independent 12V/15V DC Power Supply Pure Linear Power
DC-115 5V	No	No	No	No	No	5V DC + 12/15V DC Power Supply Pure Linear Power

IeGO IEC Socket upgrade information:


We provide two types of socket for upgrades, and both socket will enhance the detail and dynamics, but both enhance in a different way. (photo above shows AG-R301 socket, golden screw shown is replaced with better screws that comes with spring washer.)

GU-R301 Gold plated 99.99% pure copper IEC socket ($30USD) not only enhance the details and dynamics, it also makes it sound warm and smooth, the high quality processing done on GU-R301's gold plating process also makes it sound more refined and all without losing a bit of the details (Well, it actually enhances the details when compared to the original computer grade socket).  GU-R301 is warmer sounding than AG-R301, if you are looking for warmer sound signature with more flair, please choose GU-R301 over AG-R301.


AG-R301 99.99% pure silver IEC socket ($90USD) will enhance dynamics and detail even further than GU-R301, and as with very high quality silver, the sound is smooth, detailed and quite neutral.  It does not have the "silver harshness" normally associated with low grade silver or thinly plated silver cable and connectors, high quality silver sounds smooth, with proper thickness, very detailed and open.  AG-R301 is neutral sounding and more detailed with better dynamics than GU-R301, if you are looking for that, please choose AG-R301 over GU-R301.  Please note that while GU-R301 is warmer, AG-R301 is by no means cold, it is very neutral.





Optional companion power cable

(photos above shows L70530 and 8065 connector and a peeled open L70530.)

1.5M L70530 with 8055 unplated copper plug $65
1.5M L70530 with 8065 silver plated copper plug $95
Add $15 for 2M version.
Shipping for L70530 cable is only $10 when combined with your KECES order.  (Regular shipping charge: $25USD)

New L80520 + 8085 "Torrent" Power cable, all new silver plated Furukawa PCOCC construction with unique heavy gauge design.
1.5M L80520 with 8085 gold plated copper plug $240
Shipping for L80520 cable is FREE when combined with your KECES order.  (Regular shipping charge: $25USD)

For more details on the L70530 cable, please check out:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f21/iego-power-cords-review-all-five-333001/
For a detailed review. L80229 is no longer kept in stock as it is now replaced by the even better L80520 "Torrent" cable, however if you want L80229 series, you can still special order them at the original price.


Warranty:

For KECES: All KECES products carries an 1 year parts and labor warranty.

For IeGO: All IeGO products carries a 5 year parts and labor warranty.

For Acoustic-Fun: All Acoustic-Fun products carries a 3 year parts and labor warranty, please keep your original shipping box as it will contain the serial number needed for the warranty.

For All Products: Within warranty period, we will fix or replace it as quickly as possible at our discretion(usually under 3 days). User will be responsible for shipping it to us, and we will pay for the return shipping. For product out of warranty, we will charge a minimal repair/return shipping charge and process it quickly just like we do for warranty. Warranty will be voided if the product is modified, physically damaged(including but not limited to: impact/fall, moisture/water, fire, lighting or other force of nature/acts of God), or improperly used in ways that the product is not rated for.

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