This desktop audio amplifier accommodates a compact amplifier module with Bluetooth® receiver and USB audio input to playback Hi-Res sound source.
Only 215mm in width, ideal for high quality sound playback on TVs and notebook PCs
Connecting from TV with a single HDMI cable
The only connection between the AI-303 and a TV is an HDMI cable. Supporting ARC/eARC and HDMI CEC, volume control and power on/off of the AI-303 can be controlled from a TV remote, while receiving PCM 192/24 Hi-Res audio as long as the TV supports the resolution. Thanks to its small footprint, installing the AI-303 on a TV cabinet is possible.
* Please set the digital output to "PCM" in the output settings of the TV.
Supporting DSD512 and PCM 384/32 Hi-Res audio formats
In order to maximize studio master quality sound quality of the digital source, the D/A converter on the AI-303 equips two types of digital filters and x2Fs, x4Fs, and x8Fs up-conversion processing to pursue your preferred sound.
Wide range of digital inputs, HDMI, USB-C, Coaxial, and Optical
Connections with the digital sources are up-to-dated. The AI-303 equips an HDMI for TV, a USB-C for PC/Laptop and Coaxial/Optical for conventional digital music players, maximizing potential of each digital source with the high performance D/A converter.
Built-in Bluetooth® receiver supporting LDAC®, and Qualcomm® aptX™ HD
The Bluetooth® receiver is employed for easy wireless connection with a smartphone, supporting high-resolution wireless codecs including LDAC®, LHDC, and Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, in addition to other standard Bluetooth® codecs such as Qualcomm® aptX™, AAC, and SBC. The LEDs on the front panel indicate which codec is engaged when connection is established.
USB-C for versatile USB connection with PC, Smartphone and Tablet
The AI-303 also supports wide variety of digital devices such as smartphone/tablet and portable digital audio player that support USB Audio 2.0, via a self-powered USB-C port allowing auto device detect when the device equips a USB-C. Most Android devices and recent iPad Air/iPad Pro that equip USB-C port allow single USB-C cable connection without extra devices.
A two pairs of audio inputs for flexibility
A two pairs of LINE inputs even fits your existing audio system including CD players and analog turntables.
* Analog turntable must be equip a built-in Phono amplifier.