Saturn MK3
The new Saturn MK3 is re-housed in our very latest case designed to match the rest of the Rega range. The Saturn MK3 CD-DAC player offers complete flexibility and integration into any audio system. Essentially two products in one, the Saturn MK3 houses an independent DAC circuit and a high specification CD transport. Both sections are fully remote controllable via the supplied Solaris remote handset.
Digital mastered
You will find plenty of connectivity options, up to and including 24bit-192 kHz. The Saturn MK3 has two optical inputs, two Co-Axial inputs, a fully asynchronous USB and an added ‘direct’ digital output from the CD playback section. This ensures the Saturn MK3 integrates perfectly into any system and provides the perfect partner for the forthcoming Rega Elicit MK5 integrated amplifier.
Key Features
- Dual Wolfson WM8742 DAC's
- USB 192 kHz - 24 bits asynchronous
- Enhanced output amplifier circuit
- Enhanced digital power supplies
- Redeveloped analogue & digital outputs
- Solaris system remote included
- Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
Product Details
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CDP Features
The Saturn MK3 uses our proven digital to analogue converter and analogue output amplifier technology coupled with a pair of Wolfson WM8742 digital to analogue converter ICs. The Saturn MK3 utilises our own CD section power supply which was a result of the research & development of our reference CD player along with the improved microcontroller and display drivers.
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Technology
The Saturn MK3 uses a high stability master clock and high capacity power supply in the CD circuitry, high performance PLL digital interface receiver, isolated digital inputs and high performance power supply architecture in the DAC circuitry. Signal switching between the CD and DAC functions are performed in the digital to analogue converter stage. The signal path of the CD section in CD mode is kept to a minimum.
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USB 192kHz-24bits asynchronous
The DAC USB input has been improved with asynchronous operation at sample rates of 44.1 to 192 kHz with a bit rate of up to 24 bits. The USB input has the same galvanic isolation as used in the Rega DAC-R. The USB uses dedicated drivers in the computer, enabling full ASIO operation, thus eliminating signal degradation caused by generic windows based drivers.
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Saturn MK3 XMOS USB DRIVER V2.15.0
Before you can use the USB function of the Saturn MK3 you must first download the Rega USB Windows driver and install it on your PC. Access via the downloads section on this web page. Follow the instruction for installation. Once installed, USB will be ready to use. This driver is not required for MAC OS.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR SYSTEM IS CONFIGURED CORRECTLY TO OUTPUT HIGH RESOLUTION FILES WITHIN YOUR CHOSEN AUDIO/MEDIA PLAYBACK SOFTWARE.
If your PC does not default to the connected USB audio device you must select the XMOS AUDIO DEVICE FROM THE DROP DOWN LIST.
Technical Specifications
- USB
192 kHz - 24 bits asynchronous
- DAC
Dual Wolfson WM8742 DAC
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
432 × 82 × 320 mm
- Dimensions needed to operate (W × H × D)
432 x 170 x 350 mm
For full technical specifications, download SATURN MK3 Multilingual user manual below.
Downloads
- SATURN MK3 Multilingual user manual 1.4MB pdf
- SATURN MK3 and SATURN R USB Driver download 1.2MB zip
Environmental Labelling of Packaging
If the Saturn MK3 was ‘only’ a CD player, it would still be superb. In a world of slow loading, graunchy ROM mechanisms, the top loading, fast reading, utterly silent Rega feels like a bespoke and entirely ‘Hi-Fi’ experience. It then gives a sonic performance that matches that experience perfectly.
Complementary Components
- 105 W per channel into 8 Ω
- 4 line inputs
- Integrated MM phono stage
- 2 Digital inputs
- Headphone socket
- New advanced pre-amplifer
- Solaris system remote included
- 125 W per channel into 8 Ω
- 5 line inputs
- Headphone socket
- Solaris system remote control
- Direct input
- Pre-amp out
- Record out
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Lifetime Limited Warranty
All Rega products carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Every product we make is designed and assembled in the UK to the highest possible standard. This warranty covers confirmed manufacturing defects. This warranty does not cover wear and tear, or parts that are considered consumable. Any unauthorised modifications or failure to follow the Rega recommended guidelines in the product manual may invalidate the warranty. Due to local laws, warranties may vary by country in which units are sold. Please contact your Rega retailer or distributor for warranty details. Your statutory rights are not affected.