Rega Saturn MK3 - CD Player/DAC

Saturn Mk3
The new Saturn MK3 uses the new casework to match the latest 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 control.

Digitally mastered
The Saturn MK3 features multiple connectivity options, up to 24-bit-192kHz; it has two optical inputs, two coaxial inputs, a fully asynchronous USB port and an additional “direct” digital output from the CD playback section. This ensures that The Saturn MK3 integrates seamlessly into any system and is the perfect partner for the upcoming Rega Elicit MK5 integrated amplifier.

MAIN FEATURES
- Wolfson WM8742 DAC
- USB 192 kHz – 24 bit asynchronous
- Enhanced output amplifier circuit
- Advanced digital power supplies
- Renewed analog and digital outputs
- Solaris system remote control included
- Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

CD PLAYER
The Saturn MK3 uses our proven digital to analogue conversion technology and an analogue output amplifier coupled to a pair of Wolfson WM8742 digital to analogue conversion ICs. The CD player's power supply is a result of the research and development that went into building our reference CD player, along with the improved microcontroller and display drivers.

TECHNOLOGY
Saturn MK3 uses a high-stability master clock and a high-capacity power supply in the CD circuitry, a high-performance PLL digital interface receiver, isolated digital inputs and a high-performance power supply architecture in the DAC circuitry. Signal switching between CD and DAC is performed in the digital-to-analog conversion stage. The signal path of the CD section in CD mode is minimized.

USB 192KHZ-24BITS ASYNCHRONOUS
The USB DAC input has been improved with asynchronous operation at sample rates from 44.1kHz to 192kHz with a bit rate of up to 24bit. The USB input has the same galvanic isolation as used in the Rega DAC-R. The USB uses dedicated drivers in the computer, allowing full ASIO operation, thus eliminating signal degradation caused by generic Windows based drivers.
XMOS USB DRIVER V2.15.0

Before you can use the USB function of the Saturn MK3 you will need to download the Rega USB driver for Windows and install it on your PC, download this from the download section of this web page. Follow the installation instructions and once installed the USB will be ready to use. This driver is not required for MAC OS.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR SYSTEM IS CORRECTLY CONFIGURED TO OUTPUT HIGH RESOLUTION FILES WITH YOUR CHOSEN AUDIO/MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE.

If your PC does not default to the connected USB audio device, you need to select XMOS AUDIO DEVICE FROM THE DROP-DOWN LIST.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- USB: 192 kHz – 24 bits asynchronous
- DAC: Wolfson WM8742
- Dimensions (width × height × depth): 432 × 82 × 320 mm
- Dimensions required for use (width × height × depth): 432 x 170 x 350 mm