Matrix Audio X-Sabre 3 Music Streaming DAC

1 Owner from new – complete with original packaging, in excellent condition and 100% working order.

Price: £1,295 (RRP £2,950)

This is a superb streamer/DAC,  featuring an excellent digital volume control that allows direct  connection to a power amplifier without any loss in performance.

Key Features:

• Supports Roon Ready streaming, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP — a very modern digital ecosystem.

• Built around the flagship ESS ES9038PRO DAC chip with femtosecond clock, delivering natural, low-noise, highly detailed sound.

• Provides excellent clarity, dimensionality, and presence from recordings.

Selected Reviews:

• “The X‑Sabre 3’s sound is capable  of being breathtaking… wonderfully resolved instrumental timbres and  fine sense of interplay between musicians.”

• “As the first Matrix DAC to include onboard streaming, this model offers network audio with minimal fuss.”

• “Combines a world‑class D/A  converter with streaming functionality and balanced preamp features in a  beautifully crafted chassis.”

• “Flagship ESS ES9038PRO DAC chip delivers high‑resolution performance with ultra‑low distortion and excellent dynamic range.”

• “Clean, neutral, articulate, and generally transparent… excels with well‑recorded material.”