10.03.2025 05:14 | ~1 minute read
The Atoll Electronique ST300 Signature is presented – a network streamer supporting signals up to PCM up to 24 bit / 192 kHz and DSD up to DSD128. Of course, the device is Roon certified and has built-in Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify and Deezer clients.
The Atoll Electronique ST300 Signature is equipped with full functionality of a digital-to-analog converter – two Burr Brown PCM1792 DAC chips from Texas Instruments and an XLR output cascade with indicators that are calibrated for pairing with proprietary amplifiers. The USB-A port of the Atoll Electronique ST300 Signature can provide power with a current of up to 1 ampere, which allows you to use large-capacity external drives.
In addition, the Atoll Electronique ST300 Signature network player is equipped with a Bluetooth module for wireless streaming. The cherry on the cake is the volume control function using a resistive matrix. If necessary, this regulator can be bypassed, which will be required when connecting the streamer to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier.
The commutation capabilities of the Atoll ST300 Signature streamer include a set of digital S / PDIF inputs, a USB-A port for connecting external drives, an Ethernet RJ45 port and two digital outputs (optical and coaxial). It is worth noting the impressive performance characteristics - a dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio of 132 dB, an output impedance of 5.6 Ω and a bandwidth of 5 Hz.
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Model name
ST300 Signature
Has internal DAC
Yes
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to PCM 24/192, and DSD128
DSP processing
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
5
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
5.6
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
5.6
Analog outputs level (balanced) (V)
2
Analog outputs level (single-ended) (V)
2
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
132
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
0.0004
Dimensions (mm)
440 × 284 × 95
Weight (kg)
7
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