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the New SDX 3100 HV

T+A launches SDX 3100 HV streaming preamplifier DAC

T+A has added the SDX 3100 HV to its HV Series as a reference streaming preamplifier DAC. The model follows a High End Vienna 2026 preview and AXPONA 2026 demonstrations. It is priced at $44,900 in the United States, with shipping to authorised T+A specialist dealers and distributors beginning on 9 July 2026.

Georg S. Kuklick

T+A launched the SDX 3100 HV streaming preamplifier DAC in July 2026. The HV Series component processes PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD up to DSD1024. It is priced at $44,900 in the United States and began shipping to authorised T+A specialist dealers and distributors on 9 July 2026.

The SDX 3100 HV uses T+A's third-generation Audiophile Streaming Architecture and Path Separation Technology. Its preamplifier section uses a fully symmetrical double-mono architecture. The unit also includes fully analog tone control.

The preamplifier frequency response is rated at 0.5Hz-300kHz, and the DAC weighted signal-to-noise ratio is 117dB. Streaming support includes Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect and Apple AirPlay 2. The connection set includes two HDMI inputs and HDMI ARC output. An optional MM or MC phono module is priced at $2,190 in the United States.

The SDX 3100 HV succeeds the SDV 3100 HV in T+A's reference streaming DAC and preamplifier line. It was introduced alongside the A 3100 HV power amplifier as part of T+A's new reference pairing. The chassis measures 17 x 46 x 46cm and weighs 26kg. Finishes are silver lacquer and titanium lacquer.

Key specifications

Product type

Reference streaming preamplifier DAC

PCM conversion

Double-Differential Quadruple Converter with four 32-bit sigma-delta D/A converters per channel; 705.6/768kSps

DSD conversion

T+A True 1-Bit DSD D/A converter, native bitstream, up to DSD1024

Pre-amplifier frequency response

0.5Hz-300kHz, +0/-3dB

Pre-amplifier signal-to-noise ratio

108/117dB

Pre-amplifier THD

<0.001%

Pre-amplifier crosstalk

110dB

Headphone outputs

6.3mm jack and 4.4mm Pentaconn; 6-ohm output impedance; Class A operation up to 200mA

Digital inputs

1x AES-EBU; 6x S/PDIF; 2x HDMI; 1x HDMI ARC output; 2x USB device-mode inputs

Network

LAN Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T; Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2x2 MIMO

Streaming services

Tidal Connect, Deezer, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, HIGHRESAUDIO, Amazon Music HD, Apple AirPlay 2, Plays with Audirvana, Roon in certification, airable Radio and Podcasts

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.4 with A2DP, AVRCP 1.4, aptX HD, SBC, AAC and MP3

  • Predecessor: T+A SDV 3100 HV — $42,500

  • Rung below: T+A PSD 3100 HV — $24,490

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