Project MaiA DS3 Integrated Amplifier

Key Features

• Powerful 140 watts per channel at 4 ohms
• Magnetic side panels are available separately
• PCM 1795DB 32bit/192kHz Delta-Sigma DAC
• BT 5.0 receiver with aptX, aptX HD, A2DP profile
• 9 different analogue and digital inputs
• Sub output and variable output
• Phono input - MM & MC capable
• Dual mono design
• XMOS asynchronous USB 24bit/192kHz
• DSD capability (DSD64, DSD128; DSD256)
• Headphone output 2 x 430mW at 32ohm (1% THD)
• Trigger in- & output
• Heavy aluminium casing protects against interference
• Remote control included
• Available in silver or black
• Made in Europe

The MaiA DS3 (My audio integrated Amplifier) is a reworked all-in-one compact amplifier solution. It combines both analogue and digital inputs to suit almost any source that you can throw it's way. With 140 watts per channel at 4 ohms, the MaiA DS3 makes it a breeze to power your favourite speakers. All of the sophisticated electronics are neatly packed inside a beautifully machined, full-aluminium case which, as well as looking fantastically good, protects your music against outer interference from vibrations, wireless, or electronic signals.

The true advantage of the MaiA DS3 becomes clear when examining the multitude of inputs and outputs. Phono input for MM or MC applications, three line inputs for CD, tuners etc, two S/PDIF optical and a S/PDIF Coax connection for a TV or games console, a USB input and a Bluetooth 5 AptX HD connection for playing audio from your computer and wireless devices.

The headphone out port allows private enjoyment of your music for when life necessitates such a thing. Or, connect your speakers via 4mm banana plugs, spades or naked wires to the gold-plated speaker outputs and link up your subwoofer via the variable RCA outputs to listen loud. The fixed output can be used to route your audio signal to another device unaffected by the volume control, allowing for use of an audio recorder, for example. Together this impressive array gives true flexibility in use and allows the MaiA DS3 to slot seamlessly into your system.

To further the ease of use the MaiA DS3 is supplied with a remote control that allows you to switch your input and, thanks to the motor-driven potentiometer, adjust your volume smoothly.

The MaiA DS3 is carefully designed and handmade in Europe, where Pro-Ject aim to develop technically flawless products in housings that are only ever as big as they need to be. Available in either black or silver finish; wooden side panels are available separately to further style your system, check out the FAQ for more information on how these can be purchased. 

Who is Project?

Project started in the hifi business designing and manufacturing affordable stereo turntables in the early 1990's, beginning with the entry-level Debut model. It was a great success, like all other turntables on the market at that time were at least  £100 more expensive, without offering a performance benefit. Project has gone on to extend the range of turntables they offer at all popular price points and performance levels, through midrange to high-end models.