Pro-Ject Box Design Maia S3 Integrated Amplifier

Boasting a massive eight inputs, MaiA S3 is designed to accommodate any modern source, including turntables, CD players, network music players and wireless devices. This is what starters with ambitious home audio systems need: A small integrated amplifier with ultimate input flexibility, future-proof technology and a core focus on uncompromising sound quality.

Through its built-in Cirrus Logic CS4344 DAC chip, capable of handling up to 24-bit / 192kHz digital audio files, MaiA S3 easily handles most common digital audio formats. Additionally, working with aptX HD® technology, MaiA S3 is also capable of streaming high-resolution audio wirelessly when the supplied Bluetooth antenna is connected.

As well as accommodating for modern and future audio technologies, MaiA S3 is also equipped to support traditional hi-fi sources. The built-in Moving Magnet phono stage is based upon Pro-Ject’s iconic Phono Box designs and produces an impressive sound performance. There are also four analogue Line-level inputs, so radios, CD players and Tape decks can also be easily connected.

Technical Specifications:

• Power Output: 2x 23W / 40W at 8 / 4ohms (1% THD)
• Frequency response (20Hz - 20kHz): <-0,5dB @4ohm
• Channel separation: - 69dB at 10kHz
• Signal to noise ratio: 97dB (101dB-‘A’ weighted) @4ohm
• THD: < 0.04% at 10W / 4 ohms
• Headphone amplifier: 2x 75mW at 32ohm (1%THD)
• Headphone output: 6.3mm jack (16 – 600ohms)
• Analogue inputs: 3x pair RCA, 1x phono MM (RCA)
• Digital inputs: RCA coax, 2 x Toslink, Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX)
• DA-converter: Cirrus Logic CS4344 24bit/192kHz
• Variable output: 1x pair RCA
• Speaker connectors: 4mm Ø banana plugs, spades connectors or naked wire
• Power supply: 20V/3A DC;100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
• Standby Power consumption: < 0.5 watts
• Dimensions WxHxD: 206x55x153 (176mm with sockets)
• Battery remote control: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or CR2025 / 3V
• Weight: 1070g without power supply

We endeavour to despatch same day for orders placed up to 1pm on available stock items (items with stock message "Usually dispatched within 24 hours"). Please remember to check with us first for a physical stock check if next day delivery is important to you. Any items with stock message "Usually dispatched within 72 hours" are items that we do not hold in stock but order in from the importer or manufacturer as soon as a customer order is received. Occasionally these may be delayed beyond 72 hours due to importer/manufacturer stock levels but we will inform you as soon as we can if this is the case.

UK Orders

We despatch the bulk of our UK mainland items on a 24 hour service – Free of Charge.  Non Mainland locations - Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, the Scilly Isles, the Scottish highlands and Islands, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland may take a day or so longer and are not Free of Charge. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail 24 or special delivery. Larger items are delivered using a courier service such as DPD or UPS.

International Orders:

Due to the nature of our products and brand restrictions we are only able to send certain items internationally. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail Small Packets Airmail with International Tracked and/or Signed depending on value of item and availability of the service. Larger International shipments are sent by insured and tracked services using UPS. If there are any delays due to specific customs regulations, etc, you will be contacted by Hifisound or by the courier with a request for any further information required. Customs duties can apply for shipments to any countries outside of the UK depending on where the product you have bought is made. Customers are responsible for all taxes and duties incurred when the items enter their country.

Collect in Store or Home Install

At the request of the manufacturer some items cannot be supplied by mail order but you can click and buy them and then elect to collect them from our store or arrange a home install (if applicable). Applicable items clearly state that they are Collect in store or home install. Once ordered you will receive a message prompting you to contact us by phone or email to arrange for us to deliver and install or to reserve and collect from our store at your convenience, you will also be advised of the delivery time / stock availability as not all Home install / collect in store items are held in stock.