Pro-Ject Maia S3 Integrated Amplifier

My Audiophile Integrated Amplifier, or MaiA, represents all that is good about modern hi-fi. It’s compact, powerful, feature-rich, elegant and affordable. Benefiting from Pro-Ject’s many years of success in the micro hi-fi realm, it brings a DAC, a phono stage, a wireless receiver, a headphone amplifier and an integrated amplifier all into one compact chassis that perfectly complements other S3 products.

• Remote control included
• Compact and stylish build
• Dual-mono electrical design
• Connect headphones via mini-jack input
• Wireless Bluetooth streaming input
• Built-in Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage for direct turntable connection

The Maia S3

My Audiophile Integrated Amplifier, or MaiA, represents all that is good about modern hi-fi. It’s compact, powerful, feature-rich, elegant and affordable. Benefiting from Pro-Ject’s many years of success in the micro hi-fi realm, it brings a DAC, a phono stage, a wireless receiver, a headphone amplifier, Bluetooth 5.0 input with aptX HD support and an integrated amplifier all into one compact chassis that perfectly complements other S3 products.

The Inputs

Boasting a massive eight inputs (five analogue inputs, including one MM phono input, and three digital inputs utilising built-in 24-bit/192kHz DAC), the 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.

The Ouputs

The variable RCA output also allows you to include a subwoofer in your setup.

What's Inside

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.

The Finish

MaiA S3 is finished off with a 6.3mm headphone socket, for when using speakers isn’t an option, and control is effortlessly simple, whether using the supplied remote control or the front-mounted buttons. With the S3 series’ new all-aluminium casework in a slightly larger size than previous generations, MaiA S3 is a delight – both audibly and visually.

 

Amplifier Type - Integrated Amplifier
Amplifier Class - D
Power Output (4Ω) - 2 x 40 W
Power Output (8Ω) - 2 x 23 W
Amplifier Frequency Response (20 - 20,000Hz) - < -0.5 db
Channel Separation - 69dB @ 10kHz
THD - < 0.04 %
Signal To Noise Ratio - 97 dB
Phono Input - MM Input
Phono Stage Impedance (MM) - 47 kΩ
Phono Input Gain (MM) - 46 dB
RCA Input(s) - 3
Bluetooth Input - Yes
Bluetooth Version - BT 5.0
Bluetooth Codecs supported - aptX and aptX HD
Optical Input(s) - 2 (24-bit, 192kHz)
Coaxial Input(s) - 1 (24-bit, 192kHz)
DAC Chip - CS4344
File Limit Support (PCM) - 24-bit, 192kHz
Headphone Output - 6.3mm Jack
Variable Analogue Output(s) - 1 x RCA Pair
Enclosure Material - Aluminium
External Power Supply Rating - 20V-3A DC
Dimensions (W x H x D) - 206 x 55 x 176 mm
Weight - 1.07 kg