These systems have our award-winning AES-EBU output powered by the Baetis Audio Reference daughterboard with an EM shield. The daughterboard also provides a SPDIF output, now available as either BNC or RCA. system. HDMI for high resolution multi-channel output is also included. The SOtM USB and clock cards are included as standard, with custom made cabling that is better than the stock card’s own. The USB option can be removed for a rebate if not needed. Additional modular outputs can be added, including an audiophile network card and I2S output. Only one of the USB, I2S or network cards can be included if your system has a discrete graphics solution, because of the space the video card takes up in this case.

Yes, you can run Roon, JRiver Media Center, Audirvana, Tidal, Qobuz (if available) and much more. In fact, any music app that runs on Windows 10 can be run on this unit. All Baetis Audio models can serve as a Roon core, endpoint or both. Your Tidal streaming never sounded so good! Tell us what you want and we can set it up for you.

All Reference 3 models certainly can! If you have a discrete graphics solution built into your Reference 3 model, then you can enjoy the best 4K HDR picture, with professional grade image processing and upscaling available.

Yes, you can use an iOS or Android device to control playback. You can even use another computer, or control the system directly with a wireless keyboard and trackpad from your listening position.

The Reference 3 chassis is a new design for Baetis Audio. It allows a fully passively-cooled system, tons of customisation and upgradability options, including some of the best video outputs available in the industry. The SOtM Ultra USB package, with a clock card and cryo-silver cabling comes as standard. The USB solution can optionally be removed, added to or replaced with I2S or audiophile network options. Both product lines include a linear power supply unit and audiophile grade DC cable, both of which improve the sound considerably over the Revolution series. The Reference 3 might come with a second power supply depending on whether a graphics solution is chosen.

In addition to the AES-EBU, SPDIF and HDMI outputs, you can opt to replace the SOtM USB solution with an I2S or network output for your DAC. Other custom combinations are available in pretty much any combination in the Reference 3 Series.

The Reference 3 – series is available with or without an internally-housed, tray-loading optical drive. These are available in options that include CD/DVD, BluRay and even 4K UHD.

There is a two year parts and labour warranty on these. However, as usual, we always listen to each case on its own merits and do the reasonable thing if you need service outside the warranty period, depending on the circumstances.