Pro-Ject MaiA S3

As the name suggests, the MaiA S3 is the third generation of Pro-Ject's compact integrated amplifier (the original being tested back in HFC 390) and, while some of the details have changed, the premise is the same as before; an affordable integrated, optimised to work with the company's turntable range but also able to handle other inputs that you might have without struggling

As the Pro-Ject has a better spread of inputs than most price rivals that should not pose a significant problem.

The MaiA S3 has three RCA line inputs with a moving-magnet phono stage supporting those. There are three digital inputs; two optical and one coaxial and all capable of receiving a 24-bit/192kHz signal. There is then a Bluetooth input supporting aptX HD. Finally, there is a full-size RCA pre out and a 6.35mm headphone socket.