Power amplifier features

• 175wpc continuous power output (8ohms, one channel driven)
• 250wpc continuous power output (4ohms, 1kHz, one channel driven)
• Fully discrete transistor power amp stages with temperature compensation
• Current feedback design ensuring wide bandwidth for high resolution audio
• Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA Phono) input
• All DC coupled signal path for enhanced bass control
• Twin RCA Phono input for "loop through" to second power amp

Power supply features

• Massive toroid mains transformer
• User switchable between 115v and 230v mains supplies
• Dual rectified power amp supplies for reduced ground noise

General Features

• All gold plated input / output connectors
• Size – 430mm (17") wide, 370mm (14") deep, 110mm (4.2") high
• Weight 12.5kg (27.5lbs) nett, 15.4kg (33.9lbs) packed

프리

Pre-amplifier section

• All new audiophile pre-amplifier design with very low noise and distortion
• Very short audio signal path for cleanest possible sound
• No tone controls for lowest distortion and noise
• DC coupled using servo to remove any DC from input signals
• New improved Burr Brown volume control
• High quality Burr Brown op-amps in signal path
• Hermetically sealed reed relay input switching with immeasurable distortion and noise*
• Four-layer printed circuit boards allow control of power supply reduction of electrical noise
• Processor mode option for seamless integration with AV surround decoders
• Audiophile grade Stargate and Rubicon capacitors for signal transparency
• Optional single stage MM/MC phono preamp

Output stage

• Buffered balanced and unbalanced audio outputs
• Independently buffered tape paths
• Front panel headphones socket driven by dedicated headphone driver circuit

Construction

• Acousteel critically damped chassis to reduce microphony
• 8mm extruded aluminium faceplate for mechanical integrity and electrical shielding
• Additional aluminium casework and unique electrical shielding materials
• Clear easy-to-read front panel display

Power supply

• Large core low flux density toroidal based power supply
• Massive 2x10,000uF bulk decoupling capacitors to reduce voltage variation on input to audio regulators
• Dual regulated system for analogue power supplies

General

• Power consumption (max) 30VA
• Size 430W x 370D x 110H mm inc. feet
• Weight (net) 9.3kg