{"title":"Amplifiers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"air-tight-atc-5s-reference-preamplifier-with-phono-stage","title":"Air Tight ATC-5s Reference Preamplifier with Phono Stage","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt was 30 years ago when Air Tight introduced their first tube pre-amp, the ATC-1 with the ambitious intention being to reproduce real, dynamic sound. So successful were they in realising their ambition that the ATC-1 became a global reference preamplifier for many years and defined that ideal of Japanese refinement. After many years of further research \u0026amp; development, Air Tight have now released the totally redesigned ATC-5 to continue the tradition and cater for the serious audiophile with a requirement for analogue or digital music sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtsushi Miura always believed that developing a preamplifier depended on a never-ending process to find the optimum balance between the technology and art itself. Technology developed to process information efficiently and accurately was not always in alignment with the result of creating joy, emotional connection, excitement and musical artistry. He believed that the ultimate optimised combination of the technology and art shall eventually create a sort of supernatural phenomenon in the form of a visceral musical sensation. This is the ultimate goal and desire shared by all the discerning audiophiles in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact as it is in size, the ATC-5 does not compromise in its design, component selection or build quality. Drawing on their 30-years of experience, Air Tight pulled out all stops in this design, including a monocoque chassis structure and point to point wiring (no PCB’s). Given that the volume control mechanism is so crucial to overall sonic quality, an Alps gold-plated multi-contact wire-brushed controller sealed in a machined brass case is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure perfect playback of vinyl records, highly rated 2-stage NF-CR circuitry for the most faithful realization of the RIAA curve was employed. The NF and CR sections are made independently with thorough elimination of interference between treble and bass ranges and unnecessary low frequency signals are crossed out to prevent unwanted vibration of speaker cones. 3 inputs allows listeners to enjoy multiple digital sources and a timer-relay system mutes output at the outset of playback, thus protecting the power amp section from transient current events. The line amp section consists of an orthodox 2-stage configuration featuring the 12AT7. For the sake of a tight and spacious soundstage, optimum decoupling circuits are placed at all the necessary points to prevent harmful interferences. Needless to say, all the Air Tight audio equipment is designed and made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany audiophiles believe that the preamplifier is the most important component in a music system. It is often the focus of much of the designer’s attention as there are many aspects of the signal path that need to be carefully managed. The Air Tight ATC-5 is a high quality preamplifier with a great pedigree and outstanding sonics. It utilises a tried and true, well proven design that has been refined over many years so that it is very quiet, very transparent, neutral and ultra-dynamic. Music emerges from a totally silent background with authority, clarity and resolution. It is well known for realistically reproducing the nuances and ambiences existing at the moment of the recording, creating a mesmerising realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of those rare audiophile products that users buy and tend to keep for life or replace with the same model. One listen and the ATC-5 feels complete. It just disappears and in its place..….. silence and music, ebb and flow. Transcend the equipment and lose yourself. Sublime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSRPP line amp with reinforced buffer stage to assure good noise rejection, low output impedance and extended linearity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-appointed power supply featuring quick recovery diode for high operational speed and low pulse noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-steel sheet with multi-layer enamel for high rigidity and low noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality input\/output jacks with detachable mains cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALPS high-precision pot RK-501.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly rated 2-stage NF-CR circuitry for the most faithful realization of the RIAA curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo Line \u0026amp; Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValves Employed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AT7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA\/MM × 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47kΩ（Gain 40dB）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA × 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA × 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47kΩ（Gain 40dB）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended load more than 47kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Amplifier Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD 0.02% (1V\/1kHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response (Phono)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50Hz~20kHz(±0.2dB) \/20Hz-2.5dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response (Line)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20Hz~100kHz-1dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400mm(W) × 260mm(D) × 90mm(H))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brochures\/atc5_high_e_s.pdf\"\u003eAir Tight ATC-5 Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.airtight-anm.com\/components\/atc5.html\"\u003eAir Tight ATC-5 link \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Tight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51887687270721,"sku":"AIR-ATC-5s","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/AirTightATC-5sReferencePreamplifierwithPhonoStage1.jpg?v=1782485146"},{"product_id":"air-tight-atc-7-flagship-preamplifier","title":"Air Tight ATC-7 Flagship Preamplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese days modern design dictates that most basic functions of an amplifier are integrated into a remote control, a touch screen or a mobile phone\/tablet via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This is certainly convenient, however, an important aspect of audio pleasure has been lost. One aspect of operating an Air Tight amplifier is the sensation of turning a knob and experiencing the tactile sensation of a physical interaction between the human being and the equipment. Great care has been taken to design the knobs with a texture that feels right to the touch, with the ideal knurling feel and rotation inertia. There is something deeply satisfying about this process!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother Air Tight defining characteristic is the physical solidity, weight and quality of the piece. There is a real presence or gravitas about these meticulously hand made objects of desire. They look like a piece of equipment that doesn’t age and will look just as good in thirty years as it does today, a real heirloom piece that once created, will be passed on to future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most important aspect of Air Tight ownership is the enjoyable, fulfilling sound quality. When these amplifiers are conceived, developed and perfected, no deadlines are set. They simply take as long as they need to. Every possible idea is explored and a long process of refinement and evolution is undertaken to eventually arrive at the Air Tight sound. The ATM-7 is a preamplifier of the highest calibre and incorporates a number of technologies that are unique to it. The power supply circuit contains a rare regulation topology with a choke coil. The housing is a combination of new and traditional Bakelite \u0026amp; Steel. It takes the Air Tight philosophy and design priorities and expresses them to their full potential. Air Tight have said that “this is the preamplifier that we’ve always wanted to make”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound has that sophistication that can only come with decades of experience. There’s a vividness, depth and dignity to the sound that emerges from the speakers. The music is balanced with a sense of naturalism and vividness as we have come to expect from these artisans of the Japanese tradition. In our opinion, this preamplifier has a charm that celebrates the joy of listening to music. Strip away the remote controls, the screens, flashing lights and all the gimmicks. Keep it simple, elegant and understated, then make it the best it can possibly be. Perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe key to the purity of the sound is the unique hand-made toroidal transformers with low leakage flux that are used in the power supply. Two transformers, one for high-voltage power supply and the other for low-voltage power supply, are installed and rigidly mounted on the main chassis by thick pure copper substrates. A new high-performance fully regulated power supply designed exclusively for the ATC-7 reduces the effects from flickers from commercial power supplies and provides clean\/stable power via a high-performance audio signal range choke coil. In addition, a large capacity film capacitor in the decoupling circuit is incorporated. Electrolytic capacitors are eliminated from both the signal and the decoupling circuits which contributes to the transparency of the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mechanical rotary selector switch which resists degradation over time is used for the input selector. The ATC-7 is equipped with 3 x RCA inputs and 2 x XLR inputs. PTFE insulated high-density, high-quality shielded wires are used for the cables from each input terminal, minimising the loss of audio signals and suppressing crosstalk between the left and right channels. “Presence control”, “Bass Compensator”, and “Gain Trim” are equipped with mechanical rotary switches that provide a nimble operational feel, providing joys of adjusting the sound quality. The Left and Right channels are configured back-to-back inside an inner chassis which is suspended from the top of the main chassis and a pure copper shielding plate is arranged in between to prevent interference. For the critical role of main volume adjustment, the ALPS RK-501 high-quality volume mechanism is incorporated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification Section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a 2-stage NF type SRPP (shunt regulated push-pull) consisting of a twin triode 12AX7 and a 12AU7 for each channel. A mirror configuration in which the L\/R channel amplifiers are arranged vertically symmetrically. The amplification section is housed in a black chrome-plated inner chassis, and printed circuit boards are fixed on a thick pure copper bathtub-shaped substrate inside. The inner chassis is firmly fixed from the ceiling of the monocoque chassis via a specially made Bakelite bar. This Bakelite bar provides electrical isolation of the amplification unit from the main chassis while mitigating resonance. The front panel is made of 15mm thick aluminium cut with an NC lathe, and the surface is anodized. Equipped with a timer relay circuit when the power is turned on, even when combined with a solid-state power amplifier, noise is not generated when the power is turned on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo line-control amplifier (Preamplifier)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12AX7 x 2, 12AU7 x 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA x 3, XLR x 2 (Input Impedance 100kΩ – 19dB gain)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA x 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 47kΩ in total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.02% (1V \/ 1kHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20V (Load 100kΩ \/ 1% THD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10Hz – 100kHz (-1dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400mm (W) x 350mm (D) x 145mm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\/Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brochures\/Air-Tight-ATC-7-Brochure.pdf\"\u003eAir Tight ATC-7 Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Tight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51887691694401,"sku":"AIR-ATC-7","price":52000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/AirTightATC-7FlagshipPreamplifier.jpg?v=1782486057"},{"product_id":"air-tight-ate-3011-reference-phono-equalizer-amplifier","title":"Air Tight ATE-3011 Reference Phono Equalizer Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ATE-3011 is the flagship phono preamplifier from this legendary Japanese audio manufacturer and is a unique design with features unlike any other reference phono preamplifier in the world today. To understand such an ambitious amplifier, it is best to begin with understanding the intention that conceived the idea. Air Tight wanted to cater for the highly discerning music and vinyl record connoisseur who wanted to be able to listen to virtually ANY record using the correct equalization curve and therefore optimise the sound reproduction experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ATE-3011 is equipped with 5 equalizing curves (RIAA, NAB, AES, FFRR, \u0026amp; FLAT) for Turnover and Roll-Off, and can independently select Turnover and Roll-off to create various curves to optimise the experience of your vinyl collection. A large self-illuminating display and an equalization curve selector switch offer easy change over between the various equalizing curve listening options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving the ability to accurately access these curves places this phono-stage in a rarefied league however the greatest achievement of the ATE-3011 without a doubt is its sound quality. Air Tight took three years to develop the ATE-3011 including countless design refinements and exhaustive listening tests. They were particularly focussed on the concept of non-colouration, or ultimate transparency which aspires to facilitate a sound where the amplifier adds no or an absolute minimum of its own character into the sonic presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some significant innovations in the circuit topology as well as some new technologies focussed on mechanical resonance mitigation. The primary amplification section is housed within in the inner chassis. Three of the dual triode 12AX7 tubes are parallell located at the center of the main chassis and the amplification circuit for both channels is located on the thick copper plate above and below the location of the tubes. All the Mica capacitors and the huge de-coupling capacitors are brought together into one place. To reduce leakage flux, two large capacity toroidal transformers are employed and any superfluous influence on the amplification section is eliminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent L\/R and input\/output signals run through original stainless steel conductors instead of conventional cables up to the very point of equaliser input. All terminals, shielding, connectors and components are the very best available. Some new innovations were also employed to ensure that noise or hum-loop artefacts are completely eliminated and a muting relay circuit is employed to prevent noise when power is turned on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis level of attention to detail all adds up to produce a supremely flexible and reference level sonic masterpiece.\u003cbr\u003eIf you have a large record collection which includes a variety of recordings from different eras, labels and pressings, you will be aware of the benefit of having access to the five main equalization curves in order to optimise your listening experience. Now you can hear your records exactly the way they were meant to be heard!\u003cbr\u003eSimply press a button on this beautiful heirloom quality phono preamplifier and be transported to another time and place…..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir Tight 2019 Interview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cy3Y5qtuMFY\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValves Employed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 x 12AX7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Equalizer Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA\/MM × 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47kΩ（Gain 40dB）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Equalizer Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA × 2 + 1(mono only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended load more than 47kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.02%(1V\/1kHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50Hz~20kHz(±0.2dB) \/20Hz-2.5dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400mm(W) × 375mm(D) × 151mm(H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.2kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.airtight-anm.com\/components\/ate3011.html\"\u003eAir Tight ATE-3011 link \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Tight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51887697330497,"sku":"AIR-ATE-3011","price":47000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/AirTightATE-3011ReferencePhonoEqualizerAmplifier.jpg?v=1782486700"},{"product_id":"air-tight-atm-1e-2024-edition-el34-power-amplifier","title":"Air Tight ATM-1E (2024 Edition) EL34 Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eAir Tight have a unique approach which has seen the company thrive and evolve for almost 4 decades. When designing a tube amplifier, most designers create a circuit, then try to find a tube that best fits the application. Air Tight choose a tube which has wonderful musical attributes, then designs a circuit to best serve that tube. This is one of the reasons that Air Tight amplifiers sound so pure and alive – cohesive design, synergistic selection of components and heirloom quality execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38 years ago, Air Tight’s first amplifier was the ATM-1, which used the EL-34 tube in a push-pull configuration. This was followed years later by the legendary ATM-1S which was made right up until 2023. The ATM-1 2024 edition (also known as the ATM-1E) is a brand new design of the ATM-1 concept released in 2024 and draws on the culmination of almost 4 decades of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork on the ATM-1E started in 2022 with the view of modernising the ATM concept. The output transformer \u0026amp; choke coil was designed and supplied from Tamura, and internally, the new amplifier has a completely redesigned circuit. Another difference from the original ATM-1 is the bias adjustment. The ATM-1E is equipped with a new accurate bias meter and independent bias ampere volume controls on top of the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Air Tight philosophy dictates that to build a great amplifier takes time. Time to really understand the nature of that valve, time to experiment, adjust, listen, hone, evolve and refine the design so that it is a pure expression of that valve’s best capabilities. This philosophy informs as to what to expect from the ATM-1S. This is not just a stereo amplifier of the highest quality. It is also the company’s statement of the ultimate evolution of this type of amplifier partnering with these valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare this design philosophy and hand-made ‘coachbuilding’ attention to detail to your typical mass-produced amplifier available at most hi-fi shops. It is so rare to have this traditional approach applied to anything today, let alone a power amplifier at this level of cost. The ATM-1E is a beautiful, bespoke amplifier that combines heritage, brand credibility, audiophile performance with a touch of nostalgia. It has an uncanny ability to produce music with a natural tone, an inner glow that infuses every note, every lyric and passage. When you’re no longer interested in the intellectual critique, when all you want to do is listen to music and simply enjoy… the ATM-1E is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrthodox circuitry composed of a Mullard phase inverter with NFb under UL connection reproduces the sublime treble with second-to-none musicality inherent in the acclaimed EL34 valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHefty headroom in output capability achieved by a newly developed transformer boasting of 60W handling capacity ensures stable operation for long term use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBias adjustment facilities (meter, switch \u0026amp; pots) provided for easy service-accessibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetained unchanged are those outstanding features such as point-to-point wiring without PCB, OFC wiring, etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD-direct input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper-plated chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/vacuum-packed-airtight-amplifier\"\u003eHiFi News, Ken Kessler, 2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/vacuum-packed-airtight-amplifier\"\u003e\"With that attitude, there’d be no more mechanical Rolexes, only throwaway watches. No, ownership of the Air Tight amps requires a bit more than money. It requires a weird and wonderful blend of nostalgia, an appreciation for hand-crafted mavericks. The Air Tights are to me simply the nicest products around for powering classy little boxes like the Sonus Fabers, for satisfying a craving for the past without the risk of running elderly components. The ATC-1 and ATM-1 aren’t really hi-fi products after all. They’re the stuff which dreams are made of.\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/vacuum-packed-airtight-amplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/air-tight-atm-1s-power-amplifier\"\u003eStereophile, Art Dudley, 2014\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/air-tight-atm-1s-power-amplifier\"\u003e\"The Air Tight ATM-1S is right up there with the best I’ve heard: the artisanal, the small, the artistically sensitive, the colourful and characterful, the smart. At $9500, it isn’t cheap. It isn’t a toy or a half-hearted effort or an appliance to be used in the oozing of background music. The AirTight is as serious an EL34 amplifier as I’ve heard, offering texture, colour, poise, and musical drive and rightness, all in good proportion to one another. It also looks nice and represents at least decent if not outrageously good value for the money. In that most artificial yet most sincere of all review constructs, the Air Tight ATM-1S is among the few power amps I’d care to live with. Strongly recommended.\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/air-tight-atm-1s-power-amplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchematics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Air-Tight-ATM-1E-Schematic-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Air-Tight-ATM-1E-Schematic-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush Pull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20Hz~30kHz (-1dB\/30W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e700mV(35W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDumping Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.7(1kHz\/1W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValves Employed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEL34 x 4, 12AT7 (ECC81) x 1, 6CG7 (6FQ7) x 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35W + 35W (8 ohms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 kOhms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput selector (2-ch), bias adjuster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e365mm(W) x 305mm(D) x 225mm(H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21.5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brochures\/ATM-1e-Brochure.pdf\"\u003eAir Tight ATM-1e Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.airtight-anm.com\/components\/atm1-2024.html\"\u003eAir Tight ATM-1e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Tight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51887699362113,"sku":"AIR-ATM-1E","price":19900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/AirTightATM-1E_2024Edition_EL34PowerAmplifier.jpg?v=1782487581"},{"product_id":"air-tight-atm-2plus-kt88-power-amplifier","title":"Air Tight ATM-2PLUS KT88 Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In tribute to the ancestors who created masterpiece amplifiers, wishing to be the same for the modern era”.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirTight released the original ATM-2 in 1988 with this statement. This KT-88 based push-pull power amplifier was released when vacuum tube amplifiers were considered to be obsolete, old fashioned products on the way out, rapidly replaced by more modern solid-state designs. Completely ignoring the trends of the day, AirTight released this hand-made masterpiece and it instantly became a symbol of superior sound quality in an era dominated by convenience and escalating power outputs. In fact, the ATM-2 became the longest running model in AirTight’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new ATM-2Plus is a completely new internal design while externally it has remained true to the original’s unmistakable style and proportions. All the circuitry, including the 1st \u0026amp; 2nd amplification stages and internal layout has been redesigned and updated. The plate voltage of the KT-88 tube has been lowered while keeping output power for longer tube life as well as stable operation of the amplifier. For the optimum operation of KT-88\/6550 tubes, 6CG7\/6FQ7 tubes were incorporated for wider amplitude and lower distortion. AirTight also redesigned a ‘negative feedback loop’ to optimise damping factors to match modern speaker designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Output Transformers are a critical component for a power amplifier of this design. The ATM-2Plus implements brand new original Tamura design low impedance 100W class large output transformers to allow plenty of effortless bandwidth. For the important role of Power Transformer, AirTight decided to use a custom-made hand-winded\/ paper wrapped transformer made by Japanese craftsman for a clearer and bigger sound stage. These custom-made transformers account for both the incredible sound quality and the cost of this amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design aesthetic of the ATM-2Plus pays homage to its predecessor, however under the skin it features a new fastening \u0026amp; grounding system. Keeping with AirTight traditions, no printed circuit boards are used. All the internal wiring is high quality point to point incorporating a new safety circuit to protect the amplifier from output tube failures. All ATM-2Plus amplifiers are hand made by AirTight’s experienced craftsmen at the AirTight factory in Takatsuki, Osaka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen high end amplifiers are discussed, how often can you really use words like ‘heritage’, ‘lineage’ or ‘pedigree’? For the last 32 years, the artisans at AirTight in Japan have been building, listening, refining, improving and evolving a classic design. How many products can you thinks of that have had that much time, patience and energy devoted to their development? The ATM-2Plus is an updated, thoroughly modern hand-made amplifier with ‘coach-building’ attention to detail. It has an uncanny ability to produce music with a natural tone, an inner glow that infuses every note, every lyric and passage. When you have transcended the need for bells and shining lights and you simply want pure, unadulterated musical enjoyment, the ATM-2Plus beckons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reviews\/AirTight%20English%20Review%20ATM-2Plus.pdf\"\u003eImage HiFi Magazine Germany, Ekkehard Strauss, 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reviews\/AirTight%20English%20Review%20ATM-2Plus.pdf\"\u003e\"While listening to Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No.1 in G Minor… you inevitably end up with a big lump in your throat – such is the ‘unbelievability’ of the sound. Heifetz’s virtuoso playing on his Stradivarius is so captivating you almost forget to breathe… If your focus is on playing a wide variety of music you can put an end to the search for an amplifier once and for all. With the ATM-2Plus, Air Tight proves once again that, in the end, nothing can replace an outstanding developer’s ear – the biggest compliment that I can give to this small manufacturer in Japan.\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reviews\/AirTight%20English%20Review%20ATM-2Plus.pdf\"\u003eRead Review (English Translation)\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reviews\/AirTight%20German%20Review%20ATM-2Plus.pdf\"\u003eRead Review (original German)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reviews\/AirTight-VorEndstufen-Kombi-Air-Tight-ATC-5-ATM-2-Plus-Audio-2020-05.pdf\"\u003eAudio De, Lothar Brandt, 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reviews\/AirTight-VorEndstufen-Kombi-Air-Tight-ATC-5-ATM-2-Plus-Audio-2020-05.pdf\"\u003eRead Review (German)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir Tight ATM-2 KT-88 Tube Amplifier – If you want to go beyond Marantz \u0026amp; McIntosh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iGWHd7mEIE0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush Pull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValves Employed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKT-88\/6550 (Fixed Bias) 12AX7 x2, 6CG7\/6FQ7 x4, KT-88\/6550 x4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Power Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70W+70W (1kHz\/THD\u0026gt;5%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10Hz~60kHz(@-1dB\/1W), 20Hz~50kHz(@-1dB\/50W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 kohms Input: 2 Channels (1 x Back, 1 x Front, both RCA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow 4Ω \/ High 8Ω (16Ω option)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Selector Switch, Bias Adjustments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e415mm(W) × 380mm(D) × 230mm(H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\/Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AirTight-ATM-2Plus_low.pdf\"\u003eAirTight ATM-2 Plus brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.airtight-anm.com\/components\/atm2plus.html\"\u003eAirTight ATM-2 Plus \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Tight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51887701098817,"sku":"AIR-ATM-2PLUS","price":34900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/AirTightATM-2PLUSKT88PowerAmplifier1.jpg?v=1782487847"},{"product_id":"air-tight-atm-300r-power-amplifier","title":"Air Tight ATM-300R Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eAirTight released the original ATM-300 single-ended power amplifier employing WE300B tubes in 1999. The 300B tube had achieved iconic status because of its clarity and musicality and was appearing in statement amplifiers offered by many of the world’s new wave of innovative amplifier designers. The ATM-300 was immediately well received, becoming well known for its clarity and tightness as well as its bass performance in comparison to other SET designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the book “Illustrated History of High-End Audio” published by “The Absolute Sound”, the ATM-300 was introduced as the model symbolic of the AirTight brand. In 2016, the ATM-300 was completely updated to a limited model, the ‘ATM-300 Anniversary’ celebrating the company’s 30 year history. In 2018, after a period of intensive development, the model was updated again with an uncompromising approach to sonics and the ATM-300R was released. This is designed to be a ‘timeless reference model and the destination of the 300B amplifier’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirTight’s design approach has always been to exploit the 300B’s timbral purity, tonal realism and sound staging abilities without allowing any adverse colouration. With the experience of two previous incarnations of the design behind them, AirTight were able to continue to develop and realize the circuit in its ultimate form. Hundreds of hours of component trialling and materials research was completed to create an amplifier with serious long-term reliability and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ATM-300R uses traditional point to point wiring and the very best electrolytic capacitors, coupling film capacitors and winding resistors which are mounted on a pure copper sub-chassis board. Seen rarely in amplifiers of any cost, plastic bobbin-less interlaminar transformers are employed for the power transformer and choke coil, made by an orthodox lacquer vacuum impregnation method to minimise vibration so that musical signal modulation is prevented. A slow starter circuit has been employed to protect the 300B’s and 5U4GB rectifying tubes are implemented into this very efficient design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘R’ in the part number stands for ‘Reference’ and the ATM-300R is often favourably compared to the likes of Kondo, Shindo and other legendary Japanese masterpiece amplifiers. Due to its low power rating, it needs to be matched with an appropriate high efficiency speaker system but once the speaker synergy has been found, you will be rewarded with a magical musical experience that can only be produced by a single ended triode amplifier from the hands of a Japanese master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ATM-300R can be purchased with no 300B tubes, leaving the selection of tubes to the user. It can also be purchased from the factory with Electro-Harmonix 300B tubes or with the highly reputed Takasuki 300B tubes. Please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/contact-us\/\"\u003econtact\u003c\/a\u003e Nirvana Sound for a quotation on the version of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/air-tight-atm-300r-power-amplifier\/\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound, Dick Olsher, 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/air-tight-atm-300r-power-amplifier\/\"\u003e\"The Air Tight ATM-300R wowed me with countless hours of listening pleasure. It consistently brought to life the full sonic promise of the 300B, and fully justified its reference appellation. Its performance rests on four major sonic pillars working in synergy: velvety textures, remarkable timbre fidelity, superb soundstage transparency and image focus, and a satisfying bass foundation. It gives me great pleasure to crown the ATM-300R as the new king of low-power amplification. I’ve yet to audition a more musically convincing low-power amplifier at any price point. Simply put: an awesome display of the power of the first watt!\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/air-tight-atm-300r-power-amplifier\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/air-tight-atm-300r-power-amplifier\"\u003eStereophile, Art Dudley, 2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/air-tight-atm-300r-power-amplifier\"\u003e\"I also wouldn’t turn down an opportunity to hear it with the Takatsuki output tubes (hint, hint). Even so, based on my experiences with it during the last few weeks, the Air Tight ATM-300R stands alongside… as one of the finest amplifiers I’ve ever heard.\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/air-tight-atm-300r-power-amplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle Ended Triode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValves Employed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300B, 5U4GB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Power Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9W＋9W (THD\u0026lt;10%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1% (1kHz \/ 1W \/ 8Ω)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 (1kHz \/ 1W \/ 8Ω)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30Hz～40kHz (−1dB \/ 1W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e430mm(W) × 275mm(D) × 245mm(H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24.5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/atm300r_low-2.pdf\"\u003eAirTight ATM-300R brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.airtight-anm.com\/components\/atm300r.html\"\u003eAirTight ATM-300R link \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Tight","offers":[{"title":"No Valve","offer_id":51889694671169,"sku":"AIR-ATM-300R","price":31000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With TA300B Valves","offer_id":51889694703937,"sku":"AIR-ATM-300R(TA)","price":34000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/AirTightATM-300RPowerAmplifier1.jpg?v=1782488127"},{"product_id":"air-tight-atm-2211-211-mono-block-power-amplifiers-pair","title":"Air Tight ATM-2211 211 Mono Block Power Amplifiers (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are valid reasons why many audiophiles believe that single ended amplifiers can provide ultimate musical enjoyment. They are often perceived to have a purity and immediacy which to use a some commonly used descriptions, ‘lifts the veil’ or ‘opens the window’ into the music. Nevertheless, single ended designs have often been limited by their low power outputs which required the use of high efficiency speakers. Well-designed high efficiency speakers that deliver deep bass are rare and expensive. So over the years, enthusiasts who wanted to use single ended amplifiers had to either live with their limitations, go DIY or make a serious investment in speaker technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, many audiophiles have developed the opinion that the ‘Holy Grail’ of amplification would be a single ended amplifier that developed enough power to properly drive real world modern speakers. These rare designs are highly sought after and in the opinion of many people, the true definition of high-end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo answer this challenge, Air Tight launched the original ATM-211 in 2001. It was a dual chassis monoaural (mono black) power amplifier using the 211 tube and it was a ground-breaking design which rapidly became known as one of the best amplifiers in the world. To commemorate the company’s 35th anniversary, Air Tight have now replaced the ATM-211 with the new ATM-2211.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new amplifier does not to use the overall Negative Feedback (NFB) from the secondary side of the output transformer but instead applies a large amount of NFB from the plate of the 211 output tube to the first stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch and listening test proved that this change resulted in an increased drive, penetration and energy in the sonic presentation. The timing and rhythmic qualities of the music became more focused and the soundstage widened. Air Tight capitalised on the improvement in the technology of modern componentry and selected the best possible parts to supplement the single ended circuit. The power output was raised to 32W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ATM-2211 uses fixed bias method and DC ignition for the filament. For the LP monitor and bias meter, a large vertical type was incorporated for easier viewing and adjustment setting. Replacing the 211 output tubes is easy because the dial corresponds both to the plate loss 75W type vintage 211 tube and the conventional VT-4C plate loss type 211 tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother upgrade from the original ATM-211 is that the new ATM-2211 uses independent power transformers for high-voltage and low-voltage. The choke coil (which can be said to be the heart of the single-ended amplifier) is made of layers that do not use the traditional bobbin and are specially made to withstand high voltages. This choke coil is custom hand-crafted by Japanese craftsmen piece by piece, and it makes a significant contribution to realising a sound stage with clarity, dynamics and low frequency resolution. The output transformer is a high output version made by Hashimoto Electric Co. Ltd. for ultimate low frequency performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main chassis is Air Tight`s traditional monocoque construction that controls resonance and maintains the mechanical strength of the amplifier. A thick pure copper sub-chassis is suspended from the main chassis to support the main amplification board and the power supply section on which the large block capacitor is placed. The main chassis has a structure that uses a threaded stud where the head of the screw is externally invisible, and this ensures electrical conductivity by pressing the boss into the chassis. The thick front panel was machined from a thick Aluminium block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWBT Speaker terminals are separately equipped for high (8Ω) and low (4Ω) output (16Ω can be selected as a factory set option). The input terminal is equipped with selectable RCA and XLR terminals. When the power is turned on, a built-in timer relay is activated and a plate voltage is applied with a time difference. This protects the output tube when the power is turned on and protects the longevity of the power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally! Single ended sound for real world speakers. The ATM-2211 builds on the reputation that the ATM-211 cultivated for almost 20 years. It takes that same philosophy, updates the design and technology and presents the audiophile community with a new pièce de résistance. Is 32W enough to drive your speakers? If your speakers are 88-89dB and higher, 32W should be plenty. The ATM-2211 offers you 32 of the most sublime, transparent, dynamic, ethereal, enjoyable watts that you will ever hear!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir Tight 2019 Interview\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cy3Y5qtuMFY\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u0026lt;span\n data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px;\noverflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\"\nclass=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir Tight ATM-2211 (Japanese language featuring matching with B\u0026amp;W speakers)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HEgo6h81fTE\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u0026lt;span\n data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px;\noverflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\"\nclass=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMono Block Power Amplifiers (Pair)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle Ended Triode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValves Employed (Per Channel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x 211 (PSVANE), 1 x 12AX7 (Electro-Harmonix), 1 x 12BH7 (Electro-Harmonix)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Power Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32W (THD\u0026lt;5%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20Hz~20kHz (-1dB) @3.5W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100kΩ (RCA\/XLR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA x1, XLR x1 (No.2 pin=HOT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500mV (32W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400mm(W) × 350mm(D) × 225mm(H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25.5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that each of the product specifications relate to one chassis (one channel). 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Much engineering effort and cost has gone into creating this signal path and as a result, this preamplifier’s transparency is astronomical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonically, the Alieno 6H30 preamplifier is a revelation. If you have an opportunity to experience its capabilities and virtues, it will make even the most reputed and expensive preamplifiers in the world sound coloured. Seasoned audiophiles often lament that the world’s best performing equipment is not the domain of the well-known high-end brands with the serious marketing budgets. Ultimate level equipment is usually the realm of the small, low volume handmade boutique brands which are masterpiece achievements by genius designers and left-field thinkers. 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The sound is palpably sharper, more detailed and three-dimensional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strategy is implemented with high quality precision relays for each channel. Each time an input is switched, the input is muted for about 5 seconds before enabling the new selected input. During this slight delay in switching between one input and another, a further advantage of this technology is the fact that the preamplifier circuits ‘see’ only the selected input, because all the other inputs (even if connected with cables to many sources) are in fact electrically ‘off’, not having their ground reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, none of the unselected inputs can transfer any type of electrical disturbances to the Alieno Preamplifier, which often originate from the grounds (generally all in common) and enter the circuit in the form of hum (typical ground loops). Furthermore, the condition of electrically ‘seeing’ only the selected input allows the Alieno Preamplifier to immediately identify any source that has any unwanted internal disturbances or interferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Alieno Preamplifier, the unselected inputs are NOT short-circuited (as is the case with many preamplifier designs that suffer from crosstalk) because that condition could be harmful to many of the latest generation digital sources which supply output electrical signals that do not tolerate an encounter with a short circuit when entering a preamplifier. There is also the option to have a dedicated input for pro sources with a floating balanced connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alieno_PreAmplifier_rear.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe implementation of the volume control is absolutely critical in terms of the sound quality of a preamplifier and by inference, the whole system. Typically, volume controls are made by a variable resistor which controls the signal in transit. The most adopted techniques in high-end audio are either the potentiometer (a variable resistor based on a sliding contact), or a series of fixed value resistors. The Alieno Preamplifier implements a unique technology which encompasses a step-free behaviour (like a potentiometer), coupled with the superior sonic transparency of fixed value resistors. To the user, it feels like a traditional volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply \u0026amp; Virtual Battery Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlieno have implemented an exclusive power supply technology that makes a significant contribution to the sound of the preamplifier. Using a discrete dual mono topology, the Alieno Preamplifier employs four independent power supply units, not including the power supplies exclusively dedicated to cathodes and services. This ensures a fully shielded independent power supply to each the amplification stages. Moreover, each PSU acts in a ‘virtual battery mode’ thanks to the use of special capacitors whose value and topology have never been used before in amplifier applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alieno_PreAmplifier_power_supply.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis technology allows the Alieno Preamplifier to work as if it was battery powered and therefore disconnected from the mains power. This de-couples the preamplifier from any electrical harmonics, disturbances and irregularities typically found in domestic mains power supply. A series of high quality heavy capacitors takes care of this task, but to get this ‘virtual power supply’ fully operational, the capacitors need a few minutes to reach their complete polarisation and electrical potential, so it is advisable to turn on an ALIENO Preamplifier and give it at least twenty minutes of low volume playing before embarking on ‘in-depth’ listening, regardless of the temperature of the listening room. 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For example, some of the latest generation DACs or digital players have output signals over 5V RMS. By having the option of two attenuation levels, the ALIENO Preamplifier allows the user to maintain a more homogeneous volume position, even when the connected sources have important differences between their electrical output levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 6H30 Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the two pairs of tubes used in the ALIENO Preamplifier is the 6H30 (the other pair is the ECC82). This tube is acclaimed in the audio design field for the purity of its sound. After around a 500 hour break in period, the 6H30 rewards the listener with natural tonality and wonderful realism. In the ALIENO Preamplifier, it is only used at approx. 30% of its electrical limit so it is not stressed and will deliver thousands of hours of reliable service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Monumental Achievement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno Preamplifier is a no-holes-barred attempt at making the world’s best preamplifier. It is uncompromising in its design and incorporates multiple exclusive technologies and topologies to create a once-a-generation heirloom piece. The extensive grounding system and the innovative power supply system alone accounts for a large portion of its cost. Putting aside it’s unique design and no-expense spared build quality, it is simply one of the best sounding preamplifiers ever created. It is sonically transparent to the source and facilitates nothing but the music. The preamp is the heart and soul of the system and in this case, it has taken one man 30 years to develop and then hand-build a rare piece of audiophile utopia. There is evidence of engineering genius all over the Alieno and once you experience it, you forget everything you thought you knew. Heavenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alieno_PreAmplifier_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alieno_PreAmplifier_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimate Audio presents Alieno Pre\/power and Ideon Absolute Dac\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_dJmZlveT9c\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u0026lt;span\n style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden;\nline-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\"\nclass=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarten Parker Quintet + Alieno Pre\/Power JVH audition\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3DbNkAtsJdg\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u0026lt;span\n style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden;\nline-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\"\nclass=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments\/Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acusticaapplicata.com\/alieno_pre_amplifier.php?lang=en\"\u003eManufacturer’s Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alieno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51889707614529,"sku":"ACU-ALIENO-PRE-2","price":122000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/AlienoLineStagePreamplifierMKII_ECC82-6H30_twinchassiswithlithiumbattery1.jpg?v=1782562898"},{"product_id":"alieno-100-ltd-otl-ocl-2a3-tube-100w-stereo-power-amplifier","title":"Alieno 100 LTD OTL-OCL 2A3 Tube 100W Stereo Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the same innovative technology used for the progenitor ALIENO 250 LTD, also ALIENO 100 LTD is the first and unique tube amplifier with two 2A3s that delivers 100 Watts per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALIENO 100 LTD is an OTL-OCL (Output Transformer Less \u0026amp; Output Capacitor Less), Single Ended, pure Class A. ALIENO 100 LTD \u003cu\u003eis not\u003c\/u\u003e a hybrid tube \u0026amp; transistor amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LTD exclusive “Loudspeaker Tube Direct” technology allows the tubes to be used exclusively for the amplifier circuits, while the transistors are used exclusively for the power supply and protection circuits. No hybrid tube\/transistor sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the two 2A3 amplifier tubes, ALIENO 100 LTD differs from the more powerful ALIENO 250 LTD for the single cabinet that contains both the power supply and the amplifier sections. For all the other choices of circuits and components, ALIENO 100 LTD adopts the same “no compromise” construction philosophy of ALIENO 250 LTD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary amplification system is virtually the definition of extreme high-end audio. Audio engineer \u0026amp; inventor Fulvio Chiappetta conceived the theoretically perfect amplification system but his ideas were considered impossible to implement. What he wanted to achieve had never been done before – design an amplification system with the purity, refinement and emotional communication of a single ended triode design however with the power to drive any real-world speaker without the use of an output transformer, a hybrid design or a solid-state device in the signal path. Many designers in the history of audio have tried to achieve this ‘Holy Grail’ type of amplifier but it was deemed impossible. After 30 years of experimentation \u0026amp; development, Fulvio unveiled his Alieno amplification system, which consists of a preamplifier and a choice of two power amplifiers. The audiophile world is still trying to make sense of his achievement and the lucky few who have heard the Alieno sound are saying it’s genre redefining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno 100 LTD was launched at the Rome Hi-Fidelity Show in November 2021 and follows in the footsteps of the acclaimed 250 LTD. Whereas the 250 LTD is a twin chassis design that uses a pair of 300B tubes to produce 250W, the 100 LTD is a single chassis stereo power amplifier that uses two 2A3 tubes to produce 100W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be frank, these two power amplifiers are ground-breaking products that have no equal. There is simply nothing else in the world that has this technology or can deliver this performance. They are the first and only amplifiers in the world using an OTL-OCL (Output Transformer Less \u0026amp; Output Capacitor Less) Single Ended, pure Class A topology delivering high power. They are not hybrid tube\/transistor amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point, you cannot be blamed for thinking “Impossible, this is some kind of marketing hype!”. Spend a moment listening to this amplifier and you will realise that 30 years of uncompromising development has yielded something very special. The secret here is the proprietary LTD technology (Loudspeaker Tube Direct) which allows the use of tubes exclusively for amplification circuitry with transistors used exclusively for power supply and protection circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEliminating Output Transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput transformers are used in most tube power amplifier designs and have a significant influence on the sound which is why so many high-end designs place a lot of emphasis on the quality of this transformer. When listening to OTL (Output Transformer Less) designs which have eliminated the output transformer, you can hear the absence of the transformer (however traditional OTL designs have other issues).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a signal moves through an output transformer, it is converted into a magnetic field and subsequently\u003cbr\u003ere-converted back into an electrical signal. These two transformations result in a degradation of the signal which is heard as a loss of purity and immediacy in the sound. Eliminating the output transformer from the signal path is therefore extremely important if you are searching for ultimate transparency. In its absence, the true sound of tubes can be expressed in all their fullness. In fact, some of the flaws generally attributed to tubes, such as slowness, lack of impact \u0026amp; poor low frequency control, are to a large extent caused by the output transformer, not the tubes themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alieno-100-LTD-power-amplifier-top.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended Triode Circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle Ended Triode (SET) circuitry is renowned for its magical musicality and notorious for its lack of power. The ideal amplifier for purity and clarity should combine the positive qualities of single-ended outputs with the elimination of an output transformer. It should also have sufficient output power to drive any reasonable load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese desires were Fulvio’s motivation for inventing the innovative circuitry of the LTD design. Output power comes from the power tube, while supplies to the load (voltage \u0026amp; current) are supported by Alieno’s unique semiconductor power supply process (current).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a Traditional Hybrid Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno LTD technology differs profoundly from traditional circuits defined as ‘hybrid´ which in addition to the output tubes, also include the use of transistors. In a hybrid system, after voltage amplification by the tubes stages, the signal is then delivered to the solid-state section for current amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn hybrid designs, the tube is tasked with increasing the signal voltage only, but not its current. This generates a partial, but important, loss of the tube signature on the sound. This precious purity and tonal structure are the desirable aspects of single-ended sound which must not be lost if aiming at ultimate sound quality. The ‘magic’ of tube sound is thus only partially expressed in hybrid designs, since only the voltage modulation supplied to the loudspeaker has those tube qualities while the current supply adds the signature typical of transistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, if we consider that although quantitatively inadequate to the direct driving of a speaker, the current supplied from a tube (not modified by the transformer´s influence) is at its core excellent for speed, impact and modulation, the ‘perfect amplifier’ would be designed with the ability to preserve 100% of these virtues and deliver them unchanged to the speaker connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuss-Free Tube Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno 100 LTD delivers a practical, stable, reliable and fuss-free ownership experience. There is no requirement for manual bias regulation thanks to the ingenious electronic circuit management of the KT150 tubes. All parameters are constantly optimised over the entire operating life of the tubes. In addition to the security and consistency of a system which is always perfectly fine-tuned regardless of electrical grid conditions and power tube aging, the control circuits allow “Tube Rolling” without worrying about bias regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother significant advantage for users is the extended longevity of 2A3 power tubes. This design places very little stress on the tubes and they will last well beyond their typically rated five thousand hours. Balances between various sections of the circuit are intrinsically managed and ensured through active circuitry and precise passive components selected for their sonic purity. There are no trimmers to adjust and no negative feedback – just the purity of the original tube sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alieno-100-LTD-power-amplifier-front.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the 100 LTD \u0026amp; the 250 LTD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno LTD technology is at the heart of what makes these amplifiers unique and special. It allows the full sound of the power tube to come through, un-manipulated by output transformers \u0026amp; complex circuitry while producing enough power to drive real world speakers. The 100 LTD is not a cheaper alternative to the 250 LTD – it is simply another interpretation of the LTD technology with a different tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300B is undoubtably renowned for its sonic attributes. Interestingly, if you ask experienced audiophiles and tube aficionados to name the most musical tube they have ever heard, many also nominate the 2A3. However, due to the very low power output of this tube, 2A3 SET amplifiers are only used with extremely high sensitivity speakers (horns). After the success of the 250 LTD, Alieno decided to design an interpretation of the LTD circuit specifically for the 2A3 tube and the result is quite stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno 100 LTD has a clear, transparent and dynamic sound just like the 250 LTD. Tonally, it can be described as very refined, graceful, charming….sophisticated. It has an immediacy that places the listener in the front row of the concert hall, giving the experience of a personal intimacy between the listener and the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 100W available, it can drive speakers with mid-high efficiency beautifully and even low efficiency speakers in smaller rooms. If you require the ability to drive low efficiency speakers with headroom, speakers with challenging impedance profiles, need to achieve high sound pressure levels or are using a large room, the 250 LTD is recommended as a more suitable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Monumental Achievement!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno 100 LTD is uncompromising in its design and incorporates multiple exclusive technologies and topologies to create a once-a-generation heirloom piece. The SET topology, lack of output transformer, lack of any solid-state device in the signal path and 100W of power giving the owner the freedom to choose from many speakers are not just rare attributes – this is the ONLY amplifier in the world which can do this. To do this with the exquisite sound of the 2A3 tube is a dream come true for many audiophiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting aside its unique design and no-expense spared build quality, when combined with the Alieno Preamplifier it is simply one of the best sounding stereo amplification systems ever created. It is sonically transparent to the source and facilitates nothing but the music. It has taken one man 30 years to develop and then hand-build a rare piece of audiophile utopia. There is evidence of engineering genius all over the Alieno 100 LTD and once you experience it, you forget everything you thought you knew. Considering how much money audiophiles spend over a lifetime of trying different amplifiers, the Alieno is a revelation. Meet THE destination amp. Sublime emotional connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alieno-100-LTD-power-amplifier.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 W RMS continuous per channel @ 3 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion (THD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically 0.1%, max 0.5% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e±0.5 dB from 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 1 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5 Vrms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 kΩ (irrelevant capacitance)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA, XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Load Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2–8 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 95 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNegative Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone (zero NFB design)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlew Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 200 V\/µs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 55 A peak per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTubes Required (per channel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × ECC82 (preamp\/driver), 1 × KT150 (stabilizer), 1 × 2A3 (power output tube)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic optimization of tube parameters (bias, voltage, current), real-time impedance management, auto compensation for mismatch and tube aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent thermal protection per channel; main AC fuse + 5 PSU fuses; PSU\/amp connection protection; dual-stage AC load soft-start; per-protection LED indicators; delayed start to eliminate “thump”; full loudspeaker protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 × 50 × 33 cm • 17.7″ × 19.7″ × 13″\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 kg • 99 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments\/Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acusticaapplicata.com\/alieno_pre_amplifier.php?lang=en\"\u003eManufacturer’s Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alieno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51889729208641,"sku":"ACU-ALIENO-100","price":86500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Alieno100LTDOTL-OCL2A3Tube100WStereoPowerAmplifier1_df4c3767-6f20-4532-b658-79be260dc438.jpg?v=1782563969"},{"product_id":"alieno-150-120-ltd-otl-ocl-3ab-150w-or-2a3-120w-tube-stereo-power-amplifier","title":"Alieno 150\/120 LTD OTL-OCL 3AB (150W) or 2A3 (120W) Tube Stereo Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eSame characteristics of ALIENO 100, but ALIENO 150-120 can use the two most famous direct heating triode tubes at the user’s choice: the 300B to deliver 150 Watts per channel, or the 2A3 to deliver 120 Watts per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the power supplied, this amplifier also modifies its sonic characteristics respecting the type of tube used.\u003cbr\u003eA double display on the front panel shows the type of tube installed, to confirm to the user that ALIENO has simply and automatically adapted all the parameters for the chosen tubes, avoiding the need for external modifications or the use of any tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimal load impedance 2 – 8 Ohm. 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Audio engineer \u0026amp; inventor Fulvio Chiappetta conceived the theoretically perfect amplification system but his ideas were considered impossible to implement. What he wanted to achieve had never been done before – design an amplification system with the purity, refinement and emotional communication of a single ended triode design however with the power to drive any real-world speaker without the use of an output transformer, a hybrid design or a solid-state device in the signal path. Many designers in the history of audio have tried to achieve this ‘Holy Grail’ type of amplifier but it was deemed impossible. After 30 years of experimentation \u0026amp; development, Fulvio unveiled his Alieno amplification system, which consists of a preamplifier and a choice of two power amplifiers. The audiophile world is still trying to make sense of his achievement and the lucky few who have heard the Alieno sound are saying it’s genre redefining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno 250 LTD is frankly a ground-breaking product that has no peer. There is simply nothing else in the world that has this technology or can deliver this performance. It is the first and only amplifier in the world utilising two 300B tubes generating 250W per channel. It is an OTL-OCL (Output Transformer Less \u0026amp; Output Capacitor Less) Single Ended, pure Class A amplifier. It is not a hybrid tube\/transistor amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point, you cannot be blamed for thinking “Impossible, this is some kind of marketing hype!”. Spend a moment listening to this amplifier and you will realise that 30 years of uncompromising development has yielded something very special. The secret here is the proprietary LTD technology (Loudspeaker Tube Direct) which allows the use of tubes exclusively for amplification circuitry with transistors used exclusively for power supply and protection circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alieno-250LTD.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEliminating Output Transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput transformers are used in most tube power amplifier designs and have a significant influence on the sound which is why so many high-end designs place a lot of emphasis on the quality of this transformer. 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In fact, some of the flaws generally attributed to tubes, such as slowness, lack of impact \u0026amp; poor low frequency control, are to a large extent caused by the output transformer, not the tubes themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended Triode Circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle Ended Triode (SET) circuitry is renowned for its magical musicality and notorious for its lack of power. The ideal amplifier for purity and clarity should combine the positive qualities of single-ended outputs with the elimination of an output transformer. It should also have sufficient output power to drive any reasonable load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese desires were Fulvio’s motivation for inventing the innovative circuitry of the LTD design. Output power comes from the power tube, while supplies to the load (voltage \u0026amp; current) are supported by Alieno’s unique semiconductor power supply process (current). With 250W per channel and generous amounts of current, the Alieno 250 LTD ensures authoritative control of speakers in any dynamic range, precisely tracking the complex impedance load demands of even the most difficult to drive loudspeakers, allowing the full freedom to choose their typology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alieno-250LTD-front.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a Traditional Hybrid Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno LTD technology differs profoundly from traditional circuits defined as ‘hybrid´ which in addition to the output tubes, also include the use of transistors. In a hybrid system, after voltage amplification by the tubes stages, the signal is then delivered to the solid-state section for current amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn hybrid designs, the tube is tasked with increasing the signal voltage only, but not its current. This generates a partial, but important, loss of the tube signature on the sound. This precious purity and tonal structure are the desirable aspects of single-ended sound which must not be lost if aiming at ultimate sound quality. The ‘magic’ of tube sound is thus only partially expressed in hybrid designs, since only the voltage modulation supplied to the loudspeaker has those tube qualities while the current supply adds the signature typical of transistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, if we consider that although quantitatively inadequate to the direct driving of a speaker, the current supplied from a tube (not modified by the transformer´s influence) is at its core excellent for speed, impact and modulation, the ‘perfect amplifier’ would be designed with the ability to preserve 100% of these virtues and deliver them unchanged to the speaker connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllowing an Unlimited Choice of Speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno 250 LTD can drive any speaker, including the brands and models that are considered to be the most difficult speakers to match with an amplifier. With a damping factor that exceeds one hundred and a managed output current of approximately 200A, Alieno have created an output power capability that is enviable even for a transistor amplifier, let alone a single ended tube output stage. All this with NO negative feedback. Audiophiles who wish to enjoy the ultimate immediacy and purity of the Single Ended Triode sound quality are no longer restricted to a small selection of high efficiency speakers. You can now enjoy this sound on your favourite loudspeakers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alieno-250LTD-back.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuss-Free Tube Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno 250 LTD delivers a practical, stable, reliable and fuss-free ownership experience. There is no requirement for manual bias regulation thanks to the ingenious electronic circuit management of the KT150 tubes. All parameters are constantly optimised over the entire operating life of the tubes. In addition to the security and consistency of a system which is always perfectly fine-tuned regardless of electrical grid conditions and power tube aging, the control circuits allow “Tube Rolling” without worrying about bias regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother significant advantage for users is the extended longevity of 300B power tubes. This design places very little stress on the tubes and they will last well beyond their typically rated five thousand hours. The Alieno circuitry results in a dissipation of the 300B tubes of about 20W which is half of the maximum expected by tube manufacturers. Balances between various sections of the circuit are intrinsically managed and ensured through\u003cbr\u003eactive circuitry and precise passive components selected for their sonic purity. There are no trimmers to adjust and no negative feedback – just the purity of the original tube sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Monumental Achievement!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alieno 250 LTD is a no-holes-barred attempt at making the world’s best power amplifier. It is uncompromising in its design and incorporates multiple exclusive technologies and topologies to create a once-a-generation heirloom piece. The SET topology, lack of output transformer, lack of any solid-state device in the signal path and 250W of power giving the owner the freedom to choose any speaker are not just rare attributes – this is the ONLY amplifier in the world which can do this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting aside it’s unique design and no-expense spared build quality, when combined with the Alieno Preamplifier it is simply one of the best sounding stereo amplification systems ever created. It is sonically transparent to the source and facilitates nothing but the music. It has taken one man 30 years to develop and then hand-build a rare piece of audiophile utopia. There is evidence of engineering genius all over the Alieno 250 LTD and once you experience it, you forget everything you thought you knew. Considering how much money audiophiles spend over a lifetime of trying different amplifiers, the Alieno is a revelation. Meet THE destination amp. 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This has an influence on the overall performance of the power amplifier which results in a different listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/7-2965-canor-virtus-m1-silver-13-400x296.jpg?v=1782820404\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Power Transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformer core is vacuum impregnated, and the entire transformer is encapsulated in a special anti-vibration compound. In addition, the massive, welded cover in which the transformer is located creates effective electromagnetic shielding and contributes significantly to the excellent signal-to-hum distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/8-3512-canor-virtus-m1-silver-17-400x296.jpg?v=1782820444\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Filtration Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filtration capacity is 3.900 µF\/550V. A choke, that is placed under welded cover, has been used to eliminate anode voltage ripple, which increases the filtering efficiency of the 100 Hz component of the anode voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional capacitor at the input improves the dynamic of the anode voltage filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/9-7318-canor-virtus-m1-silver-20-400x296.jpg?v=1782820463\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe output transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe output permalloy transformers are specially designed for the power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/10-6596-canor-virtus-m1-silver-24-400x296.jpg?v=1782820497\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Class Capacitors \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly high-quality polypropylene capacitors are used in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/9-7318-canor-virtus-m1-silver-20-400x296.jpg?v=1782820463\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe signal path conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductors on the signal paths consist of slow-drawn oxygen-free copper, which is coated with pure silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eharmonic distortion – 0,0028 % at 1 W; 0,011 % at 5 W and 0,13 % at 50 W is achieved by harmonizing all circuits and components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe transformer core is vacuum impregnated, and the entire transformer is encapsulated in a special anti-vibration compound. In addition, the massive, welded cover in which the transformer is located, creates effective electromagnetic shielding and contributes significantly to the excellent signal-to-hum distance. The additional capacitor at the input improves the dynamic of the anode voltage filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe filtration capacity is 3.900 mF \/ 550 V. A choke, that is placed under welded cover, has been used to eliminate anode voltage ripple, which increases the filtering efficiency of the 100 Hz component of the anode voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe output permalloy transformers are specially designed for the power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eonly high-quality polypropylene capacitors are used in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe conductors on the signal paths consist of slow drawn oxygen-free copper, which is coated with pure silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einstant switching between feedback and zero feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Review – HiFiStatement (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifistatement.net\/tests\/item\/4050-canor-virtus-i2-premium-line?start=0\"\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Premium Line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.03.2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Review – HiFi Deep Dive (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xWefbEg0tcg?si=oqTwOq8yxN3Gd21-\"\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Röhren-Zauber aus der Slowakei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e31.01.2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Review – Hi-Fi News (EN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20Virtus%20I2%20-%20HiFi%20News%20-%202024-03%20%28English%20-%20LowRes%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01.03.2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Review – FWD (NL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fwd.nl\/audio\/review-canor-audio-virtus-i2-een-warme-gloed-maar-ook-kracht\/\"\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Een warme gloed maar ook kracht\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29.01.2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Review – LowBeats (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbeats.de\/test-roehren-vollverstaerker-canor-virtus-i2-die-volle-pracht\/?fbclid=IwAR31UV4fi08iyGqD3-MsrghxxAh7PmU0jj-sxqmStx7fjssukXTKjCiJbEs\"\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Die volle Pracht\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21.11.2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Review – i-Fidelity (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.i-fidelity.net\/testberichte\/high-end\/canor-virtus-i2\/test.html\"\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Der Leidenschaftliche\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23.10.2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Review – AudioMuzoFans (PL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audiomuzofans.pl\/hi-endowy-zintegrowany-wzmacniacz-lampowy-canor-audio-virtus-i2\/\"\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – Hi-endowy wzmacniacz lampowy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 24 dB \/ 4 Ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power – ultra linear mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x 110W \/ 8 Ohm – ultra linear (THD \u0026lt; 3%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power – triode mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x 55W \/ 4,8 Ohm – triode (THD \u0026lt; 3%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 – 50.000 Hz ±0,5dB \/ 5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 kOhm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Distortion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;0,05% (1 kHz, 5W \/ 8Ohm – ultra linear)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Distortion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;0,005% (1 kHz, 1W \/ 8Ohm -ultra linear)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiganl-to-noise-ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt;103 dB (20Hz-80kHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube complement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4 x KT150, 2x ECC82, 1x 12AX7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e230 V \/ 50-60 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (w x h x d)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e450 x 190 x 465 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (net) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor%20audio.com\/files\/file\/1_4932_canor%20updated%20catalog%202025_digital.pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2025 (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/3_9793_canor_katalog_herbst_2023.-v1.1pdf.pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2023 (Deutch)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/4_8173_Canor%20-%20product%20brochure%202024%20(%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E4%BA%A7%E5%93%81%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C).pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2024 (中文版)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/133_4668_Canor%20-%20Integrated%20amps%20-%20monoblock%20connection.pdf\"\u003eCanor – Integrated amplifiers – monoblock connection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/115_2641_CANOR%20Virtus%20I2%20User%20Manual.pdf\"\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – User Manual (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51905924727105,"sku":"CAN-VIRTUS-M1-B","price":25900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":51905924759873,"sku":"CAN-VIRTUS-M1-S","price":24995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/CanorVirtusM1MonoblockAmplifierVacuumTubePowerAmplifier1.jpg?v=1782821072"},{"product_id":"canor-hyperion-p1-preamplifier-vacuum-tube-power-amplifier","title":"Canor Hyperion P1 Preamplifier Vacuum Tube Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eHyperion P1 is a brand new vacuum tube preamplifier of pure A-class with zero feedback designed and produced by CANOR.\u003cbr\u003eIt is considered a reference preamplifier of the CANOR brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe name “Hyperion” origins in Greek mythology – the god of the sun; in later mythology identified with Apollo, and was distinguished for his beauty (the model of manly beauty, synonymous with Apollo).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01 Solid aluminium chassis – overall robustness and elimination of vibrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e02 Zero global feedback – results in a sound that is more musical and realistic in numerous aspects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e03 Perfect filtration solution – specially designed power transformer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/14-5787-canor-hyperion-p1-black-27-400x296.jpg?v=1782821552\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccurate Balanced Attenuator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attenuator is located in the special aluminium box (10mm thick walls) which provides perfect shielding and thanks to the special design it also absorbs the vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/15-4812-canor-hyperion-p1-black-261-400x296.jpg?v=1782821571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero Global Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hyperion P1 is a Class-A preamplifier and was designed to avoid ANY global feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/14-5787-canor-hyperion-p1-black-27-400x296.jpg?v=1782821552\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe anti-vibrations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attenuator, as well as the electronic part, are installed on anti-vibration pads (columns) which contributes to the overall elimination of vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/15-4812-canor-hyperion-p1-black-261-400x296.jpg?v=1782821571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterference elimination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analogue part is separated from the power part by a solid aluminium wall (10 mm thick) which contributes to the elimination of interference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/16-5929-canor-hyperion-p1-silver-37-400x296.jpg?v=1782821630\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe attenuator control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attenuator controls are galvanically separated via optical drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe attenuator is located in the special aluminium box (10 mm thick walls) which provides perfect shielding and thanks to the special design it also absorbs the vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe Hyperion P1 is a Class-A preamplifier and was designed to avoid ANY global feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe attenuator, as well as the electronic part, are installed on anti-vibration pads (columns) which contributes to the overall elimination of vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe analogue part is separated from the power part by a solid aluminium wall (10 mm thick) which contributes to the elimination of interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe attenuator control is galvanically separated via optical drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 – Review – Audiotechnique, Hong Kong (CN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20Hyperion%20P1%20%26%20Virtus%20S1S%20-%20Audiotechnique%202025-05%20%28Chinese%29%281%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 – 膽前石後的誘惑\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e06.05.2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 – Introduction – Stereo Sound (JP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UogLGqXki6E?si=E5g3Fnf-flFpiRA5\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 – プリアンプ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.04.2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Review – Audio (PL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20Hyperion%20P1%20%26%20Virtus%20M1%20-%20Audio%202023-10%20%28Polish%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Moc lampowych możliwości\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01.11.2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Review – SG Akustik HiFi-Studio (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HDx5t2Zecgw?si=277D6874Gm_JuGTq\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Röhren-Power aus der Slowakei!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.04.2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Review – Fidelity Magazine (EN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fidelity-magazine.com\/canor-hyperion-p1-und-canor-virtus-m1\/?utm_source=mailpoet\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_campaign=fidelity-newsletter-122023\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 and Canor Virtus M1 – Don’t fret…\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25.01.2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Review – Fidelity Online (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fidelity-online.de\/canor-hyperion-p1-und-virtus-m1\/\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 und Virtus M1 – Keine Angst …\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25.01.2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Review – i-Fidelity (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.i-fidelity.net\/testberichte\/high-end\/canor-hyperion-p1-\/-virtus-m1\/test.html\"\u003eHöhere Sphären – Hyperion P1 und Virtus M1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e02.01.2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1– Review – SoundRebels (PL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20Hyperion%20P1%20%26%20Virtus%20M1%20-%20SoundRebels%2028.12.2022%20%28Polish%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Trzej muszkieterowie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28.12.2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Review – LowBeats (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbeats.de\/test-vor-endstufen-kombination-canor-hyperion-p1-virtus-m1\/\"\u003eTest Vor-\/Endstufen-Kombination Canor Hyperion \u0026amp; Virtus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.10.2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Review – LP (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20Hyperion%20and%20Virtus%20-%20LP%202022-04.pdf\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Referenzröhren\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.04.2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Test – LP (EN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20Hyperion%20and%20Virtus%20-%20LP%202022-02%20%28English%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 \u0026amp; Virtus M1 – Reference Tubes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.02.2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain (XLR OUT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 150 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 – 80 000 Hz ± 0,1 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4x XLR, 5x RCA (1 x Fix.out)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 0,005% (1 kHz, 2 V RMS) XLR\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt; 0,3 % (1 kHz, 49 V RMS) XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 115 dB (20 Hz – 80 kHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube complement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4x 6922, 2x 6H30PI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e230 V \/ 50-60 Hz \/ 180 VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (w x h x d)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e450 x 190 x 465 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (net)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/1_4932_canor%20updated%20catalog%202025_digital.pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2025 (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/3_9793_canor_katalog_herbst_2023.-v1.1pdf.pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2023 (Deutch)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/4_8173_Canor%20-%20product%20brochure%202024%20(%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E4%BA%A7%E5%93%81%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C).pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2024 (中文版)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/22_6483_Canor%20Hyperion%20P1%20-%20highlights.pdf\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 – Highlights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/140_1288_CANOR%20HYPERION%20P1%20User%20Manual_09062025.pdf\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 – User Manual (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/120_2291_CANOR%20Hyperion%20P1%E2%80%94User%20Manual_202409.pdf\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 – 取扱説明書\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/36_5727_Canor%20Hyperion%20P1_Virtus%20M1%20%E8%A3%BD%E5%93%81%E8%B3%87%E6%96%99_20231013.pdf\"\u003eCanor Hyperion P1 – 製品資料\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51905942651201,"sku":"CAN-HYPERION-P1-B","price":21995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":51905942683969,"sku":"CAN-HYPERION-P1-S","price":21995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/CanorHyperionP1PreamplifierVacuumTubePowerAmplifier1.jpg?v=1782821922"},{"product_id":"canor-virtus-s1s-power-amplifier-solid-state-dual-mono-power-amplifier-reference-line","title":"Canor Virtus S1S Power Amplifier Solid-State Dual-Mono Power Amplifier,Reference Line","description":"\u003cp\u003eVirtus S1S is a brand-new solid-state reference power amplifier in class AB with the first few watts in pure class A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe “Virtus” was a specific virtue in Ancient Rome and it carries connotations of valour, manliness, excellence, courage, character, and worth, perceived as masculine strengths.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01 The unique way of heat dissipation using copper plates also contributes to reducing the output impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e02 Error correction – specialized local feedback circuits linearize amplifier output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e03 Extremely ultra-low distortion – Virtus S1S delivers top-notch ultra-low distortion in its category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Mono Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design provides exceptional channel separation and minimizes crosstalk, resulting in an ultra-clear stereo experience characterized by superior spatial quality. By isolating the circuitry for each channel, the system maximizes audio fidelity, clarity, and precision, thereby delivering an immersive listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional SNR using a linear power source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 120 dB presents significant challenges when using a linear power supply. This process demands a thorough understanding of the dependencies between individual circuits, the linearization of each stage of the Virtus S1S, and the implementation of advanced PCB design engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat generated by the power transistors is effectively dissipated through the use of copper plates to which the transistors are directly attached. This allows for rapid and efficient transfer of heat away from the critical power components. 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This amplifier runs in a pure class A with an auto-bias function, as well as cathode feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe “Virtus” was a specific virtue in Ancient Rome and it carries connotations of valour, manliness, excellence, courage, character, and worth, perceived as masculine strengths.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01Operates in a pure class A with an auto-bias\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e02Instant switching between a triode and ultra-linear modes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e03 Possibility to create a monoblock setup of two units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/44-9495-canor-tubes1-400x296.jpg?v=1782823251\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarefully chosen vacuum tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor products use only carefully chosen and matched tubes. 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Furthermore, the transformer is enclosed in a sturdy, welded cover that provides excellent electromagnetic shielding and enhances the signal-to-noise ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/46-5898-i2-mono21-400x296.jpg?v=1782823290\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonoblock connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enhance both performance and sound quality, you can make a monoblock connection of two Virtus I2 units using a data cable. One of the units will function as the “master” while the other will serve as the “slave”. This is referred to as the bridge connection of two amplifiers, which utilizes a fully symmetrical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/45-4721-i2-vsc-21-400x296.jpg?v=1782823304\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Stabilization Circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canor Virtus I2 features a Voltage Stabilization Circuit (VSC) that constantly monitors the input voltage and switches to the appropriate input transformer winding accordingly. The input transformer has three primary windings – 230V, 240V and 250V. This ensures optimal performance and extends the lifespan of the tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/48-9771-i2-attenuator21-400x296.jpg?v=1782823319\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume attenuator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attenuator provides a gain control of 1dB, minimum attenuation of 63 dB. The designed solution demonstrates signal passing through 0 up to 6 relay contacts depending upon volume. The deviation between the sync of the left and right channels of the attenuator is lower than 0.05 dB, this outclasses even the best potentiometers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/47-9417-i2-channel-sep1-400x296.jpg?v=1782823335\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relay attenuator has two separate blocks for each channel, resulting in even better channel separation. This type of volume control is typically found in more expensive amplifiers but has been proven to be the best option in listening and audible tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/49-7413-i2-cmt1-400x296.jpg?v=1782823349\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMT ™ technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virtus I2 utilizes our advanced CMT ™ technology (CANOR ® PCB Milling Technology) for optimal performance. The CMT™ technology allows us to get the dielectric loss factors (loss tangent) of PCB close to the loss factor of air. Thanks to this technology we managed to get repeatedly to the parameter level of the so-called “wire-to-wire connections“.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ean integrated tube amplifier operating in class A, providing an output power of 2 x 40 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKT88 high-power tubes with autobias with a cathode feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ean option to switch between triode and ultra-linear mode instantly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCB’s utilize our premium CMT ™ technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eperfect channel separation using a relay attenuator that features individual blocks for each channel. The gain control is in increments of 1 dB and attenuates up to 63 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe independently powered control part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecapacitors with high capacitance in the filter provide energy for precise and well-defined bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe signal path exclusively contains high-quality polypropylene capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eprecise selection and pairing of the tubes meeting above-average parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe synchronous control option allows the use of two amplifiers in a monoblock mode without the need for an extra preamplifier. This Master\/Slave mode has an output power of 80 W per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x 40 W \/4,8 Ω – ultralinear\u003cbr\u003e2 x 20 W \/4,8 Ω – triode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-30 dB (at 8 Ω)\u003cbr\u003e-28 dB (at 4 Ω)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(10 – 50 000) Hz ±0,5 dB \/ 5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 x RCA, 2 x XLR\u003cem\u003e (XLR are active in monoblock connection only)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x RCA Line-out (Line fix)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;0,05% \/ 1 kHz, 5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 95 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2200uF \/ 500V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping factor at 4 Ω load at the output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 \u003cem\u003e(based on measured output impedance)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping factor at 8 Ω load at the output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10,5 \u003cem\u003e(based on measured output impedance)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube complement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 x KT88 \/ 1 x 12AX7 \/ 2 x 12AT7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz \/ 375 VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (w x h x d)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e435 x 170 x 485 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (net)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/1_4932_canor%20updated%20catalog%202025_digital.pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2025 (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/3_9793_canor_katalog_herbst_2023.-v1.1pdf.pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2023 (Deutch)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/4_8173_Canor%20-%20product%20brochure%202024%20(%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E4%BA%A7%E5%93%81%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C).pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2024 (中文版)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/133_4668_Canor%20-%20Integrated%20amps%20-%20monoblock%20connection.pdf\"\u003eCanor – Integrated amplifiers – monoblock connection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/115_2641_CANOR%20Virtus%20I2%20User%20Manual.pdf\"\u003eCanor Virtus I2 – User Manual (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/canor-virtus-i2\"\u003eCanor Virtus I2 Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51905967817025,"sku":"CAN-VIRTUS-I2-B","price":16400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":51905967849793,"sku":"CAN-VIRTUS-I2-S","price":16400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/CanorVirtusI2IntegratedAmplifierVacuumTubeIntegratedAmplifier_ClassA_PremiumLine1.jpg?v=1782823661"},{"product_id":"canor-ai-1-20-integrated-amplifier-solid-state-integrated-amplifier-class-a-premium-line","title":"Canor AI 1.20 Integrated Amplifier Solid-State Integrated Amplifier, Class A, Premium Line","description":"\u003cp\u003eCANOR AI 1.20 is an integrated solid-state amplifier in pure class-A up to 50 W per channel with a relay attenuator with two standalone blocks for each channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01 Operates in a pure class A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e02 264 000 uF of total filtering capacitance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e03 Possibility to create a monoblock connection of 2 units\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/18-6183-canor-ai-1-20-04-400x296.jpg?v=1782824031\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat disposal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe used a special copper plate for heat dissipation, which is installed on the heatsink and the power transistors are installed directly on the given copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/19-4923-canor-ai-1-20-24-400x296.jpg?v=1782824052\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-mono connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-mono connection – each channel has its own power transformer. Power transformers are located in separate parts of the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/19-4923-canor-ai-1-20-24-400x296.jpg?v=1782824052\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shielded tunnel passes through the center of the AI 1.20 amplifier, in which filters with nanocrystalline coils are located. In addition, the input circuits are equipped with low-noise J-P transistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/20-8881-canor-ai-1-20-19-400x296.jpg?v=1782824080\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonoblock connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor even better performance and sound, it is possible to connect AI 1.20 as monoblocks using a data cable. One unit becomes the “master” unit and the other the “slave”. This is the so-called bridge connection of two amplifiers (a fully symmetrical connection)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated solid-state amplifier in pure class-A up to 50 W per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relay attenuator with two standalone blocks for each channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCB’s utilize our premium CMT™ technology (CANOR® PCB Milling Technology), it is the way we mill printed circuit boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCMT™ technology originated in a long-standing endeavour to improve the sonic performance of our products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower supply units with filtered out interfering signals from the mains supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterference-rejection and as small as possible leakage field ensure custom-wound toroidal transformers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e264 000 uF of filtering capacitance simulates a nearly stabilized supply voltage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn option of synchronous control enables the use of two amplifiers in a monoblock mode without the need of using an extra preamplifier and that is a Master\/Slave mode with an output power of 100W per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 1.20 – Review – Audio (PL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20AI%202.10%20-%20Audio%202025-01%20%28Polish%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor AI 1.20 – Gdy wzmacniacz jest wzmacniaczem\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29.01.2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 1.20 – Review – SoundRebels (PL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20AI%201.20%20-%20SoundRebels%2020.11.2022%20%28Polish%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor AI 1.20 – Elegancja i wyrafinowanie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20.11.2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 1.20 – Review – HiFi+ (EN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/articles\/canor-ai-1-20-integrated-amplifier\/\"\u003eCanor AI 1.20 – Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.04.2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 1.20 – Review – Pursuit Perfect System (EN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rUO2s4BYEmk\"\u003eCanor AI 1.20 – Pure Class A – HiFi Monoblock Amplifier Audio Glory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.11.2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x 50 W \/ 4 Ω\u003cbr\u003e2 x 30 W \/ 8 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-30 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e290 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(20 – 25 000) Hz ±0,5 dB \/ 5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 x RCA, 2 x XLR \u003cem\u003e(active only in monoblock connection)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;0,0009% \/ 1 kHz, 5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 90 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e132 000uF \/ 35V \u003cem\u003e(per channel)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping factor at 4 Ω load at the output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 \u003cem\u003e(based on measured output impedance)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping factor at 8 Ω load at the output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 \u003cem\u003e(based on measured output impedance)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz \/ 375 VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e305 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (w x h x d)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e435 x 170 x 485 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (net)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x 40 W \/4,8 Ω – ultralinear\u003cbr\u003e2 x 20 W \/4,8 Ω – triode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-30 dB (at 8 Ω)\u003cbr\u003e-28 dB (at 4 Ω)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(10 – 50 000) Hz ±0,5 dB \/ 5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 x RCA, 2 x XLR\u003cem\u003e (active only in monoblock connection)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;0,05% \/ 1 kHz, 5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 95 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2200uF \/ 500V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping factor at 4 Ω load at the output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 \u003cem\u003e(based on measured output impedance)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping factor at 8 Ω load at the output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10,5 \u003cem\u003e(based on measured output impedance)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube complement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 x KT88 \/ 1 x 12AX7 \/ 2 x 12AT7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz \/ 375 VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (w x h x d)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e435 x 170 x 485 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (net)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/1_4932_canor%20updated%20catalog%202025_digital.pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2025 (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/3_9793_canor_katalog_herbst_2023.-v1.1pdf.pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2023 (Deutch)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/4_8173_Canor%20-%20product%20brochure%202024%20(%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E4%BA%A7%E5%93%81%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C).pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2024 (中文版)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/91_1688_CANOR%20AI%201.20%20User%20Manual.pdf\"\u003eCanor AI 1.20 – User Manual (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/7_5293_Canor%20-%20Integrated%20amps%20-%20monoblock%20connection.pdf\"\u003eCanor – Integrated amplifiers – monoblock connection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/canor-ai-1-10\"\u003eCanor DAC 2.10 Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51905988591937,"sku":"CAN-AI-1.20-SOLID-INT-B","price":14300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":51905988624705,"sku":"CAN-AI-1.20-SOLID-INT-S","price":14300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/CanorAI1.20IntegratedAmplifierSolid-StateIntegratedAmplifier_ClassA_PremiumLine1.jpg?v=1782824429"},{"product_id":"canor-ai-2-10-integrated-amplifier-integrated-hybrid-amplifier-class-d-performance-line","title":"Canor AI 2.10 Integrated Amplifier Integrated Hybrid Amplifier, Class D, Performance Line","description":"\u003cp\u003eCANOR AI 2.10 is a hybrid integrated amplifier with an output power of 2x 150 W \/ 4 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01 A hybrid integrated amp powered by a filtered and tuned linear power supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e02 The input transformer (toroid) is oversized which leads to the low noise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e03 XLR inputs with a strictly symmetrical signal up to the power amplifier part (the whole path is symmetrical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Screenshot_2024-09-18_at_21-27-15_Canor_DAC_2.10_Vacuum_Tube_D_A_Converter_-_HiFi_Collector-400x123.jpg?v=1782824862\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/25-4469-linear-power-1-400x296.jpg?v=1782824922\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLinear power supply\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power amplifier in class D is powered by a filtered and tuned linear power supply. There are also benefits of using the additional LC filters, with very low impedance, for the greatest possible suppression of the carrier frequency D class of the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/26-2891-atenuator-1-400x296.jpg?v=1782824955\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe tube preamplifier with a relay attenuator\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube preamplifier on the input is fitted with a precise relay attenuator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/27-5142-toroid-1-400x296.jpg?v=1782824973\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe input transformer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe input transformer (toroid) is oversized which leads to the low noise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea hybrid integrated amplifier with an output power of 2 x 150 W \/ 4 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe preamplifier part of AI 2.10 consists of a pair of precisely selected tubes 6922\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea tube preamplifier on the input fitted with a precise relay attenuator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea power amplifier in class D, powered by a filtered and tuned linear power supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCB’s utilize our premium CMT ™ technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR inputs with a strictly symmetrical signal up to the power amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Review – ON-mag (FR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.on-mag.fr\/index.php\/topaudio\/tests-auditions\/25010-test-canor-ai-2-10-ampli-hifi-hybride-a-tubes-et-en-classe-d-qui-a-tres-grand-coeur\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10: Hifi hybrid, tube and class D amp, which has a very big heart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e08.05.2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Review – Audiophile (FR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audiophilefr.com\/canor-ai-2-10.html\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Hybrid Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.12.2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Review – The Sound Advocate (US)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoundadvocate.com\/2022\/01\/canor-ai-2-10-hybrid-integrated-amplifier-evaluated\/\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Hybrid Integrated Amplifier evaluated\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28.01.2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Review – Area DVD (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.areadvd.de\/tests\/test-hifi-kombination-canor-ai-2-10-hybrid-vollverstaerker-und-canor-cd-2-10-cd-player-mit-roehren-dac-top-klang-aus-der-slowakei\/\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – top sound from Slovakia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e09.12.2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Review – HiFi Voice (CZ)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifi-voice.com\/testy-a-recenze\/zesilovace-integrovane\/3495-canor-cd-2-10-ai-2-10\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e03.11.2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Review – Stereoplay (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20AI%202.10%20%26%20CD%202.10%20-%20Stereoplay%202021-09%20%28German%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Back to the future\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01.09.2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Review – Enjoy The Music (US)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.enjoythemusic.com\/magazine\/equipment\/0321\/Canor_AI_210_Hybrid_Stereo_Integrated_Amplifier_Review.htm\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Hybrid Stereo Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01.03.2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Review – i-Fidelity (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.i-fidelity.net\/testberichte\/high-end\/canor-ai-210\/test.html\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – exceptional character\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16.02.2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Review – HVT (NL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20AI%202.10%20%26%20CD%202.10%20-%20HVT%202021-01%20%28Dutch%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Canor in Dgroot and 6×6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.01.2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Review – Audio (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20AI%202.10%20%26%20CD%202.10%20-%20Audio%202020-12%20%28German%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Creme Brulee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01.12.2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Review – Stereo (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20AI%202.10%20-%20Stereo.de%202020-09%20%28German%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Slavic Dancer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01.09.2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Review – Stereo (DE\/EN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20AI%202.10%20-%20Stereo.de%202020-09%20%28English%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Slavonic Dancer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01.09.2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Unboxing – Chameleon Audio (GR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qdJbKpfCytI\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Unboxing by Chameleon Audio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17.06.2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Review – Lite-Magazin (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lite-magazin.de\/2020\/05\/canor-ai-2-10-cd-2-10-hifi-spezialisten-der-moderne\/\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \/ CD 2.10 – modern day hi-fi specialists\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.05.2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Review – LowBeats (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbeats.de\/test-vollverstaerker-canor-ai-2-10-hybrid-aus-roehre-und-class-d\/\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – Full power with tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20.04.2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Review – HiFi \u0026amp; Record (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20AI%202.10%20%26%20CD%202.10%20-%20HiFi%20%26%20Records%202020-04%20%28German%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 \u0026amp; CD 2.10 – Dream Team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.04.2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x 150 W \/4 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 mV \/ 150 W \/ 1 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(20 – 20 000) Hz ±0,53dB \/ 5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 x RCA, 2 x XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;0,02% \/ 1 kHz, 5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 95 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube complement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x 63922\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz \/ 460 VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (w x h x d)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e435 x 120 x 405 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (net)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/1_4932_canor%20updated%20catalog%202025_digital.pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2025 (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/3_9793_canor_katalog_herbst_2023.-v1.1pdf.pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2023 (Deutch)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/file\/4_8173_Canor%20-%20product%20brochure%202024%20(%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E4%BA%A7%E5%93%81%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C).pdf\"\u003eCanor – product brochure 2024 (中文版)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/files\/product_file\/146_1477_CANOR%20AI%202.10%20User%20Manual_04092025.pdf\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 – User Manual (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/canor-ai-2-10\"\u003eCanor AI 2.10 Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51905992393025,"sku":"CAN-AI-2.10-HYBRID-AMP-B","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":51905992425793,"sku":"CAN-AI-2.10-HYBRID-AMP-S","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/CanorAI2.10IntegratedAmplifierIntegratedHybridAmplifier_ClassD_PerformanceLine1.jpg?v=1782825090"},{"product_id":"canor-asterion-v2-tube-phono-preamplifier-vacuum-tube-premium-line","title":"Canor Asterion V2 Tube Phono Preamplifier Vacuum Tube, Premium Line","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CANOR Asterion V2 stands out as a top-of-the-line preamplifier for turntables, employing all-tube technology to deliver unparalleled performance. It’s designed to work seamlessly with both MM and MC phono cartridges, making it a versatile choice for audiophiles who demand the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe name “Asterion” has its roots in ancient Greek and translates to “Starry” in English. According to Greek mythology, Asterion was one of the three river gods.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01 A legitimate balanced XLR input and output, with true differential circuitry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e02 All-tube turntable preamplifier that works with both MM and MC phono cartridges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e03 Precise selection and matching of tubes with exceptional parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/51-1297-img3501-400x296.jpg?v=1782827212\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Both MM and MC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canor Asterion V2 phono preamplifier is a versatile device, capable of accommodating both MM and MC cartridges. With no interference between the two, users can connect both types simultaneously. The MM and MC options are easy to select and set up thanks to the simple and intuitive front panel buttons, making the Asterion V2 a user-friendly and efficient choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/52-6614-img3520-400x296.jpg?v=1782827228\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canor Asterion V2 phono preamplifier is a versatile device, capable of accommodating both MM and MC cartridges. With no interference between the two, users can connect both types simultaneously. The MM and MC options are easy to select and set up thanks to the simple and intuitive front panel buttons, making the Asterion V2 a user-friendly and efficient choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo eliminate mechanical hum, the transformer core undergoes vacuum impregnation and is encapsulated in a special anti-vibration compound. Furthermore, the transformer is enclosed in a sturdy, welded cover that provides excellent electromagnetic shielding and enhances the signal-to-noise ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/54-4813-img3524-400x296.jpg?v=1782827245\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparated signal paths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asterion V2 features strictly separated signal paths for both channels with separated filtration of the power voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe voltage stabilization is made separately for the right and left channels to improve channel separation and minimize noise and interference for a cleaner and more accurate sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/53-2637-v2-setting-400x296.jpg?v=1782827263\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asterion V2 allows intuitive and easy adjustment of the gain, loading and capacitance settings to match the specific characteristics of the used phono cartridge, which helps to optimize performance and maximize sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/54-4813-img3524-1-400x296.jpg?v=1782827277\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMT ™ technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asterion V2 utilizes our advanced CMT ™ technology (CANOR ® PCB Milling Technology) for optimal performance. The CMT™ technology allows us to get the dielectric loss factors (loss tangent) of PCB close to the loss factor of air. Thanks to this technology we managed to get repeatedly to the parameter level of the so-called “wire-to-wire connections“.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ean all-tube turntable preamplifier for both MM and MC phono cartridges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enine tubes, one vacuum tube out of them used to rectify anode voltage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewiring circuitry without any global feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCB’s utilize our premium CMT ™ technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eprecise selection and matching of the tubes that have above-average parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evacuum-impregnated transformer core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etransformer potted in a special anti-vibration compound and placed in the massive welded cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe exceptional high-quality polypropylene capacitors in the signal path were used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eif a turntable is fitted with two tonearms, one having an MM phono cartridge installed and the other MC, both can be connected simultaneously without mutually affecting each other\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehigh variability of gain settings, resistances and capacitances settings for all types of phono cartridges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea high-quality step-up Lundahl transformer for MC phono cartridges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Review – Audiotechnique, Hong Kong (CN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20Asterion%20V2%20-%20Audiotechnique%202025-01%20%28Chinese%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – 旗艦級真空管唱頭放大器\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e08.01.2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Review – HiFi News (EN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20Asterion%20V2%20-%20HiFi%20News%20-%202024-06%20%28English%20-%20LowRes%29%281%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – ‘balanced bandwagon’!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.06.2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Review – i-Fidelity (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.i-fidelity.net\/testberichte\/high-end\/canor-asterion-v2\/test.html\"\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Ausnahme-Charakter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22.02.2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Review – i-Fidelity (EN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.i-fidelity.net\/en\/testberichte\/high-end\/canor-asterion-v2\/review.html\"\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Exceptional character\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22.02.2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Review – LP Magazin (EN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20Asterion%20V2%20-%20LP%20Magazine%202024-01%20%28English%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Update Bullseye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.01.2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Review – Lite-Magazin (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lite-magazin.de\/2023\/12\/phono-vorverstaerker-canor-asterion-v2-roehrenmagie-fuer-vinylisten\/\"\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Röhrenmagie für Vinylisten\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26.12.2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Review – LP Magazin (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canor-audio.com\/images\/content\/files\/Canor%20Asterion%20V2%20-%20LP%20Magazine%202024-01%20%28German%29.pdf\"\u003eCanor Asterion V2 – Update-Volltreffer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e31.10.2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifciations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad capacity MM \/ Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50, 150, 270, 370, 520, 620, 740, 840 pF \/ Gain: 46 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance MC1 \/ Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10, 20, 40, 80, 150, 300, 600, 1.200 Ω \/ Gain: 70 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance MC2 \/ Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 150, 300 Ω \/ Gain: 76 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA: \u0026lt; 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Venturing into the world of digital reproduction, on offer here is unparalleled sound reproduction through a ground-breaking approach to signal processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore it could offer an unforgettable musical experience, the darTZeel LHC-208 was developed gradually over more than three years where attention was paid to every last detail. For the first time, you can listen to very-high-resolution music with non-PLL clock distribution, for an unparalleled analogue listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an active Ethernet connection, the LHC-208 decodes and reproduces digital audio files, including DSD256 and 24\/384 formats. It can be operated using its remote control or any DLNA-compatible UPnP application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LHC-208 offers excellent digital conversion quality, ease of use, a compact and elegant chassis, powerful output stages and development potential with its modern interface. With five analogue inputs, six digital inputs, a dedicated headphone amplifier, and a touch screen, along with analogue circuits modelled on the NHB-458, the LHC-208 really has everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners have peace of mind because darTZeel have made the LHC-208 to be future-proof. It offers regular software updates, a single cooling system, a ground-breaking clock system and an upgradeable digital platform. Sonically, this is a true high-end experience and has never before been available at this pricing level. The sound is liquid, with detail and flow, life and energy, realism and effortlessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine the convenience of having an integrated amplifier, a streamer and a DAC all in one box produced by one of the world’s most respected and accomplished brands! If you desire to have an ultimate minimum box system that will deliver audio bliss, the LHC-208 makes a strong case for a smart investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio bliss did you say? Just add a pair of speakers and your music library!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lPMaJSbqBFI\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cww8Y6Yyd40\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reviews\/DA_LHC_208_HFN1015_4web.pdf\"\u003eAbsolute Sounds.com (Hi-Fi News), John Bamford, 2015\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fed high quality recordings, the LHC208 proved capable of tremendous fine detail retrieval and bewitching image dimensionality. There is an impressive naturalness in the way it presents images of musicians in space and the soundstage always appears deep and wide. The sound is charming and inviting in its overall balance – with thrilling dynamics when the music commands – and as others have observed with darTZeel’s costlier amplifiers, its tone is vibrant without ever appearing ‘coloured’. It seemingly never fails to draw you in, making you want to relax and listen to the music rather than analyse its constituent elements.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Product_Dartzeel_LHC-208_6_1000x1000_41c8aa7d-361f-421a-84fa-58a85d56d475.jpg?v=1782917379\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nirvanasound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reviews\/DA_LHC_208_HFN1015_4web.pdf\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne chassis integrated amplifier, Streamer and DAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Output Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 watts RMS (220 watts peak) @ 8 ohms\u003cbr\u003e300 watts RMS (330 watts peak) @ 4 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0dB nominal, up to + 12 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Stage Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 dB @ 8 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Input Impedances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Zeel BNC 50 ohms\u003cbr\u003e3 x RCA line \u0026gt; 30 kohms\u003cbr\u003e1 x Aux 3.5 mm front panel jack \u0026gt; 10 kohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x RJ45 Network\u003cbr\u003e1 x USB\u003cbr\u003e2 x SPDIF (RCA 75 ohms)\u003cbr\u003e2 x TOS Link\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Line Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Headphone 6.35mm front panel jack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Output Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 0.33 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (measured under 8 ohms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 Hz – 170 kHz, +0, -3 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRise Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 0.8 µs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlew Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 100 V\/µs, peak-peak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Output Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; ± 15 mV max\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 1 % from 7 Hz to 77 kHz within the output dynamic range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemporal Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone, at any level and load, as specified above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; -60 dB @ 1 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal to noise ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 105 dB (A) @ nominal power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 watts Standby, 40 watts @ idle, 900 watts @ maximum output power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize in mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e440 (W) x 350 (D) x 130 (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize in inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17.32 (W) x 13.78 (D) x 5.12 (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16kg (35.3lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dartzeel.com\/en\/lhc-208\/\"\u003eManufacturers website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"darTZeel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51909793972545,"sku":"DAR-LHC-208-M2","price":51000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/DarTZeelLHC-208MkIIIntegratedAmplifierStreamerDAC1.jpg?v=1782917499"},{"product_id":"dartzeel-cth-8550-mkii-integrated-amplifier","title":"darTZeel CTH-8550 MkII  Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional thinking suggests that when looking to go all out in a quest for ultimate sound quality, the only choice is to stay with a separate preamplifier and power amplifier(s). 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A range of menus allows you to individually configure all settings for each input source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality and design of the volume control is paramount to the sonic performance of an integrated amplifier and in the case of the CHT-8550 MkII, that is handled by an optical encoder notched magnetically, for unrivalled touch and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, as much as we invite you to peruse the specifications and technology, this amplifier is all about digging out the emotional expression in music. This is where the darTZeel sound separates itself from virtually all other brands, with a musicality, liquidity and flow that is a benchmark for integrated amplifiers around the world. Keep listening, and you will also hear immense detail \u0026amp; resolution, slam, grip and natural tonality. Unbelievable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creator of darTZeel instruments Hervé Delétraz infuses his sense of humour into his creations. The volume control is labelled the ‘Pleasure Control’ and in our experience, it sure is! This amplifier has an uncanny sense of communicating the heart of the musical message and ultimately, that is why music lovers and audiophiles pursue the hobby of music reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is beyond a simple ‘recommendation’, we say that if you want the ultimate integrated amplifier experience, you simply MUST audition this beauty. Enjoyment guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WEqS3ye9th8\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jd7Rl1yQWaA\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/articles\/dartzeel-cth-8550-integrated-amplifier\/\"\u003eHi-Fi+, Chris Thomas, 2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Forget the debate about tubes v solid state. Amplifiers like the darTZeel transcend such things. Some amplifiers are just really, really good to listen to. It’s as simple as that. It surely has to do something with the ‘voices’ the amplifier can convey to us and musical tales they tell. It is harmonically rich, very clean, crazily textured and able to resolve everything from micro to large scale dynamics plus it is immaculately seated timing-wise, which is crucial. You don’t need constant examination and evaluation. It would be way too crass. The system just lives and breathes atmosphere. That’s what we have here. The CTH-8550 MkII is a wonderful amplifier because it brings you face to face with the art form called music, and you won’t find how it does it on any spec sheet. You just listen, get involved, and give it your trust. If you love music for its form and emotional power, the darTZeel will thrill you. I love it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/articles\/dartzeel-cth-8550-integrated-amplifier\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoundadvocate.com\/2021\/07\/dartzeel-cth-8550-mkii-integrated-amplifier-review\/\"\u003eThe Sound Advocate, Howard Milstein, 2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The amplifier manages to establish a full-size surge of musical dynamism -that being the variation in loudness between notes being one of its most special virtues. It has a huge, 3 dimensional open sound while still maintaining the most absolute stereo locational effects of the program sources it displays… this is an amplifier that can initiate and reproduce a remarkable scope of the music and sound that emanates before you. Recognizing the above, the darTZeel in most cases will bring many audiophiles to a supreme state of musical heaven.! It simply is an amplifier that begs you to keep listening to the music of your choice, forgetting everything else going on, while only having to reach for another piece of source material to continue on the fantastic voyage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoundadvocate.com\/2021\/07\/dartzeel-cth-8550-mkii-integrated-amplifier-review\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parttimeaudiophile.com\/2016\/05\/14\/review-dartzeel-cth-8550-integrated-amplifier\/\"\u003ePart-Time Audiophile, Rafe Arnott, 2016\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Whenever I got someone to dismiss sticker-shock from the equation, and talk to me about the amplifier’s merits based solely on performance after hearing it in my system, they spoke of musicality, and how right it sounded regardless of the genre it was tasked with playing… the 8550 as something that brings people together – as it did in my home – to enjoy the experience of fantastic music playback… musically, the 8550 is a sonic knockout, full stop.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parttimeaudiophile.com\/2016\/05\/14\/review-dartzeel-cth-8550-integrated-amplifier\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/integratedamps\/dartzeel_cth-8550_integrated_amplifier\/index.html\"\u003eStereophile, Wes Phillips, 2009\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We proponents of the High End are fond of citing “intangibles” such as pride of ownership and the satisfaction of knowing you own The Best. These are real and quite considerable—and the darTZeel CTH-8550 delivers them in spades. It is a genre-defining product: a contender for The Best by anyone’s definition of the term….It was about as transparent a window onto recordings as I have ever heard… I was floored by the CTH-8550’s quality, performance, and convenience. It is a dream component.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/integratedamps\/dartzeel_cth-8550_integrated_amplifier\/index.html\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Product_Dartzeel_CTH-8550_2_1000x1000_4df52df0-6486-4461-9652-4229d7395472.jpg?v=1782918189\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Output Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 watts RMS (230 watts peak) @ 8 ohms\u003cbr\u003e330 watts RMS (360 watts peak) @ 4 ohms\u003cbr\u003e400 watts RMS (500 watts peak) @ 2 ohms (software limited)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0 dB nominal, up to + 12 dB (+22 dB custom)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Stage Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 dB @ 8 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Input Impedances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Zeel BNC 50 ohms\u003cbr\u003e1 x RCA line \u0026gt; 30 kohms\u003cbr\u003e1 x XLR \u0026gt; 30 kohmsOptional Phonos:\u003cbr\u003ePhono MM = 47 kohms. Neumann RIAA 4th pole included\u003cbr\u003ePhono MC = 1 kohms. Neumann RIAA 4th pole included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output Impedances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA = 75 ohms, darT BNC = 50 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Output Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 0.33 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (measured under 8 ohms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Hz – 200 kHz, +0, -3 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRise Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 0.8 µs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlew Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 88 V\/µs, peak-peak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Output Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; ± 15 mV max\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 1 % from 7 Hz to 77 kHz within the output dynamic range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemporal Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone, at any level and load, as specified above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; – 90 dB from 20Hz to 20kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal to noise ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 115 dB (A) @ nominal power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 watts Standby, 40 watts @ idle, 1,000 watts @ maximum output power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions in mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e440 (W) x 350 (D) x 170 (H)\u003cbr\u003eTotal depth with handles: 415mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions in inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17.32 (W) x 13.78 (D) x 6.7 (H)\u003cbr\u003eTotal depth with handles: 16.4 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28kg (61.7lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dartzeel.com\/en\/cth-8550\/\"\u003eManufacturers website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"darTZeel","offers":[{"title":"Version 0 – 2× Zeel \/ 4× XLR \/ 1× XLR \/ No Phono","offer_id":51909818155329,"sku":"DAR-CHT-8550-MK2-0","price":79000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Version 1 – 2× Zeel \/ 4× XLR \/ 1× XLR \/ MM Phono","offer_id":51909818188097,"sku":"DAR-CHT-8550-MK2-1","price":81000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Version 2 – 2× Zeel \/ 4× XLR \/ 1× XLR \/ MC Phono","offer_id":51909818220865,"sku":"DAR-CHT-8550-MK2-2","price":83000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Version 3 – 2× Zeel \/ 4× XLR \/ 1× XLR \/ MM + MC Phono","offer_id":51909818253633,"sku":"DAR-CHT-8550-MK2-3","price":85000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/darTZeelCTH-8550MkIIIntegratedAmplifier1.jpg?v=1782918333"},{"product_id":"dartzeel-nhb-18ns-stereo-pre-amplifier","title":"darTZeel NHB-18NS  Stereo Pre-amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith its ground-breaking signal path technology, battery power supply and unrivalled phono stages, the NHB-18NS is still the benchmark for preamplifiers. Its unique circuit board layout allows each optical input to be activated separately. The absence of global negative feedback ensures an ideal and uncompromising listening experience. Each aluminium component is milled from a solid block, hand-finished, brushed and anodised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darTZeel NHB-18NS is the logical partner to the now legendary NHB-108 model one power amplifier. In keeping with the very same philosophy, darTZeel uses dedicated circuits reduced to their most basic form. The delicate, small audio signal amplified by the NHB-18NS only passes through 7 silicon junctions from input to output, including the 11 dB full discrete gain stage. For the phono stage, only add 6 junctions are added, for a maximum additional boost of 66 dB (77 dB in total). The advantages of these new circuits, whose designs are patented, produce an extreme, pure sound quality never achieved before. One of the results of this attention to detail is the sheer dynamic speed, transparency, the attack and decay of each note and the silence in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined from a solid block and held comfortably in your hand, the NHB-18NS remote control provides access to its key functional features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHB-18NS is peerless in terms of clarity and musicality. Designed to control NHB-series power amplifiers, it offers state-of-the-art preamplification and control. The peerless workmanship result in a device that is a functional work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those not acquainted… NHB means ‘Never Heard Before’ and the NS bit means ‘No Switch’. Read the reviews and speak to owners of this heirloom piece of audio heaven and you will discover that the darTZeel NHB-18NS may as well have been called “MEPEC”.\u003cbr\u003e(Most Enjoyable Preamplifier Ever Created).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Award_MonoStereo_Editors_Choice_200x200_5cd35574-a74e-4ab1-87fc-b82b83938b35.png?v=1782919689\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Award_Hi-Fi_News_Outstanding_product_200x200_94b67528-788a-47b2-b41d-13ac2ed3ee8e.png?v=1782919689\" alt=\"\" width=\"131\" height=\"131\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Award_Hifi_Critic_Audio_Excellence_200x200_9f6a4efb-36fa-4a06-a673-98c1b1e01814.png?v=1782919689\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/dartzeel-nhb-18nsnhb-468-prepower-amplifier\"\u003eHi-Fi News, Andrew Everard, 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"That ability to get to the heart of the music is what you’re buying here, and with the joyous Amsterdam Sinfonietta\/Thomas Oliemans recording of French chanson, Formidable! [Channel Classics CCS43321; DSD128] both the exuberant playing of the band and the crisp, expressive vocals are a delight. Clearly, all concerned are having huge fun, and that translates into a smile on the listener’s face – making the heart go ‘Boum!’ as the brass solo winds around the singer. Yes, this is more than most of us will ever spend, but that doesn’t stop these superb amplifiers being objects of desire by dint of sheer musical enjoyment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/dartzeel-nhb-18nsnhb-468-prepower-amplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/2020\/08\/dartzeel-nhb-18ns-preamplifier-reveiw.html\"\u003eMono and Stereo, Matej Isak, 2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The NHB-18NS is one of the most musically appealing, if not the most enchanting preamplifiers I have come across so far. The sound is a nether tube as in the solid-state. The NHB-18NS seamlessly combines the two so-called juxtapositions into a seamless harmonic whole that is not bound by the usual standards. It pursues the goal of achieving the end game in its very own, extreme way. To describe any high-end audio component as a higher-order instrument is often considered controversial. The NHB-18NS plays in a completely different league and has dream machine qualities. It plays music in a way that is both captivating and believable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/2020\/08\/dartzeel-nhb-18ns-preamplifier-reveiw.html\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/articles\/dartzeel-nhb-18ns-preamplifier-and-nhb%E2%80%91108-model-two-power-amplifier\/\"\u003eHi-Fi+, Chris Thomas, 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The resultant tone, note shape, and expression that each musician can extract allow them to create a different kind of tension – this time in the listener. Each instrument drowned the room in dripping colour. The way the daRTzeel shows the differences in reverb speed, dynamics, and the layers of harmonic bloom that swirl around as the art of the luthier joins the circle is fascinating. If you think an acoustic guitar is a simple thing, then I assure you it is endlessly complex in both scale, speed, and tonality. When it comes to the sheer resolving power of the amplifier, then it goes way down to the sub-note level, and it does it effortlessly… …I loved my time with the daRTzeel amps as much as I have with any product over the years. The pair are not in any way ‘cheap’, but they are primarily so involving and musically enlivening that price becomes a secondary concern. They delivered such musical joy and involvement that it has indeed been a rare privilege to have them at home, and I was extremely sorry to see them leave. They are truly exceptional and a huge testament to Hérve Delétraz and his audio art.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/articles\/dartzeel-nhb-18ns-preamplifier-and-nhb%E2%80%91108-model-two-power-amplifier\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.absolutesounds.com\/pdf\/main\/press\/HFCr_07to09:20_59_NHB18NS.pdf\"\u003eHi-Fi Critic, Martin Colloms, 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This beautifully crafted Swiss pre\/power combination has been highly developed to deliver unusually natural and musically entertaining sounds. It is involving, pure in texture, most unfatiguing and delights the ear. An Audio Excellence rating is well deserved.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.absolutesounds.com\/pdf\/main\/press\/HFCr_07to09:20_59_NHB18NS.pdf\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/the-dartzeel-nhb-18ns-preamplifier\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound, Chris Binns, 2008\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As one would expect of a high-end product of this calibre, it ticks all the right hi-fi boxes, but also makes the important step forward that ultimately cuts the ties that hold so many products earthbound when it comes to letting the music flow. And that, as I suggested earlier, is more important in a pre-amp than any other component in the system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/the-dartzeel-nhb-18ns-preamplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/solidpreamps\/607dart\/index.html\"\u003eStereophile, Michael Fremer, 2007\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"That said, whether its minimalist circuitry provides purity by subtracting unwanted junk or by adding pleasing colorations, the darTZeel NHB-18NS is among a handful of the finest-sounding pieces of audio gear I have ever heard. Listening through it produced the same serenity I get every time at Avery Fisher Hall, just after the conductor’s baton has gone down and the music has begun.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/solidpreamps\/607dart\/index.html\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/6moons.com\/audioreviews\/dartzeel2\/preamp.html\"\u003eSix Moons, Mike Malinowski, 2007\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I bet that for many, it will be a lifetime purchase. It is that rarest of breeds, a revolutionary state-of-the-art preamp that breaks new ground with its design, execution and performance. If you’re in the market for a state-of-the-art preamp or just want to hear the results of one man’s lifelong passion and brilliance, track one down and listen to it. Highly recommended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/6moons.com\/audioreviews\/dartzeel2\/preamp.html\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Product_Dartzeel_NHB-18NS_7_1000x1000_c8b9f884-70b4-45ac-b1df-8eed174e32ad.jpg?v=1782919670\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to + 11 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Input Impedances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZeel BNC 50 ohms from 1Hz to 1 MHz\u003cbr\u003eRCA line \u0026gt; 30 kohms, from 5 Hz to 50 kHz\u003cbr\u003eXLR Line \u0026gt; 15 kohms, from 5 Hz to 50 kHz\u003cbr\u003ePhono MC : User select from 43 ohms up to 47K ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output Impedances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA = 75 ohms, darT BNC = 50 ohms, XLR \u0026lt; 600 ohms, REC OUT \u0026lt; 150 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 Hz – 500 kHz, +0, -1 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRise Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 0.5 µs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlew Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 24 V\/µs, peak-peak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 1 % from 10 Hz to 100 kHz within the output dynamic range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemporal Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone, at any level and load, as specified above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; – 80 dB from 20Hz to 20kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal to noise ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 92 dB (A), Line; \u0026gt; 70dB (A), Phono w\/factory settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 – 77 watts depending on working conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuse ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e115 volts: 1.0A (T) or slow blow\u003cbr\u003e230 volts: 0.5A (T) or slow blow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize in mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e440 (W) x 335 (D) x 170 (H)\u003cbr\u003eTotal depth with handles: 415mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize in inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17.32 (W) x 13.2 (D) x 6.7 (H)\u003cbr\u003eTotal depth with handles: 16.4 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24kg + Power Supply 3kg = Total 27kg (59.5lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dartzeel.com\/en\/nhb-18ns\/\"\u003eManufacturers website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"darTZeel","offers":[{"title":"With 1x MC Phono \/ 4x BNC\/XLR \/ 1x XLR","offer_id":51909832999233,"sku":"DAR-18NS-141","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With 2x MC Phono \/ 3x BNC\/XLR \/ 1x XLR","offer_id":51909833032001,"sku":"DAR-18NS-231","price":143000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With 1x MC Phono \/ 3x BNC\/XLR \/ 2x XLR","offer_id":51909833064769,"sku":"DAR-18NS-132","price":129000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With 0x MC Phono \/ 3x BNC\/XLR \/ 3x XLR","offer_id":51909833097537,"sku":"DAR-18NS-033","price":135000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With 0x MC Phono \/ 4x BNC\/XLR \/ 2x XLR","offer_id":51909833130305,"sku":"DAR-18NS-042","price":126000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With 0x MC Phono \/ 5x BNC\/XLR \/ 1x XLR","offer_id":51909833163073,"sku":"DAR-18NS-051","price":118000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/darTZeelNHB-18NSStereoPre-amplifier1.jpg?v=1782919890"},{"product_id":"dartzeel-nhb-108-model-two-stereo-twin-mono-power-amplifier","title":"darTZeel NHB-108 Model Two  Stereo (Twin Mono) Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough the darTZeel NHB-108 Model One power amplifier was first introduced in New York in 2002, it had taken Hervé Delétraz over 16 years research to ready it for production. It was immediately recognised as the most advanced amplifier ever designed, a description that the modern incarnation, the NHB-108 Model Two still carries. The NHB-108 has earned legendary status among critics and music lovers alike. Its immediate success and multiple awards helped to quickly establish darTZeel in the premium market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHervé Delétraz meticulously explored the possibilities for reproducing music in all its emotional richness and splendour. The end product is an electronic audio circuit that has been greatly trimmed back to offer exceptional simplicity, which no one before thought possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHB-108 is the ultimate dual-mono power amplifier. In the relentless pursuit of perfection, everything must be considered down to the slightest detail. With two power supplies, two transformers, two audio circuits, and two coolers, the darTZeel model two is very much a dual-mono design in every respect. The single power supply cord is the only sign that everything is housed within the one chassis. With power output of 150 watts per channel and its circuits patented worldwide that prevent global negative feedback, the NHB-108 model two connects effortlessly with any type of speaker, unleashing its full magic and capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edarTZeel amplifiers delight not only in terms of how they sound, but also how they look and feel. Through its toughened mineral glass panel, one can admire the fine-brushed, crescent-shaped bus bars made from 24-carat gold and the carefully partitioned internal layout that gives this exceptional amplifier its unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sonics of this amplifier are communicated in its part number ‘NHB’ (Never Heard Before) and one audition will reveal the truth of this statement. The sound has a warmth and naturalness that convinces people that they are listening to a high-quality tube amp yet at the same time a speed and dynamic headroom that convinces them that it is in fact a high-powered solid-state amp. It reveals in fact, just how limiting our references and discourse has been in the world of audio reproduction, reveals in fact what is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHB-108 Model Two is a revelatory product that simply has no sonic equal. It awakens the senses and opens a portal to an invigorating, engaging musical experience. Superb!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S8_v0OZHySE\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/dartzeel-nhb-108-model-two-power-amplifier\"\u003eStereophile, Jason Victor Serinus, 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"DarTZeel’s NHB-108 model two, the latest iteration of darTZeel’s first product, is among the most satisfyingly musical amplifiers to ever sing in my system. Rather than hit you over the head with its strengths, it seduces with its exceptional embrace of music’s essence. Details frequently submerged in the sonic fabric surface with a delicacy and rightness that illumine what you’ve previously been missing. This holds true for intimate solo vocals, classical chamber music, and big-boned rock, jazz, orchestral music, and opera. Especially when paired with its matching NHB-18NS preamplifier and top-line Zeel 50 ohm BNC interconnects, the NHB-108 model two sounds disarmingly transparent, real, present, and alive.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/dartzeel-nhb-108-model-two-power-amplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/articles\/dartzeel-nhb-18ns-preamplifier-and-nhb%E2%80%91108-model-two-power-amplifier\/\"\u003eHi-Fi+, Chris Thomas, 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The resultant tone, note shape, and expression that each musician can extract allow them to create a different kind of tension – this time in the listener. Each instrument drowned the room in dripping colour. The way the daRTzeel shows the differences in reverb speed, dynamics, and the layers of harmonic bloom that swirl around as the art of the luthier joins the circle is fascinating. If you think an acoustic guitar is a simple thing, then I assure you it is endlessly complex in both scale, speed, and tonality. When it comes to the sheer resolving power of the amplifier, then it goes way down to the sub-note level, and it does it effortlessly… …I loved my time with the daRTzeel amps as much as I have with any product over the years. The pair are not in any way ‘cheap’, but they are primarily so involving and musically enlivening that price becomes a secondary concern. They delivered such musical joy and involvement that it has indeed been a rare privilege to have them at home, and I was extremely sorry to see them leave. They are truly exceptional and a huge testament to Hérve Delétraz and his audio art.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/articles\/dartzeel-nhb-18ns-preamplifier-and-nhb%E2%80%91108-model-two-power-amplifier\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.absolutesounds.com\/pdf\/main\/press\/HFCr_07to09:20_59_NHB18NS.pdf\"\u003eAbsolute Sounds, Martin Colloms, 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This beautifully crafted Swiss pre\/power combination has been highly developed to deliver unusually natural and musically entertaining sounds. It is involving, pure in texture, most unfatiguing and delights the ear. An Audio Excellence rating is well deserved.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.absolutesounds.com\/pdf\/main\/press\/HFCr_07to09:20_59_NHB18NS.pdf\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/6moons.com\/audioreviews\/dartzeel\/108.htm\"\u003eSix Moons, Mike Malinowski, 2005\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hervé started this journey with the premise of designing not just another amp but one that was truly better. Did he succeed? Spectacularly so. The 108 is a dazzling tube-sounding amp cavorting around in the guise of transistors. It has the best traits of tubes and solid state – magic midrange with spectacular soundstaging. It is harmonically rich and satisfying. The sound touched my soul. It infused air around the instruments and made music come alive with a deep and powerful low end. It is truly involving, with a gorgeous liquidity that conveys the emotion of the music. Having graduated to tubes, I thought I’d never look back. The darTZeel has made me rethink that premise. It’s a stunning piece of equipment that has raised my system to a new level of performance. Highly recommended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/6moons.com\/audioreviews\/dartzeel\/108.htm\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Product_Dartzeel_NHB-108_M2_6_1000x1000_9141dd00-4a04-4766-8f0f-b7355e3619ae.jpg?v=1782997907\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Output power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 watts RMS @ 8 ohms\u003cbr\u003e225 watts RMS @ 4 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Stage Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 dB @ 8 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Input Impedances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBNC Zeel 50 ohms, 1 Hz to 1 MHz\u003cbr\u003eRCA line \u0026gt; 30 kohms, 5Hz to 100kHz\u003cbr\u003eXLR \u0026gt; 30 kohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Output Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 0.33 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (measured under 8 ohms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.8 Hz – 600 kHz, +0, -3 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRise Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 0.8 µs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlew Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 88 V\/µs, peak-peak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 1 % from 7 Hz to 77 kHz within the output dynamic range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemporal Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone, at any level and load, as specified above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; – 90 dB from 20Hz to 20kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal to noise ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt; 112 dB (A) @ nominal power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 watts @ idle, 900 watts @ maximum output power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions in mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e440 (W) x 350 (D) x 170 (H)\u003cbr\u003eTotal depth with handles: 415mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions in inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17.32 (W) x 13.78 (D) x 6.7 (H)\u003cbr\u003eTotal depth with handles: 16.4 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 kg (66.1 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dartzeel.com\/en\/nhb-108-model-two\/\"\u003eManufacturers website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"darTZeel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51915323900225,"sku":"DAR-NHB-108-M2","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/darTZeelNHB-108ModelTwoStereo_TwinMono_PowerAmplifier1.jpg?v=1782998121"},{"product_id":"dartzeel-nhb-468-mono-block-power-amplifiers-pair","title":"darTZeel NHB-468  Mono Block Power Amplifiers (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have had an opportunity to listen to a darTZeel NHB-108 Model Two Stereo (twin mono) power amplifier, you may pose the very reasonable questions, “how can you improve on that?”, and “why would you ever need to?”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some circumstances, people use low efficiency speakers, have inefficient speakers in large rooms, or simply have a speaker that is particularly challenging to drive. These situations require more power to control these types of speakers. If you have had some experience with high power amplifiers, you may have observed that the type of design \u0026amp; topologies used to produce more power make it difficult for high powered amplifiers to retain the ability to play nuance \u0026amp; fine detail well. Most of the time, their tonality becomes more sterile, colder and harsher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edarTZeel decided to build an amplifier that would have no limitations….enough power to drive any speaker but with the incredible natural tonality, realism, richness and timbral excellence that the rest of their range is known for. This was not an easy brief. Building a high-power amplifier is not difficult, but building one that can be at the summit of sound quality was quite a challenge and would require a significant investment in research, costly materials and state-of-the-art engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the darTZeel NHB-468 – Power with elegance and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese mono blocks are the most powerful amplifiers ever developed by darTZeel and sit at the pinnacle of their range. The NHB-468 highlights more than ever darTZeel’s considerable expertise: a generous power supply, a shielded transformer suspended by a dedicated platform, a chassis built from specially extruded aluminium components in line with darTZeel specifications, toughened glass side panels with a sanded logo and a cooling unit finished and polished by hand. Every detail makes the darTZeel NHB-468 an exceptional amplifier. The casing alone requires more than 80 hours of machining, with the same amount of time allocated to finishing, anodising and final assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat care and expense has been invested into this design (9 years of R\u0026amp;D), all focussed on retaining all the musicality of the original signal. The NHB-468’s immense power supply ensures that they can cover the full dynamic range, providing effortless delivery from a few milliwatts through to a whopping kilowatt of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people have described the NHB-468 with the phrase “travel faster than the speed of thought” due to the unbelievable speed of the amplifier. For an amplifier to possess lightning speed yet with an organic tonality that some describe “like a great tube amp” and behemoth levels of control has previously thought to be impossible, sitting the NHB-468 squarely in the genre “state-of-the-art”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the scale of the engineering accomplishments of the NHB-468, what they were designed to do is play music and if judged even on that scale alone, they are astonishing, possessing rare attributes like giving the sensation that the music is wrapping around you, gifting each note with 3-dimensionality, creating a cavernous soundstage that feels so real and giving you the feeling that finally you really relate to this artist, or sympathise with their emotions. If there ever was such a thing as best amplifier on the planet, the darTZeel NHB-468 would be first to be nominated into the conversation. A once in a lifetime experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dlz47Mm_VR4\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/POY-rZ3kAQc\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Award_Recommended_Components_2021_200x200_32631255-6c80-48ce-9ad9-3bb44edce01f.png?v=1782999763\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/dartzeel-nhb-18nsnhb-468-prepower-amplifier\"\u003eHi-Fi News, Andrew Everard, 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"That ability to get to the heart of the music is what you’re buying here, and with the joyous Amsterdam Sinfonietta\/Thomas Oliemans recording of French chanson, Formidable! [Channel Classics CCS43321; DSD128] both the exuberant playing of the band and the crisp, expressive vocals are a delight. Clearly, all concerned are having huge fun, and that translates into a smile on the listener’s face – making the heart go ‘Boum!’ as the brass solo winds around the singer. Yes, this is more than most of us will ever spend, but that doesn’t stop these superb amplifiers being objects of desire by dint of sheer musical enjoyment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/dartzeel-nhb-18nsnhb-468-prepower-amplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/dartzeel-nhb-468-monoblock-power-amplifier\"\u003eStereophile, Michael Fremer, 2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The new amps produced a sound that was immediately more supple, more liquid, and noticeably more “wraparound” three-dimensional, without turning soft….the darTZeel “sound” is ideal for all musical genres: good grip on bottom, natural transient performance, plenty of air on top if it’s in the recording, and never even a hint of etch, grain, or edge….I believe Delétraz is capable of reducing distortion to as low as is measurable, but he’s going for something beyond measured perfection, and I think he’s achieved his goal in terms of a unified, holistic, natural sonic picture. 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Unlock the pinnacle of audio excellence with EMM Labs' latest innovation, the re-imagined MTRX2 V2. These 1000W Class A\/B solid-state mono amplifiers are meticulously crafted to deliver an unparalleled auditory experience, setting a new standard in high-end audio amplification technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the MTRX2 V2 lies a fusion of expertise and innovation, meticulously curated by Ed himself. With the introduction of the high-current Meitner Power Driver, these amplifiers effortlessly navigate even the most demanding speaker loads. They deliver high power while maintaining low distortion and wide bandwidth, ensuring pristine audio quality. Redesigned proprietary power systems ensure unwavering performance and reliability, promising an immersive listening experience like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MTRX2 V2 boasts an impressive array of features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProprietary fully discrete circuit topologies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatest generation proprietary power system for enhanced performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAerospace-grade ceramic PCB boards for superior durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully balanced audio paths throughout, guaranteeing optimal signal integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapability to deliver massive transient currents instantaneously\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbility to tackle complex loads down to 1Ω with ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally wired with Kimber Kable, ensuring premium connectivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MTRX2 V2 is equipped with real-time protection mechanisms. Even during the most intense listening sessions, users can rest assured that their speakers and amplifiers are safeguarded, providing peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted, manufactured, and meticulously built in Canada with an unwavering commitment to quality, the MTRX2 V2 mono amplifiers redefine the boundaries of audio reproduction. For discerning enthusiasts who demand nothing short of perfection, the MTRX2 V2 stands as the ultimate expression of uncompromising audio excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProprietary fully discrete circuit topologies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatest generation proprietary power system for enhanced performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAerospace-grade ceramic PCB boards for superior durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully balanced audio paths throughout, guaranteeing optimal signal integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapability to deliver massive transient currents instantaneously\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbility to tackle complex loads down to 1Ω with ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally wired with Kimber Kable, ensuring premium connectivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MTRX2 V2 is equipped with real-time protection mechanisms. Even during the most intense listening sessions, users can rest assured that their speakers and amplifiers are safeguarded, providing peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOWER AND ACCESSORIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100\/115\/240V, 50\/60Hz (Factory Set)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30A 250V 3-pin, IP44, IEC60309 type power inlet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystem: RS-232 Communication Port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Kimber Kable 30A Power Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom EMM Labs Flight Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\/Channel into 4Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.3kW Dynamic (RS-490 EIA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1kW RMS Continuous (standard 120\/230V line voltage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.1Hz - 200kHz (Full Rated Power)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal to Noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater than 120dB (A Weighted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than 0.015% (20Hz-20kHz, Full Rated Power)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than 0.015% (20Hz-20kHz, Full Rated Power)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlew Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater than 100V\/uS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater than 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Balanced (XLR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Un-balanced (RCA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100kΩ Balanced (XLR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47kΩ Un-balanced (RCA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 sets of Furutech Binding Posts\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMM Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51915945181505,"sku":"EMM-MTRX2-V2","price":157000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/EMMLabsMTRX2V2Mono-BlockPowerAmplifiers_Pair_1.webp?v=1783004150"},{"product_id":"emm-labs-mtrs-stereo-power-amplifier","title":"EMM Labs MTRS  Stereo Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eEMM Labs is proud to present its latest innovation in audio technology: the MTRS Stereo Amplifier. 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They position everything precisely in the soundstage due to their unique ability to avoid adding ‘ghost’ notes that are thrown into the mix by the non-linear distortion of a conventional amplifier. Lack of distortion aside, one of the many things that make Halcro amplifiers so good is the way they maintain the phase coherence of the signal source. Phase coherence is a measure of the degree to which a system maintains the relative timing of various notes or tones within complex music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to driving your loudspeakers musically, the Eclipse has no peer. The Eclipse mono produces 300 watts\/per channel into an eight-ohm loudspeaker, 550 watts\/channel into four-ohms with a peak power of 2.1kW for the most dynamic of transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond all the technology, there is only one thing that matters: the ability to convey the emotion of music!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-Distortion Amplification: Halcro Out of Hiatus – SoundStage! Talks (August 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"688\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VYod3JI-U7U\" title=\"Zero-Distortion Amplification: Halcro Out of Hiatus - SoundStage! 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The original Halcro dm amplifier hit the market to disbelief – orders of magnitude lower distortion than anyone believed possible. The Eclipse amplifiers take musical expression to a new height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Halcro team have spent the past couple of years exploring every aspect of the unique platform for possible improvements. We present – \u003cstrong\u003ethe new reference in amplification.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in both stereo and mono versions, the Eclipse series is unparalleled in its ability to render details formerly lost in the distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eclipse enjoys a completely redesigned input stage, further reducing non-linear effects and distortion. There are multiple independently tracking power supplies, superior internal shielding and higher output power. Finally the Eclipse amplifier offers a new, modern, ‘lighter’ take on the distinctive and award winning Halcro aesthetic. Even this contributes to better performance with the new, machined-from-solid casework reducing microphonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalcro amplifiers offer an unmatched insight into the music. They position everything precisely in the soundstage due to their unique ability to avoid adding ‘ghost’ notes that are thrown into the mix by the non-linear distortion of a conventional amplifier. Lack of distortion aside, one of the many things that make Halcro amplifiers so good is the way they maintain the phase coherence of the signal source. Phase coherence is a measure of the degree to which a system maintains the relative timing of various notes or tones within complex music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to driving your loudspeakers musically, the Eclipse has no peer. The Eclipse stereo produces 180 watts\/per channel into an eight-ohm loudspeaker, 350 watts\/channel into four-ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond all the technology, there is only one thing that matters: the ability to convey the emotion of music!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in premium or standard finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-Distortion Amplification: Halcro Out of Hiatus – SoundStage! Talks (August 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"688\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VYod3JI-U7U\" title=\"Zero-Distortion Amplification: Halcro Out of Hiatus - SoundStage! Talks (August 2020)\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/HFA_Award-Magnificent_Masterpiece_300pix.jpg?v=1783257279\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/producsoftheyear_240x240.jpg?v=1783257341\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/halcro-eclipse-stereo-power-amplifier\"\u003eHi-Fi News, Paul Miller, 2023\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re aware of the Halcro legend, the Eclipse Stereo confirms all those laudatory reviews of the past. If you’re new to the brand, you’ll just be blown away by the sheer confidence, poise and excitement it can deliver. This isn’t just a very fine amp, with useful power and superb clarity. Rather, it’s nothing short of revelatory, and with high-quality speakers will thrill and delight in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/halcro-eclipse-stereo-power-amplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstageaustralia.com\/index.php\/reviews\/602-halcro-eclipse-stereo-power-amplifier\"\u003eSoundStage! Australia, Peter Katsoolis, 2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne breakthrough quality (and there are many) is that the Eclipse Stereo never leaves the body of music sounding other-worldly and not quite there in terms of texture and tone. A thing for the head alone. You will rediscover the four corners of your music collection like you’re looking for a kiss on a first date. But you will also rediscover yourself and what it means to be a listener again and again… The Halcro Eclipse Stereo power amplifier is in its own orbit. It sounds like the most neutral, uncoloured high efficiency loudspeaker you’ve ever heard: Totally free. There’s the rest. There’s daylight. 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The PMG Signature is the finest preamplifier we have ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevolutionary New Gain Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Paul McGowan Signature Preamplifier lies a completely reimagined gain stage—one that defines its unmatched sonic purity. This is where the real magic happens, where the fragile musical signal is amplified without the slightest trace of coloration. The design blends the best of both FET and BJT technologies, combining the finesse and linearity of FETs with the dynamic control and drive of BJTs. Fully complementary from input to output, the gain stage maintains perfect symmetry and balance, operating in pure Class A, direct-coupled and servo-controlled for absolute signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this stage apart is its innovative take on the folded cascode topology. 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This is power reborn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass a balanced analog output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped attenuator for level control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm cap based power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced xlr output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced xlr inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded cascode analog design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarren Myer’s design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-current oversized analog power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmong the world’s lowest distortion and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo capacitors in output signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully complementary differential design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best preamplifier in 50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey to PMG Preamplifier Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1100416621?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"No Distortion Preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                                                  Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIFI Statement – Roland Dietl, \u003ctime\u003eAugust 5, 2025\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I was only able to listen to pianist and orchestra live recently, I particularly appreciate the timbre fidelity and accuracy of the PMG preamplifier here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifistatement.net\/tests\/item\/4152-ps-audio-pmg-signature-vorverstaerker\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarl Sigman – Audiophilia, \u003ctime\u003eSeptember 1, 2025\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful intimacy and presence of vocals and instruments were evident in the overall presentation, and a clean and pure sound was the norm. The bass presentation was at a new high as well, full-bodied, tight, and with superb clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audiophilia.com\/reviews\/2025\/8\/19\/ps-audio-pmg-signature-preamplifier\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Audiophile, \u003ctime\u003eSeptember 3, 2025\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is uber-transparent, letting me hear deeply into every track I played through my system. It’s also extremely quiet, letting me hear fantastic detail and dynamics, even at very low volume levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/futureaudiophile.com\/ps-audio-pmg-signature-preamplifier-reviewed\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 lbs (13.6 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.75 × 17.5 × 4.38 in (375 × 445 × 112 mm), including feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34 lbs (15.4 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20.5 × 24 × 10 in (521 × 610 × 254 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto Voltage, 120VAC or 230VAC, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × RCA (Single-Ended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 × XLR (Balanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × RCA (Single-Ended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × XLR (Balanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor firmware updates only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.6 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15Hz – 150kHz (±0.1dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5Hz – 500kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50kΩ (RCA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100kΩ (XLR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9Vrms (Single-Ended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18Vrms (Balanced) @ 1% THD+N\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;0.0002% @ 1kHz, 1Vrms input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;0.0003% @ 1kHz, 1Vrms input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.0005% @ 1Vrms input (CCIF, 20kHz mean, 1kHz difference)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-135dB (one channel driven)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdf\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"multicolumn-card content-container link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PMG_Preamplifier_Manual_Rev_A1.pdf?v=6767539349844300662\" download=\"\"\u003ePS Audio PMG Preamplifier Manual Rev\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bookmark-single\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.psaudio.com\/products\/pmg-signature-preamplifier\"\u003ePS Audio PMG Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51961162989889,"sku":null,"price":15990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":51961163022657,"sku":null,"price":15990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/pmg_signature_preamp_front_black_1920x1920_349f9b67-1cb7-4408-b5f6-841500d2deff_2.jpg?v=1783671815"},{"product_id":"ps-audio-stellargold-preamplifier","title":"PS Audio StellarGold Preamplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreamplifiers act as the backbone of premium audio setups, overseeing input choices, initiating the amplification process, managing volume and balance, and ensuring electrical separation between sound sources and amplifiers. When you add the StellarGold Preamplifier into your audio chain—bridging devices like DACs, phono preamps, tuners, or other auxiliaries with your amplifier—a magical sonic revelation unfolds: more realism, life, and space around each performer. It's time to take control of your system and add that missing element, a great preamplifier. StellarGold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/885213228?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"StellarGold preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade your system performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StellarGold Preamplifier is the backbone of premium audio setups, overseeing input choices, initiating the amplification process, managing volume and balance, and ensuring electrical separation between sound sources and amplifiers. This extraordinary product adds a new level of realism, life, dynamics and punch to your high-end audio system. StellarGold Preamplifier should be the heart of any great system. Come learn more about this extraordinary preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StellarGold Preamplifier features two hand crafted discrete audio amplification stages, both enjoying extremely high slew rate, high bandwidth, low distortion signal handling capabilities that honor the music. Based on a combination of JFET and BJT devices along with hand-selected purist components, the musical signal is delivered without the interference of capacitors in the signal path. Each amplification stage is based on a minimal global feedback design that achieves its low distortion status through careful balancing and high current design choices. Lastly, its high current class A output stage is more than capable of driving long cable lengths without compromise so that your power amplifier enjoy all the benefits StellarGold Preamplifier has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreamplifiers are the heart of any standalone audio system, controlling musical sources like DACs, phono preamps, and tuners. Bridging these sources to your power amplifier without adding any kind of sonic thumbprint is a challenge the StellarGold preamplifier takes on without any hesitation. Life, energy, and a sweet analog presentation are at the heart of this remarkable piece of equipment's performance. The StellarGold Preamplifier features 4 identical balanced and single ended inputs, and converts all input signals into a balanced signal for the lowest possible distortion, and can be used in a two-channel audio system or as part of a home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StellarGold Preamplifier is a remarkably musical instrument. It is an excellent uncompromised interface between your sources and power amplifier. Designed by Darren Myers, the StellarGold outperforms preamplifiers at anywhere near its price. Preamplifiers play a critical role in any separates audio system, strategically positioned between sources of music: CD players, phono preamps, DACs, tape recorders and tuners – and your power amplifier – the preamp serves essential roles of control and isolation. Control is simple in concept, but extraordinarily difficult to design in an acoustically transparent manner. Control duties such as input switching, volume, balance, and amplification can place unwanted acoustic thumbprints on the music if not designed with extraordinary care. The StellarGold is one amazing preamplifier that we can't wait for you to hear in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of any preamplifier are the gain stage that provides the amplification, and the volume control that manages how loud or soft the music plays. Inside the StellarGold preamplifier is an all new high slew rate, low feedback, discrete JFET BJT hybrid that has remarkably low distortion without relying upon high levels of sound-squashing global feedback. Volume is controlled by a fully balanced precision electronic version of a stepped attenuator. 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Strata MK2's fully balanced analog preamplifier circuitry, state-of-the-art DAC, no compromise high-definition phono stage, and MOSFET based power amplifier create an extraordinarily rich, full-bodied musical experience few products can match. The Stellar Strata MK2 is the perfect foundation for those unwilling to compromise sound quality. \u003cstrong\u003eRich. Lush. Powerful.\u003c\/strong\u003e A music lover's answer to spiraling cost-no-object equipment without sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea of combining a cutting-edge DAC, full-featured analog preamplifier, high-definition MC\/MM phono preamplifier, and a robust 150-watt per channel power amplifier was the basis of the Stellar Strata™ design imperative. We wanted an easy, simple, no-compromise musical experience, whether playing from a connected transport or tracking amazing vinyl. \"Just add speakers\" became engineering's rallying cry. Strata MK2 holds true to its promise of audiophile plug-and-play. Connect your speakers or headphones, press play, or lower the needle onto your vinyl, and music filled with the rich textures and toe-tapping energy you've always hoped for will delight even the most critical music lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudiophiles have long recognized the challenge of interconnecting multiple systems into a single synergistic musical experience. Interconnect choices, power supply options, and chassis isolation requirements all play into the building of a truly musical system—get any one part wrong and the system performance is compromised. Not so with Stellar Strata MK2. The chance for PS Engineering to optimize the audio synergy between Strata's four separate systems was immediately appealing: eliminate the variability of interconnection issues, voice the entire system as one component, optimize power supplies, control every aspect of sound quality up to the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this instrument's heart is a new analog attenuator that elegantly solves the fundamental problem facing preamp designers. Volume control. Nearly all analog preamplifiers use sonically degrading elements inserted in the signal path to control volume. The MKII eliminates this problem by using an all new no-loss analog attenuator in response to front panel controls. Once the connected source has passed through the Class A analog preamplifier, it's time to connect to your speakers. Here, engineer Darren Myers used the Analog Cell where he could lavish upon the music the sweet, tube-like quality of Class A biased MOSFETs. Combined with the ruler flat high linearity of Strata MK2's high current output stage, richly overlayed layers of music’s inner details are preserved even in the most complex orchestral crescendos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Inside Scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the high definition phono stage or connected source has passed through the Class A analog preamplifier, it's time to connect to your speakers. Here, engineer Darren Myers used a new version of our Analog Cell where he could lavish upon the music the sweet, tube-like quality of Class A biased MOSFETs. Combined with the ruler flat high linearity of Strata MK2's high current output stage, richly overlaid layers of music’s inner details are preserved even in the most complex orchestral crescendos. There's nothing like Strata MK2 when it comes to musicality. It's an all-in-one high-resolution audio solution just waiting for you to connect your speakers. Bring it on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you first pick up Stellar Strata MK2 Amplifier, you'll notice its solid build and heft. Every inch of Stellar suggests quality: from its rear panel connectors, Darren Myers designed MC\/MM phono stage, to its internal high-end power amplifiers. Quality input and output connections, as well as beautifully constructed internals, will offer immediate assurance of quality from the very first moment you pull Strata MK2 out of its box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass A balanced analog preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull function DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass a headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 watt per channel power amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo I2S input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital lens technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD direct through i2s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e192kHz asynchronous coax input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e384kHz asynchronous usb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh current class a hybrid output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn E. 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amplifier ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathe new life into your loudspeakers with the Stellar S300, a full-sized, affordable stereo power amplifier that honors the music and controls your loudspeakers better than you ever imagined possible. The S300 combines the slam, linearity, and toe-tapping pacing of a Class D output stage with the warmth, grace, and rich inner detail of Stellar’s Class A Analog Cell. The results are nothing short of ground breaking. Liberate a wealth of untapped energy trapped in your media library. Plumb music’s subterranean depths and finally hear the bass your speakers were capable of. Revel in rich layers of fine, full detail. Marvel at the deep, extraordinary, wall-to-wall soundstage. Effortless. Lush. Stellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar S300 stereo power amplifier is a dual mono power amplifier capable of effortlessly driving demanding loudspeaker loads to concert levels. It combines the best of two worlds: ultra linear, high-current, Class D technology for the output stage; a discrete, Class A MOSFET based Analog Cell for the all-important input stage. The S300’s rich, warm, and engaging sonic character comes from the Analog Cell. It’s powerful, authoritative control over the loudspeaker stems from its high current, ultra-low impedance Class D output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect choice for just about any loudspeaker, the S300 slips into any system, surprising and delighting even the most discriminating Audiophile. Rated at 140 watts per channel into 8‎Ω and 300 watts per channel into 4‎Ω, the S300 has plenty of horsepower for even the most demanding loudspeakers. Your musical library will open up in ways you might not have thought possible, revealing nuance and detail covered up by traditional amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S300 is an extraordinarily musical power amplifier rated at 140 Watts per channel into 8Ω and 300 Watts per channel into 4Ω. Power enough for even the most demanding speakers. The S300 design marries the best of two worlds: an ultra linear high-current output power stage with a discrete Class A MOSFET based AnalogCell input stage. Between them, the S300 delivers powerful, authoritative control over the loudspeakers, while maintaining a perfectly layered soundstage under the most complex musical passages. Designed by PS Audio engineer Darren Myers, who invested hundreds of hours of tuning, voicing, and perfectionist tweaking, the results are extraordinarily musical. Stellar amplifiers never draw attention to themselves, and are one of our highest value offerings in amplification, a rare quality in amplifiers of any price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ANALOG CELL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connection between preamplifier and power amplifier is critical, for it is at this junction where most essential musical details are easily lost. Nothing in the design of a power amplifier is more important than its input stage when preserving music’s finest nuances. In the S300, a unique topology, called the Analog Cell, has been employed to preserve the rich details found in music. The Analog Cell is the heart of the S300’s musicality, where rich overlaid layers of music’s inner details are preserved even in the most complex orchestral crescendos. The Analog Cell is a proprietary, fully differential, zero feedback, discrete, Class A MOSFET circuit, hand-tuned to capture the smallest micro dynamics without sacrificing the loudest macro dynamics music has to offer. The Analog Cell makes all the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUTPUT STAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar S300 is a dual mono design. This means that each channel has its own, separate power supply. Each of the two channels is a complete and independent power supply and power amplification stage, based on a modern Class D ICE module, designed in Denmark. Class D output stages provide near-perfect linearity, low distortion, and high efficiency. Because Class D amplifiers require an output filter to remove their switching noise, they do not have frequency extremes into the many hundreds of thousands of Hertz. Depending on their design, modern Class D amplifiers, like the type used in Stellar, extend high frequencies to about 50kHz. Human hearing limitations are 20kHz, though most listeners rarely have hearing exceeding half that. The S300 provides excellent frequency extremes, low distortion, high efficiency, high damping factor, and a powerful output of 300 watts per channel into the most common loudspeaker loads of 4Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTEREO POWER AMPLIFIER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDUAL MONO WITH SEPARATE POWER SUPPLIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOWERFUL MOSFET OUTPUT STAGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA SINGLE-ENDED INPUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR “TRUE” BALANCED INPUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140 WATTS PER CHANNEL 8Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 WATTS PER CHANNEL 4Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2Ω STABLE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVERY LITTLE HEAT PRODUCTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026lt; 0.1% THD 20Hz – 20kHz AT RATED POWER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAMPING FACTOR \u0026gt; 550\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRONT PANEL STANDBY BUTTON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZERO-LOSS INPUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDUAL, COPPER, PLATED, OUTPUT BINDING POSTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 LBS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUT 12 VOLT TRIGGER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of all these strengths gives the S300 a beautiful voice which mates well with the variety of upstream gear we had on hand for testing. It holds its own against components that exceed its price tag. This PS Audio component deserves a spot on a short list of bargain amps that perform beyond what one should expect for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a few weeks with the S300 in my reference system, I must admit I am smitten with it. I applaud PS Audio’s new approach to circuit design bringing together the benefits of both Class A and Class D technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tonepublications.com\/MAGPDF\/TA_087A.pdf\"\u003eREAD MORE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone Audio \u003c\/strong\u003eRob Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey sounded so good together I couldn’t bring myself to try too many other speakers. The sound was rich with resolution to die for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/get-ready-to-upgrade-over-receiver-sound-quality-amplifier-preamp-power\/\"\u003eREAD MORE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\/NET\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve Guttenberg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar DAC\/Pre-Amp\/Power Amplifier filled my listening room with 3D sound, and they matched well with each of my speakers; the floor standing Audio Physic Tempos, the stand mounted Platinum Audio ST 1’s and the low-to-the ground Mission 727s. I was surprised how different they made each sound and I spent a great deal of time swapping out my Parasound Halo 2.1 integrated amplifier, Bel Canto s300 integrated amplifier to make sure I wasn’t fooling myself. 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This extraordinary hybrid amplifier knows no limits. From the subtlest musical whisperings to the loudest crescendos an orchestra or rock band is capable of, Stellar M1200 never flinches. Regardless of your speaker’s power demands or limitations, enjoy the once unachievable uncompressed effortlessness afforded by this design. Pure musical bliss for any loudspeaker made, from the smallest to the biggest. Stellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve both uncompressed dynamics as well as the tiniest of nuanced details requires a cost-no-object input stage, like that of a high-performance vacuum tube. The amp’s delicate input signals, now faithfully preserved by its vacuum tube input, then need to be amplified without restriction by taking advantage of a new type of Class D output power module. This extraordinarily high current, low distortion, MOSFET output stage combines state-of-the-art topologies with decades of design and listening experience to produce what we believe is the most musically satisfying amplifier of its kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower amplifiers delivers only the number of watts required by your speaker to achieve the desired loudness. Even the most powerful amplifiers deliver only what’s asked of them. What’s been missing in most amplifiers is adequate headroom and effortless linear performance—something only a vacuum tube-based powerhouse like the M1200 can unquestionably provide. From the most subtle of details to unheard of explosive dynamics, Stellar M1200 represents the pinnacle of high powered musicality that must be heard to be believed. Regardless of the power demands—or power limitations—of your loudspeakers, Stellar M1200 is the perfect choice if effortless musicality is in your future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar M1200 mono amplifiers solve a classic problem with nearly every power amplifier made: sonic compression. When the orchestra gets loud and complex, or the band really starts to rock it out, most power amplifiers get out of their comfort zone and we hear their stress and strain as compression. The M1200 was designed to play any music into any loudspeaker with zero compression. Rated at 600 Watts into 8Ω and a whopping 1200 Watts into 4Ω, the M1200 combines the best of two worlds: ultra-linear, high-current, ICE Edge Class D technology for the output stage; and a discrete, Class-A vacuum tube for the all-important input stage. The M1200’s rich, warm, and beautifully nuanced reproduction of music comes first from the zero feedback, class A vacuum tube input stage. Here nothing is lost in its hand-selected 12AU7 vacuum tube, fed from its own analog power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE VACUUM TUBE INPUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power amplifier is technology always present in stereo systems. Yet, despite the fact everyone uses them, few appreciate the power amp’s critical role in preserving music’s nuanced details because most amplifiers fail to preserve them. Overtones from plucked instruments, subtle cues defining placement, depth, soundstage width, and transient decays are often lost in the power amplifier. The M1200 loses nothing because of its vacuum tube input stage. In the M1200 a zero feedback class A vacuum tube input stage captures every whisper of music while preserving intact the most dynamic crescendos and quick rise time transients with zero loss. The listening experience with the M1200 is nothing short of a revelation. Where most amplifiers do their best to preserve dynamics, they fail to present them as if they were live. The M1200 eliminates the tendency of nearly every power amplifier to change its sonic character as the music gets louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUTPUT STAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar M1200 has a massive power supply and ultra-linear, high-wattage power amplification stage based on a modern Class D ICE module. Class D output stages provide near-perfect linearity, low distortion, and high efficiency. Modern Class D amplifiers, like the type used in Stellar, extend high frequencies to about 50kHz. Human hearing limitations are 20kHz, though most listeners rarely have hearing exceeding half that. Providing excellent frequency extremes, low distortion, high efficiency, high damping factor, and a generous and powerful output of 1200 watts into the most common loudspeaker loads of 4Ω, the M1200 is nothing short of breathtaking. 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At its heart are the in-house made transformers used for attenuation. In addition, its valve state circuit combined with exquisite materials produce the finest and most elegant sound that any pre-amplifier could ever achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConventional wisdom suggests that the most critical part of a pre-amplifier is the active circuit design. However, Ypsilon believe that the means of signal attenuation (the volume control) is the most critical to the overall sound of a preamplifier. Most designers use resistor attenuators for volume control. Ypsilon have used resistor attenuators with high quality resistors (eg. Vishay) in the past but felt unsatisfied with the character they induced in the signal. Ypsilon developed a very special transformer as the means of attenuation, using special winding techniques and highest quality wires and cores. Its performance surpassed that of the best resistor attenuators. In a transformer the magnetic circuit can be ultra linear when the very best core materials are used. The sound of such materials is much more musical and detailed compared with the best resistors. A transformer attenuator with 31 taps is used in the PST100 mk2 providing a total attenuation of 54db in its lowest tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active gain stage is a no feedback S.E. C3M triode, transformer coupled. The power supply uses valve rectification (using the 6CA4) and choke filter. Wiring is point to point with custom made pure silver wire. The transformer attenuator is placed after the valve stage, preserving the purity and micro details of the signal. The gain is 16db. Output impedance is 150 Ω max.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePST 100 Mk2 TA is also available without the valve stage for systems that don’t require additional gain. This version is equipped with the transformer attenuators and is called PST 100 TA. Please note that it is fully upgradeable to the full version at any time by returning to factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PST 100 mk2 represents the pinnacle in preamplification and is an essential component if you are building a ‘no-holds-barred’ system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YPSILON PST 100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TrU2kT8D9wY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereophile, Michael Fremer, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"For now, the Ypsilon PST-100 Mk.II is the most transparent and, therefore, the most perfect audio component I have ever heard—or not heard.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/ypsilon-pst-100-mkii-line-preamplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback, Marshall Nack, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Here’s the scoop: For those who are looking for a little bit of creature friendliness served up along with excellent grades on the audio scorecard, you’d be hard pressed to find better than the PST 100 Mk II at any price.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/Issue74\/ypsilon_pst100.htm\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDagogo, Ed Momkus, 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"there is no disputing the fact that this is a preamp that stands at the pinnacle of sonic splendor.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dagogo.com\/ypsilon-pst-100-mk2-preamplifier-review\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 Hz–100 kHz (-3 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e×7 (16.9 dB) in Active Mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiemens C3m (×2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRectifier Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6CA4 \/ EZ81 (×1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 VA (Maximum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 × 180 × 410 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 Hz–100 kHz (-3 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e×7 (16.9 dB) in Active Mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiemens C3m (×2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRectifier Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6CA4 \/ EZ81 (×1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 VA (Maximum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 × 180 × 410 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ypsilon","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":51994995720513,"sku":"YPS-PST100MK2","price":41000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/pst100ta.jpg?v=1784343808"},{"product_id":"ypsilon-aelius-mono-block-hybrid-amplifier","title":"Ypsilon Aelius II Mono Block Hybrid Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eAelius II is a push-pull hybrid mono block power amplifier (pair) using only two gain stages with no overall feedback. It has been designed to provide power to drive real world speakers with unmatched transparency and musical involvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first gain stage is implemented with a valve, operated in single-ended class A and transformer coupled to the output stage. The use of a transformer negates the need for an additional gain stage, so the transparency and purity of the signal is preserved. For this purpose, a wide bandwidth (10-75 KHz) transformer was developed using extensive listening tests and measurements. The bandwidth of the transformer also defines that of the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aelius II also features a recently developed special input transformer which extends the purity of the signal path even further. It also gives the opportunity of a balanced input in the amplifier, thus giving the user the versatility of using longer interconnect cables if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe output stage uses components of the same polarity (N-channel), working in the same topology. The output of the amplifier is symmetrical so both output connectors (+, -), carry the signal in the opposite phase. Great attention was also paid to the design of the power supply, which uses high current inductors for smooth and quiet filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aelius II is most certainly a revolutionary product having a unique set of features, refinement and transparency with real-world power and control over the speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Beat, Marc Mickelson, 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ypsilon Aeliuses… are certainly “truly great amps.” With them, it is the sum total of everything they do — all to a very high level — that’s distinguishing, and that so much of what they achieve is rare among amplifiers no matter the price. I’ve heard amps that track the signal with as much speed as the Aeliuses and amps that are as quiet as the Aeliuses, but not amps that possess these qualities along with the same midrange dimension and the same bass power — the same level of overall realism — as the Aeliuses, all in one package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/ypsilon-aelius-monoblock-power-amplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereophile, Michael Fremer, 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aelius is yet another spectacular sonic and technological achievement from Ypsilon Electronics. I remain impressed by everything they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/Issue75\/ypsilon_aelius.htm\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositive Feedback, Marshall Nack, 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe folks at Ypsilon have their ears tuned for the intimate, intensely human details of a performance…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/2016\/07\/ypsilon-electronics-aelius-ii-only-name.html\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMono and Stereo, Matej Isak, 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAELIUS II is most certainly a revolutionary product having a unique set of features, refinement and transparency with power and control over the speaker. 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It outputs more than 370W @ 8 Ohms \u0026amp; 1150W @ 2 Ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first gain stage uses a low impedance double triode coupled to the output stage with a wide bandwidth silver inter-stage transformer. The amplifier can accept the high transconductance 6H30 or 5687 types. Core performance of the amplifier is maintained with either type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unique ‘balanced-single-ended’ output stage biased in Class A for 100W @ 8 Ohms achieves an unmatched blend of effortless drive and dynamics with the refinement and transparency of a pure single-ended design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hyperion’s power supply is based on large inductors for smooth filtering and multiple fast capacitors. The power supply transformer is built with high quality core material and winding techniques for ultra-low mechanical, magnetic and electrical noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll internal wiring is with Ypsilon’s special silver wire with teflon insulation. Sophisticated protection circuits ensure a reliable operation regardless of connected load. The silver input transformer provides a true balanced input and in combination with two ground lift switches makes the amplifier easy to adapt in different grounding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany experienced audiophiles have considered the ‘Holy Grail’ of power amplification to be an amplifier that can produce the delicacy, transparency, tone and realism of a single ended design but with real world power output that can drive virtually any modern loudspeaker. Until now, this has been attempted but without ideal results. The Hyperion not only achieves this ideal, but it has set a whole new standard that was until recently, considered impossible. Considered by many in the world’s audio press to be an absolute game changer, the Ypsilon Hyperion is now used as the power amplifier of choice in many of the world’s reference systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/GoldenEar_2017_Awards.jpg?v=1784344887\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/2017-golden-ear-awards-jacob-heilbrunn\/\"\u003eGolden Ear Awards, The Absolute Sound, 2017\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/SS_GrandPrix_logo_2021.jpg?v=1784344888\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereophile, Michael Fremer, 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you make your living by listening to audio gear, at some point you inevitably suffer burnout. 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The capacitor bank is massive and it uses 42000uF (in case of 404 Reference) from the power amplifier’s power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new USB DAC for the Moonriver 404 Standard and Reference will be announced shortly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/HiFi_News_big-150x150.jpg?v=1784363382\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Moonriver_404_Ref_Stereophile_Logo.jpg?v=1784363382\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Moonriver_404_Ref_Stereonet_Logo.jpg?v=1784363382\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Moonriver_404_Std_Ear_Logo.jpg?v=1784363382\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 (Line 1 and Line 4 can optionally be configured with a phono stage and USB DAC respectively; includes 1 × tape loop)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × Preamp Out, 1 × Record Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Output Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 W per channel into 8 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Hz–50 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.05%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85 dB (Line)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdle Power Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e430 × 390 × 135 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#BBD0E0 »\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1D7a0iYQQohfSVqJX_DyGVB_mpPBNcjP3\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003eMoonriver 404 User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wfpXH8c76z2mCfYP1RfSfjvqB1dweccL\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003eMoonriver 404 Flyer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1T5dCvoG_kodbvw3jw0LmNd7eZGx3BPv-\"\u003eMoonriver 404 AKM USB DAC Windows 7 Drivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/10il3CUQfoi9lh112s4wQuxjiTpEsM2gX\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003eMoonriver Audio Press Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonriver Audio","offers":[{"title":"None \/ None","offer_id":51995241775425,"sku":null,"price":5795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ SPDIF","offer_id":51995241808193,"sku":null,"price":6605.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ USB","offer_id":51995241840961,"sku":null,"price":7195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM Only \/ None","offer_id":51995241873729,"sku":null,"price":6605.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM Only \/ SPDIF","offer_id":51995241906497,"sku":null,"price":7565.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM Only \/ USB","offer_id":51995241939265,"sku":null,"price":8005.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM\/MC \/ None","offer_id":51995241972033,"sku":null,"price":6755.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM\/MC \/ SPDIF","offer_id":51995242004801,"sku":null,"price":7715.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM\/MC \/ USB","offer_id":51995242037569,"sku":null,"price":8155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Moonriver_404_Front_White_3K_1.jpg?v=1784363818"},{"product_id":"moonriver-audio-404-reference-integrated-amplifier","title":"Moonriver Audio 404 Reference Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the runaway success of The Moonriver Model 404 (Standard), we decided to move a step further by improving on the already excellent design platform of the Standard 404 model. 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The power amplifier specifically runs on a dual mono configuration, beginning from separate windings on the toroidal transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWBT nextgenTM speaker terminals ensure the massive flow of current from the amplifier’s output stage, is able to drive even “difficult to drive” speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal switches are implemented via relays, while volume attenuation is trusted on the legendary blue ALPS pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft start circuit based on a 30A relay ensures that even the on\/off switch is thought out to work with virtually no burden or wear for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 404 Reference chassis reduces unwanted resonant vibrations even further with absorbent materials, and better integral mechanical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComponents are carefully selected for both suitability and reliability. 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An active supply that rarely sags, and a layout engineered channel by channel: together they bring the S400 remarkably close to the separation of true monoblocks — 200 watts into 8 ohms per channel, doubling cleanly to 400 into 4, from a single chassis with a single power cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBench measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependently verified across the tests that separate good amplifiers from great ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/S200_THD_N_vs_Frequency.jpg?v=1785048789\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion vs. Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistortion vs. Frequency — This measurement tracks total harmonic distortion across the entire audio band, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, under four conditions: no load, 8 ohms, 4 ohms, and a punishing 2 ohms. 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An amplifier that isn't perfectly linear lets those two tones beat against each other and spawn entirely new frequencies that have no musical relationship to the original signal. Those added tones are precisely what the ear registers as harshness, grain, and listening fatigue. The PMG produces almost none — the spectrum is essentially just the two original tones and silence. That is the measurable fingerprint of sound that stays clean and natural no matter how dense or demanding the music becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/S200_35_mVrms_10_kHz_square_wave_8_ohms.jpg?v=1785048789\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10kHz square wave response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10kHz square wave response — A square wave is the cruelest signal you can hand an amplifier; it demands instantaneous swings in output voltage. 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