Accustic Arts PREAMP V - Audiophile Fully Balanced Reference Pre Amplifier

Accustic Arts bring to market a true Reference Level pre amplifier that redefines what is achievable in the segment.

A sonic that is both gloriously rich, deep and organic, mated to the perfect balance of dynamic drive and energy and just the most staggeringly holographic soundstage that has ever graced the design studios in Lauffen, Germany.

This is Accustic Arts new benchmark in pre amplifier performance circles........

PREAMP V highlights

• Audiophile reference preamplifier
• Fully balanced circuit design from input to output
• High end Class A output stage
• Further optimized sound quality by new designed main board
• New with high resolution display
• All used components are of outstanding quality (e.g. Burr Brown® OPA 627) and additionally selected; all relays have high quality gold-plated contacts
• New 4-channel digital volume control for best crosstalk
• All relays have high quality gold-plated contacts
• 3 x fully balanced high level inputs (XLR) and 2 x unbalanced high level inputs (RCA)
• 1 x unbalanced input (RCA) configured as SURROUND-BYPASS
• 2 x fully balanced outputs (XLR) 1 x AC coupled, 1 x DC coupled
• 2 x unbalanced outputs (RCA) 1 x AC coupled, 1 x DC coupled
• 1 x headphone output, switchable (1/4 stereo female jack)
• 2 x unregulated, switchable output for the connection of an external headphone amplifier (1 x RCA/ Chinch), 1 x (XLR) Phase switch for 0° and 180°
• 1 magnetically shielded, encapsulated 50 VA toroidal core transformer (Made in Germany) of premium quality for high output reserves
• Front panel, cover are made of massive and solid aluminium; turning knobs are made of massive and chromed brass
• Standard remote control is included : Supports volume up/down
• Premium System Remote Control is available as an option : Controls all Accustic Arts models including CD Players, Pre Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers - Supports volume up/down, input select, menu operation and dimming functions.
• ACCUSTIC ARTS® PREAMP V is Handmade in Germany

Specifications

Inputs:

• 3 x fully balanced high level inputs (XLR)
• 2 x Hochpegel, unsym. (RCA/Cinch)
• 1 x unbalanced high level input or surround bypass (RCA/Cinch)

Outputs:

• 2 x fully balanced line-out (XLR)
• 2 x unbalanced line-out (RCA)
• 1 x unbalanced fixed out (RCA/Chinch)
• 1 x unbalanced out (XLR)
• 1 x headphone output (1/4 stereo female jack)

Optional Reference Phono Module MM/MC :

Input capacitance MM:

• 50 pF 425 pF (selectable in 25 pF-steps) - @ 47k

Input impedance MC:

• 47 , 100 , 220 , 470 (selectable)

Signal-to-noise-ratio MM:

• -84 dB (A-weighted, referred to 775 mV)

Signal-to-noise-ratio MC:

• -75 dB (A-weighted, referred to auf 775 mV)

Total harmonic distortion (THD+N) MM:

• 0.007 % (referred to 775 mV bei 1 kHz)

Total harmonic distortion (THD+N) MC:

• 0.04 % (referred to 775 mV bei 1 kHz)

Frequency response:

• DC 120 kHz (+0 dB / -0.5 dB)

Signal difference left/right:

• < 0.2 dB (from 0 dB to -60 dB)

Crosstalk attenuation L-R:

• > 115 dB

Input resistance:

• balanced: 2 x 50 k
• unbalanced: 50 k

Output resistance:

• balanced: 2 x 50
• unbalanced: 50
• AC coupled with 3.3 µF

Max. output voltage:

• 11 Veff

Signal-to-noise-ratio:

• -99 dB (unweighted)
• -102 dB (A weighted)

Distortion (THD+N):

• < 0.001%

Power consumption:

• approx. 20 watts
• < 0.5 watts (stand-by)

Dimensions (H x W x D):

• 128 x 482 x 393 mm / 5.0 x 19 x 15.5 inches

Weight:

• 14.5 kg / 32.0 lbs.