With our new A10 CLASSIC amplifier, our aim was to offer an audiophile integrated amplifier inspired by the famous X-i1100, acclaimed for its musicality and liveliness.
The A10 is fully future-proofed and easy to use. While its classic design remains timeless, it combines an ECC81/12AT7 tube preamplifier with a 2x130W class AB push-pull amplifier.
In short, the best of both worlds!
Modernity is also on display, thanks to a microprocessor that manages all the functions called up by the encoder: a long or short press accesses the menus.
We can scroll through the inputs: 6 analog on RCA with an MM phono with three capacitance settings (100, 200, 320 pf), a balanced line on XLR, 5 digital including 3 optical, an S / PDIF and a USB audio, plus a connector for an aptX XFTB01 or XFTB02 bluetooth receiver (optional).
A USB-A socket accepts MP3 audio files from a portable music player or USB memory stick. Original: two HDMI sockets, one for a DVD to benefit from the A10's audio signal quality, and an HDMI ARC socket to connect a CEC protocol display, can be activated in the system configuration menu.
Also shown here are system information, speaker selection (A, B or A+B), loudness, bass, treble or bypass settings, and auto sleep (or not) from 5 to 90 min.
The trigger In/Out input switches the A10 on and off remotely, or from the A10 to another device connected via the minijacks.
The A10 offers the possibility of connecting two subwoofers. A Pre-Out output allows connection of an additional power amp.
A fixed Rec Out output is intended for a cassette, MD or other type of recorder.
At the rear, the High Bias switch activates Class A polarization on the first watts of the power stage.
The A10 is a real winner, and can even hold its own against much more ambitious and expensive models.
Tube pre-amplification
The A12 Classic is equipped with 2 tubes on the pre-amplification section for a musical, non-aggressive sound.
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Output power 8Ω
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2 x 130 W RMS
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Output power 4Ω
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2 x 190 W RMS
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Bandwidth
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(-3dB) 10Hz-35kHz
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Tone
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+/- 10 dB
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Distortion
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< 0.1%
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Signal-to-noise ratio
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> 90 dB
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Channel separation
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> 70 dB
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Input impedance
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47KΩ
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Phono input impedance
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47KΩ
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Amplifier input level
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< 300mV
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Phono MM/MC input level
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2.5mV
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Mains voltage
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115-230V
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Max. power consumption
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400
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Transformer
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1
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Width
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430 mm
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Height
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175 mm
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Depth
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385 mm
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Net weight
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14.5 kg
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Gross weight
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17 kg
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CD input
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1
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Tuner input
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1
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Auxiliary input
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4
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Analog RCA input
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1
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Record output
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1
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Subwoofer output
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2, Mono, Low-pass 400 Hz
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Amplifier-preamplifier
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Disconnectable
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Optical input
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1
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USB A input
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1
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USB B input
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1
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Pair of speakers output
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1
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5-Volt output WTX 500
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1
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Settings
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Treble, Balance, Bypass, Hi Bias switch, Bass, Volume
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VU-Meter
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Yes
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Tubes
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Yes
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DAC
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ESS 9018
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