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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 mini jacks. 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. A great success in prospect!
Product Specifications
Output power 8Ω: 2 x 130 W RMS
Output power 4Ω: 2 x 190 W RMS
Bandwidth: (-3dB) 10Hz-35kHz
Tone: +/- 10 dB
Distortion: < 0.1%
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 90 dB
Channel separation: > 70 dB
Input impedance: 47KΩ
Phono input impedance: 47KΩ
Amplifier input level: < 300mV
Phono MM/MC input level: 2.5mV
Mains voltage: 115-230V
Max. power consumption: 400
Transformer: 1
Width: 430 mm
Height: 175 mm
Depth: 385 mm
Net weight: 14.5 kg
Gross weight: 17 kg
CD input: 1
Tuner input: 1
Auxiliary input: 4
Analog RCA input: 1
Record output: 1
Subwoofer output: 2, Mono, Low-pass 400 Hz
Amplifier-preamplifier: Disconnectable
Optical input: 1
USB A input: 1
USB B input: 1
Pair of speakers output: 1
5-Volt output WTX 500: 1
Settings: Treble, Balance, Bypass, Hi Bias switch, Bass, Volume
VU-Meter: Yes
Tubes: Yes
DAC: ESS 9018
