High-end hybrid integrated amplifier with tube preamplifier and transistor output stage
The high-quality Alpha 1000 stereo system is made up of two high-end modules. Each of the components provides outstanding quality in itself and, together, the two perfectly matched elements produce anacoustic performance that is simply unbeatable.
Preamplifier:
• Low-noise tube preamplifier with 1 x ECC 88 tube
• Preselected andburned-in (60 hours) tube
• High-quality tube sockets
• Input signal switching via high-quality reed relays
• MM-phono preamplifier with low-noise operational amplifiers and subsonic filter
• Digital inputs(optical and coaxial) for sampling frequencies up to 192kHz/24bits
• USB 2.0 input supports sampling frequencies up to 192kHz/24bits
• Bluetooth® 4.0,new high-end audio standard „aptX®“
• Burr Brown digital-to-analogue converter
Poweramplifier and mains adapter:
• Onehigh-performance power chip for each channel
• Elaborate mains adapter with separately stabilised supply voltage for the individual circuits
• High-capacity filter/electrolytic capacitors
• Generously dimensioned toroidal transformer
Housing,connectors and accessories:
• Sturdy metal housing with 5 mm front panel
• Solid aluminium control elements
• Phono MM input
• Four high level inputs
• Additional 3.5mm audio input on the front panel for connecting portable devices
• Digital inputs(optical and coaxial)
• USB 2.0 input
• Bluetooth® 4.0/ aptX® input
• Record Outfixed level output
• Headphone output with high-quality 6.3 mm jack
• Easy,menu-driven operation
• Remote control for all functions
• Separate standby power supply for low power consumption in standby mode