Accustic Arts POWER II – Audiophile Integrated Amplifier

Description

Accustic Arts POWER II – Audiophile Integrated Amplifier

Accustic Arts bring to market a true Reference Level Integrated 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 integrated amplifier performance circles……..

POWER II highlights

• Audiophile integrated stereo power amplifier with high output performance
• 12 selected Bipolar output transistors of highest quality
• Encapsulated 550 VA toroidal core transformer of premium quality for high output reserves; separate windings for preamp section and for power amp section
• Integrated, switchable headphones amplifier of premium quality
• Very good smoothing thanks to more than 80,000 µF power supply capacity
• High damping factor for high output reserves
• Integrated protective circuit switches ascents off when clipping, HF oscillations, too high temperature or too high DC offset occurs
• Constant low operating temperature due to generously dimensioned heat sink
• 2 x balanced high level inputs (XLR)
• 3 x unbalanced high level inputs (RCA/Chinch), can be configured as high-level input or SURROUND-BYPASS
• 1 x unbalanced output (RCA/Chinch), can be configured as high-level input or SURROUND-BYPASS
• 1 x unbalanced pre-output (RCA/Chinch), configurable as RECORD output or preamp output
• Separate level adjustment for each input
• Premium quality, gold-plated speaker terminals
• Premium quality, long-term stable relays
• Highly accurate microprocessor-controlled volume control
• Full metal housing for optimum shielding
• Front panel made of brushed aluminum; turning knobs/push buttons made of massive and chromed brass
• ACCUSTIC ARTS® remote control RC II
• ACCUSTIC ARTS® POWER II is Handmade in Germany

POWER II Specifications

Inputs:

• 2 x balanced high level inputs (XLR)
• 3 x unbalanced high level inputs (RCA/Chinch)
• 1 x unbalanced inputs (RCA/Chinch)
• as high level input or SURROUND-BYPASS (RCA)

Headphones output:

• 1 x metal female jack 6.3 mm; >25

Outputs:

• 1 x unbalanced pre-output (RCA); 47

Signal difference left/right:

• < 0.4 dB (from 0 dB to -40 dB)

Input resistance:

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

Total transformer power:

• max. 550 VA (watts)

Power supply capacity:

• more than 80,000 µF

Rated power output (at THD+N = 1.0 %):

• 2 x 345 watts on 2
• 2 x 320 watts on 4
• 2 x 205 watts on 8

Rise time / fall time:

• 4.6 µs with 4load

Signal to noise ratio:

• -97 dBA (ref. 6.325 V)A weighted

Distortion (THD+N):

• < 0,015

Damping factor:

• > 710

Power consumption:

• approx. 61 watts (without load)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

• 145 x 482 x 440 mm / 5.7 x 19 x 17.3 inches

Weight:

• approx. 23.0 kg / 50.7 lbs