Looking for an integrated solution to your Hi-Fi needs and LOVE the smooth, holographic sound of tube amplifiers? This COULD be the amp for you. This amplifier is extremely smooth sounding, and has more than enough punch to knock your socks off. The mid-range is beautifully smooth sounding, the highs are sparkly, and the bass kicks and punches.
Speaking of punch, this amp punches way above it's price point sonically. You can get this amplifier with your choice of EL34 or KT88 output tubes, with the KT88 option pricing $300 above the EL34 version. Via the included remote control, you can also choose between triode (20/22 W) and ultra-linear (38/40 W) modes. For the input stage, it uses 2 X 12AU7's and 2 X 12AX7's.
As for connecting your source, the CS-55A offers 4 options. 1 USB input with a high-res DAC, to connect to a computer or laptop, an MM phono input, as well as two RCA line inputs.
If you are seriously looking for great tube sound at an excellent price point, this IS the amplifier you are looking for.
Please give us a call or contact us via email at info@audioexcellence if you are interested in hearing this amp for yourself, it truly is an excellent amp, sounding better than competitors way above its price range.
Specifications
SPECIFICATION | |||
Model | CS-55A | Power Output | KT88: 22W Triode – 40W Ultralinear |
EL34: 20W Triode – 38W Ultralinear | |||
Frequency Response | KT88: 5Hz – 44kHz (-3dB) | Input Terminal | USB, CD, Phono, Aux |
EL34: 5Hz - 48kHz (-3dB) | |||
Bezel | Silver or Black | Power Consumption | <270w |
S/N Ratio | 92dB | Input Sensitivity | KT88: 270mV |
EL34: 280mV | |||
Dimension | 360mm × 334mm × 180mm | Net Weight | 17kg |
Output Impedance | 4Ω，8Ω | Input Impedance | 100KΩ |
Tube | KT88: 4 x KT88, 2 x 12AU7/ECC82, 2 x 12AX7/ECC83 | ||
EL34: 4 x EL34, 2 x 12AU7/ECC82, 2 x 12AX7/ECC83 | |||
USB DAC | |||
Word length | 16 - 32bits | Sampling rate | 44.1kHz,48kHz,88.2kHz,96kHz,176.4kHz,192kHz,352.8kHz,384kHz |
Operating System | Windows XP®, Windows Vista®，Windows 7® , Windows 8®, Mac OS(10.6.3 and above) | ||
Compatible with Audio Class 1.0 and Audio Class 2.0 | |||
Phono | |||
Input Sensitivity | 3mV Input | Impedance | 47kΩ |
RIAA Errors | Lower than ±0.25dB | Total Gain | 40dB |
S/N ratio | 68dB | ||
For all orders exceeding a value of 100USD shipping is offered for free.
Returns will be accepted for up to 10 days of Customer’s receipt or tracking number on unworn items. You, as a Customer, are obliged to inform us via email before you return the item.
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