It is a stylized stereo integrated amplifier with the unmistakable aesthetics of the veteran Danish firm Copland that seeks to bring together the advantages of transistor and tube amplification through the highly innovative approach that characterizes it. Specifically, the CSA100 combines preamplification circuitry based on a double triode with a transistorized output stage with current feedback that allows it to deliver 100 continuous watts per channel into 8 ohms or 180 continuous watts per channel into 4 ohms. The double triode works with a high bias voltage to maximize linearity and is solely responsible for voltage amplification. For its part, a circuitry equipped with MOSFET transistors provides the necessary brute force to drive the output of the line stage and the feedback circuitry, at the same time ensuring tight control between the world of voltage-governed valves and the of transistors, governed by current. The CSA100 also includes a phono input for moving magnet (MM) cartridges, as well as a dedicated headphone amplifier and DAC functionality based on one of the renowned ES9018 SABER Reference 32-bit D/A conversion chips. from the American ESS Technology.
Characteristics:
- Very high-performance integrated amplifier with DAC functionality.
- Hybrid tube/transistor circuitry with current feedback.
- Preamplification section equipped with a 6922 double triode.
- Executed with audiophile grade components.
- Power supply with oversized toroidal transformer.
- Eight-channel reference D/A converter with 32-bit technology.
- Dedicated headphone amplifier with 22 dB gain at 100 ohms.
- Coaxial (1), optical (2) and USB (1) digital inputs.
- Optional aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity available.
- 1 set of balanced analog inputs; MM compatible phono input.
- Output Power: 2 x 100W RMS @ 8 Ohm or 2 x 180W RMS @ 4 Ohm.
- Frequency response of 10 - 150,000 Hz (cutoff points at -3 dB).
- Signal-to-noise ratio greater than 90 dB.
- Dimensions: 435 x 135 x 370 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 14kg.
Option to add BT-Adapter bluetooth receiver for €290 more.
