Synthesis Action A50 Taurus Integrated Tube Amplifier

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Synthesis Action A50 Taurus Integrated Tube Amplifier

£6,199.00
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Short Description
50W Integrated Stereo Tube Amplifier
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Three models of stereo tube amplifiers with DAC's on board, guaranteeing exceptional sonic performance from any digital source. Made with the finest materials & advanced technology, this series is a sophisticated blend of research & experience. Designed without compromise for a rich sound & faithful music reproduction.

The A50Taurus provides a minimum of 100 watts (50W per channel), power output from 4, KT88/6550's in Ultra-Linear (UL) - push/pull operation.

The A50Taurus like it's bigger brother also features a newly designed custom output transformer resulting in a rich sound stage but with an authority that belies its 50W.

Synthesis ACtion A50 Taurus Integrated Tube Amplifier

Features

  • USB & S/PDIF input
    For the first time an onboard 24Bit 192KHz Wolfson DAC is included for an extraordinary listening experience. 
  • DC Powered tube heater
    All tubes, except KT88/6550, have DC stabilised heater circuits to reduce hum noise to a near inaudible minimum. 
  • Output transformer
    The Output transformer uses a Hi-Grade Iron-Silicon for superb frequency reproduction & width. With this newly designed custom output transformer unique to the A50Taurus we are able to achieving a highly delicate & precise sound reproduction faithful to the original recording. 
  • Mechanical chassis construction
    The power supply & output transformers are held by an extremely rigid "H" structure that keeps the unit free from unwanted vibrations which further helps reduce unwanted noise to the tubes. 
  • Remote control
    Featuring a superb CNC machined case it has a soft button design, perfectly matching the aesthetics for the "ACTION" series. 
  • Feet
    Four CNC machined aluminium feet with an insert of natural rubber. The depth & form of these rubber feet has been calculated to minimise vibrations of the amplifier in isolation from its surroundings. 
  • Binding posts
    Gold plated professional binding posts for a continued oxidisation free connection further improve sound refinement.
  • Sockets
    Gold plated ceramic sockets for a continued oxidisation free connection further improve sound refinement. 
  • Components
    Components for the A50Taurus have been selected with great care throughout. Only the best available components are considered & all must undergo an exhaustive analysis of their sonic influence prior to final selection. 
  • Selected tubes
    All tubes used are selected after 2 stage warm up. A fully computer monitored machine controls the process & at the end of this, selects the perfect tubes which are then matched for a perfect balance.
Specifications
  • Power stage (1ch): 2 x KT88/6550
  • Driver (1ch): 12BH7
  • Input stage (1 ch): ECC83/12AX7
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20KHz - 0.5dB
  • Input impedance: 50Kohm
  • Input sensitivity: 200mV/50W
  • Output impedance: 6ohm
  • Power stage configuration: Ultralinear 43% tap
  • Power output: 50W RMS into 6 ohm each channel AB1 Class
  • Signal/noise ratio: >90dB, A weighted
Technical specifications digital stage
  • Compatible format: PCM Stereo 32-192KHz
  • Input: USB (PC-Mac), S/PDIF
  • Upsampling: 192KHz/24Bit
  • D/A converter: dual mono 2 x Wolfson WM8740
  • Output stage: NJM2114L Op-Amp
  • Analogue output: 1V RMS
  • Signal/Noise ratio: >90dB, A weighted
Controls
  • front: power switch, soft button switch selector, volume knob IR receiver
  • rear: RCA gold plated connectors, power connectors, power plus, USB input, binding post
  • inputs: CDP, DVD, RADIO, SAT, USB, DGT
  • outputs: Pre Output (volume controlled)
  • finish: steel
  • power consumption: 350W
  • dimensions: (w, d, h) 420 x 450 x 260mm
  • weight: 35kg

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