Synthesis
Synthesis Action A50 Taurus Integrated Tube Amplifier
£6,199.00
Product Condition
New
Short Description
50W Integrated Stereo Tube Amplifier
Variations
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.
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