Bel Canto e1X Stereo Amplifier

Bel Canto e1X Stereo Amplifier – Bel Canto

Discrete, high current American made Bel Canto e1X amplifier

Their proprietary SSHA (Single Stage High-Current Amplifier) interposer defines the sonic quality of the E1X Amplifier. This is a very fast, low noise amplifier with a single-stage folded cascade architecture and over 500mA of peak current output capability. It maintains constant very low distortion levels through the audio band because of its high open-loop bandwidth. The SSHA module brings a further element of dynamic resolution and contrast to the NCore Amplifier power buffer. The vertical modular design permits a tight, efficient Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout that combines the best of IC based and discrete component design. The PCB represents a final degree of design refinement that is especially critical when the circuit is capable of 130dB of dynamic range or more.

You can never have too much power – particularly when conveyed via custom, discrete, single-stage high-current input and gain stages. In that spirit, the Bel Canto e1X stereo amplifier can ably push nearly any speaker made to peak performance – and treat you to pure, rich, tonally faithful sound that will have you re-exploring favorite albums and songs you thought you’ve always known. Featuring trickle-down technology from the company’s flagship Black Series, e1X is extremely conservatively rated at 250Wpc into eight ohms (500Wpc into four ohms). Its advanced power filtration system feeds more than 1,200 watts of clean power to the amplifiers. Ultra-low distortion and output noise, a beguiling 126dB dynamic range, and a gain control switch to match system gain to your particular speakers hint at the performance you’ll experience.

A model of gorgeous minimalism and single-focused execution, the U.S.A.-made e1X keeps everything concentrated on benchmark fidelity via simple connectivity that comprises a pair of balanced inputs, two RCA inputs, and two speaker terminals. Standby control can be commanded via the front panel of trigger. A constrained layer-damped chassis with high-grade aluminum defines elegant looks that speak to e1X’s black-tie gracefulness and black-ops authority. That it fits practically anywhere you want adds to its versatility, panache, and practicality. This is one amplifier you’ll want in your system.

Specifications:

• Power Output 1% THD per Channel: 500W into 4ohms, 250W into 8ohms
• Minimum Load: 2 ohms
• Peak Output Current: 27 amperes
• Frequency Response: +/-3dB0Hz-50KHz, all loads
• THD+N: 0.002%1W, 1KHz, 4 ohms
• Output noise: 35uVRMS A-weighted 10Hz-20KHz
• Voltage gain: 27dB (internal switches select for 33dB)
• Damping factor: > 500
• Output Impedance at 100Hz: < 16 milliohms
• Dynamic Range: 126dB
• Input Voltage for Max Output: 2.3Vrms at 27dB gain
• Input connections: Single-ended RCA or balanced XLR
• RCA input impedance: 10K ohms
• Balanced input impedance: 20k ohms
• Output connections: WBT Nextgen 5-way binding posts

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