The Absolute preamplifier had the tough task to extend the PRESTIGE one. This was done by digging into electing simply the *best* components and materials, while design remains the same. Core PCB in PFTE, mechanical decoupling using floating & rolling-feet, high-end capacitors...
The result is plainly amazing. While keeping the tremendous qualities of its brother, it extends them in all directions, even the most subtle ones: soundstage, air, presence, dynamics, tones...
The Absolute range is dedicated to music addicts, whose source and speakers demand the best of the best. Not only of products, but also of design, materials & components. Follow-us on the absolutely no-compromise way.
Sound
The Absolute is not humble. It cannot be. Its name sums-up its qualities. Its sound. Just switch on, and it’s instantly obvious. Even without the recommended warm-up. You may retain tears. You may never believe it. Obviously, the best new components along with raw materials and damn-old-good design paradigms will always rule!
Technical information / the designer’s word
Next to Prestige range, ART & TECHNOLOGIE is proud to present its brand new electronic product, the Absolute single-ended mono amplifier.
It is based on the similar design, but on a different approach. A purist one. All best of the best designs, materials and components have been brought together for this breath-taking project. The Absolute mono amplifier is operating in "Single-Ended" with no global feedback. Its core amplification circuitry is made on a dedicated PTFE (Teflon) board; shields are used where strictly necessary, Mundorf high-end capacitors bring their know-how to the masterpiece, raw power tracks and Tantalum resistors do their duty as no other one will do. The MOS output solid-state transistors allow to have unique and absolute real tones & color (and not only realistic ones). Here, the non-compromise paradigm was brought to an impressive notion. ART & TECHNOLOGIE designed there its ABSOLUTE FLAGSHIP.
While the Prestige range accomplishes miracles in a push-pull design, the Absolute seems to start where its companion ends. It consequently shows all outstanding qualities of the push-pull, while going still further in all dimensions. Larger, deeper soundstage, dynamics, matter, deep basses and smooth airy highs.
The Prestige or Absolute Preamplifier remote control will toggle the mono amplifier in normal or stand-by, to allow an immediate access to its highest level of musicality, without any warm-up time as required at first power-on (4 hours).
The Absolute single-ended mono amplifier is dedicated to very high-definition systems, from mid to high efficiency.
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Specifications |
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Product: |
ABSOLUTE Preamp |
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Range: |
ABSOLUTE |
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Type: |
High-end Preamplifier |
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Code: |
SE50-P |
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Technologies: |
Bipolar solid-state transistors |
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Volume: |
-66dB to 0dB |
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Unbalanced Gain: |
3dB |
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Balanced Gain: |
9dB |
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Power consumption: |
30 to 60VA (dep. options) |
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Harmonic Distortion: |
<0.01% / 600Ohms / 2Volts |
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Noise: |
<4µV |
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Signal-to-Noise ratio: |
>120dB |
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Offset: |
<0.1mV |
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Max input level: |
4.5Veff / 600Ohms |
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Inputs: |
4 XLR inputs |
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Output 1: XLR |
Max level: 9Veff / 600Ohms |
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Output 2: RCA |
Max level: 4.5Veff / 600Ohms |
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Inter-cards balance: |
+/- 9dB ; 2 or 3 channels |
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Dimensions: |
483 x 110 x 330 mm |
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Weight: |
9 Kgs / 19.8 lbs |
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Subwoofer section: |
option |
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Gain: +12dB |
Offset: < 0.5mV |
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Noise: < 5µV |
Volume: -66dB to +7dB |
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Programmable frequencies: |
50HZ, 80HZ, 100HZ, 500HZ |
