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Preamplifiers — CAAS Elysian Pre-amplifier II

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CAAS Elysian Pre-amplifier II
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The CAAS Elysian Pre-amplifier II is a reference balanced preamp designed for maximum transparency and sound detail. It uses a new ultra-low-level BJT architecture without feedback (zero feedback), fully dual mono with three separate transformers (left, right channel and digital section).

Specifications

  • Model name

    Elysian Pre-amplifier II

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    3

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    1

  • Gain (dBu)

    64 (XLR-to-XLR), 64 (RCA-to-RCA), 58 (RCA-to-XLR)

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    33 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    33 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    60

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    60

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    4

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    4

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    1

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    300 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    100

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    < 0.01

  • Dimensions (mm)

    350 x 330 x 80

  • Weight (kg)

    8.6

  • Official link

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