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Soulnote A-1
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The A-1 is an integrated amplifier from Soulnote, sitting above the A-0 ver.2 with considerably greater output power. The A-1 brings Soulnote's more accomplished current engineering to a substantial integrated chassis.
Key specs that matter
One balanced XLR input and three single-ended inputs are provided. Input sensitivity is 700mV, with input impedance at 16,000 ohms balanced or 8,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is 80W into 8 ohms, rising to 130W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the A-0 ver.2's 10W. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 3Hz to 300,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.08%. At 456 x 109 x 418mm and 11kg, the A-1 represents a more substantial commitment than the A-0 ver.2.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, distinctively engineered amplification reflecting the exceptional 110dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the exceptionally wide 3Hz-300kHz bandwidth, representing Soulnote's more accomplished current integrated engineering.
Pairing
Soulnote's own source catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader distinctively engineered catalogue.
Alternatives
Soulnote's own A-2 offers a considerably more powerful alternative within the same broader integrated amplifier catalogue.
Key specs that matter
One balanced XLR input and three single-ended inputs are provided. Input sensitivity is 700mV, with input impedance at 16,000 ohms balanced or 8,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is 80W into 8 ohms, rising to 130W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the A-0 ver.2's 10W. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 3Hz to 300,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.08%. At 456 x 109 x 418mm and 11kg, the A-1 represents a more substantial commitment than the A-0 ver.2.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, distinctively engineered amplification reflecting the exceptional 110dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the exceptionally wide 3Hz-300kHz bandwidth, representing Soulnote's more accomplished current integrated engineering.
Pairing
Soulnote's own source catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader distinctively engineered catalogue.
Alternatives
Soulnote's own A-2 offers a considerably more powerful alternative within the same broader integrated amplifier catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
A-1
Type
Integrated Amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
1
Analog inputs (single-ended)
3
Input sensitivity (mV)
700
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
16 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
8 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
N/A
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
80
Output power (4Ω) (W)
130
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
3
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
300 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
110
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.08
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
456 × 109 × 418
Weight (kg)
11
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