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Soulnote A-2
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The A-2 is an integrated amplifier from Soulnote, sitting above the A-1 with considerably greater output power. The A-2 represents Soulnote's more accomplished current statement in integrated amplifier engineering.
Key specs that matter
Three balanced XLR inputs and three single-ended inputs are provided. Input sensitivity is 700mV, matching the A-1. Input impedance is 16,000 ohms balanced or 8,000 ohms single-ended, also matching. Output power is 100W into 8 ohms, rising to 200W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the A-1's 80W/130W. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 3Hz to 240,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.03%. At 430 x 162 x 423mm and 20kg, the A-2 represents a considerably more substantial commitment than the A-1.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, distinctively engineered amplification reflecting the exceptional 110dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the considerably greater 200W-into-4-ohms output, 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-3 offers Soulnote's absolute current flagship alternative within the same broader integrated amplifier catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Three balanced XLR inputs and three single-ended inputs are provided. Input sensitivity is 700mV, matching the A-1. Input impedance is 16,000 ohms balanced or 8,000 ohms single-ended, also matching. Output power is 100W into 8 ohms, rising to 200W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the A-1's 80W/130W. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 3Hz to 240,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.03%. At 430 x 162 x 423mm and 20kg, the A-2 represents a considerably more substantial commitment than the A-1.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, distinctively engineered amplification reflecting the exceptional 110dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the considerably greater 200W-into-4-ohms output, 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-3 offers Soulnote's absolute current flagship alternative within the same broader integrated amplifier catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
A-2
Type
Integrated Amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
3
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)
100
Output power (4Ω) (W)
200
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
3
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
240 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
110
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.03
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
430 × 162 × 423
Weight (kg)
20
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