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Integrated amplifiers — Soulnote A-3
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Soulnote A-3
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The A-3 is Soulnote's flagship-tier integrated amplifier, sitting at the top of the A-series with substantial gain and considerable mass. The A-3 represents Soulnote's most ambitious current statement in integrated amplifier engineering.
Key specs that matter
Three balanced XLR inputs and three single-ended inputs are provided, matching the A-2. Input sensitivity is 480mV. Output power is 120W into 4 ohms - the highest within Soulnote's A-series comparison here. Gain is a substantial 33dBu. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 2Hz to 200,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.27%. At 454 x 189 x 456mm and 31kg, the A-3 represents Soulnote's absolute current flagship integrated engineering ambition.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, distinctively engineered amplification reflecting the exceptional 110dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the substantial gain and considerable 31kg mass, representing Soulnote's most 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 somewhat more accessible alternative within the same broader integrated amplifier catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Three balanced XLR inputs and three single-ended inputs are provided, matching the A-2. Input sensitivity is 480mV. Output power is 120W into 4 ohms - the highest within Soulnote's A-series comparison here. Gain is a substantial 33dBu. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 2Hz to 200,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.27%. At 454 x 189 x 456mm and 31kg, the A-3 represents Soulnote's absolute current flagship integrated engineering ambition.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, distinctively engineered amplification reflecting the exceptional 110dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the substantial gain and considerable 31kg mass, representing Soulnote's most 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 somewhat more accessible alternative within the same broader integrated amplifier catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
A-3
Type
Integrated Amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
3
Analog inputs (single-ended)
3
Input sensitivity (mV)
480
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
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)
N/A
Output power (4Ω) (W)
120
Gain (dBu)
33
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
2
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
200 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
110
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.27
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
454 × 189 × 456
Weight (kg)
31
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