Integrated amplifiers — Copland CSA100

The CSA100 is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC and phono stage from Copland, a well-established Danish manufacturer known for accomplished tube-informed electronics engineering, built with an exceptionally wide bandwidth. The CSA100 brings Copland's considered engineering to a complete, feature-rich integrated chassis.

Key specs that matter

Three balanced XLR inputs and one single-ended input are provided. Input sensitivity is 250mV, with input impedance at 50,000 ohms on both connections. The phono stage uses a sophisticated current-sensing design at 47,000 ohms. Output power is 100W into 8 ohms, rising to 180W into 4 ohms. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 10Hz to 150,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 90dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.06%. At 435 x 135 x 370mm and 14kg, the CSA100 represents a substantial integrated amplifier commitment reflecting Copland's considered Danish engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect the warm, considered character Copland's broader tube-informed engineering philosophy is celebrated for, with the exceptionally wide 10Hz-150kHz bandwidth combined with the built-in phono stage covering vinyl directly.

Pairing

The built-in phono stage covers a turntable directly without needing a separate outboard phono stage.

Alternatives

Copland's own CTA407 offers a related model with more comprehensive input connectivity within the same broader integrated amplifier catalogue.