Integrated amplifiers — Canor Audio Virtus I4S

The Virtus I4S is a solid-state integrated amplifier with phono stage from Canor Audio, built with an exceptional damping factor and near-immeasurable distortion. The Virtus I4S brings Canor's considered engineering to a space-efficient integrated chassis.

Key specs that matter

One balanced XLR input and two single-ended inputs plus a dedicated phono input are provided. Input sensitivity is 380mV, with input impedance at 100,000 ohms balanced or 50,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is 2 x 120W into 8 ohms. Gain is 35.5dBu. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 90dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.005%. Damping factor is an exceptional 330 at 8 ohms. At 430 x 75 x 310mm and 12kg, the Virtus I4S maintains a manageable, space-efficient integrated amplifier chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, tightly controlled amplification reflecting the exceptional 330 damping factor combined with the exceptionally low 0.005% distortion figure, with the built-in phono input covering vinyl directly.

Pairing

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

Alternatives

Canor's own TP101 A30 offers a tube-informed alternative within the same broader integrated amplifier catalogue.