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Power amplifiers mono — Trafomatic Audio Pandora
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Trafomatic Audio Pandora
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The Pandora is a tube-informed monoblock power amplifier from Trafomatic Audio, sitting between the Glenn and Elysium with a substantial gain figure. The Pandora brings Trafomatic's most storied engineering heritage to dedicated monoblock power amplification.
Key specs that matter
Input sensitivity is 1,400mV, with input impedance at 47,000 ohms balanced. Output power is 40W into 8 ohms - more substantial than the Glenn's 12W. Gain is 28dBu. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 90,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 88dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.2% at 100% global feedback. At 340 x 480 x 270mm and 32kg, the Pandora represents a more substantial commitment than the Glenn.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, richly textured character tube-informed amplification is broadly celebrated for, with the 40W output providing more headroom than the Glenn's minimal power.
Pairing
As a monoblock, two units are needed for a stereo pair, and Trafomatic's own LARA preamplifier offers a natural, brand-coherent pairing.
Alternatives
Trafomatic's own Elysium offers Trafomatic's absolute current flagship monoblock alternative within the same broader catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Input sensitivity is 1,400mV, with input impedance at 47,000 ohms balanced. Output power is 40W into 8 ohms - more substantial than the Glenn's 12W. Gain is 28dBu. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 90,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 88dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.2% at 100% global feedback. At 340 x 480 x 270mm and 32kg, the Pandora represents a more substantial commitment than the Glenn.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, richly textured character tube-informed amplification is broadly celebrated for, with the 40W output providing more headroom than the Glenn's minimal power.
Pairing
As a monoblock, two units are needed for a stereo pair, and Trafomatic's own LARA preamplifier offers a natural, brand-coherent pairing.
Alternatives
Trafomatic's own Elysium offers Trafomatic's absolute current flagship monoblock alternative within the same broader catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
Pandora
Input sensitivity (mV)
1400
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
47 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
40
Output power (4Ω) (W)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
28
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
90 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
88
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
0.2
Max power consumption (W)
N/A
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
340 x 480 x 270
Weight (kg)
32
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