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Orpheus Lab Absolute Preamplifier A Two 22D
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The Absolute Preamplifier A Two 22D is a preamplifier from Orpheus Lab, sharing the Absolute CD Player's chassis dimensions with an exceptionally wide bandwidth. The Absolute Preamplifier A Two 22D brings Orpheus Lab's meticulous engineering to dedicated line-level signal control.

Key specs that matter

Two balanced XLR inputs and two single-ended inputs are provided, with one balanced and one single-ended output. Output impedance is 200 ohms balanced or 100 ohms single-ended. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 0.7Hz to 300,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is a strong 105dB unweighted, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under a near-immeasurable 0.0014%. At 440 x 420 x 100mm and 14.2kg, the Absolute Preamplifier A Two 22D shares its chassis dimensions with the Absolute CD Player A Zero PC.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally transparent signal handling reflecting the near-immeasurable 0.0014% distortion figure combined with the exceptionally wide 0.7Hz-300kHz bandwidth, consistent with Orpheus Lab's broader precision Swiss engineering philosophy.

Pairing

Orpheus Lab's own Absolute CD Player A Zero PC offers a natural, brand-coherent digital-source pairing within the same broader catalogue.

Alternatives

Orpheus Lab's broader electronics catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different configuration.

Specifications

  • Model name

    Absolute Preamplifier A Two 22D

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    2

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    1

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    200

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    100

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    0.7

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    300 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    105

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    < 0.0014

  • Dimensions (mm)

    440 x 420 x 100

  • Weight (kg)

    14.2

  • Official link

    https://www.orpheuslab.com/absolute-line/absolute-preamplifier/

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