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Preamplifiers — Aries Cerat IMPERA II REF

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Aries Cerat IMPERA II REF
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The IMPERA II REF is a preamplifier from Aries Cerat, built with comprehensive five-input connectivity and a substantial output voltage. The IMPERA II REF brings Aries Cerat's considered engineering to line-stage preamplification.

Key specs that matter

One balanced XLR input and four single-ended RCA inputs are provided - a comprehensive five-input connectivity set. Output voltage reaches a substantial 15V, a strong figure providing considerable headroom. Weight is a substantial 110kg, reflecting serious internal transformer and power-supply componentry consistent with Aries Cerat's uncompromising engineering philosophy.

Sound and use context

Expect the rich, uncompromising character Aries Cerat's broader considered engineering philosophy is known for, with the substantial 15V output providing genuine signal strength for driving a downstream power amplifier directly.

Pairing

The substantial 15V output gives genuine signal strength for driving a downstream power amplifier directly, and Aries Cerat's own monoblock catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings.

Alternatives

Aries Cerat's own Impera II Signature LE offers a related special-edition variant within the same broader catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    IMPERA II REF

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    4

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    N/A

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    15

  • 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

  • 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)

    N/A

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

    N/A

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

    N/A

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

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    N/A

  • Weight (kg)

    110

  • Official link

    https://aries-cerat.com/impera-ii-ref-preamplifier/

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