Description
Soulnote A3 Core : Power Stereo Amplifier
Complete separation of left and right channel GNDs
The GND separation technology incorporated in the P-3 pre-amplifier is applied to the A-3 Core power amplifier as well as the A-3 integrated amplifier. There is no precedent for GND non-grounding in stereo power amplifiers handling high currents. A-3 Core achieves power amplifier enclosure ungrounding through simple non-NFB circuits, optimized artwork design, minimization of high current loops, elimination of inductance components, and other factors. This led to the birth of the stereo power amplifier A-3 Core with completely separated left and right GND. The three-dimensional sound field space and spaciousness are the new frontiers of stereo power amplifier.
Single push-pull output stage
The output stage uses a single push-pull SEPP circuit with a TO3(Metal CAN-type) bipolar transistor as used in the M-3. It realizes blur-free music reproduction from ultra-low to super-high frequencies. The heart-stirring music reproduction is the result of the single push-pull that does not break the micro time axis purity
4-stage Darlington configuration with super-powerful driver and pre-driver
To drive the TO3(Metal CAN-type) transistor easily, ultra-powerful TO3P transistors are used in the driver as well as in the pre-driver. Ensuring perfect current supply all the way to the bottom end without regard to hfe fluctuation at high currents makes it possible to achieve both deep expressiveness and an exciting groove.
Copper bus bar heat sink
A lightweight, compact copper plate is used as the main heat sink. This heat sink also serves as a bus bar for supplying power to the TO3(Metal CAN-type) transistor, and the terminals of the TO3 transistor penetrate the bus bar and are mounted directly on the board underneath. This eliminates wiring, which is a drawback of the TO3 transistor, and helps overcome instability caused by the inductance component, while at the same time avoiding sound quality degradation caused by the insulation sheet dumping on the device. The sound quality effect is also extremely impressive, with a sense of freedom and transparency due to the physical independence of the heat sink from the chassis. Furthermore, in the A-3 Core, the power supply board and amplifier board are connected by a bus bar heat sink, which also serves as a structural component to form a block. It is truly a « four birds with one stone » heat sink.
Specifications :
Model name | A-3CORE SE (Premium Silver), A-3CORE BE (Premium Black) |
Rated output | 120W + 120W (4 ohm) |
Total harmonic distortion | 0,27% (1W, 8 ohm) |
Frequency characteristic | 2Hz bis 200kHz (+/- 3dB, 1W, 8 ohm) |
Input sensitivity / impedance | 480mV / 24kΩ |
Maximum gain | 33dB |
Power voltage | 230V AC 50Hz |
Power consumption | 180W/86W (during idling) |
Maximum external dimensions (including spike feet) |
454(B) x 189(H) x 435(D)mm |
Weight | 29kg |
Included accessories | Spike board, spikes, spacer (for Spike board floating), power cable |
NOTES ON THIS PRODUCT
Never connect XLR-RCA converter cables, adapters, short pins, or similar connectors to analog output terminals. They could damage the equipment.
Temperature settings:
The circuit current in SOULNOTE products relies on solutions with the highest emphasis on sound quality and safety. Functionality and sound quality generally improve when the transistors operate at higher temperature.
Anti-vibration housing:
SOULNOTE products place the highest emphasis on sound quality, so the top cover, chassis, and other components do not employ vibration isolation.
Regarding use of electronic equipment cleaners and contact rejuvenation products on SOULNOTE products:
Commercially available electronic equipment cleaners and contact rejuvenation products could damage the resin components of SOULNOTE AC inlets. Do not use these types of chemical products on SOULNOTE equipment.
QUICK LINKS
IAD GMBH
Johann-Georg-Halske-Str. 11
41352 Korschenbroich
Germany
Tel. +49(0)2161-61783-0
E-mail: hifi@iad-gmbh.de
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