Accustic Arts Power III Integrated Amplifier with DAC

AWARD ACCUSTIC ARTS® POWER III – The All-Rounder POWER III highlights Audiophile integrated stereo power amplifier for highest demands with D/A converter and optional phono input 12 selected Bipolar output transistors of highest quality Encapsulated 600 VA toroidal core transformer of premium quality for stable power supply; separate windings for preamp section and for power amp section Double mono design for best sound quality and superior performance Integrated, switchable headphones amplifier of premium quality Very good smoothing thanks to more than 80,000 µF power supply capacity High damping factor for high output reserves Integrated protective circuit switches ascents off when clipping, HF oscillations, too high temperature or too high DC offset occurs Constant low operating temperature due to generously dimensioned heat sink 2 x balanced high level inputs (XLR) 3 x unbalanced high level inputs (RCA/Chinch), can be configured as high-level input or “SURROUND-BYPASS” or phono input (input “3”) 5 digital inputs; 2 x S/P-DIF; coaxial 192 kHz / 24 Bit, 2 x optical S/P-DIF 96kHz / 24Bit, USB DSD 512 (32Bit/384 kHz for PCM) 1 x unbalanced pre-output (RCA/Chinch), configurable as RECORD output or preamp output Separate level adjustment for each input Premium quality, gold-plated speaker terminals Premium quality, long-term stable relays Highly accurate microprocessor-controlled volume control Full metal housing for optimum shielding Front panel made of brushed aluminum; turning knobs/push buttons made of massive and chromed brass ACCUSTIC ARTS® remote control RC II ACCUSTIC ARTS® POWER III is “Handmade in Germany” Specifications Inputs: 2 x balanced high level inputs (XLR) 3 x unbalanced High level inputs (RCA/Cinch), 1 x unbalanced Input (RCA/cinch) optionally as high-level input, alternatively as “SURROUND BYPASS” or as phono input (input “3”) 5 x digital inputs; 2 x S/P-DIF; coaxial 192 Khz / 24 bit, 2 x optical S/P-DIF 96 kHz 24 bit USB DSD 512 (32 bit/384 kHz for PCM) Headphones output: 1 x metal female jack 6.3 mm; > 25 Ω Outputs: 1 x unbalanced pre-output (RCA); 47 Ω Signal difference left/right: < 0.2 dB (from 0 dB to -20 dB) Input resistance: balanced: 2 x 50 kΩ unbalanced: 50 kΩ Total transformer power: max. 600 VA (watts) Power supply capacity: more than 80,000 µF Rated power output (at THD+N = 0.1 %) at 10 watts power output 2 x 510 watts on 2 Ω 2 x 370 watts on 4 Ω 2 x 230 watts on 8 Ω Rise time / fall time: 34,7 µs with 4 Ω load Signal to noise ratio: -97 dBA (ref. 6.325 V) – A weighted Distortion (THD+N): < 0,01 Damping factor: > 200 Crosstalk: < 80 dB with digital 0 dB 0.01% (related to 775 mV at 1 kHz) Power consumption: approx. 60 watts (without load) Dimensions (H x W x D) 145 x 482 x 430 mm / 5.7 x 19 x 17 inches Weight: approx. 23.0 kg / 50.7 lbs Media hifi+ Review POWER III hifi+ READ MORE Lite Magazin PLAYER III & POWER III READ MORE POWER III HIFI Statement READ MORE