Bel Canto Black EX Integrated Amplifier

Bel Canto Black EX Integrated Amplifier The Black EX Integrated amplifier is an all-in-one component designed in a custom plated high-grade aluminum chassis that combines high-level DAC performance and our custom amplification. The EX Integrated has the versatility to connect to any source with simplicity and ease, including MQA, Roon, DSD, and includes an internal programmable phono stage. The Black EX Integrated is based on the ground-breaking ACI 600, which is a new breed of integration that maximizes synergy and optimizes performance. The input, DAC, and amplifier designs provide the most efficient signal path, and eliminate the variability and complexity of separates. The EX Integrated utilizes Bel Canto’s proprietary board technologies from the advanced HDR-II core in the DAC, to the AMiP input, and the custom high-power amplifier rated at 250/500 watts. Each input is designed to provide uncompromised sound from any source, whether you’re streaming music through ethernet or USB, using the full suite of digital inputs, line level inputs, or sub outputs, or listening to records via the internal MM/MC software controlled analog phono stage. The EX Integrated is designed to manage the complexity of all audio sources and control functions with ease and efficiency. The volume and system functions are controlled by manually pressing and rotating the control dial on the front of the unit, or by using the IR custom remote control, or with your iPhone/iPad and the custom iOS SEEK app. The fully programmable display is easy to read and illuminates system status indicating source and volume. It also displays all programming functions and serves as the streaming display for meta data. All source inputs are asynchronously re-clocked into the fully balanced advanced segment DAC measuring below 0.001% distortion and 126dB of dynamic range. By stripping away the source clock and using Bel Canto’s custom ULN master clock circuitry we significantly reduces both jitter and distortion preserving the delicate audio signals from all sources. Asynchronous ethernet connects you to the most compelling and power musical source available today. Bel Canto’s proprietary asynchronous ethernet and USB-A inputs provide the highest level of performance for high resolution files up to 24bits at 192ks/s and DSD64. This allows you to connect to a variety of subscription streaming service or source from your personal library that is stored on a NAS (networked attached storage) drive, or a multi-terabyte independent drive to the USB-A all providing full server function with complete iOS wireless control using our SEEK control App. Asynchronous Digital SPDIF AES, RCA and Toslink inputs all operate at 24/192Ks. Asynchronous USB2.0 Audio is compatible with any PCM source up to 24/348 and DSD 128 (DoP). Windows-based computers require our custom driver. USB2.0 works natively in OSX. RS232 is designed to support easy integration with sophisticated whole house control systems. The MM/MC phono section is a low noise, low distortion circuit that is fully programmable for optimum application with wide range of quality cartridges from high output MM 2.5mV to 5mV to low output MC 0.25mV to 0.5mV to optimized performance. The line level analog input also can be programmed to gain match your analog sources and achieve the best performance from all analog sources. The line output can be connected to a powered subwoofer. The front panel headphone jack opens up high quality sound for your favorite headphones. Plug in your headphones and the EX Integrated configures itself into a superb headphone amplifier with a high performance buffer stage that can drive down to 32 ohm. Control the output level using the main control, allowing you to select the headphone or main speaker output while leaving the headphones in place. A thick slice of the performance found in Bel Canto's state-of-the-art BLACK system, at a reasonable cost - with all of the muscle, detail and space that the Black nomenclature should convey. Maximum Data Input Rates: 24bit Data to 192ks/s: AES, SPDIF, TOSLINK 24bit Data to 192ks/s, MQA, and DSD64: 10/100 Ethernet 24bits to 384ks/s, MQA, and DSD64/128 (DoP): USB2 Audio Line Inputs: Maximum Input: 2.2 Vrms RCA Input Impedance: 10k ohms RCA THD+N: 0.003%, 1kHz Dynamic Range: 110dB, A-weighted 20Hz-20kHz Low Level Outputs: Line Level Analog: 4.5Vrms with Bass Management Headphone: 4.5Vrms maximum, 32ohm minimum load MM/MC Input: Input Sensitivity: MM: 2.5mV to 5mV; MC: 0.25mV to 0.5mV Input Load: MM: 47K ohms; MC: 50, 100, 500, 1000 RIAA Accuracy: +/- 0.25dB, 50Hz-15kHz THD+N: <0.01% 1kHz A-Weighted SNR: >70dB A-Weighted Loudspeaker Output: Maximum Power Output: 500W-4ohm, 250W-8ohm Minimum Load: 2 ohms Peak Output Current: 25 amperes Frequency Response: -3 dB 0.5Hz-50kHz, all loads Output connections: 2-pair WBT Nextgen binding posts Performance: Dynamic Range: 126dB A-weighted THD+N: <0.001% 1W, 1kHz, 4 ohms IMD (CCIF): <0.001%, 1W, 18.5:19.5kHz 1:1, 4 ohms General: Power Usage On: 40W Power Usage Off: 0W Internally Set Operating Voltages: 100-120VAC, 220-240VAC 50/60 Hz Dimensions: 17.75 W x 13 D x 3 H inches - 483 x 330 x 77mm Weight: 25lbs (12 kg)