Description
xPathos Acoustics Inpol Ear Pure Class A Headphone Amplifier - Made in Italy
Available in matte metallic black, lacquered black, lacquered white, lacquered red, matte zebra wood finishes. Due to being a special order product, we will contact you to confirm your choice of order (colour, optional board) and estimated arrival time from manufacturer.
InPol Ear is an integrated headphone amplifier in pure Class A, with a fully balanced latest generation double InPol.
The twin match valve/headphone meets the highest quality of the sound, entrusted by the tubes with a low power demand, typical of the headphones.
Listening by headphones through this amplifier means to start a journey to search for sound fullness conveyed by InPol, which also grants a great high-end extent and a strong nature, thanks to two balanced outputs (10 W@ 16 Ohm) and 1 unbalanced output (6 W@ 16 Ohm).
Thanks to the features of its circuits, InPol Ear is an excellent fully balanced tubes pre-amplifier.
Thanks to the (optional) HiDac Mk2 converter, music lovers who want the best from their digital sources will find their demands fully met.
Ideal for headphone listening
Compact, good looking and powerful: InPol Ear is an ideal amplifier for headphones fans; chassis middle part is finely crafted, while on the sides are shown aluminium heatsinks, shaped to form maker’s logo and serve to highlight the carefully protected tubes, placed in the centre of the chassis.
Completely handmade in Italy with high quality components, this amplifier is going to be a high design product. It is available in different colours and customized finishes, satisfying the most demanding requests from the market.
Thanks to the (optional) HiDac Mk2 converter, InPoL Ear will be able to receive all your music from your PC by USB or from a digital source by S/PDIF.
Sonic personality in pure class A
InPoL (Inseguitore Pompa Lineare – Linear Pump Follower) is a system patented by Pathos Acoustics which has enjoyed great success and won many awards.
Inpol devices have a special sonic personality obtainable only by means of this particular circuit design – fully balanced in Class A using a single solid state component in follower configuration, with high current gain and with voltage gain together. The valve amplifier amplifies the input signal voltage and InPol supplies the current to drive the loudspeakers without any further amplification. In this way the signal is entrusted to the valves and becomes a true copy of the original, with all the quality, purity and harmonic content of the original.
This technology allows an increase in the theoretical output in pure Class A of between 25% and 50% together with a low output impedance which is fundamental for the damping factor, and further improved by the double InPoL.
Specifications
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Type |
Reference stereo integrated amplifier for headphones. Pure Class A double INPOL technology |
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Output power |
(unbalanced, balanced) |
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32 Ω |
3 W, 10 W |
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50 Ω |
1.9 W, 6.4 W |
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120 Ω |
800 mW, 2.7 W |
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300 Ω |
320 mW, 1 W |
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600 Ω |
160 mW, 533 mW |
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Tube type |
2 x 6922 Electro-Harmonix |
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Output impedance (unbalanced, balanced) |
0.45 ohm, 0.9 ohm |
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Frequency response |
2 Hz – 200 kHz ± 0.5 db |
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Input sensitivity |
2.2 V RMS |
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Input impedance |
100 kOhm |
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Output polarity |
Selectable by remote control |
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Volume regulator |
2 x Burr Brown PGA2310 (180 steps 0.5 dB) |
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THD |
0.1% @ 11 W |
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S/N Ratio |
> 100 dB |
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Max input voltage |
4.4 V RMS |
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Max output voltage (unbalanced, balanced) |
10 V RMS, 20 V RMS |
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Preamplifier gain |
9 db |
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Outputs |
1 x balanced XLR, 1 x RCA |
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Connections |
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Analog line inputs |
1 x balanced XLR, 4 x RCA |
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Digital inputs (optional HiDac Mk2 board required) |
1 x USB B, 1 x S/PDIF coaxial, 1 x S/PDIF optical |
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Outputs |
1 x pre out RCA (pre-output phase can be selected), 1 x pre out balanced XLR, 1 x 6.3 mm headphone, 2 x 4 pin XLR |
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Power consumption |
110 W |
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Dimensions (WHD) |
11" x 14.56" x 7" |
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Weight |
27.5 lb (12.5 kg) |
For more information, please visit the manufacturer's website.
Shipping & Returns
xStandard Shipping
We offer a $15 flat rate Australia-wide shipping service, no matter how many items, however large or heavy items may incur a higher freight charge. If your item is subject to additional freight charges, this will be communicated to you when your order is processed. You are able to cancel your order and receive a full refund if you do not accept the additional freight charges. If any damage occurs during shipping, it is the responsibility of the customer to notify us within 24 hours of the order arriving. This is a requirement of our freight insurance and we are unable to lodge any claims after 24 hours from delivery.
Express Shipping
For express shipping, we offer a $30 flat rate Australia-wide shipping, however, larger/heavier items and remote areas may incur additional/higher fee which will be communicated with you at the time of processing your order.
In-store pickup
Any order can be picked up in-store, located at 9 Strathaird road Bundall 4217, during our regular business hours for no freight or handling fees. We request 2-4 business to process the order but often will have it ready in less time. For security reasons, when picking up in-store you must present photo ID if you have paid online via credit card. The card holder must be the person picking up the order.
P.O. Boxes and Parcel Lockers
Unfortunately, GCCS are unable to ship to PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers for insurance reasons at this time, an alternate shipping option may be offered. Additional fees may be applicable.
International Addresses
GCCS do not ship internationally at this time.
Warranties, Returns and Refunds
All products sold by GCCS come with a minimum 12 month warranty as stipulated by Australian consumer law. If your product is defective please contact us to organise the return of the item. All products are sent back to the manufacturer for assessment and either repair or replacement. Manufacturers can take up to four weeks for goods to be repaired. All goods are subject to the manufacturers terms and conditions for repair or replacement. Please contact us for further information. Any unopened item can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund less 20% re-stocking fee and freight costs. If the item has been opened, unpacked or used please advise us to discuss options. GCCS will pay freight charges on any orders returned if the order is the result of our error. Refunds are paid back to you by the same method of payment for that order. Refunds can take 48-72 hours after the item has been received by our store. To organise the return of an item, please contact us before sending the item to ensure prompt service.
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