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LAiV Harmony HP2A Preamplifier and Headphone Amplifier

LAiV Harmony HP2A Preamplifier and Headphone Amplifier

Regular price $4,159.00 AUD
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Color: Silver

The Harmony HP2A is a meticulously crafted preamplifier and headphone amplifier, designed for discerning audiophiles who demand uncompromised sound quality. Volume control is managed using a precision-matched discrete resistor ladder volume attenuator. With discrete Class A buffered preamplifiers and a true balanced high-power headphone amplifier, it elevates your audio experience without compromise.

Warranty: 24-month limited warranty. Please contact Groove Audio for any questions.

*Ship in approximately 10 business days.

Features

Precision Volume Control & True Balanced Class A Preamplifier: Featuring a Precision Matched Discrete Resistor Ladder Volume Attenuator for ultra-smooth, noise-free volume control, combined with a Discrete Class A Buffered Preamplifier for unmatched signal integrity and exceptional audio clarity.

True Balanced High-Power Headphone Amplifier: Harness the power of proprietary discrete power amplifier with 4x high bandwidth EXICON MOSFETs per channel for a robust and immersive listening experience. Unleash the potential of your beloved headphones!

True Balanced High-Power Headphone Amplifier: Harness the power of 4 x High Bandwidth EXICON Lateral MOSFETs per channel for a robust and immersive listening experience.

Selectable Output Mode at Your Fingertips: Easily select your desired output mode using the front panel selector on the HP2A. Choose between Preamp only, Headphone Amp only, or Preamp + Headphone Amp to suit your listening needs.

Expandable Input Flexibility: Effortlessly enhance your audio setup with the Harmony LExt via LE-LINK, adding Phono input or additional inputs to suit your growing needs.

Specifications

Finish

  • Black & Gold Anodised Aluminium Tempered Glass
  • Silver & Gold Anodised Aluminium Tempered Glass

Size and Weight

  • Width: 255mm
  • Depth: 250mm (including connectors)
  • Height: 50mm
  • Spike: 25mm
  • Weight: 4.6kg

Display

  • Dual 1.5-inch (diagonal) white monochrome OLED display
  • 128x128-pixel resolution at 16-bit grayscale each

Analog Inputs

  • 1 x Balanced XLR, max 16 Vrms, approx. 94 kΩ 
  • Expandable with Harmony LExt

Preamp Outputs

  • 1 x XLR, approx. 200 Ω
  • 1 x RCA, approx. 100 Ω

Headphone Outputs

  • 1 x Balanced 4-pin XLR, approx. 0.007 Ω
  • 1 x Balanced 4.4 mm jack, approx. 0.007 Ω
  • 1 x Unbalanced 6.35 mm jack, approx. 0.0035 Ω

Gain

  • 0 dB (Preamp output)
  • 13.7 dB (Headphone balanced output)
  • 7.7 dB (Headphone single ended output)

Output Voltage

  • ≤ 3.8Vrms (Preamp Balanced)
  • ≤ 1.8Vrms (Preamp Single Ended)
  • ≤ 19.2Vrms@4V source - 61.0Vrms@12.5V source (Headphone Balanced)
  • ≤ 8.5Vrms@4V source - 30.5Vrms@6.2V source (Headphone Single Ended)

Output Power

  • ≤ 11.8W (Headphone Balanced)
  • ≤ 2.8W (Headphone Single Ended)

Frequency Response

  • 15Hz – 80kHz, ± 3 dB (Preamp)
  • 10Hz – 80kHz, ± 3 dB (Headphone amplifier)

THD+N

  • 0.005% (Preamp)
  • 0.01% (Headphone amplifier)

Crosstalk

  • ≤ -120dB (Preamp Balanced)
  • ≤ -100dB (Preamp Single Ended)
  • ≤ -100dB (Headphone Balanced)
  • ≤ -65dB (Headphone Single Ended)

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)

  • ≥ 125dB (Preamp Balanced)
  • ≥ 110dB (Preamp Single Ended)
  • ≥ 110dB (Headphone Balanced)
  • ≥ 100dB (Headphone Single Ended)

Noise

  • ≤ 5µVrms (Preamp Balanced)
  • ≤ 8µVrms (Preamp Single Ended)
  • ≤ 400µVrms (Headphone Balanced)
  • ≤ 200µVrms (Headphone Single Ended)

Features

  • Microprocessor controlled 60 steps (±1dB/step) PMDR attenuator thru silent opto-coupler.
  • True balanced discrete class A buffered preamplifier.
  • True balanced headphone amplifier with proprietary discrete power amp using EXICON MOSFETs.
  • Mode selection between preamp, headphone amp, or both.
  • DC coupler with no LCR in the signal path.
  • Sophisticated protection system.
  • 12V trigger input and output for system automation.
  • Expandable input with Harmony LExt.

Controls

  • Remote control
  • Front panel

Power

  • 100 - 127 VAC / 220 - 240 VAC, 50 / 60Hz

Power Consumption

  • ≤ 0.5 W in standby.
  • ≤ 8.0 W for the preamplifier.
  • ≤ 23.0 W for the headphone amplifier.

Fuse

  • 3.15A, Slow-blow, 5 x 20mm.

What's in the box

  • Welcome card with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Harmony HP2A
  • Three spike shoes with alignment card
  • Remote control (Battery CR2032 not included)
  • Power cord
  • Cleaning cloth
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