LAiV Harmony HP2A Preamplifier and Headphone Amplifier
LAiV Harmony HP2A Preamplifier and Headphone Amplifier
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
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
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
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