-Experience Ultimate Single-ended Design

Prestige MonoblocksPrestige Monoblocks represent the latest development of the exclusive TRAC® system (Tube Relay Amplification Concept).

Single-ended triode and high voltage pentode are matched to bring out the best of both worlds (musicality and low impedance for triode – power and efficiency for pentode). Far beyond classical single-ended designs, these reference mono blocks are able to reproduce music in an outstanding way, offering the most open, dynamic and realistic sound you’ve ever heard.

Indeed, this 40 W Class A special system allows single-ended to keep its body and magic, and enables higher speed, large bandwidth, incredible true soundstage, improved details and focus. Step forward and go to the exception.

Specifications:

Typical audio performance :

Frequency range : 15 Hz – 25 kHz (-1dB)
Output power : 40 W Class A / 8 ohms
Input impedance : 2,2 Kohms
Input sensitivity : 1,0 V
Rise time : 5 µs
Signal to noise ratio : 70dB
Total harmonic distortion : < 0,3 %

Power supply :

100 / 120 / 230 / 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz selected at factory. Voltage visible at the rear on the fuse drawer.
Power consumption (each block) : 300W

General :

Tubes : 6SN7GT, VT4-C, 813
Inputs : single-ended RCA
Outputs : gold plated five-way binding posts
Chassis and bottom plate : 15/10 steel
Upper plate : 30/10 polished stainless steel
Delivered with Black Diamond Racing Pyramid Cones
Weight (each) : 30kg. / 65.22 lbs.
Dimensions (W x L x H) : 520 x 395 x 285 mm / 20.47 x 15.55 x 11.22 inches

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– Hybrid Technology for the Best of Tube and Solid State

Prima Integrated AmplifierAudio Aero designed this amplifier to have the advantages of tube amplification without expensive and huge output transformers.

Therefore, they chose a hybrid concept composed of a subminiature tube preamplifier and DMOS-FET amplifier.

This special configuration allows the merging of tube softness, texture and soundstage with transistor precision and power, producing soft, fast and detailed music, bringing life to each and every instrument and voice.

Built with the same care as the top of the range products, this cost effective amplifier features remote controlled volume and includes 5 line inputs and a tape monitor.
Take your first flight with Audio Aero.

Specifications:

Typical audio performance :

Frequency range : 7 Hz – 50 kHz (-1dB)
Output power : 50 W / 8 ohms
Rise time : 2 µs
Signal to noise ratio : 70dB
Total harmonic distortion : < 0,1 %

Power supply :

100 / 120 / 230 / 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz selected at factory.
Power consumption : 40W

General :

Tube : 6021W
Inputs : single-ended RCA
Outputs : gold plated binding posts
Chassis and cover : 15/10 steel
Weight (each) : 9 kg. / 19.6 lbs.
Dimensions (W x L x H) : 435 x 320 x 95 mm / 17.12 x 12.60 x 3.74 inches

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– When CD is Competing with SACD and DVD-A

Prima 24/192 D/A ConverterPrima D/A Converter 24/192 has been designed with the idea to equal the new digital formats.

Therefore, Audio Aero included the state-of-the-art in digital processing : the exclusive STARS ® process (Solution for Time Abstraction Re-Sampling), a combination of very high speed 192 kHz RE-sampling (a new jitter-free clock is created), 24 bit re-quantization and signal enhancement techniques (extraction of “hidden” information from 16 bit data, improvement of dynamics, precision, soundstage and details), developed for Audio Aero by Swiss company Anagram Technologies SA.

The core of the system is a 32-bit floating point SHARC DSP which by performing hundred millions of calculations per second, rebuilds a high precision 24/192kHz signal, independent from the input clock, and keeping the total dynamic range in all stages.
Then, after 1024 times, up-sampling on demand, D/A conversion is performed at 6,144MHz by the latest advanced segments 24 bit / 192 kHz DAC from Burr-Brown.
The analog stage features sub-miniature tubes and high precision buffer for a perfect match between high-tech digital treatment and musicality.

Specifications:

Typical audio performance :

Frequency range (with 16/44.1 input signal) : 7 Hz – 20 kHz (- 1dB)
Frequency range (with 24/96 input signal) : 3 Hz – 48 kHz (- 1dB)
Output voltage : up to 5.0 V RMS
Output impedance : 100 ohms
Signal to noise ratio : 125dB
Total harmonic distortion : < 0,3 %

Power supply :

100 / 120 / 230 / 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz selected at factory.
Power consumption : 25W

Technology :

Exclusive STARS ® process for 24 bit / 192 kHz re-sampling using SHARC DSP 32 bit floating point
Supported word width (digital input): 16, 18, 20 and 24 bit
Supported sampling frequencies (digital input) : 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Analog Devices AD1853JRS 24 bit / 192 kHz Digital to Analog converter
High quality IC analog attenuator
Balance control
6021W subminiature tube output stage and high quality buffer

General :

Analog outputs : single-ended RCA and professional line driver XLR
Digital inputs : BNC, RCA, AES/EBU, AT&T and TOSLINK
Digital output: inside player or any of the digital inputs by a BNC plug
Chassis and cover : 15/10 steel
Weight : 8 kg. / 17.4 lbs.
Dimensions (W x L x H) : 435 x 320 x 95 mm / 17.12 x 12.

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– Prima CD Player – High-end CD player at an Affordable Price

Prima 24/192 CD Player When Audio Aero started designing this CD player, they wanted to offer the best performance from the latest technology components in signal conversion and treatment.

First, they chose the musical and reliable Philips VAM1201 and added a low jitter external clock to enhance its precision. Then, by performing a four-time over-sampling (176.4 kHz) and delivering data to the new PCM1739 (24 bit / 192 kHz) DAC from Burr-Brown, the digital signal is converted with enhanced resolution, presence and soundstage (16-bit signal treated by a 24 bit DAC), giving analog-like mediums and highs.

In order to keep and reveal the qualities of the digital stage, the output stage features two sub-miniature tubes and a high quality buffer. We hope you’ll enjoy its qualities as much as we do.

Specifications:

Typical audio performance :

Frequency range : 15 Hz – 20 kHz (- 1dB)
Output voltage : 2.2 V RMS
Output impedance : 1 Kohms
Signal to noise ratio : 100dB
Total harmonic distortion : < 0,2 %

Power supply :

100 / 120 / 230 / 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz selected at factory.
Power consumption : 20W

Technology :

Philips VAM1201 mechanism
4 times oversampling
Burr-Brown PCM1739E 24 bit / 192 kHz Digital to Analog converter
6021W subminiature tube output stage and buffer

General :

Analog output : single-ended RCA
Digital output : RCA
Chassis and cover : 15/10 steel
Weight : 8 kg. / 17.4 lbs.
Dimensions (W x L x H) : 435 x 320 x 95 mm / 17.12 x 12.60 x 3.74 inches

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– When Triode Sound Matches Pentode Power

Capitole Power Amplifier The Capitole Power Amp is not a conventional tube amplifier.

After 2 years research, Audio Aero has perfected triode and pentode matching in power, achieving the exclusive TRAC® system (Tube Relay Amplification Concept).Triode and pentode can now work together over the full output power range, providing all the benefits of triode (musicality and low impedance) and pentode (power and efficiency) amplifications.

This 50 W Class A special push-pull configuration leans on the very musical E34L triode wired, supported all the time by the powerful KT88 pentode. Resulting in higher speed, extended dynamics, large bandwidth, incredible true soundstage with improved details and focus, it makes possible an extraordinary musical reproduction, revealing the most natural amplification.

Specifications:

Typical audio performance :

Frequency range : 7 Hz – 50 kHz (-1dB)
Output power : 50 W Class A / 8 ohms
Input impedance : 10 Kohms
Input sensitivity : 0,8V
Rise time : 1,7 µs
Signal to noise ratio : 70dB
Total harmonic distortion : < 0,2 %

Power supply :

100 / 120 / 230 / 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz selected at factory.
Power consumption : 400W

General :

Tubes : 6SN7GT, E34L, KT88
Inputs : single-ended RCA and balanced XLR
Outputs : gold plated five-way binding posts (4 & 8 ohms)
Chassis and bottom plate : 15/10 steel
Upper plate : 30/10 polished stainless steel
Delivered with Black Diamond Racing Pyramid Cones
Weight (each) : 38kg. / 82.62 lbs.
Dimensions (W x L x H) : 520 x 395 x 285 mm / 20.47 x 15.55 x 11.22 inches

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– New Kind of Amplification for the Best of Both Worlds.

Audio Aero designed the TransTrac® system (Transistor – Tube Relay Amplification Concept) with the idea to have the sound of a full tube amplifier out of a tube/transistor configuration.  This unique system is a pure Class A balanced triode amplification with an additional D-MOSFET booster to increase output power.

The preamp stage delivers a perfectly balanced signal to the very linear triode power tubes (E34L). Then, the booster performs a perfect copy of the signal from the output transformer and increases both transformer impedance and output power. Each booster is trimmed to obtain a perfect balance between the two channels.

Both output transformers and booster are connected to the speaker terminal. Output transformer nominal impedance is 6 ohms but it will accept speaker impedances from 4 to 8 ohms. Only local feedback is used to lower output impedance. When overdriven, tubes clip before boosters to always keep a pure Class A sound. All the reality and soundstage of a tube amp is reproduced in a unique, small and cost effective equipment, available in integrated and power version.

Specifications:

Typical audio performance :

Frequency range : 10Hz – 40 kHz (-1dB)
Output power : 40 W Class A / 6 ohms
Input sensitivity : 0,8V (power version)
Rise time : 3.6µs
Signal to noise ratio : 80dB
Total harmonic distortion : < 0,3 %

Power supply :

100 / 120 / 230 / 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz selected at factory.
Power consumption : 150W

General :

Tubes : 6SN7GT, E34L
Inputs : single-ended RCA (XLR balanced for power version only)
Outputs : gold plated five-way binding posts
Chassis and bottom plate : 15/10 steel
Upper plate : 20/10 polished stainless steel
Delivered with Black Diamond Racing Pyramid Cones
Weight (each) : 21kg. / 46.3 lbs.
Dimensions (W x L x H) : 410 x 300 x 215 mm / 16.14 x 11.81 x 8.46 inches

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The Capitole CD Player 24/192 has been designed with the idea that it will equal the new digital formats performance.

First, Audio Aero selected the high-end CDPRO2 laser mechanism from Philips for its excellent playback performance, long lifetime, low play noise and long product life cycle.

Supported by a specific aluminum suspension, it’s excellent readability allows it to recover the maximum data from CDS.

Then, they included the state-of-the-art in digital processing : Their exclusive STARS ® process (Solution for Time Abstraction Re-Sampling).  A combination of very high speed 192 kHz RE-sampling (a new jitter-free clock is created), 24-bit re-quantization and signal enhancement techniques (extraction of “hidden” information from 16-bit data, improvement of dynamic, precision, soundstage and details), developed for Audio Aero by Swiss company Anagram Technologies SA.

The core of the system is a 32-bit SHARC DSP which, by performing hundreds of millions of calculations per second, rebuilds a high precision 24/192kHz signal, independent from the input clock, keeping the total dynamic range in all stages. Then, after a 1024 times up-sampling on demand, D/A conversion is performed at 6.144MHz by a high performance 24 bit / 192 kHz DAC.

The analog output stage features sub-miniature tubes and high precision buffer with built-in high quality volume control for a perfect match between high-tech digital treatment and musicality.

Specifications:

Typical audio performance :

Frequency range (with 16/44.1 input signal) : 7 Hz – 20 kHz (- 1dB)
Frequency range (with 24/96 input signal) : 3 Hz – 48 kHz (- 1dB)
Output voltage : up to 5.0 V RMS
Output impedance : 100 ohms
Signal to noise ratio : 125dB
Total harmonic distortion : < 0,3 %

Power supply :

100 / 120 / 230 / 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz selected at factory.
Power consumption : 30W

Technology :

Philips CDPRO2 mechanism for audio CD, CDR and CDRW suspended on aluminum / rubber sub chassis
Exclusive STARS ® process for 24 bit / 192 kHz re-sampling using SHARC DSP 32 bit floating point
Supported word width (digital input): 16, 18, 20 and 24 bit
Supported sampling frequencies (digital input) : 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Analog Devices AD1853JRS 24 bit / 192 kHz Digital to Analog converter
High quality IC analog attenuator
Balance control
6021W subminiature tube output stage and high quality buffer

General :

Analog outputs : single-ended RCA and professional line driver XLR
Digital inputs : BNC, RCA, AES/EBU, AT&T and TOSLINK
Digital output: inside player or any of the digital inputs by a BNC plug
Chassis : 15/10 steel
Lid : 20/10 brushed aluminum
Delivered with Black Diamond Racing Pyramid Cones
Weight : 15kg. / 32.6 lbs.
Dimensions (W x L x H) : 452 x 450 x 120 mm / 17.82 x 17.72 x 4.72 inches

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