AUDIO ANALOGUE ABSOLUTE

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The brand new integrated stereo amplifier from Audio Analogue, created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the brand, is described as their most ambitious project ever!

ABsolute is the pure essence of an integrated amplifier that embodies ambition and sonic perfection. This model represents the pinnacle of Audio Analogue’s experience, the result of over twenty-five years of passion and research in high fidelity. Its creation is the best way to celebrate such a significant anniversary, offering an amplifier that not only excels in performance but is also a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship.

Equipped with the ability to easily switch between the refinement of pure Class A sound and the power of Class AB, ABsolute offers total control over sound performance. A simple touch of a button allows you to choose the mode that best suits your listening needs, always ensuring an exceptional musical experience.

Every component of ABsolute is selected with the utmost care to optimize performance in both operating modes. The massive design forms, combined with the clean and elegant solid frame, are the result of meticulous Italian craftsmanship. The heat sinks, carved from solid blocks, not only perform an important thermal function but also serve as a perfect example of excellence in metalworking.

ABsolute is powerful, versatile, and refined, with a musicality that leaves a lasting impression. It is the new reference point in the world of high-end high fidelity.

The global zero-feedback circuit designed by Airtech (SeGeSTA configuration) and the use of independent and fully balanced amplifier stages guarantee uncompromising performance. The dual-mono configuration, combined with discrete component circuits, ensures extremely precise and realistic audio reproduction.

The amplifier features audiograde components and uses a microcontroller for optimal management of functions. The volume control, with four selectable curves, allows the amplifier to be adjusted to the sensitivity of the speakers, while the LED brightness can be adjusted in three modes for a customized visual experience.

ABsolute is also available in the RR version, which offers analog volume attenuation based on relays and resistors, providing further enhancement of the sound performance. The machined aluminum remote control completes the design of this high-class amplifier.

50 watts of pure Class A power that are perfectly linear on 4 Ohms (100W) and 2 Ohms (200W), switchable to Class AB simply by pressing a button (in this case, the wattage increases to 150W - 300W - 600W).

Technical specifications:

• Channels: 2
• RCA inputs: 3
• XLR inputs: 2
• Power on 8? load:
  • Class A mode: 50W
  • Class AB mode: 150W
• Power on 4? load:
  • Class A mode: 25W
  • Class AB mode: 100W
  • Total power in Class AB: 300W
• Power on 2? load:
  • Class A mode: 12.5W
  • Class AB mode: 200W
  • Total power in Class AB: 600W
• Input impedance: 47 k?
• Maximum input signal: 6Vrms
• Sensitivity:
  • Class A, 50W – 0.5VRMS
  • Class AB, 150W – 0.87VRMS
• Frequency response (0dB attenuation, -3dB bandwidth): 1Hz / 200KHz
• Output resistance (Nominal power on 2? at 1kHz):
  • Class A: 0.09?
  • Class AB: 0.14?
• Noise level (A-weighted, referred to input, maximum volume): < 9 µV
• Damping factor (Nominal power on 8? at 1kHz):
  • Class A: 89
  • Class AB: 57
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) (0dB attenuation/nominal power 8?/A-weighted):
  • Class A: >93dB
  • Class AB: >100dB
• Distortion @ 10W, 1KHz:
  • Class A: < 0.008%
  • Class AB: < 0.03%
• Distortion @ 50W, 1KHz:
  • Class A: < 0.02%
• Distortion @ 150W, 1KHz:
  • Class AB: < 0.05%
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 270 x 483 x 445 mm
• Weight: 50 kg