Power - Purity - Simplicity Sustainability - Elegance
News update: The design of our new amplifier is now complete and we have a number of 1st. production prototypes for review, demo and eventual sale.
Today, we are busy setting up new production facilities in Belgium. Although we do not have a firm 2nd. production run date yet, please contact us if you would like to be kept in the loop on our progress.
The Pearl Acoustics 170 stereo power amplifier delivers a refined, organic and natural soundstage, without being over analytical. With the 170 we have achieved our aim of delivering realism, with a genuine sense of ‘being there’.
Our Pearl Acoustics 170 single ended, vacuum tube power amplifier, is a totally new ground-up bespoke design, the result of working together with some of the best minds in the business. The amplifier is built and finished to the very highest possible standards. It features an extremely short signal path, bespoke, custom designed output transformers and power supply circuitry.
Our design engineering concept focused on sustainability by incorporating product longevity and servicability into every aspect of its design. And all this while delivering a clean, engaging and holographic sound performance, not only when powering our Sibelius SG & CG loudspeakers, but with all makes and types.
In short, the Pearl Acoustics 170 delivers musical finesse and superb dynamics from a piece of HiFi equipment that is literally designed to last forever.
FEATURES
Dual mono, single ended design
0dB global feedback (of any kind)
Ultra short signal path
No solid-state devices in the signal path
No followers or buffers in the signal path
High current and low impedance design
Minimal discrete wiring for optimum signal propagation
Logical sequenced soft-start power up for extended tube life
Power tube and electronic protection circuit system
Automatic self-regulating, cathode bias topology
Custom designed and made transformers
Chassis mounted valve sockets (for improved stability and lifespan)
EU and CE approval
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input sensitivity: 1Vrms for 18W into 8ohms
Output power: 18W of pure Class A into 8ohms
Distortion: 0.5% 2nd and 0.03% 3rd harmonic at 1W into 8ohms
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Loudspeaker compatibility: Stable down to 2ohms
Damping factor: 6
Input impedance: 10Kohm
Power consumption: 250W in use & 0.9W (max) in standby
Gain: 21.6dB
Gross weight: 31kgs (unpacked)
Dimensions: 405mm x 235mm x 375mm (whd)
