Canor Virtus A3

Call it a slice of the lush life served up with a sparkling spritzer and slice of lime on the rim :)

Product Features

• The analog and digital signal paths are designed in a dual mono configuration with fully independent multi-stage regulated power supplies for each channel.
   
• A fully discrete Phono Preamplifier supports both MM and MC cartridges.
   
• A discrete fully symmetrical balanced headphone amplifier stage for both Single-Ended and Balanced headphone outputs is included.
   
• The Virtus A3 also offers Class A Single-ended and Balanced Preamplifier line outputs to facilitate additional external Power Amplifiers supporting Active speaker or Sub-Woofer systems.
   
• A custom-designed, highly efficient cooling system using heat pipe heatsinks.
   
• The control knob is securely housed in a precision double-row bearing.
   
• A touch display located in the control knob provides easy and intuitive access to all device features and settings.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Stereo output power 2 x 140 W / 4 Ohm, 2 x 100 W / 8 Ohm
Headphone unbalanced output 500 mW / 30 Ohm, 70 mW / 300 Ohm
Headphone balanced output 500 mW / 30 Ohm, 270 mW / 300 Ohm
Gain 34.5 dB
Input sensitivity 550 mV
Gain phono MM -40 dB, MM -46 dB, MC -60 dB, MC -66 dB
Damping factor 180 / 4 Ohm, 380 / 8 Ohm
Frequency range 10 – 35 000 Hz (± 0.5 dB / 5 W)
Input impedance 50 kOhm
Analog Inputs 1 pair RCA (Phono) / 2 pairs RCA / 2 pairs XLR
Analog Variable Outputs 1 pair RCA / 1 pair XLR
Digital Inputs 1 x USB / 2 x Coax / 2 x Opto / 1 x XLR (AES/EBU)
Headphone Outputs 1 x 6,3mm jack / 1 x 4-pin XLR
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.005 % / 1 kHz, 5 W
< 0.008 % / 1 kHz, 1 W
Signal-to-noise ratio > 90 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Tube Complement 2 x ECC88
Trigger Connectors (12 V) 1 x IN (3,5mm jack) / 2 x OUT (3,5mm jack)
Power 230 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 820 VA
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 130 x 460 mm
Weight (Net) 18 kg
Weight (gross) 23 kg