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Embark on an unprecedented audio journey with the Denafrips Athena 12TH discrete balanced preamplifier, the pinnacle of sonic sophistication and performance. Designed and built with uncompromising dedication, the Denafrips Athena embodies a true feat of audio innovation and craftsmanship. Built to exacting standards, this incredible model sets a new benchmark in performance, revealing incredible precision and musicality.
The Denafrips Athena 12TH benefits from a fully symmetrical, pure Class A architecture of the highest quality. The entire unit uses high-end electronics, including a 60-step relay attenuator to keep crosstalk to a minimum, with precisely matched resistors ensuring perfect channel balance and extremely low distortion. The result is a rich, pure sound.
All Athena components are housed in a sturdy, modern aluminum chassis. It also features a front-panel display to show the selected volume level. All functions can be accessed remotely via the associated remote control.
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For this Athena 12TH, Denafrips has paid particular attention to its on-board power supply stage, an essential step in delivering impeccable sound quality. The power supply section, nestled beneath the main control board, incorporates two large toroidal transformers and benefits from double-layer shielding using MU metal foil to effectively attenuate EMI / EMF disturbances. This meticulous design guarantees an impeccable power supply to the audio circuits.
1 / 3 | Balanced XLR inputs |
2 | Single-ended RCA input |
4 | Unbalanced RCA output |
5 | Balanced XLR output |
6 | Trigger input |
7 | Trigger output |
8 | Power connector |
Technical characteristics
Specifications | |
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Product type | Discrete balanced preamplifier |
Architecture | Pure class A |
Attenuator | Microprocessor-controlled 60-step relay attenuator |
Inputs | 4x Balanced stereo XLR 1x Single-ended stereo RCA |
Outputs | 1x Single-ended stereo RCA 1x Balanced stereo XLR |
Input impedance | Single-ended: 12.2kΩ Balanced: 60kΩ |
Output level | RCA: 2Vrms XLR: 4Vrms |
Output impedance | Single-ended: 200Ω Balanced: 400Ω |
Gain | Unity gain, 0dB |
Frequency response | 10Hz - 85kHz (-0.3dB) |
THD+N | 0.00012% |
SNR | 127dB |
Dynamic range | > 121dB |
Crosstalk | -110dB |
General | |
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Supply voltage | 100-240VAC 50/60Hz |
Consumption | 25W |
Color | Silver |
Dimensions | 430 x 380 x 95mm |
Weight | 18kg |
Package | 1x Denafrips Athena 12TH 1x Remote control |