Item Description

The most important aspect of the design process was to meet the widest possible range of user needs in a compact footprint. All internal circuits were designed from scratch, avoiding the usual clichés throughout, to create a complete all-rounder. The X200 can be used as a separate preamplifier, as an integrated power amplifier, as a stand-alone power amplifier with direct inputs, or as a headphone amplifier, but other configurations are possible.

The low noise analog front-end built around a wideband and transparent circuit and features a phono preamp with enhanced precision too. Line level and subwoofer outputs are absolute necessary in this category, these ports are included on the back. We’ve added a real specialty too: a built-in, studio grade Parallel Equaliser. This kind of tools is primarily used as a master channel effect in recording studios, to bring fresh air into the mix, as a finishing touch. We’ve found that this effect can also be a huge help at home as well, as it can breath new life into certain, not so vivid records.

The balanced power amp is based on KT120 (optionally KT150 or KT170) beam tetrodes and our latest, fully symmetrical output transformer design. Due to the symmetrical circuitry, we were able to further reduce the output noise of the output stage. In addition, our new BIAS section on the front panel makes it really easy to check and fine-tune the bias levels of the output tubes.

Preamplifier

Input impedance – Phono: 47 kOhm || 120 pF
Input impedance – Line: 25 kOhm || 10 pF
Max. input signal – Phono: 40 mV (f = 1 kHz)
Max. input signal – Line: 8 V
Gain – Phono: +46 dB (f = 1 kHz)
Gain – Line: 0 dB
Max. deviation from RIAA curve – Phono: +/- 0.5 dB
Frequency response – Line: 4 Hz to 1 MHz (-3 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion – Phono: < 0.03% (f = 10 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion – Line: < 0.001% (f = 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion – EQ: < 0.002% (f = 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio – Phono: > 60 dB (1 V, without A-filter)
Signal-to-noise ratio – Line: > 90 dB (1 V, without A-filter)
Signal-to-noise ratio – EQ: > 90 dB (1 V, without A-filter)
Bass boost in setting I – EQ: + 5.6 dB
Bass boost in setting II – EQ: + 7.6 dB
Treble boost in setting I – EQ: + 6 dB
Treble boost in setting II – EQ: + 8 dB

Phones

Rated output power: 2 x 0.3 W (RL = 32 Ohm)
Gain: -6 dB (RL = 32 Ohm)
Frequency response: 4 Hz to 1 MHz (-3 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.008% (RL = 32 Ohm, 0.125 W)
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 95 dB (RL = 32 Ohm, rated output))

Power Amplifier

Rated output power: 2 x 100 W
Input impedance, Direct balanced IN: 20 kOhm
Input impedance, Direct unbalanced IN: 10 kOhm
Input sensitivity, Direct balanced IN: 460 mV, to rated output
Input sensitivity, Preamp IN: 460 mV, to rated output
Input sensitivity, Phono IN: 2.25 mV, to rated output
Gain: +35.5 dB (RL = 8 Ohm)
Frequency response: 27 Hz to 70 kHz (-3 dB, rated output)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.5% (f = 1 kHz, rated output)
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 100 dB (RL = 8 Ohm, rated output)
Load impedance: 4 to 8 Ohm

General

Number of input ports / channel:
1 unbalanced Phono IN
4 unbalanced Line IN
1 unbalanced Direct IN
1 balanced Direct IN

Number of output ports / channel:
1 unbalanced Line OUT
1 unbalanced Sub OUT
1 unbalanced EQ OUT
1 unbalanced Phones OUT
1 balanced Power OUT

Tubes required:
4 x KT120 (KT150 or KT170 optionally)
2 x 6922
2 x 12AX7

Weight: 23kg
Dimensions: 43 x 47.5 x 20 cm
Power requirement: Idle: 200 W, Maximum: 720 W