Audio Hungary QUALITON C200 Preamplifier

Description

Audio Hungary QUALITON C200 Preamplifier Description

The Audio Hungary QUALITON C200 Preamplifier is a high-fidelity marvel designed for audiophiles who demand the best in sound quality and versatility. Engineered with precision and built with premium components, the C200 ensures an unparalleled listening experience.

Key Features

• Exceptional Output and Input Sensitivity

  • Nominal Output Level: The preamplifier boasts a nominal output level of 4V for line inputs, ensuring a powerful and clear signal to your amplifier.
  • Input Sensitivity: With a line input sensitivity of 1V and a phono input sensitivity of 5.7mV, the C200 is adept at handling a variety of input levels to deliver optimal performance.

• Versatile Connectivity

  • Inputs: The C200 offers a comprehensive array of input options with 4 unbalanced line level inputs (LINE 1-4), 2 balanced line level inputs (BALANCED INPUTS 1-2), and a dedicated PHONO level input (PHONO MM), making it adaptable to a wide range of audio sources.
  • Outputs: On the output side, it provides 2 unbalanced line level outputs (LINE; SUB), 1 balanced line level output (BALANCED OUTPUTS), and 1 headphone output per channel, catering to various audio setups and preferences.

• Impressive Gain and Distortion Control

  • Gain: The C200 delivers a gain of +12 dB for line inputs and an impressive +57 dB for phono inputs, ensuring that even the most subtle audio details are amplified with precision.
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: Maintaining sonic purity, the C200 achieves a total harmonic distortion of less than 0.05% for line inputs and less than 0.1% for phono inputs at 1 kHz, ensuring a clean and accurate audio output.

• Wide Frequency Response

  • Line Input: The preamplifier offers a remarkable frequency response from 4 Hz to 300 kHz (-1 dB), capturing the full spectrum of audio frequencies for an immersive listening experience.
  • Phono Input: For vinyl enthusiasts, the phono input covers a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz (-0.5 dB), delivering rich and detailed sound reproduction from your favorite records.

• Robust Build and Design

  • Tubes Required: The C200 utilizes 8 x ECC83/12AX7 tubes, known for their excellent audio performance and reliability, contributing to the preamplifier’s warm and dynamic sound signature.
  • Dimensions and Weight: With dimensions of 43 cm (W) x 16 cm (H) x 40 cm (D) and a weight of 10.4 kg, the C200 is built to be a substantial yet elegant addition to your audio system.

• Outstanding Signal-to-Noise Ratio

  • The C200 achieves a signal-to-noise ratio of greater than 100 dB for line inputs and greater than 70 dB for phono inputs, ensuring that your music is heard with minimal background noise and maximum clarity.

The Audio Hungary QUALITON C200 Preamplifier is a testament to high-end audio engineering, offering versatile connectivity, exceptional gain and distortion control, and a wide frequency response. Its robust design and premium components make it a perfect choice for audiophiles seeking the ultimate in sound quality and performance.