SKU: 15356Category: PreamplifiersAvailability: In Stock
4.800,00 €
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 experiencA versatile audio powerhouse with balanced/unbalanced inputs, dedicated phono stage, and ECC83/12AX7 tubes for exceptional clarity and dynamic sound. . Ideal for audiophiles seeking superior audio quality and reliability.
To complete our Classic Series, we’ve designed an all-rounder preamplifier with a beautifully balanced sound character, featuring one of the finest vintage tubes available: the Tungsram ECC83. The C200 utilizes 8 of these exceptional tubes, ensuring each output captures their unique flavor. As always, the key aspect of our design process was to meet a broad range of user needs. Let’s dive into the details below!
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.
Tungsram ECC83 Vacuum TubesThe Tungsram ECC83 vacuum tube is a high-quality preamplifier tube made in Hungary. Known for its natural and accurate sound, this tube offers smooth and extended treble, balanced mids, and firm bass, making it a highly regarded component in high-fidelity audio systems. Our company proudly holds a large stock of new-old stock (NOS) Tungsram ECC83 tubes, which we utilize in our C200 preamplifier. This ensures each unit benefits from their renowned sound quality and durability.
Custom Power TransformerJust like our output transformers, our power transformers are also custom-designed and built in our in-house transformer workshop. We manufacture them with the same precision and attention to details: the high-permeability, large cross-section toroidal cores are also impregnated, and then the winding process follows. The parameters of the windings are designed to avoid saturation of the magnetic core and to ensure efficient operation even under heavy load conditions. It is important to note that we use double electromagnetic shielding for our power transformers. Finally, we employ the same epoxy compound used to pot the output transformers to eliminate mechanical vibrations and associated noises.
MM Phono PreamplifierOver a decade ago, we embarked on our journey with our first MM phono preamplifier prototype. Since then, we’ve continuously refined these circuits to achieve exceptional sonic and technical performance. We’re especially proud of the MM phono preamplifier of the C200, which represents the pinnacle of our efforts, offering magical sound quality and solid measured performance. This version, featuring only vacuum tubes and passive elements, embodies absolute tonal purity and honesty.
Headphone AmplifierThe amplifier features an integrated headphone amplifier, engineered to deliver a completely transparent sound character. The design ensures that it does not color or alter the detailed sound image of the preamplifier. It is able to drive a wide range of headphones effectively, offering a rich and engaging listening experience.
Aesthetics
Our approach to the visual design centers around maintaining visual neutrality. We intentionally avoid overdesigning the appearance, aiming for aesthetic simplicity and cleanliness. Our products are not meant to be theatrical or ostentatious; rather, they seamlessly integrate into the audio system’s interior without disrupting the user experience. However, we add unique touches that make our devices instantly recognizable.
Relay-Controlled Input SelectionThe amplifier features a total of seven analog inputs: four unbalanced Line IN, two balanced Line IN and one unbalanced Phono MM IN. Selection between these inputs is accomplished using precision, low-power, ultra-miniature Japanese relays with ultra-low contact resistance gold overlay silver contacts. The front panel Status LEDs indicate the currently active or inactive inputs.
ALPS Motorized Volume ControlThe japanese made ALPS passive volume control potentiometers are a top choice among audiophiles due to their high quality, low noise, and smooth operation. Precision engineering and premium materials ensure superior sound performance, while minimal electrical noise keeps the audio signal clean and accurate. Their design allows for consistent volume adjustments, crucial for maintaining fidelity. Known for durability, these potentiometers offer reliable performance over time.
4-Function Remote ControlThe remote control features a black matte finish. Alongside the basic VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN functions, it also includes a convenient MUTE function and a POWER ON / STAND BY button.
Special ComponentsTested and Selected Vacuum Tubes
The preamp tubes are selected for low noise, symmetry and minimum distortion.
Gold-Plated Audio Terminals
Enhancing signal transmission quality.
Film Capacitors
We exclusively use film capacitors in our audio circuits for optimal performance.
Ceramic Composition Resistors
These resistors are placed in critical positions to enhance reliability.
Long-Life, High-Temperature-Tolerant Capacitors
Employed in our power supplies to withstand demanding conditions.
Mains Filtering
We use mains filtering on the primary side of the power transformers, with the purpose of filtering out any incoming interference that may be present on the powerline.
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