Transcendence

1626 “Darling” reference Headphone amplifier

The “Zero-Compromise” Reference headphone amplifier

POWER: 850 mW @ 32 Ohm, Exceptional damping factor to drive Magnetic Planar and Bio-Cellulose Drivers

Optional: High-Impedance Output Transformers are also available by request, OR built as a speaker amplifier.

Input Impedance: 50K

Input Sensitivity: 1.43v To Full Output (Pre-Amp/Line-Stage Optional, Sources May be Directly Connected)

S/N Ratio: -92db Below Full Output (Exceptionally Quiet Noise-floor)

Inputs: Two (2) Switchable on RCA's

Gain Adjustment: Dual-Mono, Gold-Point 47-Step Attenuators

Output: EIZZ 4-Pin XLR (Female) Headphone Output, OR CMC 5-Way Binding Posts as a speaker amplifier.

Tube Complement: One Type 84/6Z4 Rectifier, One 12SL7/2C52 Driver, and Two 1626 Output Tubes.

* CUSTOM-WOUND, LOW-IMPEDANCE OUTPUT TRANSFORMERS

* FULLY POTTED POWER TRANSFORMER AND PRIMARY CHOKE

* TUBE-RECTIFIED, DC FILAMENT SUPPLIES (Super-Low Noise-Floor)

* Point-To-Point, Hand-Wired, Teflon Tube Sockets

* 300% Duty-Rated 1% Metal-Film (Holco/Takman) and (Kiwame/Allen-Bradley) Carbon Resistors, CHANNEL-MATCHED.

* Carling Switches/CMC and EIZZ Connectors

* 3mm (1/8") Etched and Polished OR Brushed 6061 Aluminum Front, Back, Top and Bottom Plates.

* Hand-Polished, Finger-Joined, 2Tone/Figured-Hardwood Amplifier Base. (check availability of pairings)

* LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER. (Tubes 30 Days).