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Description
The original Diablo also found its way into the pages of the mainstream press, where the Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) praised its “exceptional sound quality, even when driving speakers other amplifiers have found difficult to handle.”
Manufacturer’s specs
2 x 300W (8 Ohm), 2 x 600W (4 Ohm), 2 x 950W (2 Ohm)
True Dual Mono configuration
Zero negative feedback
Microprocessor-controlled 43-step fully balanced relay volume attenuator for best sonic performance based on a minimalist contingent of ultra-precision resistors
Ultra-short signal path
Minimal internal wiring
Military spec. dual-layer and four-layer printed circuit boards with up to 105 micron copper traces
Dual Mono Holmgren toroidal transformer with vacuum treated core and windings to virtually eliminate mechanical noise
PCB-mounted sockets eliminate wiring and shorten signal path
New, high-speed, discrete single-ended Class A input buffer for best possible sonic performance
Gold-plated Swiss Neutrik XLR sockets for two balanced sources
Gold-plated phono sockets with Teflon insulation for 3 inputs and 2 outputs
Fixed-level AV throughput for uncompromising integration with surround preamplifier
Input level matching to prevent abrupt level changes
Large Vacuum Fluorescent Display for easy legibility
Adjustable display lighting (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, Off)
Backlit touch-sensitive front panel controls
Optional MM/MC phonostage module
Optional PCM/DSD DAC module with one USB, 2 x SPDIF, 1 AES and 1 optical input
12V DC link input and output
Flash memory upgrades via key fob
Local shunt regulators for optimal noise suppression
Non-invasive protection system
Infrared remote control
Input for external iInfrared receiver
Standard power consumption: less than 0.5 W, conforming to latest EU standards
EU CE approval
Designed and built in Denmark