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The A38 features new output device technology which practically eliminates thermal modulation of audio signals to ensure a truly dynamic and transparent reproduction. The brand new preamp design using studio grade components and new power amplifier stages deliver a result which exceeds expectations and raises the bar for specialist integrated amplifiers in general.
Pre-amplifier section
- All new audiophile pre-amplifier design with very low noise and distortion
- Very short audio signal path for cleanest possible sound
- No tone controls for lowest distortion and noise
- DC coupled using servo to remove any DC from input signals
- New improved Burr Brown volume control
- High quality Burr Brown op-amps in signal path
- Hermetically sealed reed relay input switching with immeasurable distortion and noise*
- Four-layer printed circuit boards allow control of power supply reduction of electrical noise
- Processor mode option for seamless integration with AV surround decoders
- Audiophile grade Stargate and Rubicon capacitors for signal transparency
- Optional single stage MM/MC phono preamp
Power amplifier features
- 105wpc continuous power output (8ohms, both channels driven)
- 200wpc continuous power output (4ohms, 1kHz, one channel driven)
- Fully discrete transistor power amp stages with temperature compensation
- Current feedback design ensuring wide bandwidth for high resolution audio
- Two pairs of individually selectable gold plated speaker outputs
- All DC coupled signal path for enhanced bass control
- All new thermal management for exceptional sonic stability
Power supply features
- Massive toroid mains transformer
- User switchable between 115v and 230v mains supplies
- Dual rectified power amp supplies for reduced ground noise
- Separate smoothing per channel to reduce crosstalk
- Independently rectified and regulated pre-amp power supplies
General Features
- Supplied with CR90 system remote control
- All gold plated input / output connectors
- Large, clear VFD dot matrix display
- Size – 430mm (17") wide, 370mm (14") deep, 110mm (4.2") high
- Weight 9.5kg (20.9lbs) nett, 12.5kg (27.5lbs) packed
http://www.arcam.co.uk/_docs/a38e_p38e_manual.pdf
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