Era Gold Specifications
/ Technology:
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Design & Technology |
Valve (tube) without the tubes; 2] video; 3]
line-driver; and 4] computational logic design -
resulting in breathtaking speed and very low dynamic
distortion
Because of this, we've pulled-off (what the Hi-Fi
industry considers) the impossible, doing the
amplification and necessary EQ in one single operation.
The Era Gold V is so fast that additional
capacitive input loading just isn't necessary - it can
keep up with the fastest and most extended cartridge
frequency responses without inducing toothache.
Wide-Bandwidth. To render the phase of a
high note accurately requires a bandwidth ten times the
highest audible frequency - to keep the harmonics in
step and the whole performance sounding real. Bandwidth
limiting by other brands always means there's a filter
present - intended or not - and the steeper the filter,
the higher the filter ripple. Ripple blurs and narrows
the image - not so the Era Gold V.
Our infra bass stabilization techniques stop the signal
feeding back through the power rails, delivering it to
your ears instead, and results in stability at the bass
end
Through
our use of the best audio coupling capacitors the World
has to offer, there is no DC at all across the
pick-up cartridge, and therefore no chance of
magnetization.
Absolutely no frequency bending tricks are used.
RIAA accuracy is within 0.5dB bottom to top. |
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Burn-In Time |
A period of approximately 3-4 weeks
is required for the circuit to "break-in", after which
it is advisable to leave the product on. After
disconnection from the power they will require a further
few days break-in period to return to full performance.
BURN-IN TIME is the period the circuit requires to be
left powered-on from new for the entire circuit to
stabilize. Until then performance will not be as
advertised. |
| Phono Connectors |
Heavy Gold Plated |
| Gain |
41.5 db |
| Input Sensitivity |
2mv to 9mv |
| Input Impedance |
47k and 100pF |
| Output |
240mV - 1.08V |
| Headroom |
26dB ref 2mV input |
| Output Noise "A" wtd. |
-77 db |
| Distortion |
less than 0.02% |
| Frequency Response |
5Hz to 2.7 MHz |
| Reproduction Curve |
RIAA with 50kHz EQ |
| Power Supply |
PSU1-24 power supply
The power supply circuits do not
employ switch-mode or DC-DC conversion. The RF produced by such devices gets
into the signal path and modulates the signal, producing a set of pseudo
frequencies that sing along with the music. This may make a stage sound rich,
luscious and zingy, but it's not music. |
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Casing |
Unique construction aluminium extrusion
base and top; 3.2mm thick front and rear panels; Satin silver anodised aluminium
finish |
| Size (approx) |
170 x 117 x 50 (mm) |
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Elevator EXP Specifications /
Technology :
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Design & Technology |
The complete lack of flywheel effect or hysterisis of
transformers and correct cartridge matching, combine
with the fast low noise video bandwidth of the EXP to
provide an award winning performance.
Transformless, wide-bandwidth |
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Burn-In Time |
A period of approximately 3-4 weeks
is required for the circuit to "break-in", after which
it is advisable to leave the product on. After
disconnection from the power they will require a further
few days break-in period to return to full performance.
BURN-IN TIME is the period the circuit requires to be
left powered-on from new for the entire circuit to
stabilize. Until then performance will not be as
advertised. |
| Phono Connectors |
Heavy Gold Plated |
| Gain |
24 db |
| Amplifiers |
video amplifiers that provide the
bandwidth required |
| Input Referred Noise |
-130dB rms - like a studio mcrophone
amp - i.e. hiss will be below the noise of a clean
record |
| Distortion |
less than 0.01% (almost near
non-existent (including the test oscillator's 0.003%
distortion) |
| Cartridge Loading |
External. Available via two front panel gold
plated contact switches.
23, 30, 100,
840, 1000, 5100, 47kHz |
| Power Supply |
PSU1-24 power supply
The power supply circuits do not
employ switch-mode or DC-DC conversion. The RF produced by such devices gets
into the signal path and modulates the signal, producing a set of pseudo
frequencies that sing along with the music. This may make a stage sound rich,
luscious and zingy, but it's not music. DC coupling is used
throughout each Elevator step-up transformer-less head amplifier. The zero
volt rail is internally generated providing an absolutely clean ground. This
allows the use of a single sided supply, and a simple 24 volt battery supply
can therefore be substituted by the user for extremely critical listening. |
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Components |
Components used in the
Elevator are to the highest professional standards, including FR4 epoxy
resin single and double sided plated through hole printed circuit boards,
C&K gold plated contact switches, Analogue Devices semiconductors, tantalum
capacitors, Elna audio grade capacitors, Wima low inductance high speed
polypropylene and silver/mica capacitors. Connections are by heavy gold
plated, Teflon insulated deluxe phono jacks, and an additional arm earth is
provided for convenience. |
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Casing |
Unique construction aluminium extrusion
base and top; 3.2mm thick front and rear panels; Satin silver anodised aluminium
finish |
| Size (approx) |
170 x 117 x 50 (mm) |
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