Kann ich meinen Plattenspieler direkt anschliessen?

Ja. Der AACento hat eine eingebaute Phonostufe für MM- und MC-Tonabnehmer, eine externe Phonovorstufe brauchst du also nicht. Ein zuschaltbares Subsonic-Filter bändigt Trittschall und verzogene Platten. Nenn uns deinen Tonabnehmer, dann prüfen wir vorab, ob die Anpassung sauber aufgeht.

Arbeitet der AACento in reiner Klasse A?

Nein, das gilt nur für den Kopfhörerverstärker. Audio Analogue weist reine Klasse A ausschliesslich für diese Stufe aus. Die Leistungssektion setzt stattdessen auf einen Aufbau ohne globale Gegenkopplung mit 480-VA-Ringkerntransformator. Reine Klasse A über alles bietet in dieser Familie das Modell ABsolute.

Taugt der Kopfhörerausgang für hochohmige Modelle?

Ja, in den meisten Fällen. Der eigene Klasse-A-Zug ohne Gegenkopplung liefert 500 mW an 16 Ω, 1 W an 32 Ω und 120 mW an 300 Ω. Für die allermeisten HiFi-Kopfhörer reicht das souverän. Bei sehr unempfindlichen 600-Ohm-Modellen schauen wir vorher gemeinsam auf die Daten.

Kann ich den AACento ins Heimkino einbinden?

Ja, über den Direct-Modus. Er umgeht die Lautstärkeregelung, sodass ein AV-Prozessor die Frontkanäle über den AACento führen kann, ohne dass zwei Regler gegeneinander arbeiten. Digitaleingänge oder einen eingebauten Wandler hat er allerdings nicht, die Quelle muss analog zuspielen.

Warum den Pure AACento bei HD Zürisee kaufen?

Weil ein Verstärker mit Phono und Kopfhöreramp nur dann aufgeht, wenn Tonabnehmer, Kopfhörer und Lautsprecher zusammenpassen. Genau diese Abstimmung ist unser tägliches Geschäft in Wädenswil. Dazu kommen Lieferung, Installation vor Ort und ein eigener Techniker, der auch Jahre später noch weiterhilft.

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Audio Analogue Pure AACento Integrated Amplifier, Black

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The Audio Analogue Pure AACento is an analogue integrated amplifier without global negative feedback, delivering 100 W into 8 Ω and bringing an MM/MC phono stage plus a standalone headphone amplifier in pure Class A. It's hand-built in Italy.

The satin black chassis is deliberately understated — the excitement happens inside, with a 480 VA toroidal transformer and a signal path that gets by without op-amps.

Why the Pure AACento?

Because it replaces three components without cutting corners. The power section delivers 100 W at 8 Ω, 200 W at 4 Ω and 330 W at 2 Ω at an output impedance of 0.4 Ω. The phono input accepts MM and MC cartridges and brings a switchable subsonic filter. And the headphone output is a genuine amplifier in pure Class A without negative feedback, with 1 W at 32 Ω and 120 mW at 300 Ω — not an afterthought bolted on out of pity.

What you hear

An open, effortless tone with plenty of substance in the midrange. Volume is controlled digitally, but the signal path stays fully analogue throughout, so quiet levels don't go flat either. Over headphones, the dedicated Class A stage kicks in and delivers the same calm as over speakers. Direct mode bypasses the volume control entirely, should a home-cinema processor need to take charge of volume.

Who is the Pure AACento for?

For vinyl and headphone listeners who want a tidy system rather than a tower of boxes. Plainly put: digital inputs, a DAC and streaming are entirely absent — you'll need to add a source, as the AACento is deliberately all-analogue. If instead you only listen through speakers and use neither phono nor headphones, you're paying for two sections that stay silent.

Our verdict

A quiet all-rounder with a clear stance: analogue, powerful, feedback-free, with a phono stage and a headphone amp that are both meant seriously. Whether it suits your cartridge, your headphones and your speakers, we'll tell you honestly — even when the answer is no. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.

Technical specifications

Device type: analogue integrated amplifier without global negative feedback, with MM/MC phono stage and headphone amplifier
Output power: 100 W at 8 Ω / 200 W at 4 Ω / 330 W at 2 Ω (each at 1% THD+N)
Transformer: 480 VA toroidal
Output impedance: 0.4 Ω
Inputs: 3× RCA (unbalanced), 1× XLR (balanced), 1× phono MM/MC with switchable subsonic filter
Direct mode: bypasses the volume control for home-cinema integration
Headphone output: yes, dedicated amplifier in pure Class A without negative feedback — 500 mW at 16 Ω, 1 W at 32 Ω, 120 mW at 300 Ω
Volume control: digitally controlled, analogue signal path without op-amps
Source selection: microprocessor-controlled relays
Sensitivity: 600 mVrms for rated power at 8 Ω
Frequency response: up to 100 kHz (−3 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB (line level) / 85 dB (phono MM) / 65 dB (phono MC)
Standby consumption: < 1 W (230 V)
Finishes: Black, Silver
Dimensions (W×H×D): 445 × 92 × 400 mm
Weight: 14 kg
Included: integrated amplifier, solid-aluminium remote control

Frequently asked questions

Can I connect my turntable directly?

Yes. The AACento has a built-in phono stage for MM and MC cartridges, so you don't need an external phono preamp. A switchable subsonic filter tames footfall and warped records. Tell us your cartridge and we'll check in advance that the matching works out cleanly.

Does the AACento run in pure Class A?

No, that only applies to the headphone amplifier. Audio Analogue specifies pure Class A exclusively for that stage. The power section instead uses a design without global negative feedback and a 480 VA toroidal transformer. Pure Class A throughout is offered within this family by the ABsolute model.

Is the headphone output suitable for high-impedance models?

Yes, in most cases. The dedicated Class A stage without negative feedback delivers 500 mW at 16 Ω, 1 W at 32 Ω and 120 mW at 300 Ω. That's comfortably enough for the vast majority of hi-fi headphones. For very insensitive 600-ohm models, we'll check the figures together with you first.

Can I integrate the AACento into a home cinema setup?

Yes, via Direct mode. It bypasses the volume control, so an AV processor can drive the front channels through the AACento without two controls fighting each other. It has no digital inputs or built-in converter, though — the source needs to feed it an analogue signal.

Why buy the Pure AACento from HD Zürisee?

Because an amplifier with phono and a headphone amp only works out if the cartridge, headphones and speakers actually match. That exact matching is our daily business in Wädenswil. On top of that comes delivery, on-site installation and our own technician, who's still there to help years later.

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