{"title":"AUDIO ANALOGUE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAudio Analogue is an Italian high-end manufacturer from Monsummano Terme in Tuscany, building amplifiers, CD transports and digital-to-analog converters since 1995. Since 2013 the flagship lines have been made in the laboratories of AIRTECH, the company of co-founder Claudio Bertini. Everything is hand-built in Italy; the cases stay understated, the effort goes on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich line suits you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're after an Italian integrated amplifier, you'll land on one of three families. The \u003cstrong\u003ePureAA series\u003c\/strong\u003e is the seriously-meant sonic entry point: the AACento as integrated amplifier, the AA100DM as a stereo power amp, the AADrive as CD transport, the AAPhono as phono stage, the AADac as converter. The \u003cstrong\u003eAnniversary line\u003c\/strong\u003e carries on the historic names, with the Puccini and Maestro as integrated amplifiers, the Bellini as preamplifier and the Donizetti as power amp. The \u003cstrong\u003eABsolute line\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's reference, with an integrated amplifier, a preamplifier, and stereo and mono power amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuccini or Maestro? The Puccini is the more compact entry point, the Maestro the step above and the better choice for bigger rooms and more demanding speakers. If you already have a power amp, you enter through the Bellini or the ABsolute preamp. For the AA100DM and the Donizetti there are AIRTECH upgrade kits, so a good unit doesn't have to become a new unit right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAudio Analogue in Switzerland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHD Zürisee in Wädenswil carries Audio Analogue on Lake Zürich. We match the unit to your speakers and your room, deliver and install on site, and our own technician handles service and support. Tell us what you have: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp 076 534 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated amplifier or separate pre- and power amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most systems, an integrated amplifier like the AACento, Puccini or Maestro is enough. Separate pre- and power amps pay off if you specifically want more headroom and freedom to expand. We'll tell you honestly at what point the extra effort actually makes a difference in your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does RR stand for on the Maestro and ABsolute?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRR refers to a volume control using relays and precision resistors instead of a classic potentiometer, matched channel-to-channel and clean in the signal path. Whether the extra effort is worth it for your chain depends on your speakers and room. We clarify that with you beforehand, not afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD players \u0026amp; CD transports\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDACs \u0026amp; D\/A converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"audioanalogueaa100dmblack","title":"Audio Analogue Pure AA100DM Stereo Power Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Pure AA100DM is an analogue stereo power amplifier in dual-mono construction, delivering 100 W into 8 Ω and bridgeable to a monoblock at 400 W. It runs in Class AB and dispenses entirely with global negative feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe satin black finish disappears into the rack; the 15.5 kg doesn't. Inside sits a 760 VA transformer, not some token power supply. Built in Italy, measured in watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pure AA100DM?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"DM\" stands for Dual Mono. Both channels run on largely separate supplies and separate amplification, three pairs of output transistors per side. That yields 100 W at 8 Ω, 200 W at 4 Ω and 320 W at 2 Ω — figures that still hold up when your speakers get rude in the bass. Output impedance is 0.25 Ω, signal-to-noise ratio over 110 dB, and the internal wiring is solid 7N-OCC copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass control, above all. An amplifier of this type keeps the woofer short instead of letting it ring on, and the quiet background leaves room for faint details that would otherwise get lost. Because there's no global negative feedback in play, the AA100DM sounds more open and unvarnished than polished. It doesn't gloss over anything that isn't in the recording — you have to like that, and plenty of people do exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pure AA100DM for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who deliberately works with a separate preamp and power amp and wants to keep the door open to two bridged monoblocks. Plainly put: without a preamp, nothing plays here at all, because volume control and source selection are deliberately absent. If you want everything in one chassis, the Pure AACento is the better fit, and if you're after streaming or digital inputs, you'll need a dedicated source in front of it anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoroughly solid power amp with a genuine dual-mono foundation and a clear upgrade path toward monoblock operation. No showpiece for the living room, but a workhorse with good manners. Which preamp and which speakers really suit it is something we'd rather sort out in conversation: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: analogue stereo power amplifier, dual mono, Class AB, no global negative feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 100 W at 8 Ω \/ 200 W at 4 Ω \/ 320 W at 2 Ω (each at 1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono operation bridged: 400 W at 8 Ω \/ 700 W at 4 Ω (link kit required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 1.4 Vrms for 100 W at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 1× RCA (unbalanced), 1× XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: up to 95 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.25 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: \u0026gt; 110 dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer: 760 VA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput transistors: six pairs, three pairs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal wiring: solid 7N-OCC copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption: \u0026lt; 1 W (230 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Satin black, natural aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 445 × 120 × 390 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a preamp for the AA100DM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The AA100DM is a pure power amplifier with no volume control and no source selection. You need a preamp or a device with a preamp output ahead of it. Connection is either unbalanced via RCA or balanced via XLR. Which preamp suits your chain is something we'll work out together with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the dual-mono construction give you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth channels have largely separate power supply and amplification. That reduces crosstalk between left and right and stabilises the spatial image. Audibly, that shows up as a clearly layered soundstage that doesn't collapse even at high levels. On top of that comes the absence of global negative feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I bridge the AA100DM to mono later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bridged, it delivers 400 W at 8 Ω and 700 W at 4 Ω. For that you need one unit per channel and the matching link kit. That's a clean upgrade path if your speakers later demand more current than a stereo power amp can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space and airflow does the power amp need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 445 × 120 × 390 mm and weighs 15.5 kg, so the rack shelf should be sturdy. Class AB power amps give off heat: leave a few centimetres clear above and behind, and don't place anything directly on top. In standby it draws under 1 watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pure AA100DM from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a power amp is only as good as the chain around it, and that's exactly where our experience lies. We match preamp, power amp and speakers to each other, deliver and install at your home, and our own technician stays your point of contact even after the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power amp needs a source and speakers: find the matching preamp among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, more amplifier concepts under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, plus the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e and the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCabling\u003c\/a\u003e. Or browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482598736,"sku":"10300B","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-pure-aa100dm-stereo-endverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht-2.jpg?v=1788626823"},{"product_id":"audioanalogueaa100dmsilver","title":"Audio Analogue Pure AA100DM Stereo Power Amplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Pure AA100DM is an analogue stereo power amplifier in dual-mono construction, delivering 100 W into 8 Ω and bridgeable to a monoblock at 400 W. It runs in Class AB and gets by without global negative feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn natural aluminium the chassis looks noticeably lighter than it is — 15.5 kg and a 760 VA transformer say otherwise. Developed and built in Tuscany, where understatement is apparently mastered in metal too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pure AA100DM?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the \"DM\" is Dual Mono: separate supply, separate amplification, three pairs of output transistors per channel. That yields 100 W at 8 Ω, 200 W at 4 Ω and a stable 320 W at 2 Ω — reserves that also cover speakers with a demanding impedance curve. Add an output impedance of 0.25 Ω, a signal-to-noise ratio above 110 dB and internal wiring of solid 7N-OCC copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm and grip. The bass arrives dry and precise instead of mushy, and because the background stays so quiet, fine details from the recording emerge without turning the volume up. The absence of global negative feedback gives it an honest, unvarnished character: the AA100DM sounds like the recording, not like itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pure AA100DM for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for chains with a separate preamp and power amp, especially when two bridged monos are planned to follow later. Plainly put: this power amp has neither a volume control nor source selection, so it doesn't play on its own. If you prefer a one-box solution, reach for the Pure AACento, and if you need streaming or digital inputs, plan for a separate source as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstantial engineering rather than showroom design: genuine dual mono, a big transformer, a clear upgrade path to monoblock. If you like the silver tone, you also get a fascia that looks good in almost any rack. Tell us about your room and your speakers, and we'll find the right combination: HD Zürisee, Wädenswil — 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: analogue stereo power amplifier, dual mono, Class AB, no global negative feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 100 W at 8 Ω \/ 200 W at 4 Ω \/ 320 W at 2 Ω (each at 1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono operation bridged: 400 W at 8 Ω \/ 700 W at 4 Ω (link kit required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 1.4 Vrms for 100 W at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 1× RCA (unbalanced), 1× XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: up to 95 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.25 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: \u0026gt; 110 dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer: 760 VA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput transistors: six pairs, three pairs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal wiring: solid 7N-OCC copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption: \u0026lt; 1 W (230 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Natural aluminium, satin black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 445 × 120 × 390 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the AA100DM play without a preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. As a pure power amp it has neither volume control nor source selection, so it absolutely needs a preamp or a source with a controlled output ahead of it. You can connect it unbalanced via RCA or balanced via XLR. We're happy to suggest a matching preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does dual mono differ from a normal stereo power amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left and right channels have largely separate supplies and separate amplification stages. That means they barely influence each other, crosstalk drops, and the stereo centre stays stable even with complex music. On top of that, the AA100DM runs without global negative feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does mono operation work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo bridged units form a genuine monoblock pair delivering 400 W at 8 Ω or 700 W at 4 Ω. This requires the matching link kit. That way you can start small and double the power later without changing the preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow warm does the AA100DM get in operation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeably warm, as is normal for Class AB, but not a concern. Leave some air above and behind it, and don't place other devices directly on top. The chassis measures 445 × 120 × 390 mm at 15.5 kg, and standby consumption is under one watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pure AA100DM in Silver from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we've been putting together systems for over two decades and know which combinations actually bring joy day to day. We advise you on preamp, speakers and cabling, handle delivery and installation, and remain reachable through our own technical department afterwards too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the power amp can show what it can do: find preamps under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, more amplifiers under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, plus \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482631504,"sku":"10300","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-pure-aa100dm-stereo-endverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1788626829"},{"product_id":"audioanalogueaacentoblack","title":"Audio Analogue Pure AACento Integrated Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pure AACento?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pure AACento for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: analogue integrated amplifier without global negative feedback, with MM\/MC phono stage and headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 100 W at 8 Ω \/ 200 W at 4 Ω \/ 330 W at 2 Ω (each at 1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer: 480 VA toroidal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3× RCA (unbalanced), 1× XLR (balanced), 1× phono MM\/MC with switchable subsonic filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect mode: bypasses the volume control for home-cinema integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: digitally controlled, analogue signal path without op-amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource selection: microprocessor-controlled relays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 600 mVrms for rated power at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: up to 100 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB (line level) \/ 85 dB (phono MM) \/ 65 dB (phono MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption: \u0026lt; 1 W (230 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Black, Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 445 × 92 × 400 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: integrated amplifier, solid-aluminium remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect my turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AACento run in pure Class A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the headphone output suitable for high-impedance models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I integrate the AACento into a home cinema setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pure AACento from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn amplifier with phono calls for vinyl, headphones and speakers: check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e — or discover the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482664272,"sku":"7500B","price":4550.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-pure-aacento-vollverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht-2.jpg?v=1785425773"},{"product_id":"audioanalogueaacentosilver","title":"Audio Analogue Pure AACento Integrated Amplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Pure AACento is an analogue integrated amplifier without global negative feedback, delivering 100 W into 8 Ω and carrying both an MM\/MC phono stage and a dedicated headphone amplifier in pure Class A. Hand-built in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn natural aluminium, the AACento takes on a lighter, more technical look. Inside, everything stays just as serious: a 480 VA toroidal transformer, relay-based source selection, and a signal path without a single op-amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pure AACento?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it brings integrated amplifier, phono preamp and headphone amp together in one chassis, without any of the three ending up an afterthought. The power section delivers 100 W at 8 Ω, 200 W at 4 Ω and 330 W at 2 Ω, with an output impedance of 0.4 Ω. Phono accepts MM and MC with a switchable subsonic filter, and the headphone stage runs in pure Class A without negative feedback, delivering up to 1 W at 32 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower without hardness. The AACento sounds sonorous and full of colour, yet stays composed even in complex passages, because it never runs out of headroom. Volume is controlled digitally while the signal path stays analogue, so even room-level listening volumes don't collapse. On headphones you hear the same signature, just a shade more intimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pure AACento for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor people with a record collection and a good pair of headphones who still want just one box in the rack. Plainly put: if you expect streaming, Bluetooth or digital inputs, you're in the wrong place — everything here is analogue, and a digital source has to be added separately. And if you neither listen to vinyl nor use headphones, you're paying for two full-fledged sections you'll never switch on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grown-up, honestly built amplifier with two full-strength extras instead of ten half-hearted ones. If you listen in analogue and value a tidy rack, you get a lot of amplifier for very little shelf space. Tell us about your room, your cartridge and your speakers, and we'll tell you whether the maths works out: HD Zürisee, Wädenswil — 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: analogue integrated amplifier without global negative feedback, with MM\/MC phono stage and headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 100 W at 8 Ω \/ 200 W at 4 Ω \/ 330 W at 2 Ω (each at 1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer: 480 VA toroidal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3× RCA (unbalanced), 1× XLR (balanced), 1× phono MM\/MC with switchable subsonic filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect mode: bypasses the volume control for home-cinema integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: digitally controlled, analogue signal path without op-amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource selection: microprocessor-controlled relays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 600 mVrms for rated power at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: up to 100 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB (line level) \/ 85 dB (phono MM) \/ 65 dB (phono MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption: \u0026lt; 1 W (230 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Silver, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 445 × 92 × 400 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: integrated amplifier, solid-aluminium remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a separate phono preamp as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The phono stage for MM and MC cartridges is already built in, including a switchable subsonic filter against footfall and warped records. The signal-to-noise ratio is 85 dB for MM and 65 dB for MC. Tell us which cartridge you want to run and we'll check the matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the AACento a pure Class A amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Audio Analogue specifies pure Class A only for the headphone amplifier, not for the power section. That runs without global negative feedback, off a 480 VA toroidal transformer. A switchable Class A concept across the whole chain is found in the larger ABsolute model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree unbalanced RCA sources, one balanced XLR source, and a turntable at the phono input. Digital sources need their own converter ahead of them, since the AACento has neither digital inputs nor a built-in DAC. A suitable external converter connects easily to one of the line-level inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does the AACento need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 445 × 92 × 400 mm and weighs 14 kg, so it fits a standard rack shelf. Factor the 40 cm depth plus connectors and cables into your measurements. A little airflow above doesn't hurt, and standby consumption stays under one watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pure AACento in Silver from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause decades of practice have taught us which cartridges, headphones and speakers harmonise with an amplifier like this — and which don't. We deliver, install on-site on request, and stay in touch through our own technical department long after the purchase too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalogue sources and converters complete the AACento: browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eD\/A converter\u003c\/a\u003e if needed, choose your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482729808,"sku":"7500","price":4550.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-pure-aacento-vollverstaerker-silber-frontansicht-2.jpg?v=1785425884"},{"product_id":"audioanalogueaadriveblack","title":"Audio Analogue Pure AADrive CD Transport, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Pure AADrive is a pure CD transport that reads CDs and passes the signal exclusively in digital form, via coaxial and AES\/EBU output, to an external D\/A converter. It deliberately has no converter of its own and no analogue output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the satin black chassis sits a front-loader based on the Teac CD5020A, held by a solid-aluminium clamping mechanism. A device that does exactly one thing — and therefore doesn't have to compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pure AADrive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause separating reading from converting brings the most benefit in the digital chain. The transport generates mechanical vibration and electrical noise; if the converter sits in the same chassis, it has to live with that. The AADrive keeps these tasks apart and also runs separate power supplies for the digital and control sections. Output is via coaxial at 75 Ω or AES\/EBU at 110 Ω, and an LCD display shows what's currently playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly speaking, nothing at all just yet — for that you need the converter behind it. That's exactly the point: you determine the tonal character of your digital chain through the DAC, and can swap it later without touching the transport. In practice, the AADrive works calmly and without fuss, loads the disc quietly, and copes fine even with older, no-longer-pristine silver discs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pure AADrive for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to build their digital chain modularly and optimise transport and converter separately. Plainly put: if you're after a ready-made CD player you can simply plug into an amplifier, you're in the wrong place — without an external DAC it stays silent. Headphones can't be connected directly either, and there's no volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA consistent transport for people who take their CD collection seriously and want to choose their own converter. Solidly built, clear in concept, without unnecessary ballast. Which DAC really suits it is the more interesting question — one we're happy to answer for you: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: pure CD transport, without built-in D\/A converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport: front-loader based on Teac CD5020A, solid-aluminium clamping mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital outputs: coaxial 75 Ω, AES\/EBU 110 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue outputs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: not adjustable, pure digital output with no volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannels: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: separate supplies for digital and control sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: LCD display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption: 0.5 W (230 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Satin black, natural aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 220 × 100 × 390 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: CD transport, RC10000 solid-aluminium remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the AADrive without a DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The AADrive outputs exclusively a digital signal and has neither an analogue output nor a built-in converter. You absolutely need an external DAC with a coaxial or AES\/EBU input behind it to turn the signal into music. We're happy to put the combination together with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect headphones directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the AADrive has no headphone output. You connect headphones to the downstream converter or your amplifier, provided they have a suitable output. There's also no volume control — the transport passes its signal on unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the advantages of a separate transport?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical vibration and electrical noise from the transport mechanism stay away from the sensitive converter. You can also swap or upgrade both components independently of each other. The AADrive supports this with separate power supplies for the digital and control sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich converters can it connect to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractically any DAC with a 75 Ω coaxial input or a 110 Ω AES\/EBU input. That covers the great majority of current converters. Whether your existing unit is a good tonal match, or a change would bring more, is something we'll look at together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pure AADrive from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a transport without the right converter is just an attractive CD-eater. We know which combinations work out sonically, sort out the right digital connection with you, and keep looking after your device through our own technical department long afterwards too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA transport alone doesn't make a chain: find the matching converter among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eD\/A Converters\u003c\/a\u003e, more sources under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll Sources\u003c\/a\u003e, the amplifier under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and the digital link at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. Or browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482762576,"sku":"7200B","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-pure-aadrive-cd-laufwerk-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785425641"},{"product_id":"audioanalogueaadrivesilver","title":"Audio Analogue Pure AADrive CD Transport, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Pure AADrive is a pure CD transport that reads the disc and passes the result on purely digitally, via coaxial and AES\/EBU output. A built-in D\/A converter, an analogue output, or a volume control are not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn natural aluminium, the slim chassis looks almost dainty, yet the front-loader based on the Teac CD5020A and the solid-aluminium clamping mechanism are executed with real maturity. Specialists rarely look spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pure AADrive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a transport and a converter solve two very different problems. One spins a disc and generates vibration and noise while doing it, the other needs quiet. The AADrive takes that separation seriously and additionally runs separate power supplies for the digital and control sections. Outward-facing are a coaxial output at 75 Ω and an AES\/EBU output at 110 Ω, and the LCD display shows track and running time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free choice of your converter — today, tomorrow, and in five years. If you want to change the tonal character of your digital chain, you swap the DAC and keep the transport. On top of that you get a device that loads the disc quietly, tracks cleanly, and handles discs that already have a few years and fingerprints behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pure AADrive for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and modularists who want to choose transport and converter independently. Plainly put: as the only digital device next to the amplifier, it doesn't work, because without an external DAC you hear nothing. And if you occasionally listen through headphones, you'll need to find that connection elsewhere — there isn't one here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA device with a clear division of labour and no distractions, cleanly built and pleasantly unobtrusive in operation. The real decision lies with the converter behind it — and that's exactly where a conversation is worthwhile. Get in touch with HD Zürisee in Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: pure CD transport, without built-in D\/A converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport: front-loader based on Teac CD5020A, solid-aluminium clamping mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital outputs: coaxial 75 Ω, AES\/EBU 110 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue outputs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: not adjustable, pure digital output with no volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannels: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: separate supplies for digital and control sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: LCD display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption: 0.5 W (230 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Natural aluminium, satin black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 220 × 100 × 390 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: CD transport, RC10000 solid-aluminium remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I absolutely need an external converter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The AADrive has no built-in D\/A converter and no analogue output — it delivers only a digital signal. Without a DAC behind it, the system stays silent. Which converter suits your chain and your listening taste is something we're happy to discuss with you in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the volume be adjusted at the transport?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The output level is not adjustable — the transport passes on its digital signal unchanged. Volume is set by the converter with level control, or by the amplifier behind it. There's no headphone output either, for the same reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich digital connection should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth routes work well. AES\/EBU at 110 Ω is balanced and less susceptible to interference over longer runs, coaxial at 75 Ω is more common and cheaper. What matters is what your converter offers — and a decent cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the AADrive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 220 × 100 × 390 mm at 5.5 kg, making it only half as wide as a classic hi-fi component. That makes it flexible in the rack, but calls for a shelf with roughly 40 centimetres of depth. In standby it draws 0.5 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pure AADrive in Silver from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the combination of transport, converter and cable decides the outcome, and we know these constellations from many customer systems. We advise you on this, deliver and set up on-site on request — and our technician remains your direct line afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transport is the start, the rest decides the rest: add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eD\/A converter\u003c\/a\u003e, compare other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD players\u003c\/a\u003e, add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamer\u003c\/a\u003e as a second digital source, or find the right link from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. Find everything from the brand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482795344,"sku":"7200","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-pure-aadrive-cd-laufwerk-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785425796"},{"product_id":"audioanalogueaaphonoblack","title":"Audio Analogue Pure AAPhono Phono Preamplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Pure AAPhono is a phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges that lifts the tiny signal from your turntable to line level and equalises it to the RIAA curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built in Tuscany, and you can tell from its restraint: no display, no light show, but three toroidal transformers inside the chassis — two for the channels, one for the control circuitry. The black finish turns it into a device that simply disappears into the rack and gets on with its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pure AAPhono?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cartridge delivers a signal in the millivolt range — everything that comes after it decides how much of that survives. The AAPhono amplifies MM systems by 40 dB and MC systems by 65 dB, and holds the RIAA curve to within ±0.25 dB. In between sits a subsonic filter that catches low-frequency rumble from the platter before it reaches the power amp. Capacitance and resistance at the input are set with buttons; the values stay stored even when you unplug the unit from the mains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, what was missing before: quiet between the notes. A properly matched cartridge on a dedicated phono stage sounds less like \"a record playing\" and more like music in the room — voices stand firmer, cymbals decay instead of hissing, and the bass regains its shape. Matching isn't a fussy accessory detail here, it's the actual lever: the same cartridge sounds different at 100 ohms than at 1000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pure AAPhono for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor you, if your amplifier has no phono input — or has one that was clearly an afterthought. Equally, if you've switched to an MC cartridge and notice the built-in stage can't keep up. Plainly put: if you already own an integrated amplifier with a serious MM\/MC section, you won't find a revelation here — it's more worth looking at your cartridge or turntable instead. And if you spin three records a year, you can safely put your money elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unspectacular device with a very spectacular effect, provided the matching is right. That's exactly the catch: an AAPhono terminated incorrectly on an MC system is wasted potential. Tell us which cartridge sits on your tonearm, and we'll tell you which values to set — HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 40 dB, MC 65 dB (at 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.25 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 85 dB, MC 65 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e selectable input capacitance and input resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e selectable input resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e via buttons on the unit, values stay stored after disconnecting from the mains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e subsonic filter between the gain stages, DC protection circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e three separate toroidal transformers (one per channel, one for the control circuitry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed, no volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption (230 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 87 × 372 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I even need an external phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your amplifier has no phono input — without equalisation the turntable plays far too quiet and tonally wrong. If a basic phono input is present, a dedicated stage isn't a must, but it usually brings noticeably more quiet, resolution and bass definition, because it comes with its own power supply and more distance from sources of interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Pure AAPhono suit my cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery likely, since it works with both MM and MC systems and can be matched: for MM you set input capacitance and resistance, for MC the input resistance. Tell us the make and model of your cartridge, and we'll confirm suitability and give you the right values straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set capacitance and resistance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia buttons right on the unit, no tools needed and no need to switch it off. You select input capacitance and input resistance for MM systems, and input resistance for MC systems. The chosen values stay stored even when you unplug the AAPhono from the mains — set it up correctly once, and you never have to touch it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Pure AAPhono have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the Pure AAPhono has no headphone output and no volume control — it's a pure phono stage with a fixed output level. You connect it to a free line-level input on your amplifier, such as AUX or Line. For headphones you'll accordingly need an amplifier or headphone amp downstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pure AAPhono from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a phono stage only shows what it can do once the cartridge is correctly terminated — and that exact matching is what we do with you. Our seasoned team in Wädenswil knows the combinations from decades of practice, and our own technician sets up tracking force, azimuth and termination values cleanly for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phono stage is only as good as what feeds it: check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, find the matching amplifier under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the range awaits in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482828112,"sku":"6500B","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-pure-aaphono-phono-vorverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht-2.jpg?v=1785425652"},{"product_id":"audioanalogueaaphonosilver","title":"Audio Analogue Pure AAPhono Phono Preamplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Pure AAPhono is a phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges that brings the turntable signal up to line level and equalises it to the RIAA curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver version shows off the brushed aluminium of the Pure AA series openly — anyone who treats their rack as furniture rather than as something to hide usually reaches for this one. Inside, three toroidal transformers do the work, one per channel and one for the control circuitry, cleanly separated from each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pure AAPhono?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the most sensitive spot in your system sits between cartridge and amplifier. This is millivolt territory, and any noise added here stays in forever. The AAPhono adds 40 dB for MM and 65 dB for MC, follows the RIAA curve to within ±0.25 dB, and inserts a subsonic filter between the gain stages so rumble and warped records don't occupy the power amp. On top of that comes a DC protection circuit that stops any DC offset from travelling further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, less: less background noise, less harshness in the treble, less mud in the bass. And then more of what's actually in the groove — space, timing, the small details at the tail of a decay. What decides this is matching to your system: MM cartridges want the right capacitance, MC cartridges the right termination resistance. You set both on the unit itself, no soldering iron and no guesswork required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pure AAPhono for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners whose amplifier has either no phono input at all or one that was clearly built in out of duty — and for anyone who's switched from an MM to an MC cartridge and suddenly notices it sounds quieter and thinner than promised. Plainly put: if you already have an amplifier with a full-fledged phono section, the leap is smaller than the effort might suggest. A better cartridge is then probably the bigger gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pure AAPhono is the kind of device you set up once and then forget about — in the best sense. The precondition is that the termination values match your cartridge; get that wrong and even the best phono stage squanders its potential. Call us or write to us, and we'll work it out together: HD Zürisee, Wädenswil — +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 40 dB, MC 65 dB (at 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.25 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 85 dB, MC 65 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e selectable input capacitance and input resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e selectable input resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e via buttons on the unit, values stay stored after disconnecting from the mains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e subsonic filter between the gain stages, DC protection circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e three separate toroidal transformers (one per channel, one for the control circuitry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed, no volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption (230 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 87 × 372 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do I need a separate phono preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause your amplifier otherwise can't do anything with a cartridge's signal: it's roughly a thousand times too quiet and needs RIAA equalisation. If the phono input is missing, nothing works without a separate stage. If one is present, its quality decides how much of the vinyl actually reaches you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridges suit the Pure AAPhono?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth MM and MC systems, with adjustable termination. For MM you select input capacitance and input resistance, for MC the input resistance — you set the values via buttons on the unit and they stay stored. Tell us your cartridge model and we'll tell you the right setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect the Pure AAPhono directly to a power amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, that doesn't work. The Pure AAPhono delivers a fixed output level and has no volume control — a power amp would immediately play at full volume with it. Between phono stage and power amp there always needs to be a preamp or an integrated amplifier with a line-level input. It has no headphone output either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the Pure AAPhono get connected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the turntable and a free line-level input on your amplifier, so AUX, Line or CD. The turntable's ground wire belongs on the ground terminal, otherwise you'll get a hum. That's all there is to it — and if something does hum, it's almost always down to grounding or proximity to the power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pure AAPhono from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you beforehand whether the effort is even worthwhile for your chain — rather than just selling you something. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil has worked with vinyl since 1997, knows the usual pitfalls in matching, and has its own technician for installation and fine adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl is a team sport: you'll find the selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e with us, everything else around the groove under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e, and more devices from the range stand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482860880,"sku":"6500","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-pure-aaphono-phono-vorverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785425652"},{"product_id":"audioanalogueabsolutepreblack","title":"Audio Analogue ABsolute Preamplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue ABsolute Preamplifier is a fully balanced line preamplifier that selects sources, controls the level via a relay-switched resistor network, and passes the signal on to a separate power amplifier. This version is black. It's built strictly in dual mono and without global negative feedback — the circuit is meant to add nothing to the signal, not even pleasantries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ABsolute Preamplifier?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preamp is the least conspicuous part of a chain and, at the same time, the one where the most can be lost. The ABsolute Preamplifier therefore relies on differential signal routing from input to output, relays instead of semiconductor switches for input selection, and an inductively filtered power supply with two shielded, resin-potted transformers. In numbers: 102.3 dB signal-to-noise ratio A-weighted, and a frequency response reaching up to 200 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst of all: nothing. That's exactly the point. The background is so quiet that faint details no longer disappear into the noise floor, and the soundstage stays organised even at low levels. Via the balanced outputs the signal stays clean even over longer cable runs — handy when the power amps sit right by the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ABsolute Preamplifier for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone building a high-end separate preamp\/power-amp chain who values balanced cabling. Plainly put: if you want everything in one box, you're better served with an integrated amplifier — here you absolutely need a power amp to go with it. Streaming, a DAC, a phono input and a headphone output are missing, and deliberately so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ABsolute Preamplifier is the quiet control centre of a serious system: neutral, low-noise, cleanly built. Paired with the ABsolute power amps it forms a matched ensemble, but it works just as well with other brands. Which combination suits your room is something we're happy to discuss — HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: fully balanced line preamplifier, dual mono, without global negative feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 5.58 dB unbalanced \/ 11.62 dB balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3× RCA stereo (unbalanced), 2× XLR stereo (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: 2× RCA stereo, 2× XLR stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: adjustable via the volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: relay-switched resistor network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput selection: via relays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (−0.5 dB): up to 200 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise at the balanced output: 20.4 µV (20 Hz – 80 kHz), 7.7 µV (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 93.8 dB (20 Hz – 80 kHz) \/ 98.3 dB (20 Hz – 22 kHz) \/ 102.3 dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: inductively filtered, two transformers of roughly 50 W each, electrostatically and magnetically shielded, resin-potted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption (230 V): 0.7 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: black chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 480 × 140 × 385 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 22 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: RC10000 remote control, Airtech mains cable, trigger cable, 2× AAA batteries, manual and warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many devices can I connect to the ABsolute Preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive line sources: three unbalanced RCA stereo inputs and two balanced XLR stereo inputs. On the output side, two RCA and two XLR pairs are available, so you can even feed two power amps or an active subwoofer in parallel. Input selection runs via relays rather than semiconductor switches, which keeps distortion low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the ABsolute Preamplifier have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, there's no headphone output. The ABsolute Preamplifier is consistently designed to drive a power amplifier. For headphones you need a separate headphone amplifier, which you can run from one of the two output pairs. Which one suits your setup is something we're happy to discuss with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"without global negative feedback\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circuit doesn't feed any output signal back to the input to correct errors. Instead, every stage has to work cleanly on its own, which demands considerably more components. Proponents value the more natural time behaviour this gives. In measurement terms, the preamplifier still stays very quiet, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 102.3 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the preamplifier also suit power amps from other manufacturers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. With balanced and unbalanced outputs it can be connected to practically any high-quality power amp; it's simply matched with particular precision to the ABsolute power amps. What matters is the power amp's input sensitivity and impedance — tell us your model and we'll check the combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ABsolute Preamplifier from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a separate preamp\/power-amp chain needs careful matching, and that's exactly what we help with: the right power amp, sensible cabling, a realistic assessment for your room. Our specialist team in Wädenswil advises you personally, and our own technician handles installation and service. Reach us by phone, WhatsApp or email — we respond quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a power amp, it stays silent: find the selection under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e right next to it, sources at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll Sources\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483286864,"sku":"12000BAT","price":21000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-absolute-preamplifier-vorverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785428751"},{"product_id":"audioanalogueabsolutepresilver","title":"Audio Analogue ABsolute Preamplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue ABsolute Preamplifier is a fully balanced line preamplifier from the ABsolute series, here in silver. It accepts up to five sources, controls the level via relays and precision resistors, and passes the signal on to the power amp balanced or unbalanced. A preamp with no built-in extras — but with a great deal of effort spent on exactly one thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ABsolute Preamplifier?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause connection variety and signal purity aren't at odds here. Three RCA stereo inputs and two balanced XLR inputs are on offer, and on the output side two RCA and two XLR pairs — enough to cleanly feed a second power amp or an active subwoofer as well. Switching runs via relays, level control via a resistor network, powered by two shielded transformers of roughly 50 W each. The signal path remains fully differential throughout, without global negative feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preamp shouldn't stand out, and that's exactly how you recognise a good one. The ABsolute Preamplifier draws finely without flattering anything, keeps the soundstage stable, and lets pauses really be pauses. In silver it also looks good in open racks, where black components tend to merge into a single dark block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ABsolute Preamplifier for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor systems with several high-quality sources and a separate power amp. Plainly put: as the centrepiece of a budget setup it makes no sense, and without a power amp it stays silent. Turntables also still need a separate phono stage, since there's no phono input on board. Accept that, and you get a very quiet, very precise control centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preamplifier that consistently narrows its job down to one thing — and then does it right. In silver it looks lighter than it is; 22 kg still needs carrying. If you want to know which power amps and speakers suit it, get in touch with HD Zürisee in Wädenswil: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: fully balanced line preamplifier, dual mono, without global negative feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 5.58 dB unbalanced \/ 11.62 dB balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3× RCA stereo (unbalanced), 2× XLR stereo (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: 2× RCA stereo, 2× XLR stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: adjustable via the volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: relay-switched resistor network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput selection: via relays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (−0.5 dB): up to 200 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise at the balanced output: 20.4 µV (20 Hz – 80 kHz), 7.7 µV (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 93.8 dB (20 Hz – 80 kHz) \/ 98.3 dB (20 Hz – 22 kHz) \/ 102.3 dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: inductively filtered, two transformers of roughly 50 W each, electrostatically and magnetically shielded, resin-potted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption (230 V): 0.7 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: silver chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 480 × 140 × 385 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 22 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: RC10000 remote control, Airtech mains cable, trigger cable, 2× AAA batteries, manual and warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the silver version sound different from the black one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Silver and black differ only in the chassis finish; circuitry, connections and measured values are identical. The choice is a matter of looks and rack. In open shelving silver looks lighter, in dark living rooms black blends in more quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I absolutely need balanced cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Alongside the XLR connections, the ABsolute Preamplifier also has unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs and works perfectly well with them. Balanced connections pay off mainly over longer runs to the power amp or in electrically noisy environments. We'll look with you at what makes sense in your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. The ABsolute Preamplifier is a pure line preamplifier with no phono input. Between turntable and preamp there therefore needs to be a separate phono preamp matched to your cartridge. That has advantages too: you can choose the phono stage independently and upgrade it specifically later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded are the RC10000 remote control, an Airtech mains cable, a trigger cable for switching on the power amp, two AAA batteries, plus manual and warranty card. RCA or XLR cables to the power amp are not included — we'll choose those together with you to match your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ABsolute Preamplifier in Silver from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we've been putting together systems for decades and know which combinations actually bring joy day to day. We check the connection layout, plan the cabling, and deliver with setup on request. For questions, you can reach us directly in Wädenswil, by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pairs well with a power amp from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, further preamps to compare under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, a phono solution from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483319632,"sku":"12000AT","price":21000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-absolute-preamplifier-vorverstaerker-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785428751"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguebelliniblack","title":"Audio Analogue Bellini Anniversary Preamplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Bellini Anniversary is a purely analogue line preamplifier that accepts up to five sources, controls the level, and passes the signal on to the power amp balanced or unbalanced, as you choose. A preamp is the least conspicuous component in a system and, at the same time, the most consequential: whatever it does to the signal, the power amp can afterwards only make louder. The Bellini therefore takes the path of restraint, consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Bellini Anniversary?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it brings the connection panel a serious chain needs: three RCA and two XLR inputs, plus two RCA and two XLR outputs. That lets you feed two power amps in parallel, or add an active subwoofer, without adapter gymnastics in the rack. It's built without global negative feedback, with a bandwidth up to 200 kHz and output noise of roughly 9 µV A-weighted at the RCA output. The resulting signal-to-noise ratio of about 107 dB is a figure you don't hear — and that's exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally, nothing that wasn't there before. The Bellini doesn't sharpen and doesn't warm anything up; it opens up the space because it clears the noise out of the way. That's most obvious at low levels: reverb tails don't cut off, breath sounds stay breath sounds instead of turning into background noise. Paired with the Donizetti Anniversary you get the combination both units were developed for — same signature, same stubbornness about the power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Bellini Anniversary for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: if you want a system without cable clutter, you're better off with an integrated amplifier — the Bellini absolutely needs a power amp behind it and makes no sound without one. Streaming, a converter and phono aren't on board either. It makes sense where preamp and power amp belong separated: with long cable runs, with fully balanced wiring throughout, and with chains meant to grow over years rather than being replaced wholesale every three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bellini Anniversary is a device for people who've understood that the preamp isn't an accessory. It does little — and does it very precisely. Whether the step from your integrated amplifier to a separate solution is worthwhile depends on your speakers and your room; talk to us before you shift the money around. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type:\u003c\/strong\u003e analogue line preamplifier, without global negative feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 × RCA unbalanced, 2 × XLR balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × RCA unbalanced, 2 × XLR balanced, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 dB unbalanced \/ 11 dB balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth (−0.5 dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 200 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput noise unbalanced (0 Hz–8 kHz \/ A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈24 µV \/ ≈9 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput noise balanced (0 Hz–8 kHz \/ A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈37 µV \/ ≈14 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (ref. 2 Vrms, A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈107 dB unbalanced \/ ≈103 dB balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption (230 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 × 140 × 380 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bellini Anniversary preamplifier, RC10000 remote control with two AAA batteries, mains cable, trigger cable, instruction manual and warranty certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a separate power amp for the Bellini Anniversary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. The Bellini is a pure line preamplifier: it selects sources and controls the level, but doesn't amplify to speaker level. The partner Audio Analogue intends for it is the Donizetti Anniversary. Tell us which speakers you're running, and we'll match preamp and power amp to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many sources can I connect to the Bellini Anniversary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive. Three unbalanced RCA inputs and two balanced XLR inputs are available, each with 47 kΩ input impedance and up to 7 Vrms input voltage. On the output side there are two RCA and two XLR outputs — enough for a second power amp or an active subwoofer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the balanced XLR connection give you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps interference out of the signal path, because common-mode noise cancels itself out at the end. That pays off especially over longer cable runs between preamp and power amp. The Bellini delivers 11 dB gain balanced at around 103 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and 5 dB unbalanced at about 107 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Bellini Anniversary also suit power amps from other brands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn principle, yes. Thanks to RCA and XLR outputs it can be combined flexibly; what matters is just a matching input sensitivity and impedance on the power amp. It plays most coherently with the Donizetti Anniversary, since both were developed for each other. We're happy to check your existing power amp against the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Bellini Anniversary from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a separate preamp\/power-amp chain needs matching, not just two boxes. We work through levels, impedances and cable runs before you order, deliver and install at your home, and stay reachable afterwards. We answer questions by phone, WhatsApp or email — in as much detail as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preamp needs company: find the matching power amp under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, the speakers to go with it at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e, sources under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll Sources\u003c\/a\u003e, and the necessary connections at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. The whole range stands in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483352400,"sku":"7700BAT","price":7300.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-bellini-anniversary-vorverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785426652"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguebellinisilver","title":"Audio Analogue Bellini Anniversary Preamplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Bellini Anniversary is a purely analogue line preamplifier that sits as the control centre between your sources and the power amp, doing as little as possible to the signal along the way. In silver, the Anniversary design language stands out more clearly: a slim aluminium front, a centred rotary control, no orgy of labelling. You can tell from looking at the unit that the development effort went behind the looks, not into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Bellini Anniversary?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a preamp has to get exactly two things right: be quiet and add nothing. The Bellini runs without global negative feedback and with a bandwidth up to 200 kHz; output noise A-weighted sits at roughly 9 µV unbalanced and 14 µV balanced. In practice that means a signal-to-noise ratio of about 107 and 103 dB respectively. Add to that five inputs and four outputs, so the chain can grow without a new device becoming necessary right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet — and everything contained within that quiet. Because the Bellini contributes hardly any noise of its own, faint details that were previously buried in the noise floor move forward: the decay of a snare, the space behind the singer, the hesitation before an entrance. The tonal colours stay untouched throughout. Anyone expecting a preamp to audibly add something will be disappointed — in the best sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Bellini Anniversary for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: for a compact system in a side room it's the wrong route, and without a power amp it stays silent — that's not a shortcoming, it's the concept. Network functions, a converter or a phono section are missing too, deliberately. Its home is the separate high-end chain: where cabling is balanced, where power amps get added later, and where someone is willing to pay for inconspicuousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bellini Anniversary does the opposite of attracting attention, and it's outstanding at that. It's the investment in the part of the chain you see the least and keep the longest. If you want to know whether your power amp and speakers reward that, just ask us: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type:\u003c\/strong\u003e analogue line preamplifier, without global negative feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 × RCA unbalanced, 2 × XLR balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × RCA unbalanced, 2 × XLR balanced, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 dB unbalanced \/ 11 dB balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth (−0.5 dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 200 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput noise unbalanced (0 Hz–8 kHz \/ A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈24 µV \/ ≈9 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput noise balanced (0 Hz–8 kHz \/ A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈37 µV \/ ≈14 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (ref. 2 Vrms, A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈107 dB unbalanced \/ ≈103 dB balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption (230 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 × 140 × 380 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bellini Anniversary preamplifier, RC10000 remote control with two AAA batteries, mains cable, trigger cable, instruction manual and warranty certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a preamplifier actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt selects between your sources, controls the volume, and passes the signal on to the power amp at a defined level. The actual power amplification happens afterwards. The Bellini Anniversary handles this with 5 dB gain unbalanced and 11 dB balanced — deliberately little, but very clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich power amp suits the Bellini Anniversary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intended match is the Donizetti Anniversary: same range, same philosophy, connectable in balanced mode. In principle, any power amp whose input sensitivity matches the Bellini's levels will suit it. Tell us your preferred model or your existing power amp, and we'll check the combination against the manufacturer's data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run an active subwoofer alongside it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Bellini has two RCA and two XLR output pairs, so you can feed an active subwoofer or a second power amp in parallel with the main power amp. You then set the crossover frequency on the subwoofer. We'll discuss beforehand how this runs most cleanly in your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does the Bellini Anniversary draw in standby?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Analogue states standby consumption as 0.5 W at 230 V; the instruction manual names 0.7 W at this point. Either way, it stays well below what a power supply draws in continuous operation. Via the trigger cable, the unit can be switched together with the power amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Bellini Anniversary from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you beforehand what a separate chain actually brings — and when it isn't worth it. As an authorised dealer we handle the warranty correctly, deliver and install on-site, and with Mauri there's our own technician standing behind it. Call us, write on WhatsApp, or email us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamp needs the rest of the chain: find power amps under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, speakers at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, sources in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll Sources\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything from the brand stands in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483385168,"sku":"7700AT","price":7300.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-bellini-anniversary-vorverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785426652"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguedonizettiblack","title":"Audio Analogue Donizetti Anniversary Stereo Power Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Donizetti Anniversary is an analogue stereo power amplifier in dual-mono construction, delivering 250 watts into 8 ohms and bridgeable to mono operation. Two separate toroidal transformers of 1200 VA each and a total weight of 41.2 kilograms make it fairly unmistakably clear what this is about: reserves you don't constantly need, but notice at the decisive moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Donizetti Anniversary?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause power here isn't an end in itself, it's control. 250 W at 8 Ω, 500 W at 4 Ω and 950 W at 2 Ω mean the power amp doesn't buckle even when a speaker's impedance curve turns nasty. The output impedance of 0.15 Ω delivers a firm grip on the bass driver, and the signal-to-noise ratio of over 110 dB gives a background against which fine details can even become visible in the first place. It's built without global negative feedback — the circuit is meant to be right from the start, rather than corrected afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposure. The most striking effect of a truly commanding power amp is that loud passages no longer sound louder, they sound bigger. Transients come and go without anything wobbling afterwards; the piano stays a piano right down to the fundamental. The structure stays intact at low volumes too — a point you need far more often in practice than full power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Donizetti Anniversary for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: for a small bedroom setup, this power amp is simply the wrong purchase, and without a preamp it doesn't run at all. If you're after a compact solution, you're better served with an integrated amplifier. Its stage is demanding speakers, large rooms and chains that are already built separately — and people who can lift 41 kilos into the rack without overestimating themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Donizetti Anniversary is one of those power amps that never breaks a sweat, no matter how dense or loud things get. With the path to monoblock operation, it also has an upgrade route you can take later, but don't have to. Whether your speakers genuinely benefit from it, we'll tell you honestly — HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type:\u003c\/strong\u003e analogue stereo power amplifier in dual-mono construction, without global negative feedback, bridgeable to mono operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power stereo:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 W at 8 Ω \/ 500 W at 4 Ω \/ 950 W at 2 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power mono (bridged):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000 W at 8 Ω \/ 1700 W at 4 Ω \/ 2200 W at 2 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA unbalanced, 1 × XLR balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity (rated power):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth (−3 dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 110 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance (8 Ω, 1 kHz):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput noise (0 Hz–80 kHz \/ A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈10 µV \/ ≈4 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMains transformers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 1200 VA toroidal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption (230 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 × 221 × 428 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Donizetti Anniversary stereo power amplifier, mains cable, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a preamp for the Donizetti Anniversary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Donizetti is a pure power amplifier with no volume control — it amplifies the finished signal from a preamp. The intended match is the Bellini Anniversary from the same range, connected via RCA or XLR. Which other preamp might suit, we'll work out with you based on input sensitivity and impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does mono operation mean on the Donizetti Anniversary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridged, both channels of one unit work on a single speaker and together deliver around 1000 W at 8 Ω. For stereo you then need two Donizettis. This brings more power and better channel separation. How mono operation is set up on your unit, we'll clarify beforehand with the distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Donizetti also drive hard-to-power speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what it's built for. 950 W at 2 Ω and an output impedance of 0.15 Ω keep even impedance-critical floorstanders under control without the bass turning soft. Tell us your speaker model with its efficiency and minimum impedance, and we'll confirm suitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space and ventilation does the Donizetti need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power amp measures 450 × 221 × 428 mm (W × H × D) and weighs 41.2 kg — a standard rack shelf is often not up to the task. Plan a load-bearing surface, airflow on the sides and above for the heatsinks, and space at the back for the cables. We help with placement at delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Donizetti Anniversary from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause that much power only makes sense when preamp, power amp and speakers actually match — and because nobody should carry 41 kilos up the stairs alone. We plan the chain, deliver and install on-site, and our technician Mauri remains your point of contact afterwards. Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power amp needs a preamp and speakers that can make use of it: find preamps under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, speakers at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, sources in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll Sources\u003c\/a\u003e, and the right cables at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. The whole range stands in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483417936,"sku":"7800BAT","price":12950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-donizetti-anniversary-stereo-endverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785427942"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguedonizettisilver","title":"Audio Analogue Donizetti Anniversary Stereo Power Amplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Donizetti Anniversary is an analogue stereo power amplifier that delivers 250 watts at 8 ohms in a dual-mono layout and can optionally be bridged into a mono block. In Silver, the massive chassis looks a touch lighter than it is – until you lift it: 41.2 kilograms, spread across two toroidal transformers of 1200 VA each and heatsinks that actually deserve the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Donizetti Anniversary?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it delivers power where it's hard to build: down low. 250 W at 8 Ω becomes 500 W at 4 Ω and 950 W at 2 Ω – the amplifier practically doubles with every halving of impedance instead of buckling. The low output impedance of 0.15 Ω keeps the woofer under tight control, and 26 dB of gain at 2.3 Vrms input sensitivity matches practically any serious preamp. And because it runs without global negative feedback, its behaviour stays even-tempered even with complex loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder in the bass, and air above it. Where smaller amplifiers start stacking instruments on top of each other in dense arrangements, the Donizetti keeps them apart. The sense of space stays stable even as it gets louder, and sudden level jumps feel effortless rather than dramatic. Over 110 dB of signal-to-noise ratio does the rest: there's genuinely nothing between the notes, and you notice it most with acoustic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Donizetti Anniversary for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: for small rooms and high-sensitivity bookshelf speakers, this amplifier is overkill, and without a separate preamp it won't make a sound. If you want an all-in-one solution, don't even start here. It's the right fit for large, demanding speakers, for separate component chains, and for anyone who's already thinking ahead to a pair of bridged mono blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Donizetti Anniversary isn't a device you buy for a number on a spec sheet, but for the calm it brings to a system. At normal listening volumes it's bored – and that's exactly why it sounds so relaxed doing it. Which preamp and speaker combination gets the best out of it is something we're happy to discuss with you: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type:\u003c\/strong\u003e analogue stereo power amplifier in dual-mono layout, without global negative feedback, bridgeable to mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereo output power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 W at 8 Ω \/ 500 W at 4 Ω \/ 950 W at 2 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMono output power (bridged):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000 W at 8 Ω \/ 1700 W at 4 Ω \/ 2200 W at 2 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA unbalanced, 1 × XLR balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity (rated power):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth (−3 dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 110 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance (8 Ω, 1 kHz):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput noise (0 Hz–80 kHz \/ A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈10 µV \/ ≈4 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains transformers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 1200 VA toroidal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption (230 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 × 221 × 428 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Donizetti Anniversary stereo power amplifier, power cable, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connections does the Donizetti Anniversary have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne unbalanced RCA input and one balanced XLR input per unit, both with 47 kΩ input impedance, plus the speaker terminals. There's no volume control, since that belongs in the preamp. Sensitivity for rated power is 2.3 Vrms, and the gain is 26 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run two Donizetti units as mono blocks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the amplifier is built for it. Bridged, one unit delivers around 1000 W at 8 Ω, 1700 W at 4 Ω and 2200 W at 2 Ω, each driving one speaker. So for stereo you need two units. We coordinate the exact setup with the distributor before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does my system actually need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than the numbers suggest – but reserves are audible. What matters is your speakers' sensitivity and minimum impedance, plus the size of your room. The Donizetti is deliberately oversized so it never gets near critical territory in normal use. We'll work through the numbers honestly for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Donizetti Anniversary run very hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier dissipates heat through large side heatsinks, as befits an analogue power amplifier of this class. So clear sides, room above, and a stable surface for the 41.2 kg are all important. Standby consumption is 0.5 W according to the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Donizetti Anniversary from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we've been building separate-component chains for decades and know where they go wrong: mismatched levels, speaker cables that are too thin, poorly ventilated furniture. We sort that out with you beforehand, deliver and install on site, and stay reachable afterwards. Phone, WhatsApp or email – pick whichever you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the chain: preamps live under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003eVorverstärker\u003c\/a\u003e, more amplifiers under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAlle Verstärker\u003c\/a\u003e, speakers at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eLautsprecher\u003c\/a\u003e, and the connections at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eKabel \u0026amp; Verbinder\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything from Audio Analogue is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio-Analogue-Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483450704,"sku":"7800AT","price":12950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-donizetti-anniversary-stereo-endverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785428099"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguemaestro2-0black","title":"Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary 2.0 Integrated Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary 2.0 is a fully balanced stereo integrated amplifier that delivers 200 W into 8 Ω without global feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the flagship of the Maestro line: 47.5 kilos of satin black aluminium, two dedicated toroidal transformers, six separate circuit boards. A unit you don't rearrange twice a year — if only for your back's sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Maestro Anniversary 2.0?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause there's more here than just extra watts on the spec sheet. The circuit is fully balanced throughout, from the XLR inputs right through to the output stages, and runs without global feedback. Each channel has its own 670 VA toroidal transformer, plus four transistor pairs per channel and 7N-OCC copper internal wiring. The result: 200 W into 8 Ω, 400 W into 4 Ω and 600 W into 2 Ω. Level is set via RR control with relays and precision resistors, selectable across four different scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserves you never fully use — and that's exactly what you hear. The 2.0 sounds equally unfazed at every level because it never gets close to its limit. The 0.2 Ω output impedance keeps even large woofers on a short leash, the roughly 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio lets quiet details stand out, and the bandwidth up to 90 kHz gives plenty of headroom. Orchestras sound big again here, without getting loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor large rooms, demanding floorstanding speakers and listeners who want to avoid a pre-\/power-amp combination. Straight talk: in a 20-square-metre room with bookshelf speakers, the smaller Maestro Anniversary is the more sensible choice — you'll never hear the extra 50 watts there. Streaming, DAC and phono are missing, as are headphone and preamp outputs. And your furniture really should be able to carry 47.5 kilos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship of the Maestro family, and one of the few integrated amplifiers where the question of separate components honestly stays open. Whether your setup even calls for this much power, we'll tell you straight — even if the answer is sometimes no. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analogue stereo integrated amplifier, Class AB, fully balanced circuit, dual mono, no global feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 200 W into 8 Ω \/ 400 W into 4 Ω \/ 600 W into 2 Ω (1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: RR – purely analogue via relays and precision resistors, four selectable scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3 × RCA (unbalanced), 2 × XLR (balanced); RCA input 3 switchable to direct power-amp mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: one pair of speaker terminals per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input level: 6 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity (rated power into 8 Ω): 720 mVrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (−3 dB): up to 90 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.2 Ω (at 2 Ω \/ 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level (0 Hz–80 kHz \/ A-weighted): ≈20 µV \/ ≈10 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): ≈100 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: two toroidal transformers at 670 VA each (dual mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage: four transistor pairs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: six separate circuit boards, 7N-OCC copper internal wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption (230 V): 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: satin black, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 450 × 205 × 465 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 47.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: integrated amplifier, solid-aluminium remote control, power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 do differently from the Maestro Anniversary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's fully balanced and noticeably more powerful: 200 W into 8 Ω instead of 150 W, 600 W into 2 Ω instead of 500 W. It also gets two toroidal transformers at 670 VA each and RR volume control as standard. It weighs 47.5 instead of 31 kg, and is taller but less deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the four scales of the RR volume control do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey change how fine the level steps are. Depending on your speakers' efficiency and the source's output level, you choose a coarser or finer scale so the usable control range doesn't run out after a quarter turn. You set this once in the menu and then forget about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the 2.0 as a pure power amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The third RCA input can be switched in the menu to direct power-amp mode, which bypasses the volume control. That's handy if you want to add an external preamp or a surround processor. Note: in this setting, the amplifier no longer attenuates anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 2.0 have digital inputs or a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, neither. The Maestro Anniversary 2.0 is a purely analogue design: no digital inputs, no network, no phono stage, no headphone output and no preamp output. Five high-level inputs, two pairs of speaker terminals, that's it. You bring digital sources in via an external DAC — we'll show you which one fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 47.5 kilos of amplifier is a decision you shouldn't make on a screen alone. We'll look with you at whether your room and speakers can actually make use of this power, and we deliver and install on site. Reach us at 044 680 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis much power wants speakers that demand it: browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, pick your sources from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll sources\u003c\/a\u003e, and plan matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables \u0026amp; connectors\u003c\/a\u003e right away. The rest of the brand's lineup is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483483472,"sku":"10100BAT","price":17990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-maestro-anniversary-2-0-vollverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht-2.jpg?v=1785428178"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguemaestro2-0silver","title":"Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary 2.0 Integrated Amplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary 2.0 is the flagship of the Maestro series: a stereo integrated amplifier with a fully balanced signal path, dual-mono power supply, and 200 W into 8 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn silver, you wouldn't guess the power inside. Two toroidal transformers, six separate circuit boards and massive heatsinks disappear behind milled aluminium. Only the scale gives it away: 47.5 kilos, spread across four feet and one moving helper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Maestro Anniversary 2.0?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it consistently moves the pre-\/power-amp separation inside the case. Each channel gets its own 670 VA toroidal transformer, its own output stage with four transistor pairs, and a balanced signal path — without global feedback, wired with 7N-OCC copper. The result: 200 W into 8 Ω, 400 W into 4 Ω and 600 W into 2 Ω. Volume is set by the RR circuit via relays and precision resistors, across four selectable scales. You'll look in vain for a potentiometer — that's the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposure under load. Where smaller amplifiers start to lose their footing in complex orchestral tuttis, the 2.0 just stays calm — the bass drum lands dry, the strings keep their texture. The 0.2 Ω output impedance and the roughly 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio are the dry numbers behind it. A pleasant side effect: you turn the volume down automatically, because you're no longer searching for anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor large rooms and speakers that genuinely want current — impedance-critical multi-way designs, for instance. Straight talk: if you're running bookshelf speakers in a normal living room, buying the 2.0 mostly buys you reserves you'll never use; the Maestro Anniversary is entirely sufficient there. Also: no streaming, no DAC, no phono, no headphone output. This unit wants a system built around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurist down to the last screw, yet fit for everyday use because everything sits in one chassis. If you've been weighing a power-amp combination, run the numbers on the 2.0 first. What actually makes sense for your room is something we'd rather discuss before you buy than after — HD Zürisee, Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analogue stereo integrated amplifier, Class AB, fully balanced circuit, dual mono, no global feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 200 W into 8 Ω \/ 400 W into 4 Ω \/ 600 W into 2 Ω (1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: RR – purely analogue via relays and precision resistors, four selectable scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3 × RCA (unbalanced), 2 × XLR (balanced); RCA input 3 switchable to direct power-amp mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: one pair of speaker terminals per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input level: 6 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity (rated power into 8 Ω): 720 mVrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (−3 dB): up to 90 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.2 Ω (at 2 Ω \/ 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level (0 Hz–80 kHz \/ A-weighted): ≈20 µV \/ ≈10 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): ≈100 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: two toroidal transformers at 670 VA each (dual mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage: four transistor pairs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: six separate circuit boards, 7N-OCC copper internal wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption (230 V): 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: silver, satin black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 450 × 205 × 465 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 47.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: integrated amplifier, solid-aluminium remote control, power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 replace a pre-\/power-amp combination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonically it comes very close, because both channels are built as independent monoblocks — their own transformer, their own output stage, fully balanced signal path. What it doesn't offer is the freedom to swap preamp and power amp separately. In exchange, you save one chassis, one power cable and a pair of interconnects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connections does the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive analogue high-level inputs: three RCA and two balanced XLR. Plus one pair of speaker terminals per channel. There are no digital inputs, no network, no phono, no headphone output and no preamp output. The third RCA input can be switched to direct power-amp mode if an external preamp comes into play. A pure stereo system rarely needs more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does RR control differ from a normal volume knob?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of a potentiometer, relays switch in matched precision resistors in steps. The signal path stays fully analogue throughout. The benefit lies in channel tracking across the whole control range and in durability — a potentiometer changes over the years, switched resistors don't. The 2.0 offers four scales to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 2.0 fit in a normal hi-fi rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually yes, with one caveat: 205 mm of height needs a generous shelf, though at 465 mm it's less deep than the smaller Maestro Anniversary. The 47.5 kg is the more critical factor — glass shelves and lightweight racks are out. We're happy to take a look at your furniture beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 in Silver from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we've carried Audio Analogue for years and know which speakers the 2.0 thrives with and where it gets bored. Add delivery, setup and our own in-house technician. Call us in Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00, or message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo give the 200 watts something to do: big \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e as a partner, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD player\u003c\/a\u003e as a source, and proper \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables \u0026amp; connectors\u003c\/a\u003e in between. For an overview of the brand see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue collection\u003c\/a\u003e, all models are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483516240,"sku":"10100AT","price":17990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-maestro-anniversary-2-0-vollverstaerker-silber-frontansicht-2.jpg?v=1785428178"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguemaestroanniversaryblack","title":"Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary Integrated Amplifier with RR Volume Control, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary with RR volume control is an analogue stereo integrated amplifier with 150 W into 8 Ω, which sets level via relay-switched precision resistors instead of a potentiometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically it's the twin of the standard Maestro: same output stages, same power supply, same 31-kilo satin black chassis. All the extra effort goes into the one spot in the signal path that's most often underrated — the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Maestro Anniversary with RR control?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every potentiometer is a compromise. It ages, it never tracks exactly the same in both channels, and sooner or later it starts to scratch. RR control replaces it with a chain of matched precision resistors switched in stages by relays — fully analogue, with no detour through a digital chip. Underneath, the unchanged Maestro base does the work: one toroidal transformer of around 600 VA per channel, 67,200 µF of filter capacitance, four transistor pairs per channel, no global feedback. 150 W into 8 Ω, 300 W into 4 Ω, 500 W into 2 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, a centre image that stays put. Because both channels are attenuated equally across the whole control range, the vocal no longer drifts slightly left or right as you turn it down. That's exactly where the difference is clearest — at room volume and below. Otherwise the Maestro recipe holds: roughly 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio, bandwidth up to 90 kHz, 0.2 Ω output impedance — a lot of control, not much fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Maestro Anniversary with RR control for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners who already have their system dialled in and don't want to skimp on that last percent. Straight talk: if you mostly listen at the same volume and run solid mid-range speakers, you'll barely experience the difference from the standard Maestro as a revelation. And as with its sibling: no DAC, no streaming, no phono stage, no headphone output. You bring your own sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn upgrade for discerning listeners, not a decision of reason — and that's perfectly fine as long as you know it. Whether RR control really moves the needle in your living room depends on your speakers and your room. Tell us what you've got: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analogue stereo integrated amplifier, Class AB, dual-mono construction, no global feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 150 W into 8 Ω \/ 300 W into 4 Ω \/ 500 W into 2 Ω (1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: RR – purely analogue via relays and precision resistors, remote-controllable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3 × RCA (unbalanced), 2 × XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: one pair of speaker terminals per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input level: 6 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity (rated power into 8 Ω): 720 mVrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (−3 dB): up to 90 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.2 Ω (at 2 Ω \/ 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level (0 Hz–80 kHz \/ A-weighted): ≈20 µV \/ ≈10 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): ≈100 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: one toroidal transformer of around 600 VA per channel, total filter capacitance 67,200 µF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage: four transistor pairs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal wiring: 7N-OCC copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption (230 V): 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: satin black, natural aluminium (silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 450 × 168 × 550 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: integrated amplifier, aluminium remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does RR mean on the Maestro Anniversary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRR stands for relay-switched resistor volume control. Instead of a potentiometer, precision resistors sit in the signal path, switched in stages by relays. The control stays fully analogue throughout — nothing converts to digital. You operate it via the rotary knob or the included aluminium remote control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes RR control sound different from a potentiometer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually yes, if the rest of the chain reveals it. A potentiometer's resistance curve shifts over the years and never tracks perfectly between channels; switched precision resistors don't. This is most audible at very low levels and in how stable the centre image stays between the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the RR version more powerful than the standard Maestro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the power output is identical: 150 W into 8 Ω, 300 W into 4 Ω, 500 W into 2 Ω. The power supply, output stages and chassis dimensions are the same too. The difference lies solely in the volume control. You only get more power with the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 and its 200 W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Maestro Anniversary RR have a headphone or preamp output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, neither. The Maestro Anniversary RR has neither a headphone output nor a preamp output — it's a pure integrated amplifier for speakers. Sources connect via three RCA and two XLR inputs. For headphones or an additional power amp, we'll plan the right extra unit for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Maestro Anniversary with RR control from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you up front whether RR control will actually show itself in your system — instead of simply selling you the more elaborate variant. As an authorised dealer, we take care of warranty, delivery and setup. Get in touch in Wädenswil at 044 680 22 00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine level control only pays off with fine speakers: browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, choose sources from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll sources\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamer\u003c\/a\u003e specifically. More amplifiers are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, the whole brand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483549008,"sku":"10000BAT-RR","price":12950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-maestro-anniversary-2-0-vollverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht-3.jpg?v=1785429063"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguemaestroanniversarysilver","title":"Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary Integrated Amplifier with RR Volume Control, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary with RR volume control is a purely analogue stereo integrated amplifier with 150 W into 8 Ω, where level control runs via relays and precision resistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn natural aluminium it looks almost understated: clean edges, one control knob, a narrow display. That this chassis holds 31 kilos of power supply, heatsinks and output stage only becomes clear when you lift it — or hear the first note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Maestro Anniversary with RR control?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the volume control is the component every signal has to pass through before it's amplified. Audio Analogue solves this here without a potentiometer: relays switch in matched precision resistors in fine steps, entirely within the analogue domain. The foundation remains the proven Maestro — dual mono with one toroidal transformer of around 600 VA per channel, 67,200 µF of filter capacitance, four transistor pairs per channel, 7N-OCC copper internal wiring and no global feedback. Power: 150 W into 8 Ω, 300 W into 4 Ω, 500 W into 2 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking. Both channels are attenuated exactly equally, so the image stays stable even at low levels and the vocal sits exactly where it belongs. Add to that the familiar Maestro virtues: a background around 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio, bandwidth up to 90 kHz, and a 0.2 Ω output impedance that keeps even sluggish woofers under control. After two weeks, what mainly strikes you is that nothing strikes you anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Maestro Anniversary with RR control for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor people who listen a lot and at varying volumes — that's where the control shows its advantage. Straight talk: if you're after an all-in-one solution, you're in the wrong place. There's no DAC, no network module, no phono stage, no headphone output and no preamp output. And if your rack is only 45 cm deep, measure again before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most consistent version of the Maestro Anniversary, without changing its power or construction — exactly one component was improved, and improved properly. What that brings to your room is something we'll assess for you rather than promise: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analogue stereo integrated amplifier, Class AB, dual-mono construction, no global feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 150 W into 8 Ω \/ 300 W into 4 Ω \/ 500 W into 2 Ω (1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: RR – purely analogue via relays and precision resistors, remote-controllable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3 × RCA (unbalanced), 2 × XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: one pair of speaker terminals per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input level: 6 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity (rated power into 8 Ω): 720 mVrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (−3 dB): up to 90 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.2 Ω (at 2 Ω \/ 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level (0 Hz–80 kHz \/ A-weighted): ≈20 µV \/ ≈10 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): ≈100 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: one toroidal transformer of around 600 VA per channel, total filter capacitance 67,200 µF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage: four transistor pairs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal wiring: 7N-OCC copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption (230 V): 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: natural aluminium (silver), satin black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 450 × 168 × 550 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: integrated amplifier, aluminium remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Maestro Anniversary RR differ from the standard model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in the volume control. The standard model uses electronically switched resistor chains; the RR version controls level purely analogue via relays and precision resistors. Power, power supply, output stages, connections, dimensions and weight are the same for both. If you don't need the finer control, you lose nothing sonically and get the same amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to configure anything for the RR control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, you simply turn the knob. The relays switch the resistors in automatically, in stages, audible only as a faint click inside the chassis — that's normal, not a fault. Everything also works via the remote control, including input selection. This amplifier doesn't need more operation than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll analogue high-level sources: CD player, streamer, DAC, or a turntable with a separate phono preamp. You get three RCA and two balanced XLR inputs at 47 kΩ input impedance. There are no digital connections — anyone wanting to add a digital source needs an external converter in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does the amplifier need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for 450 mm width, 168 mm height and 550 mm depth — depth is the critical figure, since many racks are tighter than that. Add 31 kg of weight and room behind the unit for cables and airflow. A sturdy shelf is a must, no wobbly furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Maestro Anniversary RR in Silver from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an amplifier this size shouldn't end up in a stairwell courtesy of a parcel courier. We deliver, set up, connect, and check whether the combination works with your speakers. The HD Zürisee team is happy to answer questions beforehand via WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo give the fine control something to do: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e as a playing partner, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e for digital sources and the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e if vinyl is joining the party. The whole brand is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483581776,"sku":"10000AT-RR","price":12950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-maestro-anniversary-2-0-vollverstaerker-silber-frontansicht-3.jpg?v=1785428178"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguemaestroblack","title":"Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary Integrated Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary is a purely analogue stereo integrated amplifier, built in Italy, delivering 150 W into 8 Ω without global feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreamp and power amp sit in one chassis, built as a consistent dual-mono concept: separate power supplies, separate signal paths, a single large control knob on the front. No display fireworks, no app, no menus — instead, 31 kilos that command instant respect the moment you unpack it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Maestro Anniversary?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause everything that stands in the signal's way has been consistently left out. Audio Analogue does without global feedback and without op-amps in the volume path; level runs via electronically switched resistor chains. Each channel gets its own toroidal transformer of around 600 VA, plus 67,200 µF of filter capacitance and four transistor pairs per channel. The result: 150 W into 8 Ω, 300 W into 4 Ω and 500 W into 2 Ω. So power dutifully doubles as impedance drops — that's exactly how you recognise a power supply built for more than the brochure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst of all, quiet. Around 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio and a noise level around 10 µV keep the background black, and the music stands out in front of it, free and well-sorted. Bandwidth reaches up to 90 kHz, output impedance sits at 0.2 Ω — bass is guided, not just pushed. What strikes you most is the composure: at room volume, the Maestro sounds just as assured as at levels the neighbours develop opinions about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Maestro Anniversary for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who already has their sources and wants an amplifier that doesn't dictate to them. Three RCA and two XLR inputs comfortably cover a classic stereo system. Straight talk: streaming, a DAC and phono aren't built in, and there's no headphone or preamp output either. If you want everything in one chassis, a streaming integrated amplifier is the better pick. And if you listen quietly in a small room, buying this mainly buys you reserves you'll never call on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn amplifier with no hobbies: it amplifies, nothing else, and does so at a level you'd otherwise look for in two separate chassis. Whether your speakers even demand these 150 watts is something we can sort out on the phone faster than you can read the spec sheet. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analogue stereo integrated amplifier, Class AB, dual-mono construction, no global feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 150 W into 8 Ω \/ 300 W into 4 Ω \/ 500 W into 2 Ω (1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: electronically switched resistor chains, no op-amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3 × RCA (unbalanced), 2 × XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: one pair of speaker terminals per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input level: 6 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity (rated power into 8 Ω): 720 mVrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (−3 dB): up to 90 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.2 Ω (at 2 Ω \/ 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level (0 Hz–80 kHz \/ A-weighted): ≈20 µV \/ ≈10 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): ≈100 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: one toroidal transformer of around 600 VA per channel, total filter capacitance 67,200 µF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage: four transistor pairs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption (230 V): 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: natural aluminium (silver), satin black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 450 × 168 × 550 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: integrated amplifier, aluminium remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat inputs does the Maestro Anniversary have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive analogue high-level inputs: three unbalanced RCA inputs and two balanced XLR inputs. Digital inputs, a phono stage or a network connection are deliberately absent. Input impedance is 47 kΩ, maximum input level 6 Vrms — so practically all common sources work without level issues. If you need more connections, a switch box helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does doing without global feedback achieve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of the output signal is fed back to the input for error correction. On paper this doesn't produce the most spectacular distortion figures, but it avoids the typical side effects of heavy feedback. In practice you hear a more relaxed, less nervous presentation, especially in complex passages and at high levels. Audio Analogue has built its amplifiers this way for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference to the Maestro Anniversary 2.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2.0 is the bigger step up: 200 instead of 150 W into 8 Ω, a fully balanced circuit, two toroidal transformers at 670 VA each, and RR volume control as standard. It weighs 47.5 instead of 31 kg. Both units are built dual-mono — so that particular point doesn't set them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect headphones to the Maestro Anniversary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the Maestro Anniversary has no headphone output. A preamp output for an additional power amp or an active subwoofer is also absent — the unit is consistently designed for driving speakers. For headphones you'd use a separate headphone amplifier; we'll tell you which one suits your headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Maestro Anniversary from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this amplifier falls short of its potential with the wrong speakers — and we'll tell you honestly which combination works. We're an authorised dealer, we deliver and install at your home, and our own technician Mauri remains your contact afterwards. Call us: 044 680 22 00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kind of power wants speakers that can do something with it: check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, pick sources from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll sources\u003c\/a\u003e, and connect both with proper \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest of the series is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483614544,"sku":"10000BAT","price":10950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-maestro-anniversary-2-0-vollverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht-4.jpg?v=1785429063"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguemaestrosilver","title":"Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary Integrated Amplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary is an analogue stereo integrated amplifier that combines preamp and power amp in a dual-mono build, delivering 150 W into 8 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn silver it shows where it comes from: milled natural aluminium, a single large control knob, a display that tells you the volume and stays silent otherwise. Italian amplifier building without flourishes — the show happens inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Maestro Anniversary?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the power supply isn't where corners get cut here. Each channel hangs off its own toroidal transformer of around 600 VA, with 67,200 µF of buffering in total. The output stages work with four transistor pairs per channel and no global feedback, and there isn't a single op-amp in the volume path. The result is 150 W into 8 Ω, 300 W into 4 Ω and 500 W into 2 Ω — a clean doubling as impedance drops, the kind usually reserved for bigger power amps. Anyone who's ever heard an amplifier buckle under demanding speakers knows why that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl, without feeling severe. The 0.2 Ω output impedance keeps woofers on a short leash, while the midrange stays open and unforced. The roughly 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio means quiet passages are genuinely quiet, not sunk in a carpet of noise. And because bandwidth reaches up to 90 kHz, cymbals and strings sound airy instead of clipped. In short: plenty of muscle, little fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Maestro Anniversary for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stereo listeners with serious speakers and their own sources. Straight talk: there's no network module, no DAC, no phono stage, no headphone output and no preamp output here — anyone wanting to add an active subwoofer has to do it via the speaker terminals. If you're after a system that does everything and is run from an app, look elsewhere. If you listen to music instead of operating devices, you're in exactly the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maestro Anniversary doesn't age in software, only, at most, under dust on the lid. Solid build, honest engineering, a unit for the next fifteen years. Which speakers we'd recommend alongside it, we're happy to tell you directly — reach the HD Zürisee team in Wädenswil at 044 680 22 00, via WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analogue stereo integrated amplifier, Class AB, dual-mono construction, no global feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 150 W into 8 Ω \/ 300 W into 4 Ω \/ 500 W into 2 Ω (1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: electronically switched resistor chains, no op-amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3 × RCA (unbalanced), 2 × XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: one pair of speaker terminals per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input level: 6 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity (rated power into 8 Ω): 720 mVrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (−3 dB): up to 90 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.2 Ω (at 2 Ω \/ 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level (0 Hz–80 kHz \/ A-weighted): ≈20 µV \/ ≈10 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): ≈100 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: one toroidal transformer of around 600 VA per channel, total filter capacitance 67,200 µF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage: four transistor pairs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby consumption (230 V): 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: natural aluminium (silver), satin black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 450 × 168 × 550 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: integrated amplifier, aluminium remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Maestro Anniversary match my speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vast majority of cases, yes. 150 W into 8 Ω, 300 W into 4 Ω and 500 W into 2 Ω plus a 0.2 Ω output impedance mean even low-efficiency or impedance-critical speakers get plenty of current. It only gets critical with extreme outliers. Send us your model and we'll take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Maestro Anniversary control volume?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia electronically switched resistor chains instead of a classic potentiometer. There are no op-amps anywhere in the volume path. This keeps channel tracking stable across the whole control range and prevents the scratching that older potentiometers eventually develop. Anyone wanting even finer control will find the more elaborate solution in the RR version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the step up to the RR version worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the rest of your system. Power, power supply and output stage are identical in both; the RR version controls level purely in the analogue domain via relays and precision resistors instead of switched resistor chains. On high-resolution speakers the difference is noticeable; in a mixed system it's more of a side note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need additional devices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at least one source. The Maestro Anniversary has neither a DAC, nor a network module, nor a phono preamp on board — a streamer, CD player or turntable with a matching phono preamp comes separately. Connection is via three RCA or two XLR inputs. We'll put together a system that fits together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Maestro Anniversary in Silver from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with us you don't just get a box, you get an assessment to go with it. We've worked with Italian amplifier technology since the nineties, know which combinations work, and deliver the unit to your living room if needed. Write to us at shop@hdzuerisee.ch or via WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver wants company: find matching partners among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, sources in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD players \u0026amp; CD transports\u003c\/a\u003e section or under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll things vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e. All the brand's devices are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483647312,"sku":"10000AT","price":10950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-maestro-anniversary-2-0-vollverstaerker-silber-frontansicht-4.jpg?v=1785429063"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguepucciniblack","title":"Audio Analogue Puccini Anniversary Integrated Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Puccini Anniversary is a purely analogue stereo integrated amplifier that pulls 80 watts into 8 ohms from a 700 VA power supply, marking the entry point into the Anniversary series. It's built in Tuscany, and you can tell the moment you touch it: 14 millimetres of brushed aluminium on the front, 15.5 kilos on the scale, a volume knob that feels like a good tool. The black finish keeps a low visual profile and disappears into the rack — until you switch it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Puccini Anniversary?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it does the maths differently from most amplifiers its size. A 700 VA transformer and twelve output transistors — three complementary pairs per channel — deliver 80 W into 8 Ω, 160 W into 4 Ω and 300 W into 2 Ω. This doubling staircase is the real hallmark of quality — it shows the power supply keeps delivering even as your speakers' impedance drops. Volume doesn't run through a classic potentiometer but through an encoder driving four high-precision digital potentiometers — two per channel. A signal-to-noise ratio of around 110 dB keeps things quiet between the notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl without harshness. The Puccini doesn't push the bass, it holds it firm; vocals stand free in the centre without anyone having touched the presence region. That's the Italian take on high end: characterful in tone, but not softened. In orchestral recordings and dense rock mixes, layering stays intact instead of collapsing into a blur — and that's exactly how you tell whether an amplifier has reserves or just spec-sheet numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Puccini Anniversary for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: if you want to fill a very large room with power-hungry floorstanding speakers, the bigger Maestro Anniversary with its 150 W into 8 Ω is the better fit. And anyone looking for a unit with streaming, a converter and phono already built in will search in vain here — the Puccini is deliberately pure analogue technology. You're on the right track with it if you run good bookshelf speakers or mid-size floorstanders in a normal to large living room and would rather invest in amplifier quality than feature lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Puccini Anniversary is the most sensible way into the Anniversary series — and at the same time the one that leaves the least out. It's built on substance rather than effect, which is why it's still interesting after the third album. We're best placed to work out which speakers really suit it in conversation: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e analogue stereo integrated amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 W into 8 Ω \/ 160 W into 4 Ω \/ 300 W into 2 Ω (1% THD+N each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput transistors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12, three complementary pairs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 × RCA unbalanced, 1 × XLR balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-plated binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume control:\u003c\/strong\u003e encoder driving four high-precision digital potentiometers (two per channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity (rated power into 8 Ω):\u003c\/strong\u003e 490 mVrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth (−3 dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 80 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance (rated power into 2 Ω, 1 kHz):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise level (0 Hz–80 kHz \/ A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈30 µV \/ ≈10 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower transformer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 VA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 mm brushed aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption (230 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 445 × 120 × 390 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puccini Anniversary integrated amplifier, remote control, power cable, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Puccini Anniversary's power enough for my living room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vast majority of cases, yes. 80 W into 8 Ω, 160 W into 4 Ω and 300 W into 2 Ω drive bookshelf speakers and mid-size floorstanders with authority. What matters here is less the room size than the efficiency and impedance curve of your speakers. Tell us your model and we'll place it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connections does the Puccini Anniversary have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour unbalanced RCA inputs and one balanced XLR input, plus gold-plated binding posts for the speaker cables. Input impedance is 47 kΩ, sensitivity for rated power 490 mVrms. That leaves room for a CD player, streamer, converter and an external phono preamp all at once, without constant switching while you listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets the Puccini apart from the Maestro Anniversary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly power and size. The Maestro Anniversary delivers 150 W into 8 Ω, weighs 31 kg and measures 450 × 168 × 550 mm. The Puccini stays far more living-room-friendly at 15.5 kg and 445 × 120 × 390 mm. For most speakers, the Puccini is entirely sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre streaming, a converter or phono built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Puccini Anniversary is a purely analogue integrated amplifier without a network module, without a digital-to-analogue converter and without a phono input. Sources are added separately. That has the advantage that you can swap them individually without having to change the amplifier too — we'll put together the right system for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Puccini Anniversary from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll tell you when the Puccini is enough and when the step up to the Maestro genuinely pays off, instead of simply selling you the bigger unit. Our experienced team plans the whole system with you, and our technician Mauri remains your contact even after delivery. Call or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated amplifier wants speakers and sources: find matching boxes among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, sources under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll sources\u003c\/a\u003e, the connection between them at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; connectors\u003c\/a\u003e — and the whole series in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483680080,"sku":"7600BAT","price":5890.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-puccini-anniversary-vollverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht.png?v=1787224051"},{"product_id":"audioanaloguepuccinisilver","title":"Audio Analogue Puccini Anniversary Integrated Amplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Puccini Anniversary is a purely analogue stereo integrated amplifier that brings source selection, level control and 80 watts of output power together in a single chassis made in Tuscany. In silver it shows what it's made of: 14 millimetres of brushed aluminium catches the light differently than a painted front, and its 15.5 kilos of live weight explain themselves the moment you lift it. A unit you notice without it shouting for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Puccini Anniversary?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the power supply sets the tone here. 700 VA of transformer capacity and twelve output transistors, three pairs per channel, add up to 80 W into 8 Ω, 160 W into 4 Ω and 300 W into 2 Ω — so power doubles with every halving of impedance, something not all amplifiers this size manage. Instead of a classic volume potentiometer, an encoder drives four precision digital potentiometers, two per channel. The result: exact channel tracking, even late at night at room volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, what doesn't happen. No hissing in the treble, no bloated upper bass, no audible strain when the music gets dense. The Puccini plays grounded and colourful at the same time: piano attacks keep their body, strings keep their bloom. At around 110 dB signal-to-noise ratio, there's genuine silence between the notes — a detail you only notice with quiet recordings and don't want to give up afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Puccini Anniversary for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: in very large rooms with impedance-critical floorstanding speakers, it's not the last word — that's where the Maestro Anniversary's territory begins, with its 150 W into 8 Ω. And anyone wanting everything in one unit, network and converter included, won't be happy with the Puccini. If instead you're after an honest analogue amplifier that stays the fixed point of a growing system for years, this is exactly right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Puccini Anniversary isn't a unit for the feature list, but one for everyday life: switch on, pick a source, listen. That it looks like a piece of furniture while playing like a considerably more elaborate system is the real trick. We're happy to help with the speaker match — HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e analogue stereo integrated amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 W into 8 Ω \/ 160 W into 4 Ω \/ 300 W into 2 Ω (1% THD+N each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput transistors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12, three complementary pairs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 × RCA unbalanced, 1 × XLR balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-plated binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume control:\u003c\/strong\u003e encoder driving four high-precision digital potentiometers (two per channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity (rated power into 8 Ω):\u003c\/strong\u003e 490 mVrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth (−3 dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 80 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance (rated power into 2 Ω, 1 kHz):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise level (0 Hz–80 kHz \/ A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈30 µV \/ ≈10 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower transformer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 VA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 mm brushed aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption (230 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 445 × 120 × 390 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puccini Anniversary integrated amplifier, remote control, power cable, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich speakers suit the Puccini Anniversary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBookshelf speakers and mid-size floorstanders with normal efficiency and a benign impedance curve work well. Thanks to 300 W into 2 Ω, the Puccini also handles loads that dip lower. Tell us which speakers you have or are considering, and we'll tell you honestly whether the combination holds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Puccini Anniversary control volume?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia an encoder that drives four high-precision digital potentiometers — two per channel. Compared with a mechanical potentiometer, that means even steps and exact channel tracking, especially at low levels. The knob still feels analogue, and the remote control is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. The Puccini Anniversary has no phono input; its four RCA inputs are pure high-level inputs. A phono preamp matched to your cartridge type therefore belongs between turntable and amplifier — MM and MC place very different demands. Which model suits your cartridge is something we work out together in a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does the Puccini Anniversary need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 445 × 120 × 390 mm (W × H × D) and weighs 15.5 kg. Allow a few centimetres behind it for cables and plugs, and leave room to breathe above, since the amplifier sheds heat through its chassis. It fits into a standard hi-fi rack without any trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Puccini Anniversary from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause for many years we've planned whole systems rather than shuffling individual units — which is why we notice early where a combination doesn't work. You get advice that takes your room and speakers into account, plus our own in-house technician, Mauri. Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo let the Puccini show what it can do: find boxes under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, sources in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll sources\u003c\/a\u003e, turntables and accessories at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll things vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest of the series is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483712848,"sku":"7600AT","price":5890.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-puccini-anniversary-vollverstaerker-silber-frontansicht-2.jpg?v=1785428100"},{"product_id":"audio-analogue-aadac-d-a-wandler-silber","title":"Audio Analogue AADac D\/A Converter, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue AADac is a D\/A converter with a switchable preamp stage that converts digital sources into an analog signal and, if you choose, controls the volume as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat lets a single device cover two roles: a pure converter feeding a preamp or integrated amplifier – or converter and preamp in one, going straight to a power amp. A headphone output up front is also on board, and an aptX Bluetooth module is available as an option. The silver finish shows off the brushed aluminum of the Pure-AA series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AADac?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause inside the AADac sits a Sabre ES9038, which Audio Analogue pairs with seven selectable digital filters and separate power supplies for the digital and analog sections. Over USB it accepts up to 32 bit\/384 kHz and native DSD512, over AES\/EBU and the two coaxial inputs up to 24 bit\/192 kHz. The output stage is fully balanced, built from discrete components, and delivers 3.35 volts at both XLR and RCA. Anyone who plays with the filters quickly notices: this isn't a marketing dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calm, unhurried character Audio Analogue has been known for over decades – digital, without sounding digital. Dynamic range is 124 dB, distortion is –108 dB; in practice that means a black background and plenty of room for details that get lost in the noise floor with simpler converters. This shows up especially clearly on the headphone output, because nothing stands between you and the signal there anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the AADac for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone with a predominantly digital chain: streamer, computer, CD transport. It gets especially interesting if you listen through a power amp – in preamp mode it takes over the volume too, saving you a device plus a pair of cables. Straight talk: anyone running analog sources like a turntable or tuner won't get by with it, since the AADac has no high-level inputs. And anyone who already owns an integrated amplifier with a good internal converter should honestly weigh whether the upgrade is worth the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA converter that can do more than its name suggests – and precisely for that reason wants to be set up properly. One warning we'd rather give once too often: in DAC mode, the output sits fixed at maximum. Switch first, then turn up the volume. Whether preamp mode makes sense for your system is something we're happy to work out with you – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type:\u003c\/strong\u003e D\/A converter with switchable preamp, Pure-AA series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConverter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sabre ES9038, 7 selectable digital filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-B (up to 32 bit\/384 kHz, native DSD512), 2 × coaxial S\/PDIF (up to 24 bit\/192 kHz), Toslink (up to 24 bit\/96 kHz), AES\/EBU (up to 24 bit\/192 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e optional aptX module (up to 16 bit\/48 kHz), 2.4 GHz antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA (usable simultaneously)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable – DAC mode fixed at 3.35 V RMS, preamp mode adjustable including channel balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, 6.35 mm jack on the front (unbalanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available (no LAN, no Wi-Fi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic range (A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e 124 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD+N):\u003c\/strong\u003e –108 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput noise (A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 5 years (Audio Analogue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 100 × 390 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e AADac, aluminum remote control with batteries, power cable, USB cable, 2.4 GHz antenna, user manual with warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a D\/A converter like the AADac do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt converts digital music signals from a streamer, computer or CD transport into an analog signal your amplifier can reproduce. A dedicated, high-quality converter usually extracts more calm and resolution from digital sources than a simple DAC running somewhere inside an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the AADac connect directly to a power amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in preamp mode. You switch the AADac from pure converter to preamp, and it then controls volume and channel balance itself, going straight to the power amp – no separate preamp needed. In DAC mode, on the other hand, the output stays fixed at 3.35 volts; there, an amplifier absolutely has to follow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AADac have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a 6.35 mm jack with its own headphone amplifier sits on the front. As soon as you plug in headphones, volume control activates automatically – even when the AADac is otherwise running in fixed DAC mode. The stage has enough power for most demanding headphones; there's no balanced headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the optional Bluetooth module offer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the optional aptX module, you stream directly from your smartphone or tablet to the AADac, without cables and without extra equipment. It transmits up to 16 bit\/48 kHz, making it suited to a quick song on the side. For critical listening, a wired source clearly remains the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AADac from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you honestly whether a separate converter actually helps your chain, whether you really need the Bluetooth module, and whether preamp mode is the shorter path for you. Our team in Wädenswil puts together the right combination, and our own technician stays your contact afterward too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AADac needs sources and power: digital sources sit under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003eStreamers \u0026amp; Network Players\u003c\/a\u003e and in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll Sources\u003c\/a\u003e, matching amplification among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003ePower Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. For the headphone output, take a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the range sits in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"ohne","offer_id":53180518203728,"sku":"6600A","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"mit","offer_id":53180518236496,"sku":"6600A-BT","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-aadac-d-a-wandler-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785427711"},{"product_id":"audio-analogue-aadac-d-a-wandler-schwarz","title":"Audio Analogue AADac D\/A Converter, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue AADac is a D\/A converter with a switchable preamp stage that converts digital signals into analog signals and, if you like, handles the volume itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo operating modes, one enclosure: either it delivers a fixed level to your amplifier, or it regulates the level itself and goes straight to the power amp. A full-featured headphone output sits up front, and space for the optional Bluetooth module waits at the back. The black finish keeps a visibly low profile in a rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AADac?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart is a Sabre ES9038 with seven selectable digital filters – from the linear-phase classic to brickwall, switchable during operation. The digital and analog sections have their own power supplies, the output stage is fully balanced and built from discrete components, delivering 3.35 volts on both XLR and RCA. On the input side, the USB port accepts up to 32 bit\/384 kHz and native DSD512, AES\/EBU and the two coaxial inputs up to 24 bit\/192 kHz, Toslink up to 24 bit\/96 kHz. Hardly anyone needs more connection options than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuscan restraint instead of digital harshness. 124 dB of dynamic range and –108 dB of distortion are, at first, just numbers; audibly, they become a deep black background from which details emerge that weren't there before. Spaces gain depth, voices gain body. And when you switch back and forth between the filters, you genuinely hear differences – small, but there. Anyone who thinks that's just imagination probably hasn't taken the time to switch calmly and listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the AADac for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor digital chains where the converter plays the lead role – and especially for setups with a separate power amp, because in preamp mode the AADac handles the preamp duties too. Anyone who listens a lot over headphones is also well served here. Straight talk: it can't do analog sources, high-level inputs are completely absent. A turntable, tuner or cassette deck still needs an amplifier with matching inputs. And it doesn't do network streaming – Bluetooth is a convenience, not a streamer replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore versatile than \"D\/A converter\" suggests, and precisely for that reason worth a moment's setup. Important: in DAC mode the output sits fixed at maximum – connect it to a power amp without switching first, and you're in for an unintentionally loud surprise. Switch first, then turn up the volume. Which operating mode suits your system is something we're happy to discuss: HD Zürisee, Wädenswil – +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type:\u003c\/strong\u003e D\/A converter with switchable preamp, Pure-AA series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConverter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sabre ES9038, 7 selectable digital filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-B (up to 32 bit\/384 kHz, native DSD512), 2 × coaxial S\/PDIF (up to 24 bit\/192 kHz), Toslink (up to 24 bit\/96 kHz), AES\/EBU (up to 24 bit\/192 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e optional aptX module (up to 16 bit\/48 kHz), 2.4 GHz antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA (usable simultaneously)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable – DAC mode fixed at 3.35 V RMS, preamp mode adjustable including channel balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, 6.35 mm jack on the front (unbalanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available (no LAN, no Wi-Fi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic range (A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e 124 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD+N):\u003c\/strong\u003e –108 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput noise (A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 µV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 5 years (Audio Analogue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 100 × 390 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e AADac, aluminum remote control with batteries, power cable, USB cable, 2.4 GHz antenna, user manual with warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use a separate D\/A converter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause converting digital to analog is the most sonically delicate step in a digital chain. A dedicated converter with its own power supply and its own enclosure operates with less interference than a chip sitting somewhere between the transformer and the power stage inside an amplifier. That's audible especially in quiet passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between DAC mode and preamp mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn DAC mode, the AADac outputs a fixed level of 3.35 volts – your preamp or integrated amplifier then handles the volume. In preamp mode, it controls volume and channel balance itself and can drive a power amp directly. You switch between modes via the SET button or the remote control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect headphones to the AADac?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, via the 6.35 mm jack on the front. Behind it sits its own headphone amplifier that can also drive more demanding models. Plug in headphones, and the AADac activates the volume control automatically, setting it to zero for safety. It doesn't offer a balanced headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the AADac a streamer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The AADac has neither a LAN nor a Wi-Fi connection and can't access music services or network shares on its own. It always needs a source feeding it data – a streamer, a computer or a CD transport. The optional Bluetooth module does stream from your phone, but it doesn't replace a network player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AADac from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause there's a gap between a spec sheet and your living room worth discussing: which source, which amplification, which mode. Our experienced team in Wädenswil has been doing exactly that for decades, we're an authorized dealer, and our own technician takes care of installation and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the best converter stays silent without a source: matching sources sit among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003eStreamers \u0026amp; Network Players\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD Players \u0026amp; CD Transports\u003c\/a\u003e, the power behind it among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003ePower Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. For headphone listening, take a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e, and for the rest of the range visit the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"ohne","offer_id":53180518269264,"sku":"6600B","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"mit","offer_id":53180518302032,"sku":"6600B-BT","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-aadac-d-a-wandler-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785427697"},{"product_id":"audio-analogue-absolute-pa-mono-endstufe-silber","title":"Audio Analogue ABsolute PA Mono Power Amplifier, Silver (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue ABsolute PA Mono is a mono power amplifier from the ABsolute reference line, delivering 500 watts at 8 ohms in Class AB, with its own chassis per channel. You get a pair: two separate amplifiers, one for left, one for right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMono here isn't a marketing buzzword, it's a design decision. Each side gets its own block, its own power supply and its own signal path. You do this once \"loud enough\" has long been settled and all that's left is calm and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ABsolute PA Mono?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause two separate amplifiers give the speaker what a stereo amplifier inevitably has to share: full power, full current delivery, and no crosstalk between channels. The bridged amplifier runs on twelve transistor pairs per block, the layout is fully symmetrical throughout and does without a global feedback loop. Developed under the AIRTECH signature, hand-built in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat stands out most is the silence between the notes. With a 118 dB signal-to-noise ratio and distortion under 0.1 percent across the entire power range, the background stays black, and the instruments stand out all the more clearly against it. Large orchestras spread out instead of collapsing into each other, basslines start and stop cleanly. And since there's still 1400 watts on tap at 2 ohms, there's practically no speaker that would make these falter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ABsolute PA Mono for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the end of the line, not the entry point — built for top-tier speakers and for listeners who want to split the drive without compromise. Straight talk: you absolutely need a preamplifier with a balanced output, because the PA Mono has only an XLR input, no RCA. You need room for two 50-kilogram blocks. And you need someone to help carry them — that's not a polite turn of phrase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmplifier building with no excuses: two blocks, 500 watts at 8 ohms, a composure you only miss once you've heard it. The trade press sees it similarly — \"ABsolute PA MONO amps and ABsolute Reference line stage are versatile, boldly stepping beyond common and the usual audiophile comfort zone\" (Matej Isak, Mono \u0026amp; Stereo, April 2026). Whether that suits your room, we'll work out together beforehand: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: mono power amplifier, Class AB, without global feedback (Zero Feedback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine: ABsolute reference line, designed by AIRTECH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 500 W at 8 Ω, 800 W at 4 Ω, 1400 W at 2 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier stage: bridge configuration with 12 transistor pairs per block, fully symmetrical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 1 × XLR (balanced); no RCA input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 44 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 19.5 V\/V (25.8 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 118 dB (referred to 500 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion: \u0026lt; 0.1% from 1 W to 500 W at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping factor: 45 at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: mono – one amplifier per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring and power cable: AIRTECH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 5 years from date of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 483 × 270 × 445 mm per amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 50 kg per amplifier, 100 kg the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: 2 mono amplifiers (one pair), power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I get one amplifier or two?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo. This listing covers a complete pair, i.e. two individual mono amplifiers — one for the left channel, one for the right. That's exactly how it ships. So you don't need to order anything extra to listen in stereo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does the ABsolute PA Mono have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach block delivers 500 watts at 8 ohms, 800 watts at 4 ohms and 1400 watts at 2 ohms in Class AB. So power rises as impedance drops, which points to a very robust power supply. The damping factor is 45 at 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat input does the PA Mono have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly one balanced XLR input with 44 kiloohms of input impedance. There's no unbalanced RCA input. So your preamplifier needs an XLR output — definitely check this beforehand, otherwise you'll end up without a connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy are the two blocks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach amplifier weighs 50 kilograms, so the pair comes to around 100 kilograms. At 483 millimetres wide and 445 millimetres deep per block, you need two load-bearing, well-ventilated spots. We deliver and set the units up ourselves on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ABsolute PA Mono from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with amplifiers of this size, planning matters more than the purchase itself: floor space, power supply, a balanced preamplifier, speaker match. We go through all that with you before anything gets ordered. After that, our technician and our delivery team take care of the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PA Mono needs a preamplifier with an XLR output — you'll find the selection under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, the rest of the line in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e. Speakers that actually deserve this much power live under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, balanced connections under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e, and the source components under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll Sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53181600104784,"sku":"8900ATM","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-absolute-pa-mono-endstufe-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785428109"},{"product_id":"audio-analogue-absolute-pa-mono-endstufe-schwarz","title":"Audio Analogue ABsolute PA Mono Power Amplifier, Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue ABsolute PA Mono is a mono power amplifier from the ABsolute reference line with 500 watts at 8 ohms in Class AB, where each channel gets its own chassis. You get a pair – two separate amplifiers, left and right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn black, the two blocks look almost understated, which is quite something given they weigh 50 kilograms each. The rest follows a very old idea: if you don't want compromises between the channels, then don't share anything between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ABsolute PA Mono?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a stereo amplifier inevitably shares things – power supply, chassis, ground. Two mono blocks don't: each side with its own power supply, its own signal path, and no crosstalk. The bridged amplifier runs on twelve transistor pairs per block, every stage is fully symmetrical, and a global feedback loop is deliberately absent. Designed under the AIRTECH signature and hand-built in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the background – or rather, its absence. 118 dB signal-to-noise ratio and under 0.1 percent distortion across the entire power range mean music emerges from nothing rather than from a carpet of noise. Add to that a composure that never sounds loud: with 1400 watts at 2 ohms, the point where these amplifiers would break a sweat is, for most living rooms, purely theoretical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ABsolute PA Mono for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor large, demanding speakers and for listeners who really want to think the drive through to the end. Straight talk: the input is exclusively balanced – a preamplifier with an XLR output is mandatory, RCA simply doesn't work. Two spots for 50 kilograms each are mandatory. If you're after a compact solution, you're better off with the PA 3.0 stereo amplifier or the ABsolute 3.0 integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is as far as it goes: two blocks, 500 watts at 8 ohms, no detail left to chance. The trade press recently placed the combination of PA Mono and ABsolute preamplifier like this – \"ABsolute PA MONO amps and ABsolute Reference line stage are versatile, boldly stepping beyond common and the usual audiophile comfort zone\" (Matej Isak, Mono \u0026amp; Stereo, April 2026). Whether this is the right endpoint for you, we'll discuss calmly beforehand – by phone at +41 44 680 22 00, via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or by email to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: mono power amplifier, Class AB, without global feedback (Zero Feedback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine: ABsolute reference line, designed by AIRTECH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 500 W at 8 Ω, 800 W at 4 Ω, 1400 W at 2 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier stage: bridge configuration with 12 transistor pairs per block, fully symmetrical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 1 × XLR (balanced); no RCA input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 44 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 19.5 V\/V (25.8 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 118 dB (referred to 500 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion: \u0026lt; 0.1% from 1 W to 500 W at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping factor: 45 at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: mono – one amplifier per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring and power cable: AIRTECH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 5 years from date of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 483 × 270 × 445 mm per amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 50 kg per amplifier, 100 kg the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: 2 mono amplifiers (one pair), power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this listing include two amplifiers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You receive a complete pair, i.e. two separate mono amplifiers for the left and right channels. A mono amplifier always drives only one side – stereo requires two, and exactly two are supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy two mono blocks instead of one stereo amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause two separate chassis don't need to share anything. Each channel has its own power supply and its own signal path, and crosstalk between left and right is eliminated by design. In practice, this shows up mainly as a more stable soundstage at high levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich preamplifier do I need for the PA Mono?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne with a balanced XLR output. The PA Mono has exactly one XLR input with 44 kiloohms and no RCA connection. Within the line, the ABsolute Preamplifier is the intended partner, but any other high-quality preamplifier with an XLR output works just as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power and space do the two amplifiers need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for two stable spots with a footprint of 483 by 445 millimetres each and 50 kilograms each. Both blocks need to be well ventilated and should be plugged into properly protected outlets. We're happy to look at your situation together beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ABsolute PA Mono in Black from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with a project like this, we deliver more than two boxes: we clarify preamplifier, wiring, placement and speaker match with you beforehand. We're an authorized Audio Analogue dealer, service and installation are handled by our own technician – and we're there to help carry, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a balanced preamplifier, the blocks stay silent – check out \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e. Alternative concepts live under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, matching speakers are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e, and the necessary XLR cables under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53181600432464,"sku":"8900BATM","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-absolute-pa-mono-endstufe-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785428109"},{"product_id":"audio-analogue-absolute-3-0-vollverstaerker-silber","title":"Audio Analogue ABsolute 3.0 Integrated Amplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue ABsolute 3.0 is an integrated amplifier from the ABsolute reference line, delivering 300 watts in Class AB without global feedback and controlling volume via an analogue relay-resistor circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the most powerful reading of the ABsolute idea: preamplifier and power amplifier in one chassis, developed under the AIRTECH signature and hand-built in Italy. Anyone who's tried to lift it out of the box alone knows pretty exactly, afterwards, where the priorities lay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ABsolute 3.0?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it brings together two things that usually prefer to exclude each other: headroom and calm. The circuit does without a global feedback loop – nothing straightens the signal out after the fact. The RR volume control doesn't use a potentiometer but switches precisely defined precision resistors via relays: reproducible steps, a short signal path, both channels in lockstep. Three RCA and two XLR inputs take in whatever sources you bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat stands out first is what's missing: the slight tension many amplifiers develop during complex passages. The ABsolute 3.0 stays composed when an orchestra goes full tilt or a bassline digs deep. Voices stand free, instruments keep their place, and the volume can be parked in fine steps exactly where it's right – instead of somewhere between \"too quiet\" and \"the neighbour's about to ring the bell\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ABsolute 3.0 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who really wants to drive demanding speakers and prefers a single, uncompromising device over a separate pre\/power combination. Straight talk: if you're after the particular warmth of pure Class A, you're better served by the original ABsolute (50 W Class A \/ 150 W Class AB). And if you're after a dainty unit for the sideboard, measure first – 50 kilograms across 48 centimetres of width don't forgive an improvised setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ABsolute 3.0 isn't an amplifier that needs to prove anything – it simply has no weak point to pick at. Whether it suits your speakers and your room, we'll tell you honestly, even when the answer is \"no\": HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: integrated amplifier, Class AB, without global feedback (Zero Feedback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine: ABsolute reference line, designed by AIRTECH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 300 W at 8 Ω (Class AB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: analogue RR control via relays and precision resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3 × RCA (unbalanced), 2 × XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input signal: 6 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 1 Hz – 200 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 483 × 270 × 445 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 50 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 5 years from date of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: integrated amplifier, solid-aluminium remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does the ABsolute 3.0 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ABsolute 3.0 delivers 300 watts at 8 ohms in Class AB. This headroom is intended less for high levels than for control: speakers with a difficult impedance curve stay cleanly driven even with complex music, instead of blurring in the midrange or going soft in the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the RR volume control mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRR stands for an analogue volume control via relays and precision resistors. Instead of a classic potentiometer, the amplifier switches precisely defined steps. This keeps the signal path short, ensures reproducible levels, and keeps both channels in lockstep across the entire range – even very quiet, late at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Zero Feedback mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero Feedback means the amplifier operates without a global feedback loop. Classic circuits feed part of the output signal back to improve measured values. Audio Analogue forgoes this across the entire ABsolute line and instead relies on a design that's linear from the ground up, developed by AIRTECH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree unbalanced RCA inputs and two balanced XLR inputs are on hand, with an input impedance of 47 kiloohms. That's enough room for a CD player, DAC and streamer all at once. The manufacturer doesn't list a phono stage – so for your turntable, plan on a separate phono preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ABsolute 3.0 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an amplifier of this calibre is only as good as the speakers and the room around it – and that's exactly what we talk through with you before you decide. We're an authorized Audio Analogue dealer, have our own technician in-house, and deliver and set up at your place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ABsolute 3.0 demands partners on its level: the rest of the line lives in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e, matching speakers under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e overview. Source components sit under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll Sources\u003c\/a\u003e, and the connection between them shouldn't be left to chance – see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53181641326928,"sku":"880030AT","price":26990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-absolute-3-0-vollverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1787224051"},{"product_id":"audio-analogue-absolute-3-0-vollverstaerker-schwarz","title":"Audio Analogue ABsolute 3.0 Integrated Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue ABsolute 3.0 is an integrated amplifier from the ABsolute reference line with 300 watts Class AB, a feedback-free circuit and analogue volume control via relays and precision resistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn black, it looks a shade more understated than 50 kilograms of Italian handwork really ought to be. The idea behind it is old, and rarely executed this cleanly: preamplifier and power amplifier in one chassis, without either side having to give up anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ABsolute 3.0?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a separate pre\/power combination needs two power supplies, two chassis and a cable in between – and the ABsolute 3.0 skips all of that without sounding smaller for it. The circuit, designed by AIRTECH, operates without a global feedback loop. Volume runs through switched resistor steps instead of a potentiometer. Five inputs, two of them balanced, cover a full-grown system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, effortlessness. The amplifier doesn't lose track when a lot happens at once: basslines come dry and precisely timed, the treble stays open without pushing, and the midrange keeps its body. Late in the evening, the second benefit shows up – even at low volume, the music stays spatially organized instead of collapsing into a thin remainder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ABsolute 3.0 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners who build their system around a single device and own speakers that like current. Straight talk: if you're mainly after the warm character of pure Class A, better reach for the original ABsolute with 50 W Class A. And if you don't have a stable piece of furniture with 48 centimetres of clear width, plan that before the purchase – not afterwards, with an aching back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated amplifier that simply never leaves you missing the separation of pre- and power amp: 300 watts, no global feedback, a volume control with manners. Which speakers really suit it, we're happy to work out in conversation – by phone at +41 44 680 22 00 or via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls). The HD Zürisee team is based in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: integrated amplifier, Class AB, without global feedback (Zero Feedback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine: ABsolute reference line, designed by AIRTECH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 300 W at 8 Ω (Class AB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: analogue RR control via relays and precision resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3 × RCA (unbalanced), 2 × XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input signal: 6 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 1 Hz – 200 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 483 × 270 × 445 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 50 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 5 years from date of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: integrated amplifier, solid-aluminium remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the ABsolute 3.0 also suit low-efficiency speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that's what it's built for. 300 watts at 8 ohms in Class AB means plenty of current delivery, and that benefits speakers with low efficiency or an unruly impedance curve most of all. They sound less strained as a result, especially in the bass and at higher levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a separate preamplifier as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ABsolute 3.0 is an integrated amplifier and already contains the preamp stage, including input selection and volume control. You connect your sources directly to it and the speakers to the output. A separate preamplifier wouldn't be necessary here and would just pass the signal on unnecessarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the ABsolute 3.0 and the original ABsolute?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power and how it's engineered. The original ABsolute operates switchably at 50 watts in pure Class A or 150 watts in Class AB. The ABsolute 3.0 commits consistently to 300 watts Class AB, and thus to more headroom and control instead of the Class A character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I control the ABsolute 3.0 remotely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Included in the delivery is a solid-aluminium remote control that lets you adjust volume and input selection. Because the volume runs internally through switched resistor steps, the steps from the remote are exactly the same as at the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ABsolute 3.0 in Black from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with us you don't just get a device, you get someone who puts it in context. We're an authorized Audio Analogue dealer, know the line from daily experience, and will also tell you if a smaller model would make more sense for your room. Service and installation are handled by our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the ABsolute 3.0 to show what it can do, it needs partners on equal footing: the rest of the line lives in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e, alternatives and comparison models are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. Matching speakers are waiting under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e, source components under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003eAll Sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53181644439888,"sku":"880030BAT","price":26990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-absolute-3-0-vollverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht-2.jpg?v=1785428108"},{"product_id":"audio-analogue-absolute-pa-3-0-stereo-endstufe-silber","title":"Audio Analogue ABsolute PA 3.0 Stereo Power Amplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue ABsolute PA 3.0 is a stereo power amplifier from the ABsolute reference line, passing 300 watts in Class AB on to the speakers without global feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the muscle behind the preamplifier, not the star in front of it. That's exactly what a power amplifier is meant to be: it shouldn't add anything, take anything away, and above all never give the impression it's straining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ABsolute PA 3.0?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it takes on the part of the chain where speakers are most likely to get their revenge. Audio Analogue's ABsolute line does without the global feedback loop that many circuits use to smooth their measured values – here, linearity comes from the layout itself instead, developed under the AIRTECH signature and hand-built in Italy. The 300 watts Class AB aren't an end in themselves, just the cushion a demanding speaker wants to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, composure in the low frequency range. Basslines are driven rather than accompanied, impulses come and cleanly stop, and complex passages don't lose their order. The amplifier withdraws sonically: what you hear is essentially what your preamplifier and your speakers have to say – which, frankly, is the biggest compliment you can pay an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ABsolute PA 3.0 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who already has a good preamplifier and wants to set up the power amp separately – ideally alongside the ABsolute Preamplifier from the same line. Straight talk: nothing works here without a preamplifier, a power amp has neither input selection nor a volume control. If you're after a single device that does everything, the ABsolute 3.0 integrated amplifier is the more honest suggestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PA 3.0 is the choice for separated concepts where the power amp isn't allowed to be the weak link: plenty of power, no global feedback, no showmanship. Whether it suits your preamplifier and your speakers, we're happy to work out with you – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: stereo power amplifier, Class AB, without global feedback (Zero Feedback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine: ABsolute reference line, designed by AIRTECH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannels: 2 (stereo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 300 W (Class AB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: none – preamplifier required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 5 years from date of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): manufacturer data pending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: manufacturer data pending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a preamplifier for the ABsolute PA 3.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. A power amplifier only amplifies, it has neither input selection nor a volume control. So you need a preamplifier ahead of it that switches your sources and adjusts the level. Within the line, the ABsolute Preamplifier is the obvious partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does the ABsolute PA 3.0 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt delivers 300 watts in Class AB. This headroom targets control more than volume: speakers with low efficiency or a difficult impedance curve stay cleanly driven even with demanding music, instead of going soft in the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Zero Feedback mean in a power amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero Feedback means the circuit operates without a global feedback loop. Usually, part of the output signal is fed back to reduce distortion on paper. In the ABsolute line, Audio Analogue instead relies on a design that's linear from the ground up, by AIRTECH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run the PA 3.0 with a preamplifier from another brand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The PA 3.0 isn't tied to its own line and works with any high-quality preamplifier. What matters is a matching output level and the right connection type. Tell us which preamplifier you have – we'll check the combination for you beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ABsolute PA 3.0 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a power amplifier only makes sense as part of a system, and we go through exactly that system with you instead of just selling you watts. We're an authorized Audio Analogue dealer, have our own technician for service and installation, and bring the unit to you on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power amplifier is always only a third of the equation: the matching preamplifier is under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, the rest of the line in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e and alternative concepts under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. Add the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e that connect both.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53181645881680,"sku":"890030AT","price":23590.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-absolute-pa-3-0-stereo-endstufe-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785428126"},{"product_id":"audio-analogue-absolute-pa-3-0-stereo-endstufe-schwarz","title":"Audio Analogue ABsolute PA 3.0 Stereo Power Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue ABsolute PA 3.0 is a stereo power amplifier from the ABsolute reference line with 300 watts Class AB and a circuit that manages without global feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn black, it disappears into the rack; in operation, it disappears sonically – and both are exactly the intention. A power amplifier isn't supposed to have a viewpoint of its own; it's supposed to drive the speaker and otherwise keep quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ABsolute PA 3.0?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause power alone is worth nothing if it doesn't arrive under control. Instead of feeding part of the output signal back to smooth the measured values, the ABsolute line draws its linearity from the circuit design itself – designed under the AIRTECH signature, hand-built in Italy. The 300 watts Class AB deliver the cushion demanding speakers call for, without making a big deal of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructure, especially down low. The bass gets contour instead of bulk, drums sound like skin and wood instead of effect, and when a track gets dense, you can still tell who's playing what. Only when you switch back do you notice how much work a good amplifier has quietly done in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ABsolute PA 3.0 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners with an existing preamplifier who deliberately want to separate the drive – ideally with the ABsolute Preamplifier from the same line. Straight talk: it doesn't play on its own. Without a preamplifier, input selection and volume are missing, and if you don't want to fit a second device in the rack, you'll have a far more relaxed time with the ABsolute 3.0 integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power amplifier for people who already know their system and just want to eliminate the one remaining weak point. No effects, no frills, but plenty of headroom. Tell us about your preamplifier and your speakers, and we'll tell you whether it's a match: call +41 44 680 22 00 or message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) – HD Zürisee, Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: stereo power amplifier, Class AB, without global feedback (Zero Feedback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine: ABsolute reference line, designed by AIRTECH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannels: 2 (stereo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 300 W (Class AB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: none – preamplifier required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 5 years from date of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): manufacturer data pending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: manufacturer data pending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the PA 3.0 and the ABsolute 3.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ABsolute 3.0 is an integrated amplifier with a built-in preamp, the PA 3.0 is a pure power amplifier. Both operate in Class AB without global feedback. You choose the PA 3.0 if you want to set up preamp and power amp separately and upgrade them independently later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 300 watts enough for large floorstanding speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, considerably more than enough. With large speakers, it's rarely the raw wattage that decides, but the ability to deliver current even at low impedance. That's exactly what the Class AB engineering of the ABsolute line is geared towards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run two PA 3.0 units bridged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't have confirmed manufacturer data on this, so we won't claim anything here. If you're thinking about mono operation, the ABsolute PA Mono is the model built for that. Ask us and we'll clarify the bridging question directly with the distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space do I need for the amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnits in the ABsolute line are large and heavy and belong on a load-bearing, well-ventilated piece of furniture. We'll get the exact dimensions and weight of the PA 3.0 directly from the distributor on request, so you can plan with confidence before delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ABsolute PA 3.0 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with a power amplifier, we ask questions first instead of selling straight away: which preamplifier, which speakers, which room? As an authorized Audio Analogue dealer with our own technician in-house, we then also handle delivery, setup and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a preamplifier, the PA 3.0 stays silent – you'll find what you need under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. The complete line lives in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e, other approaches under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. It pairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53181647290704,"sku":"890030BAT","price":23590.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-absolute-pa-3-0-stereo-endstufe-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785428108"}],"url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/collections\/audio-analogue.oembed","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}