Canor Virtus I2 Integrated Tube Amplifier

Introducing the Virtus I2

The Premium Line Integrated Tube Amplifier from Canor
The "Virtus" was a specific virtue in Ancient Rome. It carries connotations of valour, manliness, excellence, courage, character and worth, perceived as masculine strengths.

The Virtus I2 is a new-generation tube amplifier that utilises KT88 high-power tubes and features an entirely new topology.  Canors goal was to enhance the superior sound quality of the previous model version. This amplifier does just that.  It runs in a pure class A with an auto-bias function, as well as cathode feedback.

Highlights
Operates in a pure class A with an auto-bias
Instant switching between a triode and ultra-linear modes
Possibility to create a monoblock setup of two units.
Carefully Chosen Vacuum Tubes

Canor products use only carefully chosen and matched tubes. All of their tubes are subject to a 200-hour burn-in process and rigorous testing, selection, and pairing to ensure optimal performance.

Power Transformer

To eliminate mechanical hum, the transformer core undergoes vacuum impregnation and is encapsulated in a special anti-vibration compound. As such, the transformer is enclosed in a sturdy, welded cover that provides excellent electromagnetic shielding and enhances the signal-to-noise ratio.

Monoblock connection

To enhance both performance and sound quality, you can make a monoblock connection of two Virtus I2 units using a data cable. One of the units will function as the master while the other will serve as the slave. This is referred to as the bridge connection of two amplifiers, which utilises a fully symmetrical connection.

Voltage Stabilisation Circuit

The Canor Virtus I2 features a Voltage Stabilisation Circuit (VSC) that constantly monitors the input voltage and switches to the appropriate input transformer winding accordingly. The input transformer has three primary windings 230V, 240V and 250V. This ensures optimal performance and extends the lifespan of the tubes.

Volume Attenuator

The attenuator provides a gain control of 1dB, minimum attenuation of 63 dB. The designed solution demonstrates signal passing through 0 up to 6 relay contacts depending upon volume. The deviation between the sync of the left and right channels of the attenuator is lower than 0.05 dB, this outclasses even the best potentiometers.

Channel separation

The relay attenuator has two separate blocks for each channel, resulting in even better channel separation. This type of volume control is typically found in more expensive amplifiers but has been proven to be the best option in listening and audible tests.

CMT Technology

The Virtus I2 utilises Canors advanced CMT technology (CANOR ® PCB Milling Technology) for optimal performance. The CMT technology allows us to get the dielectric loss factors (loss tangent) of PCB close to the loss factor of air. Thanks to this technology we managed to get repeatedly to the parameter level of the so-called wire-to-wire connections.

Product features
An integrated tube amplifier operating in class A, providing an output power of 2 x 40 W
KT88 high-power tubes with autobias with a cathode feedback
The option to switch between triode and ultra-linear mode instantly
PCBs utilise Canors premium CMT technology
Perfect channel separation using a relay attenuator that features individual blocks for each channel. The gain control is in increments of 1 dB and attenuates up to 63 dB
The independently powered control part
Capacitors with high capacitance in the filter provide energy for precise and well-defined bass
The signal path exclusively contains high-quality polypropylene capacitors
precise selection and pairing of the tubes meeting above-average parameters
Synchronous control option allows the use of two amplifiers in a monoblock mode without the need for an extra preamplifier. This Master/Slave mode has an output power of 80 W per channel
Technical Specifications

Stereo Output Power
2 x 40 W / 4, 8 ultra-linear
2 x 20 W / 4, 8 triode)

Monoblock Output Power
1 x 80 W / 8 ultra-linear
1 x 40 W / 8 triode

Gain
30 dB (at 8 )
28 dB (at 4 )

Inputs Sensitivity
500 mV

Frequency Range
10 50.000 Hz ± 0.5 dB / 5 W

Input Impedance
30 k

Inputs
4 x RCA
2 x XLR (XLR active in monoblock connection only)

Outputs
1 x RCA Line-out (Line fix)

Total Harmonic Distortion
Signal-to-noise ratio 
> 95 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio monoblock
> 100 dB

Filtration Capacity
2200uF / 500V

Damping factor at 4 load at the output
9 (based on measured output impedance)

Damping factor at 8 load at the output
10.5 (based on measured output impedance)

Tube Complement 
4 x KT88
1 x 12AX7
2 x 12AT7

Power
230 V / 50 Hz / 375 VA

Dimensions (w x h x d)
435 x 170 x 485 mm

Weight (net)
28 Kg
*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features, Specifications & Price are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.

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