Canor Virtus A3 All-In-One Hybrid Amplifier

Introducing the Virtus A3

Performance Line All-In-One Hybrid Amplifier

Virtus A3 is an All-In-One Dual Mono Hybrid Class A/AB Amplifier with a full suite of digital and analog inputs, integrating a power amplifier, phono preamplifier, headphone amplifier, and DAC.

The "Virtus" was a specific virtue in Ancient Rome and it carries connotations of valour, manliness, excellence, courage, character, and worth, perceived as masculine strengths.

Highlights
All-In-One – Phono Preamplifier, Headphone Amplifier, Integrated Hybrid Amplifier and DAC.
Unique amplifier topology – Brings the benefits of superior Class A audio performance and its linearity with the benefits of lower-Class AB power dissipation.
Touch screen control – A revolutionary method for interacting with a CANOR device.
Product Features
Four products in the single housing – a Hybrid Power Amplifier of class A/AB, a Phono Preamplifier, a Headphone Amplifier, and a DAC.
The analog and digital signal paths are designed in dual mono configuration with fully independent multi-stage regulated power supplies for each channel.
A fully discrete Phono Preamplifier supports both MM and MC cartridges.
A discrete fully symmetrical balanced headphone amplifier stage for both Single-Ended and Balanced headphone outputs is included.
The Virtus A3 also offers Class A Single-ended and Balanced Preamplifier line outputs to facilitate additional external Power Amplifiers supporting Active speaker or Sub-Woofer systems.
A custom-designed highly efficient cooling system using heat pipe heatsinks.
The control knob is securely housed in a precision double-row bearing.
A touch display located in the control knob provides easy and intuitive access to all device features and settings.

Technical Specifications

Stereo Output Power
2 x 150 W / 4 Ω (IHF Dynamic Power)

2 x 100 W / 8 Ω (IHF Dynamic Power) 

Headphone Unbalanced Output

500 mW / 30 Ω
70 mW / 300 Ω

Headphone Balanced Output
500 mW / 30 Ω
270 mW / 300 Ω

Gain
34.5 dB

Input Sensitivity
550 mV

Gain Phono
MM 40 dB
MM 46 dB
MC 60 dB
MC 66 dB

Damping Factor
180 / 4 Ω
380 / 8 Ω

Frequency Range
10 – 35 000 Hz (± 0.5 dB / 5 W) 

Input Impedance
50 kΩ 

Inputs Sensitivity
500 mV

Analog Inputs
1 pair RCA (Phono)
2 pairs RCA
2 pairs XLR

Analog Outputs (Variable Out)
1 pair RCA
1 pair XLR

Digital Inputs
2 x COAX
2 x OPTO
1 x USB
1 x AES/EBU

DAC Configuration
2 x ESS 9038 (Dual Mono)

Headphone Outputs
6.3 mm jack
4-pin XLR

Total Harmonic Distortion



Signal-to-noise ratio 
> 90 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

Tube Complement
2 x E88CC

Trigger Connectors (12 V)
1 x IN (3.5 mm jack)
2 x OUT (3.5 mm jack)

Power
115 / 230 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 820 VA

Finishes
Black
Silver

Dimensions (w x h x d)
435 x 130 x 460 mm

 

*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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