Just Add Speakers
I am proud to announce the launch of Starkrimson™ Integrated. This integrated amplifier combines Orchard Audio’s existing BOSC™ amplification and PecanPi® DAC technologies into a single enclosure. The inputs are either USB or S/PDIF. Just add speakers.
Starkrimson is one of a few integrated amplifiers on the market which uses gallium nitride (GaN) technology. GaN transistors provide the following sonic/sound benefits over their traditional silicon counterparts: less harshness; cleaner highs; better transparency; and higher detail. This is because GaN transistors have increased slew rate, reduced ringing, faster switching, and faster overload recovery.
What is unique about this integrated amplifier is that it provides access to both the DAC outputs and amplifier inputs; this enables the connection of devices like digital signal processors (DSPs) and preamps between the two.
Starkrimson is currently available with introductory pricing at $1995. MSRP is set at $2495.
A treasure trove of specifications, photos, and measurements awaits at www.orchardaudio.com/starkrimson
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All measurements below are for 8-ohm load with a 22.4kHz bandwidth except for frequency response and wideband FFT.
Note:
0 dBRA = 34.6Vrms or 150W into 8ohm.
Since the amplifier is DC coupled here it is showing DC offset on the output.