ELAC - ALCHEMY AMPLIFIERS

PETER MADNICK DESIGN - USA

ELAC DDP-2

ELAC  Alchemy    DDP-2  PRE / DAC / Streamer / HPA

Class A  Analog circuits  -  multi-DSP -  AKM DAC - HPA

Purely in terms of function, this is a 4-in-1 preamplifier with an analog signal path as well as a DAC with multi-DSP system as well as a headphone amplifier.

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32/384 MQA-capable configurable upsampling and "selectable resolution enhancement" that, in addition to PCM, handles DSD up to 4X and works with Discovery, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and ROON.

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The proprietary pre-circuit enables a signal extrapolation from 16 to 24 bits or 24 to 32 bits. Specifically, called for to achieve this is an AKM DAC (32 bit / 384 kHz).

The analog section uses discrete FET drivers and output circuits.

On the connection side there are seven digital inputs, three analogue inputs (XLR and RCA).

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Specifications : see below 

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Designed in the US by Peter Madnick


MAP   $ 3,099   --   NEW MAP as of August 2020  $2,499

ELAC DPA-2

ELAC  Alchemy    DPA-2  Power Amplifier

Class D   -  Stereo / Mono Bridge-able

The DPA-2 features include a pure analog input stage and a class-D output stage that in mono outputs 650W into 8 ohms, and in stereo produces 350W per channel.
 

• Selectable high/low gain to match any preamplifier \

• Fully discrete FET input stage with DC servo-controlled output stage

• Fully balanced input to output

• Ultra-low-noise DC voltage regulators

• Toroidal transformer and linear power supply for input stage

• Class D PWM output stage

• High-efficiency, low-noise switching power supply for output stage

• Output power can be read out on the LCD information screen

• 12 V trigger input and pass-through

• Liquid Crystal Display for clear user information

• Inputs : 1 pr RCA & 1 pr XLR balanced

• Outputs : 2 pr 5-way gold binding posts

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Specifications : see below 

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Designed in the US by Peter Madnick


MAP   $ 1,899   --   NEW MAP as of August 2020  $1,499

ELAC DDP-2

• Digital Inputs: USB, (2) Coaxial, (2) Optical, AES/EBU, (2) I2S (Alchemy & HDMI)

• Streaming Inputs: Ethernet, Bluetooth, WIFI Supported Services: PCM, DSD, DoP, ROON endpoint, Spotify Connect, AirPlay option, MQA capable (MQA Coming Soon)

• Frequency Response (Digital): 10hz-20khz +/- 0.2dB

• Nominal THD+N (digital): <0.01%

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz) (Digital):>110dB

• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48. 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384KHz

• Output Voltage (Digital): 7.0V RMS @0dBFs

• Analog Inputs: XLR Balanced, (2) RCA Unbalanced

• Input Impedance: RCA=18K, XLR=36K

• Frequency Response (Analog): 10hz-20khz +/- 0.2dB

• Nominal THD+N (Analog): <0.001%

• Signal-To-Noise Ratio (1 kHz) (Analog): >110dB

• Output Voltage (Analog): >10.0V RMS

• Crosstalk (L-to-R or R-to-L): >110dB 10-1K, >80dB 1K-20K

• Gain: 12dB (Input Dependent)

• Output Impedance: 50 Ohms

• Analog Outputs: XLR Balanced, (1) RCA Unbalanced (Fixed Gain) (1) RCA Unbalanced (Variable)

• Available Finishes: Black

• Dimensions (HxWxD) in: 2.0 x 17.5 x 15.0 including jacks

• Net Weight: 14.0 lbs

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ELAC DPA-2

• Power Output/Channel (1% Thd+N, 1 Khz): All max power ratings at 1% THD @ 1KHz

  • Stereo: One channel driven into 8 Ohms 225W / Both channels driven into 8 Ohms 210W / One channel driven into 4 Ohms 390W / Both channel driven into 4 Ohms  325W

  • Mono: 4 Ohms 420W / 8 Ohms 625W

• Frequency Response: 5hz-20khz +/- 0.2dB

• Nominal THD+N (1 Watt Into 8Ω): 0.003%

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 Khz): 94db

• Input Impedance: RCA=12K, XLR=19K

• Output Impedance: 0.03 Ohms @ 1KHz

• Channel Separation (1 Khz): 70dB @ 1KHz / n/a

• Gain: Stereo 24dB/30dB  – Mono 18dB/24dB

• Inputs: Unbalanced RCA, Balanced XLR

• Outputs: Binding post 5-way

• Available Finishes: Black

• Dimensions (HxWxD) In: 2.0 x 17.5 x 15.0 incl. jacks

• Net Weight: 14.0 lbs

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ELAC DISCOVERY

DS-A101-G

ELAC   DS-A101-G  Integrated Amp / DAC / Streamer

Class D BASH  / Analog circuits  -  DSP -  AKM DAC -  Auto SUB Blend - Remote EQ

The Discovery Series DS-A101 Wireless Integrated Amplifier

80-Watt-per-channel wireless control amp with DSP

The versatile and powerful Discovery Series DS-A101-G Wireless Integrated Amplifier is also the perfect complement to the Discovery Music Server. Together, they open up an unlimited vista of music where wireless convenience meets state-of-the-art sound. ELAC’s innovative smartphone application provides the tools for system setup, including sophisticated DSP, optimizing your subwoofer’s crossover frequency and room EQ.

This is one versatile integrated amplifier, with outstanding performance and feature-rich control flexibility. Once you experience the Discovery—especially with the new Debut or Uni-Fi loudspeakers—your world of sound just might be altered forever. Discovery does it all, at an affordable price.

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The BASH™ amplification solution
At their heart is a brand new BASH Tracking Amplifier delivering 80 Watts per channel into either 4 or 8 ohm speakers. This new amplifier uses a modulated switched mode power supply allied to a conventional class AB amplifier. Switching at more than 400,000 times per second, the supply tracks the incoming audio signal to ensure that the Class AB amplifier gets only the voltage necessary (with a little headroom) to cope with today’s dynamic movie and music content, thus maximizing the efficiency and potential of the amplifier.


MAP   $ 939  -  NEW MAP August 2020  $CALL

Power output Continuous:
2 x 80 Watts 2 channels driven into 4 ohms @ 1kHz
2 x 40 Watts 2 channels driven into 8 ohms @ 1kHz
2 x 170 Watts 2 channels driven into 2 ohms @ 1kHz
Power output burst (CEA 2010*):
120 Watts 1 channel driven into 4 ohms @ 1kHz
65 Watts 1 channel driven into 8 ohms @ 1kHz
170 Watts 1 channel driven into 2 ohms @ 1kHz
Power and THD+N, 1kHz: 
4 ohms 70 Watts @ .07%
8 ohms 40 Watts @ .03%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (Full Power Digital input):   101dB

Broadband Frequency Response:   20Hz to 40kHz +/- 1.8dB