Alchemy PPA-2 - markedets stilleste?
ELAC Alchemy PPA-2 er en fullfunksjonell phono-forforsterker som bruker en helt analog, diskret FET-forsterkning. PPA-2 er konfigurerbar og kan tilpasses spesifikke pickup krav, med omskiftbar forsterkning for hver inngang, MM, MC, stereo- eller mono. Et utvalg av RCA- eller XLR-innganger og -utganger gir enda mer fleksibilitet til den mest allsidige phono-forforsterkeren i sin klasse. En LCD skjerm i frontpanelet forenkler bruken av produktet.
Du finner ikke et stillere phono-trinn i PPA-2-klassen og godt over. Den bruker en DC-spenningsregulatorer med lavt lydnivå pluss en internt skjermet toroidal transformator med analog strømforsyning med veldig lavt utstrålt brumfelt. Intern avskjermet kabinett for sensitive kretsløp.
Og som en fin bonus – PPA-2 kommer med en forbedret strømkilde for Miracord 70 og 90 som er langt overlegen standard strømforsyning.

Alchemy PPA-2 combines low noise and 'see into the stage' transparency with supple attack, generous sustain and decay to produce a well-detailed musical picture that plays well beyond its price point.
-Michael Fremer, Analog Planet

Egenskaper
- Fully discrete, balanced FET topology from input to output
- DC servo-controlled output stage
- Switchable MM or MC gain for each channel
- MC loading continuously adjustable from 5 Ω to 999 Ω
- Precise MC cartridge loading settings for each input can be displayed on the LCD information screen
- Selectable Stereo or Mono operation
- Highly precise RIAA equalization using 0.1% metal film resistors and selected metalized polypropylene capacitors Selectable rumble filter
- All signal routing through hermetically sealed gold-ongold relays
- Ultra-low-noise DC voltage regulators
- Microcontroller completely shuts down during normal operation to eliminate any clocking noises
- Internally shielded toroidal transformer and linear power supply for very low radiated hum field
- Provides an improved power source for the Miracord 70 and 90 turntable motor
- Liquid Crystal Display for clear user information
Spesifikasjoner
| Inputs: | (2) RCA UNBALANCED or (1) RCA & (1) XLR BALANCED |
| Input impedance: | 5-1KOhms variable or 47K |
| Frequency response: | 10hz-20khz +/- 0.2dB |
| RIAA accuracy: | +/- 0.2dB |
| Nominal THD+N: | <0.005% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (1 kHz): | >86dB |
| Output Voltage: | >6.0V RMS |
| Crosstalk (L-to-R or R-to-L): | >80dB |
| Single ended Gain: | 42dB (low) or 60dB (high) |
| Balanced Gain: | 48dB (low) or 66dB (high) |
| Output impedance: | 50 Ohms |
| Analog Outputs: | (1) XLR BALANCED, (1) RCA UNBALANCED |
| Available finishes: | Black |
| Dimensions (HxWxD): | 5 x 44,5 x 30 cm including jacks |
| Weight: | 5,5 Kg |