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Gladius
Order processing time 1-2 days.
Gladius aims to be an ultra-low impedance power amplifier using modern technologies and component materials with a design concept that prefers sound quality over aesthetics. The design decisions made on the internal topology was to provide the highest amount of current to the connected speakers in the shortest amount of time which results in a tighter and more powerful sound than the competition. Adhering to maximum possible phase coherence was also priority, especially in the sub-bass region and the top end.
Recommendation: pair Gladius with a quality DAC with a remote, especially one that can work as a pre-amplifier for volume control.
US$1,499.00
Specifications: Class-D with Clayton Boards – Blade modules (TBA).
Structure: dual-mono, high-current capable.
PSU: 2x 150W Delta PMT2 Industrial power supplies.
Power: 2x 50W RMS @ 8 Ohm, 2x 70W RMS @ 6 Ohm, 2x 100W RMS @ 4 Ohm
Input mains voltage: 100VAC – 240VAC, universal.
Input Power Connector: IEC C14 socket with replaceable fuse and mains switch.
Output Audio Connectors: 32A 4mm banana sockets, non-ferrous.
Input Audio Connectors: Switchcraft Gold-plated RCA, non-ferrous.
Volume potentiometer: Alps Alpine.
Input switch: Silver-plated Omron Signal Relay.
Input capacitors: JB Capacitors JFGC Polypropylene.
Front panel: PCB with touch: Input selection (A-B), Mute and Power. Clipping warning light.
Volume knob: solid CNC-machined aluminium.
Enclosure: 3mm 5052 sand-blasted, anodized and folded aluminium with silver finish.
Protections: Over-temperature, Overload (clipping), Output short-circuit. Auto-recovery.
Input Signal: Line-level 2V RMS input x2.
Blade module: New and custom implementation of Texas Instruments’ brand new TPA3223 high-fidelity integrated Class-D chip. Notable features are separate and voltage stabilized 5V rails, 6-layer precision gold-plated PCB with 2oz copper thickness, multi-layer shielding for all signal and power paths, incredibly small footprint for easy integration and high-current, non-ferrous connectors.
Dimensions: L: 310mm x W: 200mm x H: 73mm.
