XA PRE
Who seriously resolves to rethink a matter, always has to start with the most difficult question of all. The question "Why?" Why do all conventional amplifiers have to battle with cross-zero distortions? Why are there no truly satisfying solutions to fight the contaminations of the public mains system? Why does one allow that electronic components resonate and thus distort the sound? And last but not least: Why do amplifiers all look alike? Questions which are still open and which served us as the starting point of likely one of the most ambitious projects in the history of amplification technologies: the XA PRE.
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overview
Technical data do not always allow statements on the sound effect. But they provide information about the care an amplifier has been developed with:
XA PRE
- 5 x 2300 mAh battery power supply
- 48-step electronic volume control (1.5 steps)
- DC-Flow circuitry (patent pend.)
- 'Zero feedback' circuit design
- LC filter stages for primary & secondary voltages
- Line inputs: 5 x XLR
- Line outputs: 2 x XLR Pre-Out
- IR remote control
- Individualised front parts: silver/black anodized, lacquered, veneered
- 2-part aluminium cast chassis (42.5 kg)
Electronic circuitry
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
| DC-Flow audio circuit (patent pend.) | yes |
| Electronic volume control switch (patent pend.) |
48 steps (1.5 dB each) |
| Single ended pure Class A output stage | yes |
| Zero feedback | yes |
| Filter capacitors | - |
| Primary DC-offset filter | - |
| Primary and secondary LC filter stage | - |
| Active electronic voltage regulation secondary |
- |
Inputs / outputs
Inputs / outputs
| Symmetrical inputs | 5 |
| Symmetrical outputs | 2 |
| Input impedance | 10 kOhm |
| Trigger (DC voltage) | 2 x 12V output |
Chassis and finishes
Chassis and finishes
| Outer unibody aluminium chassis with heatsinks |
18.5 kg |
| Inner unibody aluminium core | 10.5 kg |
| Chassis | black powder coated |
| Upper and lower brackets | black or silver anodized |
| Handles | black or silver anodized |
| Command bar | black or silver anodized |
| Frontpanel | -black or silver anodized -wooden veener -high gloss lacquer finish |
Dimensions / weight
Dimensions / weight
| Width x Height x Depth | 484.5 x 190.0 x 486.0 mm |
| Weight | 41.0 kg |
Official Gallery | Customer Galleries
Individualisation
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Test Reviews
HI-FI & HI-VI TAIWAN REVIEWS THE XA SERIES
The new XA amplifier gets an excellent review by Hi-FI & HI-VI Monthly magazine in Taiwan. Its innovative technology, build quality, price and most of all the sound is honored with a highly recommended BEST BUY certification.
Der XA Verstärker bekommt aufgrund der innovativen Technologie, Verarbeitungsqualität, Preis und insbesondere seinem Klang ein dicke BEST BUY Empfehlung.
SIXMOONS.COM REVIEWS THE AVANTGARDE XA SERIES
A very comprehensive and detailled review by Mr. Wojciech Pacula is beeing published by famous SixMoons.com website.
Ein sehr ausführlicher Testbericht von Herrn Wojciech Pacula wurde in dem einflussreichen High End Audio Magazin SixMoon.com veröffentlicht.
XA AMPLIFIER IS NEW REFERENCE AMPLIFIER
Transparence and innovation, this is the header of a fantastic review by Haute Fidelite magazin in France. The XA amplifier becomes the new reference!
Transparenz and Innovation, das ist die Überschrift eines genialen Tests des Haute Fidelite Magazins aus Frankreich. Die XA Serie wird neue Referenz!
CHIEF EDITOR IN HONGKONG IS BLOWN AWAY
The current issue of Audiotechnique magazine in Hongkong features a very long cover story review of the XA amplfiier. Chief editor Lincoln Cheng is impressed.
Die XA serie ist die Titelstory der neuen Ausgabe des Audiotechnique Magazins in Hongkong. Chef Redakteur Lincoln Cheng ist begeistert.
PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST AMPS IN THE WORLD
20 categories! And 20 times a score of 100%. The XA amplifier gets an amazing test by Audio Art magazine in Taiwan.
20 Kategorien! Und 20 mal eine Bewertung von 100%. The XA Verstärker bekommt einen schlichtweg "Wahnsinns-Test" durch das Audio Art Magazin in Taiwan.
LUXURY GOODS ARE LUXURY GOODS FOR A REASON
I think that the amazing presentation of reverberations, acoustic ambiance and so on, as these were shown in a very distinct, strong way are credited to remarkable selectivity offered by this device and its impressive resolution, too. Obviously Matthias managed to achieve a perfect balance between these two attributes, as there is clarity and depth to the sound and all that without it being super-detailed. (HIGH FIDELITY, Wojciech Pacuła, POLEN)
OUTSTANDING KNOWHOW AND QUALITY STANDARDS
The first test review of the brand new XA series was published by the German FAZ magazine. Technology specialist Dr. Lignau was impressed: "With the XA series Avantgarde has rethought amplification technology from the very beginning. The knowhow and quality standards during developement and production are outstanding. The S-class among audio amplifiers." (FAZ, Dr. G. Lignau, GERMANY)
Awards
BEST SOUND OF THE SHOW AWARD POLAND, 2012
Avantgarde Acoustics Duo Grosso and XA Series amplficiation were honored with the BEST SOUND OF THE SHOW AWARD 2012 by the High Fidelity magazine, Poland.
AMPLIFIER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2012
Avantgarde Acoustic XA Series preamplifier was honored with the BEST PREAMPLIFIER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2012 by the 21hifi.com magazine, China. The nomination was being ...
DDC YEARBOOK 2012 FEATURES AVANTGARDE ACOUSTIC
'Good Design', the yearbook 2012 of the DDC (German Designer Club) spreads the message of design excellence. Avantgarde Acoustic's XA series is featured for its 'Excellence ...
GOLD SHOW AWARD FOR XA AMPLIFIERS
AV Showrooms online magazine granted the GOLD SHOW AWARD for BEST NEW PRODUCT at CES 2012 in Las Vegas to our XA amplifiers.
Purity meets Performance
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