Sony just announced the TA-A1ES integrated stereo amplifier, which utilizes a frame/beam/base chassis that was originally developed for Sony’s acclaimed R-Series components. It delivers crisp, noiseless power performance. Employing FET input and buffer circuits that enhance performance, the amplifier’s optimum gain volume control combines electronic volume with a discrete buffer amplifier, allowing it to massively reduce gain error and produce sound quality superior to conventional volume controls.
The TA-A1ES has a power amp stage featuring Smart Bias Control for Class-A operation and Single Push-Pull Hi-Current Amplifier. It is designed with a single pair of transistors to eliminate variations in each channel at the source, as well as variation controlling emitter resistance, allowing the transistors to drive the speakers directly, for a more character-free sound quality. Sony’s proprietary toroidal transformer packs a 300VA rating, the highest in its class, as well as a capacitor delivering 24000μF per channel.
The TA-A1ES is part of Sony’s Elevated Standard Series and has been specifically designed to complement the company’s new HAP-Z1ES reference standard Hi-Res Music Player.
Specifications:
- Integrated stereo amplifier (80 Watts x 2)
- Class-A operation with Smart Bias Control
- Single Push-Pull Hi-Current Amplifier
- Inputs include balanced (XLR x 1), unbalanced (RCA x 4), and (IR x 1)
- Outputs include SP (IMP4~, 8~) and Headphone (High, Mid and Low Impedance)
Price and Availability
The Sony TA-A1ES Integrated Stereo Amplifier will be available November 2013 in silver for $1,999.
