Virtus A3 is an All-In-One Dual Mono Hybrid Class A/AB Amplifier with a full suite of digital and analog inputs, integrating a power amplifier, phono preamplifier, headphone amplifier, and DAC.
 
Highlights
All-In-One – Phono Preamplifier, Headphone Amplifier, Integrated Hybrid Amplifier and DAC.
Unique amplifier topology – Brings the benefits of superior Class A audio performance and its linearity with the benefits of lower-Class AB power dissipation.
Touch screen control – A revolutionary method for interacting with a CANOR device
 
Product Features
Four products in the single housing – a Hybrid Power Amplifier of class A/AB, a Phono Preamplifier, a Headphone Amplifier, and a DAC.
The analog and digital signal paths are designed in dual mono configuration with fully independent multi-stage regulated power supplies for each channel.
A fully discrete Phono Preamplifier supports both MM and MC cartridges.
A discrete fully symmetrical balanced headphone amplifier stage for both Single-Ended and Balanced headphone outputs is included.
The Virtus A3 also offers Class A Single-ended and Balanced Preamplifier line outputs to facilitate additional external Power Amplifiers supporting Active speaker or Sub-Woofer systems.
A custom-designed highly efficient cooling system using heat pipe heatsinks.
The control knob is securely housed in a precision double-row bearing.
A touch display located in the control knob provides easy and intuitive access to all device features and settings.
 
Specifications
Stereo Output Power:
2x 150W / 4Ω (IHF Dynamic Power)
2x 100W / 8Ω (IHF Dynamic Power)
Headphone Unbalanced Output:
500mW / 30Ω
70mW / 300Ω
Headphone Balanced Output:
500mW / 30Ω
270mW / 300Ω
Gain:
34.5dB
Input Sensitivity:
550mV
Gain Phono:
MM 40dB
MM 46dB
MC 60dB
MC 66dB
Damping Factor:
180 / 4Ω
380 / 8Ω
Frequency Range:
10kHz - 35kHz (+/- 0.5dB / 5W)
Input Impedance:
50kΩ
Analog Inputs:
1x RCA (Phono)
2x RCA
2x XLR
Analog Outputs (Variable Out):
1x RCA
1x XLR
Digital Inputs:
2x Coax
2x Optical
1x USB
1x AES / EBU
Headphone Outputs:
6.3mm Jack
4-pin XLR
Total Harmonic Distortion:
<0.005% / 1kHz, 5W
<0.008% / 1kHz. 1W
Signal-to-noise Ratio:
>90dB (20Hz - 20kHz)
Tube Complement:
2x E88CC
Trigger Connectors (12V):
1x Input (3.5mm Jack)
2x Output (3.5mm Jack)
Power:
115 / 230V, 50 - 60Hz, 820VA
Dimensions:
435(W) x 130(H) x 460(D) mm
Weight (Net):
18kg
Weight (Gross):
23kg