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EAR-Yoshino
EAR 912 Preamplifier |
Pro-Ject
Box Design Maia S3 Integrated Amplifier |
Ruark
R610 Music Console | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary | The EAR 912 is a culmination of Tim de Paravicini’s work with professional studios. Specifically designed for playback in studios, inheriting the product a rich feature set in addition to its high grade sound. Despite these advanced capabilities, it still has style and grace to make it feel at home anywhere. Subtle professional influences such as the UV meters and solid aluminium handles reinforce that this is not just another preamp. | My Audiophile Integrated Amplifier, or MaiA, represents all that is good about modern hi-fi. It’s compact, powerful, feature-rich, elegant and affordable. Benefiting from Pro-Ject’s many years of success in the micro hi-fi realm, it brings a DAC, a phono stage, a wireless receiver, a headphone amplifier and an integrated amplifier all into one compact chassis that perfectly complements other S3 products. Key Features:
| The Stereo Music Centres of the 1970s initiated the hi-fi revolution, and our new R610 Music Console revitalises this beloved concept with modern advancements. Featuring extensive connection and streaming capabilities, R610 is meticulously designed and built for superior sound, rekindling the joy of music for everyone. Key Features:
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| Reference | 912 | PJ-BD-MAIA-S3 | R610 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specifications | Amplifier Specifications:
Streamer Specifications:
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| Price |
£11,999.00
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£539.00
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£1,200.00
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EAR-Yoshino
EAR 912 Preamplifier
Summary
The EAR 912 is a culmination of Tim de Paravicini’s work with professional studios. Specifically designed for playback in studios, inheriting the product a rich feature set in addition to its high grade sound.
Despite these advanced capabilities, it still has style and grace to make it feel at home anywhere. Subtle professional influences such as the UV meters and solid aluminium handles reinforce that this is not just another preamp.
912
Pro-Ject
Box Design Maia S3 Integrated Amplifier
Summary
My Audiophile Integrated Amplifier, or MaiA, represents all that is good about modern hi-fi. It’s compact, powerful, feature-rich, elegant and affordable. Benefiting from Pro-Ject’s many years of success in the micro hi-fi realm, it brings a DAC, a phono stage, a wireless receiver, a headphone amplifier and an integrated amplifier all into one compact chassis that perfectly complements other S3 products.
Key Features:
- Compact integrated amplifier with 2 x 40W output (4Ω)
- Five analogue inputs, including one MM phono input.
- Three digital inputs, utilising built-in 24-bit/192kHz DAC
- New Bluetooth 5.0 input with aptX HD support for playback of files up-to 24-bit/48kHz
- Analogue volume control with motor-driven potentiometer
- 6.3mm Jack headphone output for quiet listening
- Variable output for subwoofer or power-amplifier connection
- Remote control included
- Rigid aluminium housing protects against interference
- Made in Europe
Ruark
R610 Music Console
Summary
The Stereo Music Centres of the 1970s initiated the hi-fi revolution, and our new R610 Music Console revitalises this beloved concept with modern advancements. Featuring extensive connection and streaming capabilities, R610 is meticulously designed and built for superior sound, rekindling the joy of music for everyone.
Key Features:
- 2 × 75W per channel Class-D Integrated Amplifier
- Apple AirPlay and Google Cast
- Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect built-in
- Apple Music, BBC Sounds, Deezer, Qobuz and more
- Hi-Res music file support up to 32-bit 384kHz
- Internet/DAB/DAB+ and FM tuners
- HDMI ARC/eARC connection
- Optional matching R-CD100 CD Transport
| Frequency response | 2 × 75W per channel Class-D |
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| Dynamic range | 22Hz-22kHz +0/-3dB |
| Supported Streaming Services | Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect |
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| Internet Radio Support | Internet Radio, DAB/DAB+ and FM with RDS (87.5-108MHz) |
| Apple AirPlay Support | Yes |
| Network Connectivity | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WPS2, WEP, WPA, WPA2 Ethernet: RJ45 connector 10/100 Mbps |
| Audio Codecs Supported | FLAC, AIFF, ALAC and WAV: up to 32-bit 384kHz MP3: up to 48kHz 320kbps AAC/AAC-LC/HE-AAC/HE-AAC v2: up to 96kHz 320kbps |
| Multi-Room Streaming | Yes |
| Tone Control | Stereo+, bass, treble, loudness |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP |
| Inputs | 1 x Line in RCA 1 x Phono Line in RCA 1 x Optical Input 1 x HDMI eArc 1 x USB C |
| Outputs | 1 x Line Out RCA 1 x Subwoofer Out |
| Mains Supply | 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 2.5A |
| Power Consumption | 2.0W network standby, 8.0W idle |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 300 x 107 x 280mm (with Rotodial controls) |
| Weight | 4.1kg |
| Accessories Included | 3m speaker cables Rechargeable Bluetooth RotoDial remote with charge cable Telescopic aerial Aerial spanner Mains power lead User guide |