After Launching the first line of Class D amplifiers Blacknote is proud to introduce the SPECIAL models of them featuring a preamplifier stage controlled with a superiorproprietary designed Active Volume Control system features fine resistors step-by-step DOUBLE MONO high end performance for superior resolution, lowest distortion and perfect channel balance.
The active preamp stage allows a +10dB gain for best resolution and perfect unit control stepping 0.5dB finely managed by high precision 0.1% resistors.
The quality of the BlacknoteDouble Mono Active Volume Control technology enable unsurpassed sonic performance for traditional passive audio potentiometer.
Besides together with such innovative volume control & preamplifier stage the DSA SPECIAL amplifiers features even higher quality finishing and connectors outperform the already outstanding details of the standard series of DSA amplifiers.
The new outstanding Tube output & Tube powered CD Player
The Blacknote CDP 500 is the new CD Player flagship offering uncompromised sound quality, blend tradition and innovation to match the expectation of the most discriminating audio enthusiasts.
CDP 500 key features:
100% Italian design, made and assembled in Italy.
Sophisticated Tube Output stage with six double mini triode for superior sound quality.
Five Super Linear power supplies & Tube Power supply to control any single stage of the unit.
Natural-Speed design for a finer speed able to control vibration a motor noise.
Top quality proprietary design 24bit-192KHz DAC stage using advanced technology.
Aluminium mechanic transport & front Loader
Suspended proprietary feet made of Teflon & Aluminium to control acoustic feedback
Double front panel high mass chassis.
Top class RCA & XLR connectors
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1st April 2010 DIAPASON France The DSS was featured as best buy in a 13 innovative DAC by the famous French magazine Click Here to read the contest review
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5th of February 2010 The Best Digital Product of the Year 2009 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9th of December 2009
DSS30 Standard vs. DSS30i iMproved main features marks
Ask your local dealer for further information or call Blacknote at +39 0571 675005 email:service@blacknote.eu ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11th of October 2009 Presenting the DSS iMproved line After one year the first line of DSS is launched Blacknote is proud to offer the DSS Improved line. The main features of the improved line: - RS232 port availability for all models - Different Digital Input can convert now up to 192KHz - New Digital & Analog output layout - New completely revised large power supply for higher performance - Higher versatility and flexibility with USB devices connected - Higher power for larger USB device connectivity - Higher sound performance overall
________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9th of September 2009 TOP AUDIO & VIDEO The Italian Main Hi-end Show We are glad to invite you to visit the TOP AUDIO show in Milan is going to open Thursday the 17th till Sunday the 20th of September the next. We are exhibiting all the new Blacknote production on the show ground floor close to the main entrance: HALL TERRA booth VIP.
The main news about refer to the Blacknote DSS external screen DSF, the new Blacknote DSA100 & DSA150 amplifiers the new Blacknote SACD300player.
________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9th of July
BLACKNOTE DSA Amplifier
White Paper
The Blacknote DSA is a new line of digital power amplifiers delivering uncompromised sound quality, power, versatility and technical innovation to satisfy the most discriminating audio enthusiasts.
Following are special features of the DSA line of amplifiers which are shared by all its four models:
Advanced full remote integrated amplifier design.
Separated preamp and power amplifier stages.
From 100watt to 500watt continuous power (RMS).
Superlative stability even with speaker impedances down to 1ohm.
Wide bandwidth frequency response.
Extraordinary low output noise.
Remarkable and extreme low output impedance
Fundamentally important “Flat Load Independent Frequency Response” design which allows perfect matching with any hi-end audio speaker system.
Models immediately available:
The DSA150 features:
Digital Superior Class D Amplifier, Flat Load Independent Frequency Response design.
Dual Mono Super Linear Power SupplyIntegrated amplifier
2 X 150W Continuous Power at 8, 4, 2 & 1ohms
Frequency Response 10Hz – 50KHz @ +/- 3dB
<0.01% THD @ 20Hz-20KHz
Output Impedance: 0,02ohm @ 1KHz
Input Impedance: 47KOhm
100% stability at 1ohm speaker load working
>350W IHF Dynamic Power
>120dB DynamicRange
>400 Damping Factor
80uV max output noise
3 x RCA Single End Inputs
3 x XLR Balanced Inputs
True Separate PREAMP OUTPUT stage - RCA OUT PINS Available for exclusive Power Amp Functionality
True Separate AMP IN stage- RCA IN PINS Available for exclusive Power Amp Functionality (disables the remote functions)
Audiophile ALPS remote volume control
Giant LED On/Off switchable display
Dimension: 430mm L x 145mm H x 390mm D (17” L x 5¾ ” H x 15 ½ D)
Weight: 25Kilos (55Lbs.)
HI.FI the Most important Holland Web Magazine got it exclsuively the presentation right away: WWW.HIFI.NL _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1st of July 2009 The new DSS remote control now is available for all the units! Ask your delaler to replace it with your old remote! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Absolute Sound prestigious magazine Report about the Las Vegas C.E.S. 2009, issued in April
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