Vida vinyl disk amplifier

Vida vinyl disk amplifier
Retail Price: SGD$6000.00







Aurorasound VIDA - Vinyl Disk Amplifier - state of the art LCR-type RIAA device

Aurorasound's latest development is a fantastic phono-stage named VIDA (Vinyl Disk Amplifier). State of the art semiconductor technology (LCR-type network) and innovative technology combined with old-world craftsmanship makes this phono amplifier outstanding in many respects.

REVIEWS:

Nick Tate, Hi-Fi News UK (May 2013) concluded:"...this quintessentially Japanese slice of analogue exotica is artfully engineered to give a coruscatingly incisive and detailed sound, yet one that’s genuinely musical too. Impressively devoid of noise, it provides a wide open window onto the vinyl groove yet it never sounds coldly forensic or overly romantic. The VIDA should win many friends here, as it already has in Japan..." Check out the entire review
Mal Kenney, Part-Time Audiophile - THE Show Newport Beach (June 2013): "...it’s dead quiet, it soundstages about as well as any solid state, and it has the propulsive impact that only LCR stages seem to bring to the table. On top of that, it’s small, it’s friendly, and it’s adjustable from the front panel. I’ve heard this a few times now, and its signature is one of easy authority..."
Kohji Yamamoto, Stereo Sound Japan (Fall 2012) wrote: "...stunning three-dimensional, excellent depth - it makes each tone fuller and richer... It produced not only tight drums and bass but also a massive scale and spectrum which you could almost feel vivdly with your hands... I was impressed with the spatial dimension in which vocals and chorus harmonized togehter. The realistic illustration of percussion was also astonishingly impressive. I fell in love with this phono stage amplifer immediately, I personally recommend the VIDA to those who would like to seriously indulge in analog playback."

AWARDS:

Highly Commended Award by Hi-Fi News magazine (UK) May 2013
Best Buy and Critics Applause award by “Stereo Sound” magazine winter 2012
Technology of the year 2012 award by “MJ Musen-to-Jikken” magazine Dec. 2012
Analog Grand Prix 2013 award by “analog” magazine winter 2012
Audio Excellence 2013 award by “Audio Accessory” magazine winter 2012

Key features:
- Adopted LCR type RIAA device. Unlike conventional NF & CR type for RIAA curve, VIDA uses L (coil) to generate precise RIAA curve, resulting in much fulfilling midranges.- With use of the latest semiconductor devices and discrete amplifier circuit, it achieved a complete DC circuit design. As a result, capacitors in the signal path were completely eliminated.
- High resolution in the low frequencies and reduced distortions, it enables you to enjoy vivid music hall atmospheres coupled with the players positioning on the stage.
- A large-size MUTE switch together with other functions are aligned in the front panel for improved man-machine interface for user-friendly operation.
- High S/N ratio was achieved with use of an external power supply unit, having extremely stable and super low-noise and high–speed circuits.
- Compatible with MC and MM type cartridges. High/Low Impedance Selector switch on the front panel.

Useful functions for analog playback... MC/MM Selector, MC Impedance Selector, Direct/Subsonic Filter, Stereo/Mono Selector, and demagnetizing function are featured. All the functions plus a large-size mute switch are placed on the front panel for user-friendly configuration. Each selector uses a sealed small-size signal relay for high reliability and stability. Also, highly durable rhodium plated RCA terminals are employed to ensure very low level signal paths are warranted without any loss.

Precision DC circuit with the latest semiconductor technology...eliminated all capacitors in the signal path. It enabled a completely flat frequency response without any coloration across the entire audible range. The active DC servo circuit permits absolutely stable outputs regardless of fluctuations in the inputs and operating temperature. Especially, resolution and distortion in low frequency are improved significantly, therefore, you will be able to even sense and feel the atmosphere of the music hall, performers and the staging. The power supply uses toroid transformer, Schottky barrier diode which allows ultra-low noise. Any leakage flux noises are completely eliminated with use of a separate power supply by employing high-speed semiconductor-based stable power supply circuit.

LCR Type RIAA device... Unlike conventional NF and CR type, an ideal circuit design with constant impedance LCR-type RIAA circuit is used. As a result, across the entire frequency range, RIAA curve correction is achieved with constant condition. In the past, vacuum tubes were used with a large chassis, but VIDA managed in a compact size thanks to the latest semiconductor technologies. Each component is placed according to the signal flow in symmetrical and the shortest route. The equalizer circuit uses the renowned Swedish Lundahl filter-coil, which is widely used in the professional equipment, for turnover and roll-off independently.
Small signals recorded on the vinyl disc must be precisely restored to a flat response using (L) coil and CR network circuit, which go through the RIAA curve having attenuated lows and boosted highs. At the same time, it must be amplified by roughly 1,600 times (In case of MC cartridges). Since amplification is very large, any noises from the power supply and the circuits must be reduced to the possible minimum. VIDA managed to achieve very high S/N ratio due to a careful selection of the components, circuit design and PC board pattern configurations.

Specification:
Input: 1x MM Gain 39dB 47kOhm, 1x MC Gain 64dB (High 10-100Ohm, Low 0.6-10Ohm) 
Output: Line Level, unbalanced RCA, optional XLR balanced RIAA Deviation: 10Hz – 20kHz +/- 0.25dB 
THD+N: 0.025% - MC - A-Weighted 
Input Noise: -138dBV MC 
Dimension: W260mm x D250mm x H100mm 3kg (Main Unit), W114mm x D200mm x H70mm 1.4kg (Power Supply Unit) 
Power Supply: AC 220V-240V 50-60Hz, Max 40W 
Optional: 2x MC, XLR in- and output, rotary switch for 6 add. impedances for MC

Aurorasound is a company from Yokohama, Japan. Designer and director Shinobu Karaki has 28 years experience working for Texas Instruments Japan Inc. He is also a passionate musician, music teacher and an audiophile first grade since many years. His love to music, trained ears and extensive know-how in electronics and integrated circuits makes Mr. Karaki the ideal person to design high-end audio devices.


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