Pass Laboratories, Inc., an audio innovator renowned for its unique high-performance products, will introduce the INT-30A Integrated Amplifier at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show, in January. The no-nonsense, user-friendly amplifier delivers outstanding performance and a high level of user satisfaction, exposing today’s audiophile products to a broader spectrum of demanding consumers.
The INT-30A is Pass Labs’ second integrated amplifier, a 30-watt Class A version of its INT-150 Integrated Amplifier, and based on the XA30.5 Stereo Amplifier. It combines the space-saving benefits of an integrated amplifier with the sonic performance of Pass Labs’ superb XA.5 Series of Class A amps, which includes Pass’ patented Super-Symmetry™ circuit.
The INT-30A is rated at 30 watts-per-channel into 8 ohms, and 60 watts into 4 ohms. It boasts an excellent dynamic range and fast response. Designed to bridge the gap between high-end audiophile components and simple, user-friendly audio products, it moves easily from a black background to explosive transients, presenting recorded materials with a sense of realism and authenticity. Regardless of loudspeaker load, the INT-30A performs with stability and authority, delivering clean, expansive sound at an affordable price.
The Super-Symmetry topology developed by audio innovator Nelson Pass improves performance by precisely matching characteristics of the two halves of a balanced amplifier. To the extent that distortion and noise can be made to appear identical at the two output connections, the INT-30A’s balanced output will not detected them. In conventional amplifiers, under ideal conditions, ordinary matching techniques can achieve improvements by a factor of about 10. In the INT-30A, Super-Symmetry lowers distortion and noise by an additional order of magnitude.
The front panel of the INT-30A includes a fluorescent display showing the operational status, a large volume dial, on/off button and blue LED indicators for Mute and Stand-by Power, four input selection buttons, and a receiver for the signal from the IR remote.
The INT-30A’s rear panel includes XLR and RCA connections for single-ended or balanced inputs, XLR or RCA preamplifier outputs, right and left channel speaker connectors, a five-way binding post for use as a signal ground connector, an IEC 520 AC power inlet module for the supplied IEC polarized power cord, a main power switch, and a fuse holder. The speaker outputs are equipped with heavy-duty, international safety-rated, five-way binding posts.
In appearance, the INT-30A resembles the X150.5, without the meter. The faceplate is machined from thick aluminum stock, then anodized instrument-gray. The satisfyingly solid remote is also carved from machined aluminum, and visually matches the front of the amplifier.
The INT-30A Integrated Amplifier is available now from authorized dealers at a suggested price of $7,150 (U.S. MSRP). It can be seen with other outstanding Pass Labs products at the Venetian Hotel, Suite 29-140, during CES.
Source : passlabs.com
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