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  • SAEQ Perseus

SAEQ Perseus

Desktop Headphone Amplifier

  • Direct drive for ribbon, planar, and dynamic headphones - three amplifiers in one
  • Powerful quasi-complementary output stage insensitive to load variations
  • Dual feedback design articulates fine sonic details beyond its price class
  • Stabilized power source ensures immunity to mains voltage fluctuations
  • Noise floor balances Morpheus smoothness with Hyperion sparkle
  • Discrete component architecture with traditional circuit design
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SAEQ Perseus

SAEQ Perseus

Regular price $7,151.00
Sale price $7,151.00 Regular price
Unit price

The Giant Slayer

PERSEUS was created as a result of extensive experience in designing amplifiers that directly drive ribbon headphones and dates back to 2019. That potential allowed us to create PERSEUS (giant slayer). We were the first to manufacture amplifiers capable of directly driving ribbon headphones. Unlike the celebrated amp HSA-1b, here we have made the output for ribbon headphones more efficient avoiding the huge dissipation of the output stage.

Amplifier for Ribbon, Planar or Dynamic Headphones

PERSEUS was created as a consequence of the current need for amplifiers that have the ability to directly drive ribbon, planar and dynamic headphones. Practically three in one. Its incredible agility and ease in driving all three types of headphones simply confuses listeners.

Uncompromising Drive: Power for Any Flagship

You can connect RAAL Magna, Susvara and Abuss 1266 to it at the same time, it continues to play clearly and transparently without any negative phenomena in the sound presentation. A powerful quasi-complementary type output stepper makes it insensitive to the type of loading. The entire performance is traditional with discrete elements. Additional detail is due to the stabilized power source, which makes the circuit resistant to variations in the mains voltage.

Double Feedback: Sonic Details You've Never Heard Before

The double feedback that we traditionally apply manages to articulate fine sonic details that confuse you when you hear them in this price class of amplifiers.

For Audiophiles and Professionals

We are sure that in addition to numerous audiophiles, PRSEUS will also be accepted by professionals who are involved in creating music tracks in studios and who are involved in post-production. Combined with the sparkling presentation of the ribbon headphones, we are sure that they will also give professionals the opportunity to hear the incredible details of quality music productions and discover a number of mistakes in post production if they have been made.

Specifications

Impedance & Power

  • 8-600 ohms direct; XLR-4pins: 0.4 ohm (ribbon out)

  • None

  • 8.5W/8Ω, 5W/16Ω, 2.5W/32Ω, 1.25W/64Ω, 0.6W/120Ω, 0.3W/300Ω, 0.15W/600Ω @ 1kHz; Ribbon out: ~3W RMS

Frequency Response & Distortion

  • 2V RMS 20Hz–50kHz (+/-0.2dB)

  • 100kHz (-1dB) at 2W (4-600 ohm)

  • < 0.05% at 1kHz

  • Better than 92dB

Input Specifications

  • 50kΩ

  • 1V peak to peak at 1 kHz for full output

  • INPUT 1 & 2: RCA Single-Ended; INPUT 2: 2× XLR 3-pin Balanced with -6/-10dB attenuation

Output Connections

  • 1× XLR 4-pin male (direct ribbon output)

  • 1× HLR 4-pin female, 2× 6.3mm stereo jack (8-600Ω)

Power & Physical

  • Max 50W, 15W without signal

  • 110V/220V AC (selector switch) or 100V (internal connection)

  • 90mm H × 218mm W × 320mm D (3.54 × 8.58 × 12.60 in)

  • 6.5 kg (14 lbs)

Note

  • No short-circuit protection except for ribbon output (male XLR 4-pin)

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