Soulution 550 Phono

Soulution 550 PHONO

Manufacturer:
Soulution
Type:
Phono preamplifier
Outputs:
1 × balanced (XLR) 1 × unbalanced (RCA)
Amplification:
MC: + 66 dB @ 1 kHz (XLR); + 60 dB @ 1 kHz (RCA) MM: + 55 dB @ 1 kHz (XLR); + 49 dB @ 1 kHz (RCA)
Frequency Response:
0 – 1 MHz (RIAA equalisation)
Consumption:
0.5 W standby 100 W device in operation
Phono inputs:
2 × RCA (MC/MM configurable)
THD:
less than 0.002% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Signal to noise ratio:
100 dB
Channel separation:
more than120 dB @ 1 kHz
Imput impedance:
MC: 10 Ω – 1000 Ω MM: 1000 Ω – 47 kΩ and 0 – 200 pF
Output impedance:
10 Ω balanced (XLR) 10 Ω unbalanced (RCA)
Output voltage:
11 VRMS balanced (XLR) 5.5 VRMS unbalanced (RCA)
Size:
442 × 143 × 448 mm
Weight:
20kg
Color:
Silver

19 990,00€

About product

 

While the world of recorded music formats continues its seemingly inexorable change, with CDs and SACDs giving way to server-based storage, USB and network interfaces, one format – that of the vinyl record – continues to be highly popular. Indeed, vinyl, the medium that 20 years ago was said to be dead, has lost none of its appeal and is today enjoying a revival thanks to an ever-growing fan base.

80 dB gain without distortion
The phono stage with RIAA equalisation required for vinyl playback presents the designer with a formidable technical challenge if it is to correctly and transpar­ently handle the signal from low output moving coil cartridges. Delivering a gain of up to 80 dB (10,000 times) while remaining linear and phase-correct, the amplifier must have an ultra-wide bandwidth, (internal bandwidth 1 MHz/– 3 dB) minimal distortion, optimal channel separation and maximum linearity.

Dual-mono construction 
The 550 Phono features unbalanced dual-mono construction with separate power supplies for the left and right channel, guaranteeing the least possible channel crosstalk. Both inputs of the 550 can be configured for moving magnet or moving coil cartridges, with load impedance selectable via the front panel or the remote control for each input individually. A switchable < 20 Hz rumble filter protects loudspeaker cones from potentially damaging long excursions caused by warped records.

Musicality and refinement with no limits 
Noise and distortion have no place in vinyl playback, despite the challenges implicit in amplifying such low signal levels. Only then can the full potential of the medium be heard. The richness of sound colours, the dynamism, the refinement. Heard through the 550 Phono, well-produced vinyl shows why for many it is still the medium to beat, unrivalled in its ability to convey emotion and musicality.

Preamplifier grade output stage 
If nothing is to be lost at the source of music, then the power supply and the output stage of a phono preamplifier have to be of the highest quality. For the 550 Phono soulution uses identical power supplies and output stages to those employed in the 520 Preamplifier. Optimized for speed and precision the 550 Phono can drive any cable.

About brand

Soulution


Soulution is owned by the Spemot corporation, a company located in the Swiss town of Dulliken. Spemot is a well-established designer and producer of electronic devices and electric motors used in automotive and other applications including professional catering equipment. The company has a strong track record in innovative bespoke solutions that meet specific customer needs.

The soulution brand for premium audio was created by Spemot’s two managing directors Cyrill Hammer and Roland Manz, both of them passionate high-end audio hobbyists. The pair are long-time Swiss distributors of the Hi-Fi & Records magazine. Having owned and heard top amplifiers produced by US and Japanese manufacturers, they resolved to lay down a challenge and build a family of audio products that would set a new and even higher benchmark.

As reviews of soulution products by audio magazines around the world testify, Hammer and Manz have achieved their goal.

Design

The outstanding sound qualities of the soulution products should also be supported by the design of housing, both visually and by their construction. Due to their size it was clear that they must integrate optimally into a listening/living room to be enjoyed not just for their sonic beauty but as well for their visual appearance. The development of the housing design was therefore carried out with the same care and professionalism as the development of the electronics. Several proposals were made which fulfilled both the technical requirements for stability and heat dissipation, as well as the design requirements.

Design Awards

The effort has paid off. The soulution products were awarded several times for its timeless and elegant design by international design juries.

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