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Bakoon EQA-11
Bakoon EQA-11
MONO AND STEREO HIGH-END AUDIO MAGAZINE
http://www.monoandstereo.com/2013/11/bakoon-satri-phono-preamplifier-eqa-12r.html
Bakoon EQA-11 . The SATRI Phono Preamplifier EQA-12R is rather small, but quite heavy (4kg) and is fully made from aluminum. It has a rectangular shape with rounded edges, with the design roughly similar to Mini-Mac computers from Apple. The cabinet is powder varnished black with a tangerine logo.
The top and bottom covers are elongated at the back, what allowed to hide the necessary connectors on the back panel. The unit is as standard equipped with a dedicated anti-vibration platform, with quite high spikes.
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The whole is very appealing visually, so it should also have a high Wife Acceptance Factor (WAF). And please do not talk like “… it does not matter how it looks, it matters how it sounds!” because I have seen many times that people needed to resign from purchasing one or another superbly sounding piece of gear just due to external looks……..
Product Description
The SATRI Circuit has reached a level that can never be reached with the conventional phono preamplifier design methods.
The concept of using the MC Cartridge as a direct current source overturns the general knowledge, and it holds an unrivaled position in designing a phono preamplifier dealing with minute signals.
In addition, by implementing an ultra-low noise Li-ion battery power supply enhances the excellences even further.
The reference version, “EQA-11R”, strictly employs the world best components such as Vishay Z-Foil resistors, Caddock Tetrinox resistors and Audience Aura Teflon capacitors, which results the performance that far surpasses the existing conventional phono preamplifiers.
Just as the sensation of listening to original master tapes, the natural analogue music can only be truly felt with the EQA-11.
Please note that the EQA-11R is supplied with the matching rack as standard.
Input |
MC Cartridge Only |
Input Impedance |
10 Ω (Current Signal Input) |
Output |
1 SATRI-LINK (BNC), 1 Voltage (RCA) |
Gain |
Medium Gain (standard) / High Gain (option) |
Power Output |
10 V maximum |
Battery Type |
Li-ion |
Battery Operate Time |
25 hours approx. |
Battery Recharge Time |
5 hours approx. |
Dimensions |
195 mm (W) x 195 mm (D) x 40.5 mm (H) |
Shipping Weight |
4.0 kg |
