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Stratus

Stratus

ManufacturerDonald North Audio
FunctionAmplifier, Headphone
CountryUnited States
Form FactorDesktop
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
Dimensions8.5 " H x 17" W x 14 " D
Channels2 Channel
Connections
  • Input 1 · RCA (Phono, Cinch) · Stereo
  • Input 2 · RCA (Phono, Cinch) · Stereo
  • Loop Out from Input 2 · RCA (Phono, Cinch) · Stereo
Controls
  • Volume · Rotary Pot
  • Impedance · Toggle Switch
  • Gain · Toggle Switch · 0 dB to -6 dB
LinksOfficial product page
NotesA versatile amplifier with lots of power for driving the most inefficient of headphones. Has two inputs, both RCA, with the second input being connected to a set of loop-out RCA jacks. Power is rectified by a 5U4G tube and a CLC filter, input tube is a 6N1P, and output tubes are 2A3 DHT (directly-heated triode) tubes. Outputs are a 1/4" (either 5 Ohm output impedance or 120 Ohms), dual 3-pin XLRs, or a 4-pin XLR. There is an additional switch to select 0 dB or -6 dB gain. Volume is controlled by an Alps potentiometer.