Studio and gear
Elektra Reference Series
The Elektra Reference Series is designed with extreme attention to detail, so a sound professional gets the best in sound quality and accuracy. We use it on every project we master.
We want to give our customers the best sound that today's technology can deliver, whatever the cost. We chose the Elektra Reference Series because it is the best we have found, and we will not settle for less.
Why do we use the Elektra Reference in mastering?
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Decisions made quickly
The Elektra Reference Series of power amplifiers, pre amplifiers and digital to analogue converters lets us work fast and efficiently. It is so precise that decisions can be made without hesitation. If there is a problem in a recording, it is revealed at once.
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A pure signal path
During mastering we do not cut corners. We must know that the sound we hear is pure, without any coloration in the signal path, from the bottom octave to the top one.
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High-resolution work
High-resolution audio at 24/32 bits and 192 kHz and beyond is something we deal with every day. We trust the Elektra Reference Series to reveal every detail in such demanding projects.
How is the Elektra Reference built?
The Elektra Reference is a stereo power amplifier that reproduces today's digital audio standards, and the next generation, with outstanding clarity. Every part that can affect sound quality was carefully tested and reviewed before it went in, including the power supply transformers, electrolytic capacitors and circuit topology.
- Basic structure
- The amplifier has two massive heatsink blocks for efficient cooling. They also make the case more rigid, which minimises vibration. The power transformer and supply capacitors sit in the centre of the case to reduce the effects of vibration and electronic interference further.
- Circuit design
- The amplifier's circuit, from the input to the output stage, uses an improved linear phase, low distortion current feedback topology, optimised for excellent high frequency and phase performance. The circuit board layout keeps the signal path as short as possible.
- Features
- All transistors used have exceptional audio qualities, thanks to their linearity and high frequency performance. Current feedback circuitry allows fewer parts in the signal path and improves phase and frequency performance over standard designs. The power transformer is custom designed to reduce the harmonic distortion of the electric current, and it is fully encapsulated (potted), which improves sound and removes mechanical vibration that could affect nearby circuitry. Custom electrolytic capacitors use 4N (99.9999%) high purity aluminium foil and a natural fibre (silk) separator, which reduces modulation effects for a very musical and full sound.
What are the specifications?
| Power per channel (RMS) | 220 W into 8 ohm, 440 W into 4 ohm |
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| Total harmonic distortion | 0.005% (measured at 1 kHz, 10 W, 8 ohm) |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz to 300 kHz |
| Signal to noise ratio | 115 dB (IHF A network) |
| Input sensitivity and impedance | 1.5 V / 100 kohm |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 160 x 445 x 370 mm |
| Weight | 25 kg (27 kg shipping) |
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