The Starkrimson integrated amplifier combines Orchard Audio’s existing BOSC™ amplification and PecanPi® DAC technologies into a single enclosure. The inputs are either USB or S/PDIF.

The integrated amplifier provides access to both the DAC outputs and amplifier inputs; this enables the connection of devices like digital signal processors (DSPs) and preamps between the two.

GaN Technology Transistors

Starkrimson uses gallium nitride (GaN) technology. GaN transistors are claimed to provide the following sonic/sound benefits over their traditional silicon counterparts: less harshness; cleaner highs; better transparency; and higher detail. This is because GaN transistors have increased slew rate, reduced ringing, faster switching, and faster overload recovery.

Specifications

Amplifier Specifications:

Gain: 16.8dB

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 121dB (A-weighted)

Residual Noise: 32uV (A-weighted)

THD* @ 10W: <0.0003% (-110dB) for 1kHz into 8Ω

THD @ 0.25W: <0.0030% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 8Ω

THD @ 10W: <0.0013% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 8Ω

THD @ 75W: <0.0050% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 8Ω

THD @ 150W: <0.015% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 8Ω

THD @ 10W: <0.0004% (-108dB) for 1kHz into 4Ω

THD @ 0.25W: <0.0030% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 4Ω

THD @ 10W: <0.0025% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 4Ω

THD @ 75W: <0.0092% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 4Ω

THD @ 150W: <0.015% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 4Ω

Frequency Response: DC – 60kHz+

Sensitivity: 5Vin for 150Wpc into 8Ω

Sensitivity: 3.5Vin for 150Wpc into 4Ω

Input Impedance: 5kΩ fully balanced

Output Power: 150Wrms

Damping Factor: >550 @ 1kHz

DAC Specifications:

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 130dB (A-weighted)

Dynamic Range (DNR): 125dB

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): -110dB or 0.0003%

Frequncy Reponse: DC (0Hz) to 22kHz @ 48kHz sample rate

Frequncy Reponse: DC (0Hz) to 44kHz @ 96kHz sample rate

Frequncy Reponse: DC (0Hz) to 88kHz @ 192kHz sample rate

Volume Control: Digital HW volume control (knob)

0 to -80dB in 0.5dB steps

Fully clockwise – 0dB

Fully counter-clockwise – mute

Output Voltage: 5Vrms

Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz

Bit Rates: Up to 24-bit

Combined Specifications:

Gain 34.6V/FS

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 120.5dB (A-wt)

Dynamic Range: 120.5dB (A-wt)

THD @ 10W: <0.0003% (-110dB) for 1kHz into 8Ω

THD @ 1W: <0.0015% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 8Ω

THD @ 5W: <0.0020% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 8Ω

THD @ 10W: <0.0020% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 8Ω

THD @ 75W: <0.0070% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 8Ω

THD @ 150W: <0.05% for 20Hz – 20kHz into 8Ω

Frequncy Reponse: DC (0Hz) to 22kHz @ 48kHz sample rate

Frequncy Reponse: DC (0Hz) to 44kHz @ 96kHz sample rate

Frequncy Reponse: DC (0Hz) to 88kHz @ 192kHz sample rate

Output Power: 150Wrms per channel

Inputs: USB and S/PDIF (Coax)

Power: IEC Connector

Input AC Voltage: minimum 90V, max 264V

Input AC Frequency: minimum 47Hz, max 63Hz

USB Compatability:

Windows: ASIO driver

MAC OS X: driverless

Linux Alsa 2.0: Compliant

Android/iOS: Compliant

Size:  18.7″ (47.5cm) x 8.9″ (22.5cm) x 2.1″ (5.3cm) — without binding posts

Weight: 11lbs (5kg)

Price And Availability

Starkrimson is currently available with introductory pricing at $1995. MSRP is set at $2495.

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