Synthesis Roma 117DC Preamplifier

SYNTHESIS ROMA 117DC PREAMPLIFIER RELEASED BY THE HIGH END ITALIAN HIFI BRAND

Synthesis Art in Music is an Italian HiFi brand located in Morrovalle in the centre of Italy.

They have just extended their Roma series of electronics, releasing the new Synthesis Roma 117DC preamplifier.

Synthesis Roma 117DC Preamplifier
Synthesis Roma 117DC Preamplifier with the Red Wood finish

SYNTHESIS ART IN MUSIC

Synthesis tells us that the Roma 117DC is the perfect match for their Roma 98DC monoblocks but can be the right companion to many brands of amplifier. It comes in custom finishes and is supplied with its remote control.

Synthesis Roma 117DC Preamplifier front and back
Front and back of the Synthesis Roma 117DC Preamplifier

30 YEARS OF SYNTHESIS

Luigi Lorenzo and his team at Synthesis are celebrating the brand’s 30th anniversary in 2022 and says they will be celebrating the year with new products and continued dedication to innovative design.

Inside the Synthesis Roma 117DC Preamplifier
Inside the Synthesis Roma 117DC Preamplifier

SYNTHESIS ROMA 117DC PREAMPLIFIER FINISHES

The Synthesis Roma 117DC is available in Wood (Red), Piano Black, Dark (Brown Wood), Aluminium Black or Silver and other custom finishes are available on request.

We reviewed the Synthesis Roma 96DC+ amp here, which came in the beautiful red wood finish.

SPECIFICATIONS

Tubes complement: 4 x 6922/6DJ8/ECC88

Inputs: 1 × unbalanced (XLR)

4 × balanced (RCA)

Input Impedance: 100 kΩ balanced (XLR)

47 kΩ unbalanced (RCA)

Output (Transformer): 1 × balanced (XLR)

2 × unbalanced (RCA)

1 × unbalanced REC OUT (RCA)

Frequency Response: 5 – 40 KHz (– 3 dB)

THD + N: < 0,1% (20 Hz – 20 kHz) 1VRMS

Signal/Noise Ratio: > 90 dB (Weighted A)

Crosstalk: > 80dB

Gain: + 22,5 dB balanced (XLR)

+ 16,5 dB unbalanced (RCA)

Output Polarity: Non-inverting

Output Impedance: 1KΩ balanced (XLR)

500Ω unbalanced (RCA)

Output Voltage: 36 V RMS V (XLR)

18 V RMS unbalanced (RCA)

Headphone output:

Power Output: 300mW (32 Ohm)

Gain: + 22,5 dB

Frequency Response: 5 – 40 KHz (– 3 dB)

THD + N: (Rated Power) < 0,1% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

Signal/Noise Ratio: > 90 dB (Weighted A)

Power Supply: 220 – 245 V (50 – 60 Hz)

100 – 120 V (50 – 60 Hz)

Power supplies: Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies.

Automatic 45 sec. warm-up

Power Consumption: < 0,5 W in standby

60 W max power

Dimensions: 480 × 167 × 450 mm

Weight ca.: 10 kg – 12Kg Shipping

Detail inside Synthesis Roma 117DC Preamplifier

SYNTHESIS ROMA 117DC PREAMPLIFIER PRICE

European price is 4,700€

In the UK, Synthesis is distributed by Henley Audio.

HiFi Pig Says: This is an  Italian brand with a long history and it is fantastic to see them now readily available in the UK.Totaldac

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