It is supposedly taken 25 years, however Leema Acoustics has lastly unveiled the primary official choices from its lately introduced Quantum vary: the Neutron preamplifier and the Graviton energy amplifier. The Quantum vary is itself the primary correct Leema Acoustics audio line for the model in over a decade, constructing on the corporate’s flagship Constellation sequence however with a higher emphasis on affordability (by Leema’s requirements) and ease of design.
The brand new Neutron mannequin is, per the producer, a “fashionable preamp that completely distils Leema Acoustics’ close to 25-year hi-fi manufacturing expertise into an reasonably priced audio hub”. Developed to elicit most audio transparency, the Neutron’s providing of a whopping 13 inputs makes it a massively versatile unit.
These inputs embody 4 RCA and a single XLR, an MM/MC phono stage, three optical, three coaxial and a single USB enter. Outputs, in the meantime, embody a fixed-level file, two devoted subwoofer ports, a devoted headphone amplifier slot and even a 12V set off.
The Neutron additionally introduces Leema Acoustics’ latest circuit designs, with decreased crosstalk for higher sonic transparency. Vinyl lovers, in the meantime, will profit from the mannequin’s switchable MM/MC phono stage, primarily based on Leema’s distinctive proprietary design. The preamp employs an asynchronous ESS 24-bit/192 kHz USB DAC and a devoted headphone amplifier, in addition to a Burr-Brown analogue quantity management.
Conversely, the Class A/B Graviton stereo energy amp utilities what Leema claims could possibly be the “greatest toroidal energy provide ever seen at its worth level” for higher management over all kinds of audio system. The brand new amp presents 150W per channel into 8 ohms, with a high-current topology deploying six transistors per channel.
The Graviton additionally boasts a single transformer provide and 6 matched output transistors per channel for speedy present supply. The usage of twin speaker binding posts ought to permit for easier bi-wiring, whereas line-level loop through-outputs facilitate straightforward bi-amping.
In keeping with Leema founder Lee Taylor: “Quantum takes a lot of the Leema Acoustics’ Constellation product design (which has been) simplified to satisfy a extra reasonably priced worth level. Nonetheless, no compromises have been made the place it actually counts”.
Obtainable in brushed black or silver finishes, the brand new Nuetron pre-amp is obtainable now for £1500, whereas the Graviton will even set you again £1500. Purchased collectively, nevertheless, and you may obtain a £200 package deal low cost, taking the whole down to only £2800.
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