The A10 Classic sets visual and acoustic standards. Its blue shimmering VU meters with centrally arranged tubes immediately catch the eye and impressively visualize the power reserves of this French flagship amplifier. No matter the music genre, the A10 Classic impresses with exceptional dynamics and a level of detail rarely expected in this price range. A massive toroidal transformer ensures the high performance of the Class AB amplifier, which delivers up to 2 x 190 watts (at 4 Ω). The exclusive tube preamp is responsible for the excellent acoustic properties and particularly harmonious sound. In terms of connectivity, the A10 Classic leaves nothing to be desired, thanks to its integrated DAC: USB-B (asynchronous), USB-A, optional Bluetooth, coaxial, and all common analog inputs (XLR, RCA, and Phono MM) are available. Two HDMI inputs, one of which supports ARC, allow for easy and impressive sound reproduction of TV audio.

Technical Specifications

Output power 8 Ω/4 Ω 2 x 130W/190W, amplifier class AB

Output level unbalanced 9V

Frequency response (+/-3dB) 20Hz…80kHz

Distortion < 0.006% @1KHz/1W

Output impedance 10kΩ

Channel separation > 110 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio > 98 dB

D/A converter AKM AK4490 32 bit – 768 kHz

Digital Audio Transceiver AK4118

Input interfaces USB/DSD 24 bit – 192 kHz PCM (coaxial input), 24 bit – 96 kHz PCM (optical input)

USB audio PCM input (DSD128)-DOP/11.2 MHz (DSD 256)-DOP, 2.8 MHz (DSD64) – DOP/5.6 MHz, 24 bit/32 bit 44.1 kHz – 384 kHz

Power consumption max. 900W

Dimensions (HxWxD) 17.5 x 43 x 38.5 cm

Weight 14.5 kg.