Hermes uses the EL84 tube which is widely acknowledged for its full and high quality sound. Arranged in a double push-pull configuration to obtain enough power to drive a wide range of loudspeakers. The self biasing circuit is a nice convenience for the user.
Gold plated RCA connectors are implemented for the signal inputs/output and high quality binding posts for the loudspeakers. For the volume control the classic blue Alps is used.
An elegant remote control in aluminum case offers you control over all the functions of Hermes integrated amplifier. Volume control, input selection and mute.
Carefully selected values and types of the electronic components contribute to the reliable circuits operation and the high sound quality of the amplifier. The meticulous PCB design ensures excellent behavior in SNR, distortion and channel separation.
Inner signal wiring with high quality shielded signal cable. Power wiring uses high quality copper cables of more-than-needed AWG gauge, to achieve low impedance power transfer. All power cables are twisted in pairs to minimize the electromagnetic interference.
The handmade multilayer output transformers allow the amplifier to reveal the sound stage and all the music details through the entire audio spectrum.
Made by us and tested thoroughly for quality and reliability.
The same applies to the power transformer.
The positioning of the transformers is such that minimizes the magnetic coupling between power and output transformers.
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Features
Inputs: 3 line inputs
Input selection: High grade signal relays
Input/Output connectors: RCA gold plated
Speaker connectors: Ultimax
Remote control: Yes
Volume control: Blue Alps
Power supply capacitors: United Chemicon 105oC
Signal capacitors: Non inductive polypropylene film capacitors
Power resistors: Carbon film 5% tolerance
Low power resistors: Metal film 1% tolerance
Power transformer: Handmade 250W
Output transformer: Handmade 8 layer windings
Driving stage tubes: 1x12AU7 and 2x12AT7
Power tubes: 8xEL84
Specifications
Output Power: 2x25W
Input impedance: 47 kOhm
Output impedance: 6 Ohm
Input sensitivity: 350mV
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 84db
Channel separation: 67db
Rise time: 6us @ 10kHz
Harmonic distortion: 10W @ 1kHz 0.48%
Frequency response: -3db 10Hz-47000Hz
Power supply energy: 80Joule
Power consumption: 90W
Weight: 14kgr
Dimensions (WxDxH): (29x44x22)cm
Notice: Features and specifications is subject to change without notice. Photos may vary from actual product.