{"product_id":"canor-audio-virtus-i2-integrated-valve-amplifier","title":"Canor Audio Virtus i2 Integrated Valve Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Virtus I2 is a new-generation tube amplifier that utilizes KT88 high-power tubes and features an entirely new topology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal of its development was to enhance the superior sound quality of the previous model version. This amplifier runs in a pure class A with an auto-bias function, as well as cathode feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h3 mb-30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperates in a pure class A with an auto-bias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstant switching between a triode and ultra-linear modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossibility to create a monoblock setup of two units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarefully chosen vacuum tubes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor products use only carefully chosen and matched tubes. They subject all tubes to a 200 hour burn-in process and rigorous testing, selection, and pairing to ensure optimal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower transformer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo eliminate mechanical hum, the transformer core undergoes vacuum impregnation and is encapsulated in a special anti-vibration compound. Furthermore, the transformer is enclosed in a sturdy, welded cover that provides excellent electromagnetic shielding and enhances the signal-to-noise ratio. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent interference from external voltage sources, the primary and secondary windings are separated by a copper foil shield with a 50% overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonoblock connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enhance both performance and sound quality, you can make a monoblock connection of two Virtus I2 units using a data cable. One of the units will function as the \"master\" while the other will serve as the \"slave\". This is referred to as the bridge connection of two amplifiers, which utilizes a fully symmetrical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVoltage Stabilization Circuit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canor Virtus I2 features a Voltage Stabilization Circuit (VSC) that constantly monitors the input voltage and switches to the appropriate input transformer winding accordingly. The input transformer has three primary windings - 230V, 240V and 250V. This ensures optimal performance and extends the lifespan of the tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume attenuator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attenuator provides a gain control of 1dB, minimum attenuation of 63 dB. The designed solution demonstrates signal passing through 0 up to 6 relay contacts depending upon volume. The deviation between the sync of the left and right channels of the attenuator is lower than 0.05 dB, this outclasses even the best potentiometers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relay attenuator has two separate blocks for each channel, resulting in even better channel separation. This type of volume control is typically found in more expensive amplifiers but has been proven to be the best option in listening and audible tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCMT ™ technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virtus I2 utilizes Canor's advanced CMT ™ technology (CANOR ® PCB Milling Technology) for optimal performance. The CMT™ technology allows Canor to get the dielectric loss factors (loss tangent) of PCB close to the loss factor of air. Thanks to this technology they have  managed to get repeatedly to the parameter level of the so-called “wire-to-wire connections“. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean integrated tube amplifier operating in class A, providing an output power of 2 x 40 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKT88 high-power tubes with autobias with a cathode feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean option to switch between triode and ultra-linear mode instantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCBs utilize our premium CMT ™ technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperfect channel separation using a relay attenuator that features individual blocks for each channel. The gain control is in increments of 1 dB and attenuates up to 63 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe independently powered control part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapacitors with high capacitance in the filter provide energy for precise and well-defined bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe signal path exclusively contains high-quality polypropylene capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprecise selection and pairing of the tubes meet above-average parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe synchronous control option allows the use of two amplifiers in a monoblock mode without the need for an extra preamplifier. This Master\/Slave mode has an output power of 80 W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo Output Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 40 W \/ 4, 8 Ω – ultra-linear\u003cbr\u003e2 x 20 W \/ 4, 8 Ω – triode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonoblock output power\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 80 W \/ 8 Ω – ultra-linear\u003cbr\u003e1 x 40 W \/ 8 Ω – triode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 dB (at 8 Ω)\u003cbr\u003e28 dB (at 4 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInputs Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 50 000 Hz -0,5 dB \/ 5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x RCA, 2 x XLR\u003cem\u003e (XLR active in monoblock connection only)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RCA Line-out (Line fix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0,05% \/ 1 kHz, 5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-noise Ratio (Stereo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 95 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-noise Ratio (Monoblock)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 100 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2200 uF \/ 500V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping factor at 4 Ω load at the output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 \u003cem\u003e(based on measured output impedance)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping factor at 8 Ω load at the output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,5 \u003cem\u003e(based on measured output impedance)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube complement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x KT88 \/ 1 x 12AX7 \/ 2 x 12AT7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz \/ 375 VA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435 x 175 x 450 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D with knob \u0026amp; connectors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435 x 170 x 515 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (Net)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (Gross)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Canor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":55709050667384,"sku":null,"price":7899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":55709050700152,"sku":null,"price":7899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/5026\/8291\/files\/Virtus-I2-black-001-1024x1024.jpg?v=1792665851","url":"https:\/\/yorkshireav.co.uk\/products\/canor-audio-virtus-i2-integrated-valve-amplifier","provider":"Yorkshire AV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}