Aragon Soundstage Processor Review
Aragon Soundstage Processor
Summary
- Product Name: Soundstage AV Processor
- Manufacturer: Aragon
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- Review Date: June 01, 2003 20:00
- MSRP: $ 3999
- Specifications
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Metric Specification Value / Specification Low Level Connections: Unbalanced / Balanced Power Output (8W): 200 watts/ch continuos all channels driven Power Output (4W): 400 watts/ch continuos all channels driven Damping Factor (Zload/Zout): > 500 Frequency Response: 5Hz - 200KHz ± 3dB Voltage Gain: 28 dB Slew Rate: > 120 V/usec Input Sensitivity: 1 Watt Output at 120 mV Input Impedance: 22 KW Low Noise, Toroidal Power Xformer: 2.5 KVA Power Supply Capacitance: 150,000 uF Output Devices: 12 power BJT's / Ch Dimensions: 19" x 7 1/2" x 23 5/8" Weight: 107 lbs.
Pros
- Insanely good build quality
- High-end components
- No gimmicky technology
- Conservative power ratings
Cons
- Not inexpensive
Introduction
The Soundstage represents the pinnacle of Aragon's success at producing a sophisticated digital preamp processor capable of decoding Dolby Prologic, Dolby Digital and DTS, while at the same time serving as a top quality audiophile preamp. The Soundstage's open architecture allows for future hardware and firmware upgrades. The preamp is driven with Class A circuitry for maximum linearity, and furnished with 24 bit premium Crystal DAC's on all channels for the best possible digital sound resolution.
