Option 1: CTH-8550 MkII Version 0 (2 x Zeel, 4 x RCA, 1 x XLR, no phono) 37.000€ 37.000€.
Option 2: CTH-8550 MkII Version 1 (2 x Zeel, 4 x RCA, 1 x XLR, 1 x MM) 38.000€ 38.000€.
Option 3: CTH-8550 MkII Version 2 (2 x Zeel, 4 x RCA, 1 x XLR, 1 x MC) £38.500
Option 4: CTH-8550 MkII Version 3 (2 x Zeel, 4 x RCA, 1 x XLR, MM+MC) £39,500
Until recently, integrated amplifiers have only achieved excellence by making compromises in their design. Most of them have been built with limited budgets and cost constraints that leave little room for optimum performance. That's why darTZeel is proud to introduce the CTH-8550, the first integrated amplifier without compromise. With its mono-dual architecture, 50 ohm Zeel inputs, optional high quality phono stages and extraordinary versatility, the darTZeel CTH-8550 is the preferred choice of audio enthusiasts. CTH-8550: at the heart of the music. With up to nine analogue inputs for RCA, XLR and 50-ohm Zeel cables, all sources are supported, including turntables. With a generous power reserve, a wide range of functional features and unrivalled ease of use, the CTH-8550 is the most complete integrated amplifier in its class. Sound at your fingertips. The remote control is precision crafted from pure aluminium, offering premium build quality and technology to enhance the user experience.
Technical features:
Rated output power: 200 watts RMS (230 watts peak) @ 8 ohms, 330 watts RMS (360 watts peak) @ 4 ohms, 400 watts RMS (500 watts peak) @ 2 ohms (software limited).
Line Gain: 0 dB nominal, up to + 12 dB (+22 dB custom).
Power stage gain: 26 dB @ 8 ohms.
Analogue input impedances: 1 x Zeel BNC 50 ohms, 1 x RCA line > 30 kOhm, 1 x XLR > 30 kOhm. Phono options: MM = 47 kOhm. Neumann RIAA 4th pole included, MC = 1 kOhm. Neumann RIAA 4th pole included.
Line output impedances: RCA = 75 ohms, BNC darT = 50 ohms.
Speaker output impedance: < 0.33 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (measured under 8 ohms).
Frequency response: 2 Hz - 200 kHz, +0, -3 dB.
Rise time: < 0.8 µs.
Rise rate: > 88 V/µs, peak-to-peak.
DC output voltage: < ± 15 mV maximum.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 1 % from 7 Hz to 77 kHz within the output dynamic range.
Temporal distortion: None, at any level and load, as specified above.
Crosstalk: < - 90 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 115 dB (A) @ rated power.
Power consumption: 3 watts standby, 40 watts idle, 1000 watts at maximum output power.
Dimensions in mm: 440 x 350 x 170 (WxDxH). Overall depth with handles: 415 mm.
Dimensions in inches: 17.32 x 13.78 x 6.7 (WxDxH). Overall depth with handles: 16.4 inches.
Net weight: 28 kg.
