The S14 is a stylish network-connected stereo integrated amplifier created to provide easy, sophisticated access to a virtually unlimited offering of music content. This stylish all-in-one electronic plays digital music files, including MQA, with the help of an ESS SABER digital-to-analog converter with 32-bit technology and powerful Roon Ready certification.
For its part, the amplification circuits housed inside excite a set of high-current output transistors which, in turn, are powered by an oversized toroidal transformer that provides precision and exceptional bass control. Convenient and intuitive, the S14 supports both connection to wired and wireless networks via dual-band Wi-Fi in order to offer the utmost in installation flexibility, while its front graphic display of functions shows the album cover, the album title, the song you are listening to and information about the artist.
Likewise, the configuration and tuning of the device is also available from the front panel or the remote control supplied as standard, while audio streaming (whether “Hi-Res” content or Internet radio stations or podcasts) can be managed through the “app” chosen by the user or the dedicated iOS/Android “app”.
Characteristics:
- Integrated high-performance amplifier with network connectivity.
- Executed with audiophile grade components.
- Power section with oversized toroidal transformer.
- Digital section equipped with a DAC with 32-bit technology.
- Graphic display screen on the front panel.
- Bluetooth receiver for aptX and AAC streaming.
- Support for MQA and MQA Studio.
- Roon Ready approved.
- PC-USB functionality compatible with PCM up to 24-bit/384 kHz.
- Power 2 x 80 watts RMS into 8 ohms or 2 x 150 watts RMS into 4 ohms.
- Frequency response of 10-100,000 Hz, +/-0.5 dB online.
- Frequency response of 10-90,000 Hz, +/-2 dB in Digital.
- Damping factor of 400 at 8 ohms.
- Dimensions: 430 x 93 x 345 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 9.15 kg.
