E20a 2 LO - Made in Britain (Special Order Only)
Overview
Originally conceived in 1995, the original Rogers E20a's raison d'etre was to drive the Rogers LS3/5a loudspeakers to the highest possible sound quality, perfectly blending the "then" modern digital era with the pure sonics of Class A and valve technology.
Fast forward to 2020 and Rogers have extensively revised the original E20a into the new E20a/ii to perfectly complement the new "Reborn" LS3/5a Classic and LS5/9 Classic loudspeakers.
Based around the existing circuit and Push-Pull 6L6 output valves, the new E20a/ii has an updated circuit design and still operates in pure class A to provide a vivid, dynamic and wholly musical performance.
Following such an extensive revision, its no wonder that the new Rogers E20a/ii delivers a simply sublime sonic performance regardless of music genre. Key to its overall performance is preserving the natural structure and tone of the music. A great number of audio products focus on micro detail that they miss the musical message, effectively bleaching it out. The new E20a/ii is natural, dynamic, utterly captivating, with striking visuals to match.
Features
- Non-magnetic aluminium Chassis and lid; minimising eddy currents for improved sound quality
- All surfaces are anodised for high quality and long life.
- Larger higher quality output transformers deliver increased dynamics and phenomenal bass response.
- Silver-plated output speaker terminals ensure optimum signal transfer to loudspeakers.
- Gold plated, chassis-mounted phono sockets, hard-wired; for optimum low-level signal transfer.
- Hard-wired LCOFC loom ensures the most natural sonic performance.
- Decoupled PCB mountings minimise microphonic resonances, improving dynamic response.
- High quality selected components for the best possible sound quality and reliability.
- 18mm thick CNC machined anodised aluminium front panel; for maximum chassis rigidity.
- Sleek cosmetic re-design of chassis; for a striking visual appearance.
- Remote control provided allows easy volume adjustments.
- Available in two versions: Line and Phono.
Specifications
- Inputs: MM Phono/L1, Line 2, Line 3, Line 4
- Outputs: Optional Line out
- Type: Push Pull Cathode Follower
- Output Power: 18 Watts per channel Class A at 8 Ohms 1KHz 3% THD
- Bias: Self Biasing
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz +/- 0.5dB
- Input Sensitivity: Phono 6mV Line 150mV
- Matching Output: Impedance 8 Ohms
- Input Impedance: Phono 47K Ohms Line 100K Ohms
- Valves
- Output: 4 x 6L6GT
- Phase Splitter: 2 x 6SN7
- Anode Follower: 1 x 12AX7
- Phono Stage: 2 x 12AX7
- Power Consumption: 160 Watts
- Fuse Ratings: 240V Supply, 1A surge resistant | 120V Supply, 3.15A surge resistant
- Weight: 13Kg Net 15Kg Gross
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 160 x 450 x 390mm, 160 x 450 x 450mm (inc knobs/sockets)
