The S–3 Anniversary is a true Dual–Mono high-end audio integrated amplifier using the famous Gold Note proprietary Mirror–Amp™ design technology that virtually eliminates the best audio distortion even at high levels of volume. The amplifier features a power supply enhanced by two massive custom transformers.
The two transformers are dedicated to the audio signal path exclusively, an internal galvanically insulated third transformer drives all the functions that could adversely affect the amplifier’s sound, such as all the accessories functions including the motor of the volume control, LED lights, etc. The S–3 Anniversary does not have active or passive filters on the audio signal path. The amplifier features thermal switches to turn off the unit if it reaches an internal high temperature. This feature, while preventing, dangerous operating conditions also enables the amplifier to achieve the very best sonic performance eliminating completely any audio signal path interference.
The amplifier chassis is made of Steel to minimize RFI and EMI interference. The remote volume control is powered by a motorized inductive plastic film ALPS 50Kohm potentiometer setup to let the amplifier work very smoothly raising up the volume gently to be able working perfectly even with high sensitivity speakers as well as the mid-efficiency ones.
The S–3 Anniversary features a Virtual Vinyl line RCA stereo input. The exclusive Gold Note Virtual Vinyl input allows the unit to perform a warmer audio signal and higher gain for all line sources enhancing such nice audio benefits.
The S–3 Anniversary features a high-quality built-in headphone amplifier having a 6,3mm jack output, a remote volume control, 4 RCA line inputs, one XLR line input (optionally RCA), and 1 Virtual Vinyl line input.
POWER OUTPUT
100w + 100w @ 20-20000Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20Hz – 20KHz @ +/- 3dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
<0.08% THD @ 20Hz-20KH
RATIO SIGNAL/NOISE
–105dB
SLEW RATE
13 V/μs Line
VOLUME CONTROL
Motorised ALPS potentiometer
ANLOGUE INPUT
4x Line RCA
1x XLR
1x RCA Virtual Vinyl stereo (to enhance virtual analogue replay)
HEADPHONE
6.3mm jack
INPUT IMPEDENCE
47kΩ
INPUT SENSITIVITY
550mV (all input)
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Speaker connectors: gold plated binding posts
Fixed output: one stereo RCA (optional variable)
POWER
100V, 115V, 230V, 50/60Hz
(depending on market destination not convertible)
POWER TRANSFOMERS
2 audio E core customised + 1 service unit
POWER CONSUMPTION
Max: 350W
Min: 40W
S3 SIGNATURE
Manual: download >
DIMENSIONS:
425mm L x 105mm H x 350mm D
WEIGHT:
12Kg
FRONT PANEL
Brushed Black or Silver anodised aluminium
CASE
Black powder coated