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SOULNOTE has upgraded its entry-level "1 Series" to "ver.2," incorporating design insights from its higher-end 3 Series for improved sound quality.*
The lineup includes the A-1 ver.2 integrated amplifier (€1,950), E-1 ver.2 phono equalizer (€1,810), and D-1 ver.2 DAC (€2,430), with the more affordable A-0 ver.2 amplifier (€1,150) launching in December.*
Key advancements include fully discrete no-feedback circuits, new bias circuitry for enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, and high-quality components like TO-3P and TO-220 transistors for superior drive capability and tonal clarity.*
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