Orpheus Absolute Line
The Orpheus Absolute Line may be the entry to Orpheus performance and refinement, but these single-box models exceed the performance of top of the line models from many highly regarded high-end brands. Click any image below for a large picture.
Orpheus Absolute S200 Stereo Amplifier
The A Three S200 stereo amplifier is a full dual mono design which inherits technology developed by Orpheus Lab for their prestigious Heritage line. It features a current amplification stage driven by six high-power MOSFETs, meticulously hand-matched for each channel, capable of reaching instantaneous current peaks of up to fifteen amperes.
To ensure optimal control throughout the amplification chain, each MOSFET is governed by a bipolar technology control stage. This approach, combined with a multi-point feedback topology, allows for the precise application of feedback, achieving a perfect balance between musicality and technical performance. As a result, the A Three S200 adapts seamlessly to any type of loudspeaker
To guarantee flawless power delivery, each amplification channel is powered by an oversized toroidal transformer with a capacity of 880VA. Output is 200 watts into 8 ohms.
Orpheus Absolute I200 Integrated Amplifier
The ultra-quiet Orpheus amplification stages ensure an exceptionally low noise floor, allowing music to float free and unimpeded before the listener. The Orpheus Absolute Integrated Amplifier is able to “track” dynamic passages with all of the subtle ebb and flow of the drama intact. It releases notes quicker, infusing the music with life and vibrancy. The speed and agility of its transient response bring new levels of realism to any style of music. The result is a scintillating experience of a multi-dimensional soundstage that always retains appropriate focus on individual voices and instruments.
Includes six analog inputs, (3 balanced and 3 unbalanced), real dual mono topology, Orpheus innovative polarization circuit, remote control and headphone output. Power is 200 watts into 8 ohms. Dimensions are (W x D x H): 17.3” x 16.5” x 7.0”. Weight 70 lbs.
Orpheus Absolute 22D Preamplifier
Building upon the CRQL technology developed for the prestigious Heritage line, the Absolute 22D discrete component preamplifier achieves a perfect harmony between technological prowess and musicality. Its purely resistive attenuator, configured in an unbalanced design, goes beyond mere faithful reproduction of recordings; it is dedicated to capturing the soul of the music, rendering it more vivid than ever. Includes four analog inputs, (2 balanced and 2 unbalanced), real dual mono topology, Class A output current buffer and remote control.
Orpheus Absolute CD Player
Enter a realm where music transcends the ordinary, where every note tells a story, and every melody awakens emotion. The Absolute Line CD Player invites you to rediscover your favorite compositions with a purity that speaks directly to the soul.
This CD player from the Absolute line draws on the advanced technologies of the prestigious Heritage series, incorporating a multi-DAC conversion topology that delivers breathtaking dynamics and stunning detail. It features a high-performance Teac CD mechanism, flawlessly synchronized by an ultra-precise quartz. To enhance versatility with digital sources, the system includes a USB input compatible with PCM/DSD formats. The stereo DAC, integrated on a single board, drives two conditioning circuits arranged in a true dual-mono topology, breathing new life into every note of digitized music.
Orpheus Absolute SACD Player
This SACD player from the Absolute line spares no expense in quality, drawing inspiration from the state-of-the-art technologies of the prestigious Heritage line. It features a high-performance D&M SACD mechanism, synchronized by an ultra-precise quartz. To broaden its versatility with digital sources, the system is equipped with a USB input (PCM/DSD). The pair of DACs, integrated on a single board and crafted in a true dual-mono architecture, delivers an unparalleled soundstage with exquisite detail, depth, and clarity.
The digital-to-analog converter technology is based on the innovative 8-2-1-1 topology, inherited from that used in the Heritage line. This architecture incorporates eight synchronous DACs operating in current mode, meticulously grouped into two clusters to enhance the signal dynamics during the current-to-voltage conversion, thus yielding two distinct voltage groups. These two groups are then artfully recombined into a single signal path before passing through the exclusive “Revival Filter,” which breathes new life into the music. With its huge upgrade from the CD player on standard CDs, this player is highly recommended.
It captivates with a skillful blend of musical integrity and sonic distinction, unveiling an extremely rich yet velvety smooth palette of colors. The I200 Integrated Amplifier will not impose any coloration on the signal it receives but will instead liberate all its flavor, including the subtlest nuances. It seeks truth, contrary to the typified sonorities found in some tube models, which are often excessively warm and seductive but far from reality. This authenticity is truly captivating, as the Orpheus explores a heightened realism in timbre delineation, with an ideally balanced tonal equilibrium, neither too dark nor too bright: sheer transparency.
Bruno Castelluzzo, Haute Fidelite, Reference Award, March 2025
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