Sitting at the pinnacle of what can be technically and musically developed and produced at the highest level, Solaris offers the best of tubes and semiconductors in symbiosis. A truly state of the art product!
Our Take
The Story
A Swiss Army Knife within the Audio World
The history of Solaris goes back to 1982, since then Audio Valve has developed their RKV technology to create what they feel is the best headphone amplifier in the world. With it's optional DAC option, Solaris provides a full fledged desktop system with inputs for USB, MM Phono, multiple Single-Ended analog inputs and 2 balanced XLR Inputs. It includes integrated remote controlled volume, speaker outputs of up to 12 watts per channel and headphone outs for Dynamic, Planarmagnetic and Electrostatic Headphones via a Step-Up Transformer. Solaris perfectly reflects what the Audio Valve team defines as a truly State of the Art product!
The newest revision of the Solaris has been adapted to Audio Valves RKV 3 includes balance-control pot offering /3 dB and Pre-Out for active speakers and power amplifiers.
Features
Dual Mono Construction
4 Switchable PRE-Gain Options: -15dB / -10dB / 0dB / 10dB
8 power tubes (4 per channel) - ECL85/6F5P
2x Neutrik Combo Jacks - 6.3mm/4pin XLR
Stax Headphone Jack
2 RCA and XLR Inputs
1 RCA Phono MM Inputs
1x stereo pair RCA-REC Outputs
1x stereo pair XLR Outputs (OTL output Ratio 10:1)
2 Pair Isolated Gold Plated stereo speaker terminals
Standalone Preamp Function
Headphone Protection Circuit
Digital USB Input with Optional DAC
Technical Specs
Bandwidth
15Hz to 100,000kHz
Headphone Output
.002% at 1 Watt-200Ohm Load
Gain
OTL mode 34dB / STAX 12dB
Max Output
12 Watts per Channel @ 220 Ohm Load in OTL Mode
Power Consumption
100W Min
Signal to Noise Ratio
100 dB
Bias Voltage
300 580V (Max STAX output 480VAC)
Dimensions (including connectors)
(H)5.5" x (W)12.6" x (L)14.2"
Weight
~20 lbs
