Virgo III Preamplifier
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發燒音響 (Audiophile) Feb 2021 |
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A subtle but significant evolution.
Virgo III is a subtle but significant evolution of our Virgo II line stage preamplifier. The new version introduces a unique, passive implementation of a digital volume control created by our "dream team" of world-renowned audio engineers. This new control works perfectly right from power-up and doesn't need the warm-up time of the light-dependent resistors used in Virgo II's volume control. It's as electronically pure as it can be, essentially just two resistors per channel in the signal chain. It incorporates no gain and no extra amplification stages. The listener enjoys the precision of pure digital control - with the musicality of a traditional analog control.
Separate, triple-output power supply
Virgo III uses a completely separate, dual-mono power supply. It provides separate R-core transformers for left and right channels in addition to a third transformer for the control circuits. This upgrade makes the channels more independent, so extreme demands in one do not affect the other. It also improves channel separation, and thus imaging and soundstaging. High-current Hypertronics cables, originally developed for aerospace applications, carry the power from the supply to the main chassis.
While the power supply incorporates substantial DC filtration and regulation, our optional DC power filter takes the performance to an even higher level. It adds additional power storage and filtration to the included power supply, and fits neatly between the power supply and the main Virgo III chassis.
Perfectly balanced signals for impeccable musicality
The core of Virgo III is Constellation Audio's exclusive Line Stage Gain Module. This fully complementary, balanced topology uses separate mirror-imaged circuits to amplify the positive and negative halves of the audio signal. Through the use of our private stock of extremely low-noise field-effect transistors (FETs) and the innovative application of servo circuits, which adjust automatically to cancel any anomalies, the Line Stage Gain Module maintains essentially perfect positive/negative balance in the audio signal.
If you use Virgo III with a Constellation Audio amplifier, you can use our Constellation Direct interface. This connection bypasses the amplifier's own Line Stage Gain Module, reducing the complexity of the signal chain and thus increasing fidelity and musicality.
Mechanically isolated audio circuits
Analog preamp circuits can pick up vibration in the air and from the ground, creating spurious audio signals - called "microphonics" - that are passed down to the amplifier and into the speakers. Only through exceptionally careful vibration control can microphonics be avoided.The analog circuitry in Virgo III is built on a "raft," a thick metal plate that floats on an elastomeric suspension that damps incoming vibration. Just as a raft floating on a lake is not affected by disturbances on shore, so Virgo III's analog audio circuits are isolated from external vibration.
Refund Policy
EXCHANGE
Every product that you order from Radar Audio Company online shop is taking full care by us. You may return any items in its original condition for an exchange due to below reasons:
- The goods received are not the ones that you ordered;
- If it is discovered that the product is severely damaged or has operation problems after opening or when it remained unopened.
- Customer must contact our Customer Service Department within seven working days of receipt of the goods for replacement.
- The goods must be accompanied with our official invoice, original package, product barcode, accessories, manuals and warranty card without filled.
- All exchanged products will be inspected by our service center before replacement. Otherwise, we will not be able to identify and process the replacement procedure.
- The returned product must be intact, not involving human damage, not being repaired, free from scratches and water damage.
NOT APPLICABLE FOR EXCHANGE
- Invalid product code and serial number of the product and warranty card.
- Product not sold on Radar Audio online shop.
- Failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
- Any damages or defects caused by, including but not limited to external pressure, impact damage, dropped, misuse, humidity, water damage, other consequences of easy access, or missing parts.
- Any damages or defects that occur in/on outer surface of the product that result from normal wear and tear under ordinary use.
- Any damages or defects caused by human errors or unexpected factors including but not limited to handling, extrusion, bumps, scratches, impacts, exposure to high temperature, improper input voltage, corrosion, water, fire, accidents etc.
- Any damages or defects caused by any accident, act of natural, physical damage or malfunction, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster, or any unauthorized disassembly, repair or alteration and modification.
REFUND
- In case of out of stock, refund will take 3-7 working days to process.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice and all orders are subject to Company’s acceptance at its sole discretion and stock availability.
- If any dispute arises, Radar Audio Company determination shall be final.
- Where these terms and conditions are available in Chinese, the English version is the governing version and shall prevail whenever there is a discrepancy between the two versions.
QUESTIONS
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