Stellar Phono Preamplifier 唱頭放大器
評測報告:
為黑膠再生課題錦上添花
唔講你可能未必知,美國 美詩 PS Audio 首台進軍音響巿場,揚名立萬的作品,正是出自 Paul Sir (Paul McGowan 先生) 和另一位始創人 Stan Warren 先生手筆的唱頭放大器。雖則這二十年間,PS Audio 在電源工廠和數碼領域取得非凡成就,但對於身為資深黑膠擁護者的 Paul Sir 而言,早已打算炮製一台實力雄厚,價錢同樣令人驚嘆的發燒級唱頭放大器,作為滿足世界各地盤臂頭支持者的強烈訴求,幾經修改及連番測試之後,這台實力表現超越其身價的巨人殺手終於面世。
1kΩ 無段式負載設定
有關這台出自 PS Audio 電子工程師 Darren Myers 先生手筆,並由 Paul Sir 親自校聲的 Stellar 唱頭放大器,厚重的機殻與線條配搭,跟技驚四座 Stellar Power Plant 3 電源工廠有著如出一徹的血脈,除了左上角的電源開關之外,所有功能切換必需經由遙控器進行。接駁上,動磁 MM 及動圈 MC 唱頭將可享有獨立 RCA 輸入插座,除了 60Ω、100Ω、200Ω 及 47KΩ 預設負載數值,機背另設有兩組數值範圍由 1 - 1kΩ 水平的無段式旋鈕,以便用戶隨時作出適當微調。另一方面,Stellar 唱頭放大器亦提供 44dB、50dB、56dB、60dB、66dB 及 72dB 增益切換,以便切合不同輸出電壓的唱頭所需。輸出方面亦同時備有 RCA 及 XLR 插座可供使用。
純A類DC直結分立式放大線路
談及 Stellar 唱頭放大器的線路製作特色,位於動磁 MM 及動圈 MC 輸入插座的後方,是兩套完全獨立運作,貫徹純A類DC直結理念的分立式放大線路,將聲音渲染幅度減至最低。RIAA 均衡曲線屬於被動式設計,至於輸出級加入了適量回輸,有助提升聲音通透度與開揚感。高達 20V rms 的輸出電壓,對於締造遼闊伸延與動態對比可謂百利而無一害。值得留意的是核心放大環節所使用的 FET 場效應晶體管,在組裝前全數交由專責技師動用儀器進行嚴格測試及匹配,儘管生產成本遠比使用合乎成本效益 Op-amp 者來得高昂,卻可炮製出與眾不同,令人一聽難忘的模擬風味。
大容量環型變壓器與分立式穩壓
要全面發揮純A類DC直結分立式放大線路得天獨厚的優勢,供電部份將會扮演極為重要角色,設計者 Darren Myers 先生不但為 Stellar 唱頭放大器訂製了大容量環型變壓器,還選用多枚較細數值電解電容器作為能量儲備,以便進一步提升充放反應。穩壓環節除出動大電流輸出骨牌型穩壓器,每組放大線路更加入超低噪音分立式穩壓線路,防範噪音迴授的出現機會。
退款政策
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
- Email service@radaraudio.com
- Phone +852 2418 2668