Impera II Signature

About the Impera II Signature

The Aries Cerat Impera II Signature preamplifier represents the pinnacle of Aries Cerat's vacuum tube technology, utilizing their proprietary Gen 2 Inverted Triode technology. This innovative active element differs fundamentally from classic vacuum tubes, offering extraordinary performance unmatched by other tube or transistor preamplifiers. The preamp features a full-sized chassis with 10 independent power supplies totaling 500VA, extensive use of chokes and high-quality capacitors, and nano-crystalline core output transformers with advanced winding technology. It employs a multi-tap input transformer for attenuation and offers 4 unbalanced and 1 true balanced input, with RCA, AC link, and optional XLR outputs delivering up to 10Vrms in the high gain version. The volume control uses trusted transformer volume control (TVC) technology. The unit weighs approximately 110kg unpacked and is designed for ultimate magnetic and electromagnetic isolation via double umbilical cords connecting the power supply chassis to the main signal chassis. This preamplifier is regarded as one of the best on the market, delivering exceptional 3D imaging, tonal accuracy, and musical flow.