Pondera vs Atma-Sphere MP1 Mk. II.3
The MP1 Mk. II.3's output voltage is 32.0V RMS against the Pondera's 35.0V RMS, its output impedance 30Ω against 12Ω, its input impedance 100Ω against 10Ω, and its weight 19 kg (42 lbs) against 50 kg (110 lbs).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,895
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About the Pondera
The Aries Cerat Pondera is a legacy reference preamplifier that showcases the company’s NOIES (Negative Output Impedance Energy Supply) technology. Aries Cerat states that the original Pondera was launched in 2011 and that it is the only model to use this special PSU/signal technology, with the product later relaunched as Pondera Mk2. It is a single-stage, single-ended triode preamplifier with transformer volume control, dual-mono power supplies, and switchable tube or solid-state rectification per channel.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- tube
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.5V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 10Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 35.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 35.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 12Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 480 × 1650 × 480 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 50 kg (110 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions