Black System
Bel Canto DesignEstimated price (community-sourced)
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About the Black System
The Bel Canto Black System represents a pinnacle of hi-fi engineering, featuring the ASC2 System Controller that handles multiple digital and analog inputs with asynchronous re-clocking via an Ultra Low Noise (ULN) master clock to minimize jitter and phase noise. It connects via ST fiber optic to two MPS2 monoblock DAC/power amplifiers, electrically isolating components to eliminate ground loops and RF noise. The system employs advanced segment fully balanced DACs combining multi-bit and delta-sigma technologies, achieving distortion below 0.0005% and dynamic range up to 130dB. Custom Class A amplifier stages feed into high-power buffers, providing immersive 3D sound with precise control over recordings via DSP-based EQ and filters. Constructed from high-grade billet aluminum, it offers versatile connectivity including UPnP Ethernet, USB, SPDIF/AES, analog, and phono, with control via display, wheel, remote, or iOS app.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 300W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 600W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Damping Factor
- >1000
- Minimum Impedance
- 2Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 2.2V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 10Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 5.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 127 dB
- Output Voltage
- 1.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 20Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 5.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB, SPDIF, AES, TOSLINK
- Analog Inputs
- XLR
- Digital Outputs
- ST Fiber
- Analog Outputs
- Binding Posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 483 × 97 × 305 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.2 kg (40 lbs)
Key Specifications
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