Black EX- vs Dan D'Agostino Pendulum
The Pendulum's power @ 8ω is 120W against the Black EX-'s 250W, its power @ 4ω 240W against 500W, and its thd 0.015% against 0.010%. Both share signal-to-noise (70 dB).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$13,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Black EX-
The Bel Canto Black EX Integrated is a reference-grade all-in-one integrated amplifier that combines a high-resolution DAC, dual-mono power amplification, programmable MM/MC phono stage, headphone output, and extensive digital/analog connectivity in a precision-machined aluminum chassis. It is designed for simplified high-end systems, supporting network playback, USB audio, and multiple digital inputs, with bass management and control features for flexible system integration.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 250W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 500W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Damping Factor
- >500
- Minimum Impedance
- 2Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 2.3V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 100000Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 2.3V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.010%
- SNR
- 70 dB
- Output Voltage
- 4.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 10Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Loading Options
- 50Ω, 100Ω, 500Ω, 1000Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK, USB 2.0 Audio
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 394 × 89 × 451 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12 kg (26 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 250W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions