CPA 5000 vs PS Audio Stellar Gold
The Stellar Gold's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the CPA 5000's 120 dB, its output voltage 20.0V RMS against 17.0V RMS, and its output impedance 100Ω against 100000Ω.
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About the CPA 5000
The CPA 5000 builds on Chord's advanced preamplifier designs by incorporating the company's proprietary ultra-high-frequency power supply and ultra low noise circuitry, delivering an exceptionally low noise floor and reference-grade performance. It features a significantly larger chassis than Chord's Standard Series preamplifiers for improved shielding and reduced RF interference. The unit provides extensive connectivity with multiple balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and dedicated tape loops for recording. It also offers AV bypass capability for direct connection to AV processors at full signal level and includes front-panel, high-accuracy VU meters with BBC ballistics that can be switched on or off. The CPA 5000 is designed purely as a high-end reference stereo preamplifier for uncompromising two-channel audio systems and is no longer in current production.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 120 dB
- Output Voltage
- 17.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100000Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
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