BA3 vs Nagra Jazz
The Jazz's signal-to-noise is 105 dB against the BA3's 90 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.050%, its output impedance 50Ω against 150Ω, and its weight 3.3 kg (7 lbs) against 2.9 kg (6 lbs).
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BA3
Icon AudioAmplifiersPre-AmplifiersTube Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,550
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the BA3
The Icon Audio BA3 is an all-valve buffer amplifier intended to sit between source and amplifier components, or in a pre/power amplifier loop, to add warmth, colour, and a more musical presentation without providing voltage gain. It is designed for transistor amplifiers and long cable runs, and it comes in a one-box configuration for easier placement. The BA3 uses a simple triode buffer stage and is hand-wired point to point for a fully valve signal path.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- A
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.050%
- SNR
- 90 dB
- Output Impedance
- 150Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 30.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 310 × 125 × 145 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 2.9 kg (6 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions