Cadenza

About the Cadenza

The Viola Labs Cadenza is a solid-state stereo preamplifier designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional sonic accuracy and detail. It offers a fully balanced wideband design with six line inputs plus an optional card slot, delivering excellent neutrality and timbre that is natural and precise. The preamplifier excels in micro-contrast and soundstage reconstruction, providing a spacious and well-defined audio image. It features adjustable line level gain up to +16 dB per channel, allowing for flexible volume control and improved detail retrieval at different gain settings. The unit includes multiple input and output options: 4 RCA inputs, 1 Fischer input, 1 XLR input; outputs include 1 RCA, 1 tape RCA, 1 Fischer, and 2 XLR. It has an input impedance of 1 MΩ and a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB. Distortion levels are very low, with IMD under 0.005% and THD under 0.01% at 1 V input. The preamplifier is housed in a chassis measuring 44.7 x 9.1 x 40.6 cm and weighs 7.3 kg, with an external power supply of 22.3 x 9.1 x 40.6 cm weighing 9.1 kg. The original It is highly regarded for its detailed, fluid, and natural sound reproduction, making it a reference-level preamplifier for serious audio systems.