Accuphase C-2900 Precision Stereo Preamplifier

The preamplifier’s volume control is a vital component for maintaining vibrancy in the sound source.

Since its founding, Accuphase has spent 50 years in pursuit of creating the ideal volume control circuitry.

The C-2900’s Balanced AAVA system was designed using Accuphase's original AAVA volume control circuits to significantly improve sonic performance. The faithful reproduction of delicate musical performances by the C-2900 makes it the perfect preamplifier for passionate audiophiles.

Features

Balanced AAVA volume control

Logic-controlled relays for signal switching assure high sound quality and long-term reliability

Printed circuit boards for signal transmission use glass cloth fluorocarbon resin with low dielectric constant and minimum loss along with gold-plating on copper foil surfaces

Power supply circuits with separate toroidal transformers and filtering capacitors (10,000 μF × 4 pcs) for the left and right

Newly developed volume sensor construction for a quiet and smooth operation feel

Versatile arrangement of inputs and outputs (five line level inputs, two balanced inputs, two line level outputs, and two balanced outputs)

Line level input and output connectors for a recorder

Line level and balanced EXT PRE inputs for connection of an external preamplifier

Individual phase setting for each input

Switchable overall gain (12 dB / 18 dB / 24 dB)

Left / right balance control through Balanced AAVA

Stereo signal can be switched to monophonic operation

Volume attenuator to instantly reduce sound to as low as –20 dB

Loudness compensator for correcting the perceived spectral balance

Informative and easy to read input and volume level display with on / off switching

Discretely configured, high-quality headphone amplifier with parallel push/pull output stages

Subsonic filter that cuts off ultra-low frequency noise from record warping

Natural grain wood case with a mirror finish crafted by artisans using carefully selected virgin wood

High-carbon cast iron insulator feet with superior damping characteristics

Adding the AD-2900 to the C-2900 allows you to play analog discs.

Front panel switching function for using a phono equalizer expansion unit

• MC/MM switching

• MC load impedance switching (10 / 30 / 100 / 200 / 300 ohms)

• Gain switching (MM: 34 / 40 dB, MC: 64 / 70 dB)

Specifications

Remarks

★ This product is available in versions for 120/220/230 V AC. Make sure that the voltage shown on the rear panel matches the AC line voltage in your area.

★ The 230 V version has an Eco Mode that switches power off after 120 minutes of inactivity.

★ The shape of the plug of the supplied AC power cord depends on the voltage rating and destination country.