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Post by orchardaudio on Jul 5, 2020 19:46:27 GMT
Just Add Speakers! I am proud to announce the launch of Starkrimson™ Integrated. This integrated amplifier combines Orchard Audio’s existing BOSC™ amplification and PecanPi® DAC technologies into a single enclosure. The inputs are either USB or S/PDIF. Just add speakers. Starkrimson is one of a very few integrated amplifier on the market which uses gallium nitride (GaN) technology. GaN transistors provide the following sonic/sound benefits over their traditional silicon counterparts: less harshness; cleaner highs; better transparency; and higher detail. This is because GaN transistors have increased slew rate, reduced ringing, faster switching, and faster overload recovery. What is unique about this integrated amplifier is that it provides access to both the DAC outputs and amplifier inputs; this enables the connection of devices like digital signal processors (DSPs) and preamps between the two. Starkrimson is currently available with introductory pricing at $1995. MSRP is set at $2495. A treasure trove of specifications, photos, and measurements awaits at www.orchardaudio.com/starkrimson  
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Post by firebottle on Jul 5, 2020 20:18:24 GMT
That looks the business Leo, but 'Starkrimson'?
What sort of name is that. I think I am just verbalising what most will be thinking.
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Post by orchardaudio on Jul 5, 2020 20:24:27 GMT
That looks the business Leo, but 'Starkrimson'? What sort of name is that. I think I am just verbalising what most will be thinking. FYI... Starkrimson is a type of pear. For those who are not familiar Orchard Audio's products are named after items that grow in orchards. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 5, 2020 23:13:45 GMT
That looks proper minimalist leo, lovely stuff.
Is the volume control a digital one that can be bypassed?
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Post by orchardaudio on Jul 5, 2020 23:20:17 GMT
Is the volume control a digital one that can be bypassed? It is digital volume control. The range of volume control is from 0 to -80dB in 0.5dB steps. (Just like the PecanPi DAC) It is completely disabled when the pot is turned fully clockwise allowing you to control volume over USB or S/PDIF. (Just like the PecanPi DAC) It is also muted when the pot is turned fully counter-clockwise. (Just like the PecanPi DAC) |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 5, 2020 23:22:49 GMT
Is the volume control a digital one that can be bypassed? It is digital volume control. The range of volume control is from 0 to -80dB in 0.5dB steps. (Just like the PecanPi DAC) It is completely disabled when the pot is turned fully clockwise allowing you to control volume over USB or S/PDIF. (Just like the PecanPi DAC) It is also muted when the pot is turned fully counter-clockwise. (Just like the PecanPi DAC) Oh ok...so could you use a preamp with multiple inputs. Vinyl heads will maybe not know this and think its just a Dac-in-the-box with an amp. |
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Post by orchardaudio on Jul 5, 2020 23:25:28 GMT
Oh ok...so could you use a preamp with multiple inputs. Vinyl heads will maybe not know this and think its just a Dac-in-the-box with an amp. Yes. Run DAC output into a preamp, and run any other input to that same preamp. Then run the output of the preamp to the amplifier input. This is exactly the point. This integrated amplifier give you those kind of options. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2020 23:34:21 GMT
How many wrong things can you fit into the name Stark rims son ? 👮♂️
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Post by jimbo on Jul 6, 2020 6:09:43 GMT
XLR connection only?
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 6, 2020 7:39:24 GMT
Oh ok...so could you use a preamp with multiple inputs. Vinyl heads will maybe not know this and think its just a Dac-in-the-box with an amp. Yes. Run DAC output into a preamp, and run any other input to that same preamp. Then run the output of the preamp to the amplifier input. This is exactly the point. This integrated amplifier give you those kind of options. Excellent. I hope you do well with it. Heard the BOSC amps..they were very good indeed, and you know i love the DAC! Good luck with them. |
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Post by stevew on Jul 6, 2020 8:03:40 GMT
I’m guessing that XLR/RCA adapters will be available, as seen on the latest Pecan DAC. I’m having another Pecan shipped today with adapters (don’t ask it’s not a pretty story- just one of my own ineptitude). Be really interesting to hear this when the current hostility is over, which I would assume the new distributors could facilitate? |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 6, 2020 9:25:05 GMT
I’m guessing that XLR/RCA adapters will be available, as seen on the latest Pecan DAC. I’m having another Pecan shipped today with adapters (don’t ask it’s not a pretty story- just one of my own ineptitude). Be really interesting to hear this when the current hostility is over, which I would assume the new distributors could facilitate? Hostility? |
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Post by stevew on Jul 6, 2020 10:03:42 GMT
Hostility- the expression used during World War 2 and others .. when the current hostilities are over. See you on the other side. Cabbage crunchers over the briney.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 6, 2020 10:32:13 GMT
Hostility- the expression used during World War 2 and others .. when the current hostilities are over. See you on the other side. Cabbage crunchers over the briney. Oh! Lol...i thought you meant directed at the amp lol.. |
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Post by stevew on Jul 6, 2020 10:37:28 GMT
Oh god no.. see what you mean.
No.. in a clumsy way just wanted to express that was looking forward to hearing things like this.
Bet it’s rather good.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 6, 2020 13:15:03 GMT
Oh god no.. see what you mean. No.. in a clumsy way just wanted to express that was looking forward to hearing things like this. Bet it’s rather good. I can tell you that it is, as I heard that combo, albeit not in one super tidy box like that. The BOSC amps really are very good. |
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Post by macca on Jul 6, 2020 17:26:20 GMT
How come ASR get all the measurements and we don't?  |
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Post by orchardaudio on Jul 6, 2020 17:29:49 GMT
How come ASR get all the measurements and we don't? Maybe if this website provided an easier way to post images... Plus all the measurements are also on my website which was linked in the original post... |
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Post by macca on Jul 6, 2020 17:31:50 GMT
Okay I'll let you off.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 6, 2020 18:17:09 GMT
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Post by orchardaudio on Jul 6, 2020 18:31:54 GMT
That does not help on a desktop computer.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 6, 2020 22:48:27 GMT
That does not help on a desktop computer. Lol...no it does not! Pictures can be hosted by imgbb, who make it very simple to use. Thats how i go if using PC. |
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Post by orchardaudio on Sept 16, 2020 23:44:57 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 17, 2020 7:32:05 GMT
Watched this yesterday, and seen a few of his videos. He seems like a passionate guy. Regardless, Having had the BOSC here with the PecanPi, i can confirm what he says as true. Which is always nice. Another super positive review. well done Leo |
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