Audio Valve Eklipse Brochure
The EKLIPSE is AudioValves latest product,
which is the result of the experience
gained in preamplifier design over a span
of 15 years. In every aspect it is quite
different from other Audio`Valve products.
Our absolute priority in the design of the
EKLIPSE was total shielding from RFI and
unwanted noise which could degrade the
purity of the signal.
The chassis is, therefore, machined from
laser cut 5mm steel fully isolating its
4*12AU7/6189 tubes. The circuitry is
housed on a double-sided circuit board
designed by the most advanced computer
technology.
The EKLIPSE is a true class A line stage
pre-amp. Designed for the audiophiles who
want pure analog with the highest quality
sound available, without the price of one.
All that combined with the 1% film
resistors, Draloric NOS carbon resistors,
polypropylene caps and built on a solid
FR4 material with Military specs PC board,
2 oz copper. The Eklipse components are
soldered by hand and all matches to
perfection between the left and right
channels.
Audio and power traces are separated
from each other by lanes and blocks of
ground. Alps motor pot is used for volume
control mounted on a PC board, like wise
input selector and volume control by hand
or remote controlled
The quality of sound is a dream come true,
with a true 3 dimensional sound. Where
the depth of instruments and their
location, the warmth and transparency
puts you in a world where only few have
been. You will discover that your music
has details that were held back and now
are being revealed.
The quality of sound is of highest you can
imagine. Precise, dynamic, warm, and full.
It is very quiet and detailed. The Eklipse is
warranteed for 2 years, parts and labor
from day of purchase and it is transferable
to second owner.
AUDIOVALVE`s Eklipse provides an
exception to the rule. A look inside the unit
reveals a special two sided, 2 oz. pure
copper panel known as a FR4, a military
approved high-quality PC motherboard.
Created with special software, the FR4's
design eliminates the need for point-topoint soldering. The signal and power
lanes are separated by ground traces or
block of grounds to minimize cross talk or
noise. The result is a tube component
board void of maze-like lanes and jumpers
that can compromise sound quality. A tight
and secure component board is the heart
and soul of AUDIOVALVE`S Eklipse.
Most pre-amps on the market today are
designed with a point-to-point soldering
system, a cluttered and disorganized,
albeit economical and quick method of
production, characterized by numerous
wires and cables.
The power supply's components are over
rated in wattage and precise in value. All
resistors (Dale Vishay certified) are 1%
wire wound. The caps can withstand
temperatures up to 105 degrees Celsius.
Like all of AUDIOVALVE`s components,
the caps and resistors are soldered to the
power supply board, resulting in a silent
pre-amp that is void of hum or noise.
AUDIOVALVE`s Eklipse regulated power
supply is superior in its design and a
draw to the true audiophile. Split into
two sections - the filter and regulation
circuitry - the power supply's voltage is
held to a constant level and never
affected by AC line fluctuations.
The pre-amp is contained in a black
anodized 4 mm steel chassis with custom
designed face plate and knob. The power
supply employs the highest quality 160
VA toroidal transformer with dual
primary and secondary winding. Each
secondary has its own full wave bridge
rectifier. All electrolytic caps are
bypassed by polypropylene caps. The
power supply is regulated by four
adjustable regulators for an exact plate and heating volts DC. And both of the
regulators are fully protected against any
short through diodes.
The Eklipse is broken in for at least 48
hours before shipping to customer. With
a 2 year transferable warranty. Warmup
time is 15-30 minutes.
AUDIOVALVE`s Eklipse comes equipped
with high quality ALPS motor volume
control flawlessly installed onto its wired
PC board. Specially designed in steel
bracket provide extra support for the
controls, which are linked to a volume
control rod using a special universal
joint. All parts are matched between the
left and right channels to perfection
(resisters and caps). The output stage is
capable of driving any load at any
ohmage.
The face plate features sleek, custom
made brass anodized knobs. Added to
the front panel are more color LED
displays, which change color in different
mode.
The AUDIOVALVE´s Eklipse features a
striking faceplate stroked with easy-toread gold lettering. The back panel and
bottom plate of the chassis is made of 4
mm rugged steel polished in a smooth
black finish.
The Eklipse is generous in input and
output, 20 in all. All gold plated and
soldered directly to the I/O board.
Among the connectors: seven line
inputs, one complete tape loop (I/O),
and two pre-amp outputs. Added to
the unit are two high quality rotary
switches. They are warranted and
tested for 25,000 rotations.
Additionally, the switches are sealed,
keeping dust and corrosion to a
minimum. Screws are used to attach
the switches to a specially designed
I/O board. Again, no wires are used,
resulting in shorter signal paths and
less noise.
All parts were carefully matched for
the most exacting tolerances.
Condensers are of the highest quality
and the total is completed by the use
of classic NOS resistors. The EKLIPSE
is versatile, as well. Its solid and
slightly projecting rear has both
balanced and single ended outputs as
well as a full array of single ended
input connections.
The beauty and elegance of the
EKLIPSE`s design and construction
mirrors the purity and vibrancy of its
musical presentation. Music is freed
from the boundaries of the speakers.
The EKLIPSE was created to pay a
special homage to all musicians and
the music they create.
Concept: high class douple mono
pre-amplifer
Output Level: 15 V max.
Power Bandwide: 4 - 45.000 Hz.
Distortion: 0,1 % (1V)
Noise: 0,05 mV (Volume noise
limiter)
Inputs: 7 Line In, & 1 Line Out,
tape loop
Output Impedance: 300 Ohms
Power Consumption: 40 Watt
Line Voltage: 117 up to 240 VAC
Valve Line - Up: 4*6189
Spec.-Features: Stand By & Mute
Function, rem. - Control
Dimensions: (w-d-h) 420 * 320 *
130 mm
Weight Net: 20 kg
Eklipse
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