CA2 – Stereo Pre-Amplifier

Overview 

Given ATC’s history manufacturing active loudspeakers, a partnering preamplifier was a logical step and our first preamp, the SCA2 was released in 1996.  The CA2 – a simpler design yet still offering exceptional performance – is derived from the ‘high-end’ SCA2 and maintains its exceptional performance, but with fewer features.  It is equally adept at driving active loudspeakers as paired with one of ATCs power amplifiers and a wide range of inputs and outputs ensure outstanding compatibility with a very wide range of partnering equipment. 

Features

• Discrete class-A low-noise circuitry evolved from high-end SCA2 preamp. 
• MC/MM RIAA Phono Stage with adjustable gain/loading. 
• High-Performance Headphone Amplifier. 
• 5 x stereo RCA/Phono inputs. 
• IR Remote Control.
• Hand built in the UK & covered by a 6–year warranty. 

“…if you want to hear the important musical detail presented in a coherent, clear-cut fashion this pairing has remarkably little competition in the two box arena. There are a few integrated amps which give them a run for their money in one respect or another but nothing comes to mind which seems like a better overall package.” Jason Kennedy Hi Fi+ No75.

Frequency Response: D.C. – >500kHz (-3dB) 
THD: < 0.0005% / -106dB (1kHz, 1V, 600 ohms) 
S+N/N Ratio: >108dB (IEC ‘A’) 
Crosstalk: >90dB (10Hz – 20kHz) 
Input sensitivity: 150mV (re. 1V out)
Maximum Output Level: 7.5V r.m.s. (600 ohms) 
Analogue Preamp Outputs: 2 x stereo pair RCA/Phono, 1 x stereo pair male XLR (all unbalanced) 
Headphone Amp Output: 1 x via 6.35mm jack 
Analogue Tape Output: 1 x stereo pair RCA/Phono 
Analogue Line Inputs: 5 x stereo pairs RCA/Phono 
RIAA Phono Input:: 1 x pair via RCA/Phono. MC/MM with adjustable gain & loading. 
Dimensions: 94 x 449 x 330mm / 3.7 x 17.7 x 13.0 inches (H x W x D inc. chassis connectors) 
Weight: 6kg / 13.2lbs